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Local Landmark Designation for 231 Laura St N

Original title: ORD-Q re Ch 307 (Historic Preservation & Protection), Ord Code; Desig the Commercial Bldg Located at 231 Laura St N, btwn Monroe St W & Adams St, Owned by Historic Urban Core, LLC, as a Local Landmark; Statement of Landmark Criteria Satisfied; Identifying Those Activities which Require the Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness; Directing the Chief of Legislative Svcs to Notify the Applicant, the Propty Owner, & the Propty Appraiser of the Local Landmark Desig, & to Record the Local Landmark Desig in the Official Records of Duval County; Directing the Zoning Admin to Enter the Local Landmark Desig on the Zoning Atlas (R.E. # 073696-0000) (Dist. 7-Peluso) (Lopera) (Req of JHPC) (PD Apv) (Co-Sponsor CM Peluso) 6/24/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 7/15/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 7/22/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/5/25 LUZ PH Approve 6-0 8/12/25 CO Approve 18-0 LUZ PH - 8/5/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/22/25

Record date · August 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially designated the commercial building at 231 Laura St N as a local historic landmark. This status requires the property owner to obtain a for certain activities and updates the official zoning records for the site.

Why it matters

The property owner, Historic Urban Core, LLC, is now subject to specific historic preservation regulations under Chapter 307 of the Ordinance Code, which mandates city review for certain exterior changes or renovations to the building.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Historic Urban Core, LLC

As the property owner, they must now comply with historic preservation standards and obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for certain activities.

Directly affected

Duval County Property Appraiser

They must be notified of the new landmark designation for official record-keeping.

Key Facts

  • The commercial building at 231 Laura St N is officially designated as a local landmark.
  • The property is identified by Real Estate number 073696-0000.
  • The owner is Historic Urban Core, LLC.
  • The designation subjects the property to Chapter 307 of the Ordinance Code regarding Historic Preservation and Protection.
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  • Future activities on the property may require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
  • The Chief of Legislative Services is directed to notify the applicant, owner, and property appraiser of the designation.
  • The designation must be recorded in the official records of Duval County.
  • The Zoning Administrator is directed to update the Zoning Atlas to reflect the landmark status.
  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council with an 18-0 vote on August 12, 2025.
  • The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee approved the measure 6-0 on August 5, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a building to be a local landmark?
It means the building is subject to specific preservation regulations under Chapter 307 of the city's Ordinance Code, which may require the owner to get a before making certain changes.
Does this change who owns the building?
No, the building remains owned by Historic Urban Core, LLC.

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Standardized Landmark Process

The ordinance follows a standard legislative path for historic designation, moving from the JHPC recommendation through the LUZ committee to final council approval.

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