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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Zoning Change for 888 Franklin Street
Record date · July 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance proposes changing the land use designation for a 1.69-acre property at 888 Franklin Street from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR). The request is filed by JHA Franklin Arms, LLC to allow for higher density development on the site.
The approval of this ordinance would change the allowed density of residential development on a 1.69-acre parcel, potentially increasing the number of housing units permitted at the 888 Franklin Street location.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
JHA Franklin Arms, LLC
The applicant seeking the land use change for their property.
District 7 Residents
Residents in the vicinity of 888 Franklin Street may be affected by changes in allowed development density.
Key Facts
- The ordinance proposes an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) series of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
- The property is located at 888 Franklin Street, between Franklin Street and Van Burren Street.
- The site size is approximately 1.69 acres.
- The proposed change is from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR).
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- The application is filed under number L-6122-26C and Rezoning 2026-480.
- The property is identified by Real Estate number 122486-0000.
- The ordinance was introduced to the Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) committee on June 9, 2026.
- Public hearings are scheduled for July 28, 2026, and August 11, 2026, pursuant to Florida Statute 163.3187.
- A specific LUZ committee public hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
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Compressed Hearing Schedule
The ordinance has a rapid sequence of public hearings scheduled within a two-week window in late July and early August 2026.
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