Low-intensity neighborhood commercial district. Residential use is permitted up to the comp-plan density.
What's allowed in ACL
| Use | Status | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family home | Allowed | listed as a permitted use |
| Duplex / two-family | Allowed | listed as a permitted use |
| Townhouse | Allowed | listed as a permitted use |
| Multi-family (3+ units) | Allowed | listed as a permitted use |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | Not listed | not expressly listed; may or may not fall under a broader listed use; verify with planning staff |
Lot and building standards
| Standard | Value | Code section |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum lot area (first units) | 5,000 sq ft | |
| Units covered by that minimum | — | |
| Lot area per additional unit | — | |
| Maximum density | — | |
| Minimum lot width | 50 ft | |
| Maximum height | 35 ft | |
| Maximum lot coverage | 70% |
How many units can a lot hold in ACL?
Applying the district's lot-area and density rules (the stricter one wins) to typical lot sizes:
| Lot size | Max units | Rule that limits it |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 sq ft | 1 | 5,000 sqft minimum lot for 1 unit(s) |
| 7,500 sq ft | 1 | 5,000 sqft minimum lot for 1 unit(s) |
| 10,000 sq ft | 1 | 5,000 sqft minimum lot for 1 unit(s) |
| 15,000 sq ft | 1 | 5,000 sqft minimum lot for 1 unit(s) |
| 21,780 sq ft (½ acre) | 1 | 5,000 sqft minimum lot for 1 unit(s) |
Multi-unit numbers only matter where duplexes or multi-family are allowed above. In Jacksonville the Future Land Use Map category can cap density further, and overlays (Riverside/Avondale, San Marco, Springfield and others) can change the numbers.
Notes from the code
§24-111(b)(12): residential use not to exceed the applicable comprehensive-plan density. Table 3 marks single-family, duplex, townhouse and multi-family as P. Lot 5,000 sq ft / 50 ft. Impervious 70% for nonresidential and multi-family, 45% for residential. Height 35 ft. Citywide 35-ft height cap (§24-91(a)).
Compiled from the official code text (AB LDR §24-111). Zoning changes by ordinance and parcels can be rezoned — confirm on the official zoning map and with Atlantic Beach planning staff before you rely on it. Not legal advice.