Light industrial and warehousing.
What's allowed in ALIW
| Use | Status | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family home | Not allowed | not allowed (excluded by the use list or by definition) |
| Duplex / two-family | Not allowed | not allowed (excluded by the use list or by definition) |
| Townhouse | Not allowed | not allowed (excluded by the use list or by definition) |
| Multi-family (3+ units) | Not allowed | not allowed (excluded by the use list or by definition) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | Not allowed | not allowed (excluded by the use list or by definition) |
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 ALIW?
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
Lot 5,000 sq ft / 50 ft; impervious 70%; height 35 ft. No residential uses in Table 3. Citywide 35-ft height cap (§24-91(a)).
Compiled from the official code text (AB LDR §24-113). 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.
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