Description
Title: ORD-MC Repealing Sec 154.502 (Downtown Entertainment District Boundary), Pt 5 (Downtown Entertainment District), Ch 154 (Alcoholic Beverages), Ord Code; Creating a New Sec 154.502 (Downtown Entertainment District Boundary), Pt 5 (Downtown Entertainment District), Ch 154 (Alcoholic Beverages), Ord Code, to Include Brooklyn Dist within the Boundaries of the Downtown Entertainment Dist & to Update the Downtown Entertainment Dist Map; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Peluso) 3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/
Summary
The City of Jacksonville has introduced Ordinance 2026-223, which aims to amend the Downtown Entertainment District boundaries by incorporating the Brooklyn District. This legislation updates the map and modifies Section 154.502 of the Ordinance Code to include Brooklyn alongside existing districts like NorthCore and Central Core. The ordinance allows establishments in the Downtown Entertainment District to serve alcoholic beverages until 3:00 a.m., extending the previous cutoff of 2:00 a.m. This change is designed to promote downtown as an entertainment hub, encourage business growth, and enhance public safety by concentrating late-night activities in a defined area. Approximately two businesses in Brooklyn may benefit from this adjustment, with no associated compliance costs for them.