9/29/23 @ 3:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of September 22 - September 29, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

On July 24, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2023-021, replacing the Code Enforcement Board with a Special Magistrate, in an effort to improve the code enforcement process and better serve the community.
 
A Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is a local government attorney with demonstrated training and experience to hear and resolve code enforcement cases. In general, the code enforcement process will remain the same with notice and hearings pursuant to Florida Law but will now include the ability of the County to abate violations that threaten the health, safety and welfare of the public. 
 
The complete transition from a Code Enforcement Board to a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will take place by April 1, 2024.
 
At this time, the County is seeking proposals from an experienced and qualified individual attorney or law firm to serve as a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.  The selected firm or individual will fulfill duties set forth in the Ordinance by Chapter 162, Part 1, Florida Statues.
 
To view the County’s Request for Proposal #NC23-053, please visit: https://nassaufl.co/CodeMagistrate.
 
If you have any questions regarding the new code enforcement process or the need for a Special Magistrate, please contact the Nassau County Attorney’s Office at (904) 530-6100. However, if you have any questions related to the Request for Proposal or submitting a bid, please contact our Procurement Director, Lanaee Gilmore, at (904) 530-6040.
 
-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/28/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

In June 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 2023-013 amending Section 3.04 of the Land Development Code that established the Planning & Zoning Board (PZB). This update reduced the amount of at-large members on the PZB from five to one. The existing at-large member appointments will expire on December 31, 2023. 

At this time, the Board is seeking a volunteer to fill the single at-large position for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2024.

The Planning & Zoning Board reviews all requests for rezoning of property, zoning amendments, Comprehensive Plan text amendments, Land Use Map amendments, and amendments to Ordinances that affect the use and development of land. The Board submits written recommendations on these matters and submits them to the Board of County Commissioners for a final determination. The Board also hears appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in a decision made by the Planning Director or staff, as it relates to Zoning Codes or the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also comments on preliminary site plans and serves as the Local Planning Agency for Nassau County.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Members serve three (3) year terms and are required to file a financial disclosure. Board members are provided a stipend of $75 per meeting and are reimbursed for mileage at rates set by the Federal General Services Administration.

If you are interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Board as an at-large member, please e-mail your resume to [email protected] before the close of business on Friday, November 10, 2023. To be considered, you must be a full-time Nassau County resident as verified by a valid homestead exemption which must be maintained throughout your term.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please call the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320.

-Sabrina Robertson 
​ Public Information Officer

The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library is hosting a book sale from Thursday, October 19th - Saturday, October 21st. This event will feature thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, puzzles and more, most under $3!

Friends of the Library Members can enjoy a preview sale on Thursday, October 19th from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are not a member but are interested in becoming a member, you can join at the door. The event is open to the general public on Friday, October 20th from 9:30am - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 21st from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Fernandina Beach Library Branch.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/27/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners has received notification from the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) of their intent to close a section of St. Paul Boulevard for installation of a new manhole as part of the Lofton Oaks Water Treatment Plant improvements. The temporary road closure will take place from October 11 - October 13, 2023. Please see site map below for details.

If you have any questions, please contact Chad Jewell, Project Manager for Sawcross, Inc., at (904) 751-7500 ext. 114 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

The Nassau County Public Library has planned a Special Costume Party / Touch a Truck at the Fernandina Beach Library Branch on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog and meeting with members of the Fernandina Beach Police Department and Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue. They can also hunt for treasure with the pirates!

Questions? Call Michelle Forde at (904) 530-6506 or email [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

For this week's Turtle Talk Tuesday, we wanted to share information on the Sea Turtle Conservancy's 4th Annual 5K/10K Virtual Run. 

From the Sea Conservancy's webpage:
​You can participate in our official virtual 5K/10K event by running or walking any time from October 27 – November 1, but participants are welcome to join anytime, from wherever you are! Basic registration is $45 per person and includes a special edition turtle medal (for the first 300 participants) and a runner’s bib, with the option to add on a Sport-Tek moisture-wicking t-shirt for an additional $25. All funds raised will be used to support our ongoing sea turtle conservation and research programs!
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During our virtual race, we’re keeping in touch with participants electronically! Visit @conserveturtles on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and/or Instagram and share photos of yourself, your team, and your actions to su­pport sea turtles during your run or walk. Just tag us in your photos and use #TourdeTurtlesRace2023. We will also announce special contests and prizes just for event participants as we get closer to the event dates.

Visit our Facebook event page.

Questions? Email [email protected].

9/25/23 @ 9:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

​9/22/23 @ 4:30 p.m. - Attached is the August 2023 edition of the of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/22/23 @ 4:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of September 15 - September 22, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer