1/13/22 @ 5:00 p.m. - This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for individuals to submit resumes to be considered for the District Two vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Board. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to get involved or learn more about the County's planning process.

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.

The Board is made of up 11 members as follows:

• Five County Commission District representatives (one for each district)
• Five At-Large Representatives
• One School Board Representative

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 reside in District 2 and are interested in serving, please submit a resume to contact@nassaucountyfl.com by Friday, January 14, 2022. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in late January. If selected, you will be notified in writing and scheduled for an orientation soon thereafter.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/4/22 @ 1:00 p.m.

Amelia Island's tree canopy has communal benefits that preserve the health, safety and general well-being of those residing on Amelia Island, including storm protection, stormwater drainage and treatment, soil stabilization and strengthening, and serving to counter-heat island effects.

In May 2021, the Amelia Island Tree Protection Working Group completed its five-year mission in drafting a new Tree Protection Ordinance, modifying the existing Ordinance passed in 2008, as well as modifying Section 37.02, 37.05 and Article 32 of the Land Development Code.

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners adopted the updated Amelia Island Tree Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2021-012, on August 9, 2021 with an effective date of February 7, 2022.

As outlined in the Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners is creating an Amelia Island Tree Ordinance Commission to assist in the administration of the Ordinance. Duties are as follows:

• Develop, recommend, and forward to the Board of County Commissioners a tree planting program that will be approved and updated a minimum of every five (5) years;
• Review tree/canopy restoration plans;
• Hear and decide administration appeals from provisions of the Ordinance;
• Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners periodic surveys of trees and vegetation, the designation of canopy roads, and the establishment of a Heritage Tree Program

The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Amelia Island Tree Ordinance Commission. The Commission shall, to the extent possible, include five (5) voting members meeting the following criteria:

• A Planning & Zoning Board representative recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board;
• A Florida licensed Landscape Architect;
• An International Society Arboriculture (ISA) Certified County Arborist;
• Two citizens who are residents of the unincorporated area of Amelia Island

Voting members shall be appointed for staggered, three year terms. Applications will be accepted beginning today through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022. To apply online, please click here.

If you have any questions, contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/21/21 @ 11:00 a.m.

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Planning & Zoning Board, representing District 2. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to get involved or learn more about the County's planning process.

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.

The Board is made of up 11 members as follows:

• Five County Commission District representatives (one for each district)
• Five At-Large Representatives
• One School Board Representative

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 reside in District 2 and are interested in serving, please submit a resume to contact@nassaucountyfl.com by Friday, January 14, 2022. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in late January. If selected, you will be notified in writing and scheduled for an orientation soon thereafter.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/26/21 @ 9:30 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking two volunteers to represent Nassau County on Arts & Culture Nassau. Formerly known as the Arts Council, Arts & Culture Nassau is committee formed by the City of Fernandina Beach to promote awareness, appreciation, enjoyment and the enhancement of arts programs and facilities.

Pursuant to City Resolution No. 2010-140, Nassau County is allowed two representatives to serve on the committee and expand awareness and appreciation of the arts across the County. The terms for Nassau County's current representatives expire in December 2021 and both have determined that they do not wish to be reappointed at this time.

Arts & Culture Nassau meets on the first Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Members are volunteers and do not receive any type of compensation. If you live outside of the City limits and are interested in volunteering for Arts & Culture Nassau, please e-mail a copy of your resume to srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com by the close of business on Friday, November 12, 2021.

If you have any questions about the Committee, please contact Scott Mikelson with the City of Fernandina Beach at (904) 310-3356 or email smikelson@fbfl.org.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/16/21 @ 10:15 a.m. - As a reminder, the Board of County Commissioners is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Board. This is the perfect opportunity for a resident interested in learning more about the County's planning process to get involved. Volunteers are compensated for their time, as further explained below.

The vacancy will be for District One, however it is an At-Large position so the representative does not have to reside within that District.

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.

The Board is made of up 11 members as follows:

• Five County Commission District representatives (one for each district)
• Five At-Large Representatives
• One School Board Representative

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, please submit a resume to contact@nassaucountyfl.com by Friday, September 24th. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in early October. If selected, you will be notified in writing and scheduled for an orientation soon thereafter.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/25/21 @ 3:15 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is seeking a volunteer to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Board. The vacancy will be for District One, however it is an At-Large position so the representative does not have to reside within that District.

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.

The Board is made of up 11 members as follows:

• Five County Commission District representatives (one for each district)
• Five At-Large Representatives
• One School Board Representative

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, please submit a resume to contact@nassaucountyfl.com by Friday, September 24th. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in early October. If selected, you will be notified in writing and scheduled for an orientation soon thereafter.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/10/21 @ 9:10 a.m. - The Nassau County Building Department is seeking three (3) local public service volunteers to fill vacancies on the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. This Board hears appeals on decisions and code interpretations made by the Building Official and the Fire Official relating to the Florida Building Codes, National Electrical Code, Fire Codes and the Unsafe Building Abatement Ordinance.

Three volunteers are needed to fill the following positions on the Board:

• Fire Related Occupation
• General Contracting
• Any Occupation

If you are interested, please click here to view procedures and and/or apply. Please note you must be a Nassau County resident to be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Building Official, Keith Ellis, at (904) 530-6250 or via email at kellis@nassaucountyfl.com with a copy to roliver@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

6/8/20 @ 5:10 p.m.

The Tourist Development Council has announced that they are seeking applications for individuals interested in serving on the Tourist Development Council's Board.

For information about the TDC Board including their purpose,  member requirements, and dates/times of meetings, please click here.

Resumes should be submitted to Aron Nate at naron@ameliaisland.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/23/19 - District Three County Commissioner, Pat Edwards, is currently seeking an individual from his district to fill a recent vacancy on the Conditional Use & Variance Board (CUVB). District Three consists of most of the Yulee area. For District information, please see this map.

The CUVB conducts public hearings to review and make approval determinations on applications submitted for conditional uses from the literal interpretations of the land use, zoning and development codes that regulates land use and development standards per Nassau County's Codes.

The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Board members serve three (3) year terms and are required to file an annual financial disclosure. Members are provided a monthly stipend of $75 and are reimbursed for mileage at rates set by the Federal General Services Administration (that rate is currently $0.58 per mile).

If you are interested in serving, please email a copy of your resume to srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com.
For questions regarding the Conditional Use & Variance Board, please contact the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/24/18 @ 11:00 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Western Nassau Heritage Preservation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m.
Callahan County Building, 45401 Mickler Street, Callahan, FL 32011

Ask the County Manager
Thursday, September 27th at 3:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board Meeting
Thursday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m.
Facilities Maintenance Office, 45195 Musselwhite Road, Callahan, FL 32011

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office