1/14/25 @ 11:30 a.m. - The Planning & Zoning Board will host a Workshop on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for a discussion regarding the Timber to Tides Design Overlay. The public is welcome to attend and hear the discussion. Please be advised that there will be no formal decisions made at the Workshop.  

For those that missed previous updates, the Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. 

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations. 

Public Hearings for the proposed changes to the Land Development Code will be scheduled at a later time. All information regarding the Timber to Tides Design Overlay can be found on the County's Official website. Questions? Please contact Senior Planner Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected]. ​

Happy 200th Birthday to Nassau County!

Established on December 29, 1824, Nassau County boasts a unique history and culture. From historic Amelia Island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses, to scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, Nassau County truly offers something for everyone.

Looking to the Future:
Like many Florida counties, Nassau County has experienced significant growth. While growth cannot be prevented, it's important that policies are in place for protecting and enhancing key areas of importance while accommodating future trends. Over the past 18 months, the Board of County Commissioners have worked tirelessly on the Nassau Vision 2050, a collaborative process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community. This planning process and the resulting policies will be critical for the ability to promote and manage growth.

"All Voices, One Vision"
The BOCC is excited about the progress that has been made so far with the Nassau Vision 2050 initiative and looks forward to implementing future policy based on the collective feedback of Nassau County residents.

Nassau Vision 2050 efforts throughout 2024 included identifying what makes the community unique, establishing the vision of what Nassau County desires to become in the future, and providing the necessary baseline for updates to the County’s State-mandated Comprehensive Plan.

Community outreach efforts have included stakeholder interviews, community surveys, and 20 pop-up events around the County. In an effort to gain as much feedback as possible, the BOCC and Planning Staff have also been present at numerous large, community events throughout the year such as the Independence Day Celebration in Callahan, the Opening of the Beaches Event in Fernandina Beach, the County's Bicentennial Kick-off Event in Yulee, and County’s Annual Tree Lighting.

We look forward to wrapping up the Nassau Vision 2050 initiative and sharing the results with the community in early 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.nassaufl2050.com/

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer 

CITIZENS URGED TO TAKE LATEST SURVEY ON GROWTH SCENARIOS

As previously announced, the County is in the final stages of collecting input from the community as we prepare for amendments to the County's Comprehensive Plan for the Vision 2050 initiative. This planning process and the resulting policies will be critical for the ability to promote and manage growth as well as protect and enhance key areas of importance while accommodating future trends.
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Information collected thus far led to the establishment of community building blocks, a framework to achieve the community identified goals. The information collected has also led to creation of 3 different growth scenarios.
At this time, residents are urged to view the growth framework presentation and provide input on the 3 growth scenarios. One final preferred growth scenario will be created and included in the Nassau Vision 2050 plan. This preferred scenario will inform updates to the County's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and the Future Land Use Element of the County's state-mandated Comprehensive Plan.

To watch the growth scenarios presentation, please click here: https://www.thecountyinsider.com/.../24700962/online_ppt.pdf

Following the presentation, you can complete the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nassaugrowthscenarios
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This is one last opportunity to ensure your voice is heard as we prepare for the next 25 years. All information about the Vision 2050 initiative can be found at: https://www.nassaufl2050.com/.

The Nassau Prosperity Alliance (NPA) has released the fourth quarter report for FY 23/24. This document includes updates on a variety of initiatives including the Transit Study Update, Timber to Tides Design Overlay, economic development highlights and more. 

Established in November 2022, the NPA consists of representatives from the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, Nassau County Economic Development Board, Small Business Development Center at UNF and Prosper Nassau, and serves as a unified coalition to facilitate strategic initiatives that promote economic development and support the local economic ecosystem.

The NPA's mission is to "nurture a more resilient, sustainable, equitable and prosperous ecosystem cultivated with a generational perspective and crafted to increase competitiveness on a regional and global scale, promote prosperity and high-paying jobs, and create vibrant and resilient communities that offer the highest quality of life". This mission is supported by priority initiatives established in the County's Interim Strategic Plan. 

Additional information about the NPA can be found here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/23/24 @ 11:45 a.m. - As previously announced, a third Community Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024 for the Timber to Tides Design Overlay. It will take place in the County's Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. During this meeting, County staff and representatives from Halff Associates (County consultant) will be there to discuss the overall plan and answer any questions the community may have. There will be a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m. The presentation can be seen in person or virtually by using this link: ​https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/81847788708?pwd=NGJmYVk4MkpTZjFDWXkrWUJwQjYrUT09. ​

The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. 

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6323 or email Josh Macbeth at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer​

9/25/24 @ 11:00 a.m. - Please take notice that the Conditional Use & Variance Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Open House Tuesday evening regarding the Timber to Tides Design Overlay. The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. 

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations.

There are two additional opportunities for you to visit with County staff and ask questions about this initiative.

Open House Community Meeting #2 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Community Meeting #3 (both virtual and in-person)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
During this Community Meeting, there will be a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m. which can also be viewed virtually at this link:​
https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/81847788708?pwd=NGJmYVk4MkpTZjFDWXkrWUJwQjYrUT09.   

To view all documents related to Timber to Tides initiative, please visit:  ​Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO) | Nassau County - Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com). If you have any questions, contact Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/6/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. 

The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations. 

Those with properties located within the overlay boundary should receive a post card notifying you of dates/times of three upcoming meetings for the Planning Department to discuss new regulations regarding the T2TDO. However, the postcard is displayed below as well. Though notices were sent to affected property owners, these meetings are open to everyone!

Open House Community Meeting #1 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Open House Community Meeting #2 (in-person)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Community Meeting #3 (both virtual and in-person)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135  Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
During this Community Meeting, there will be a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m. which can also be viewed virtually at this link:
​https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/81847788708?pwd=NGJmYVk4MkpTZjFDWXkrWUJwQjYrUT09.     

To view all documents related to Timber to Tides initiative, please visit:  ​Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO) | Nassau County - Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com). If you have any questions, contact Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected]. 

7/31/24 @ 8:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach Beach Community Planning Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9am-10am at the American Beach Community Center. This event, "American Beach Crossroads", will focus on discussions around neighborhood planning at American Beach, specifically the "crossroads" area around Gregg and Lewis Streets.  Other topics include: 

• Update on Evans Rendezvous grant
• Summary of neighborhood vision for the Evans Rendezvous and crossroads area
• Next steps in neighborhood planning efforts

This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/25/24 @ 1:45 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Board, representing District 3 (Yulee area). 

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 7 members as follows:

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

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Members serve terms that run concurrent with the District Commissioner's term.  Board members are provided a stipend of $75 per meeting and are reimbursed for mileage at rates set by the Federal General Services Administration. ​Members are required to file a financial disclosure. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to learn more about the County's planning process. 

If you are interested in serving, please submit a resume to [email protected] by the close of business on Monday, August 26, 2024. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in September. 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) 530-6320. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department webpage. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer