- Home
- Your Government
- Departments
- Planning & Conservation
Planning & Conservation
Online bill payment methods include:
• Credit/debit card (Service fee of 3.1%/$2 minimum applies)
• eCheck (No Service Fee)
When Paying by eCheck:
• Payments must be on US funds and drawn on a US bank.
• If your bank does not honor eChecks, you will be responsible for any applicable fees.
• Additional fees may apply for eChecks returned for any reason.
Pay a Bill Online
The Department of Planning and Conservation strives to promote a livable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous Fernandina Beach by implementing the City’s long-range vision for the community through adopted plans, policies, codes, best practices, and partnerships. Planning and Conservation daily efforts serve to increase community livability and quality of life through managed growth as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan while facilitating development that balances urban design with the protection of natural, historic, and cultural resources.
The Department achieves its mission through outreach to promote an understanding of land use planning issues and ensure development standards are realized. Continual improvement in local regulations by ongoing monitoring of land use trends using current technologies enables the team to meet preferred urban form outcomes. Maintaining strong intergovernmental relationships and community partners provides the team with opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and a gain a regional perspective of local actions.
The department administers the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Land Development Codes, and works closely with the Building, Streets,and Utilities Departments to review applications for various types of development permits. Additionally, staff is available to provide procedural information to the public and support to the Planning Advisory Board, Historic District Council, Board of Adjustment, Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board, and Technical Review Committee.
Copies of Planning and Zoning documents and maps may be obtained by clicking the links below. Alternatively, printed copies may be requested and purchased by contacting the department. Mapping is generated by the Nassau County Property Appraiser's Office and may be located at www.nassauflpa.com by selecting Map Search.
• Credit/debit card (Service fee of 3.1%/$2 minimum applies)
• eCheck (No Service Fee)
When Paying by eCheck:
• Payments must be on US funds and drawn on a US bank.
• If your bank does not honor eChecks, you will be responsible for any applicable fees.
• Additional fees may apply for eChecks returned for any reason.
Pay a Bill Online
The Department of Planning and Conservation strives to promote a livable, sustainable, beautiful, and prosperous Fernandina Beach by implementing the City’s long-range vision for the community through adopted plans, policies, codes, best practices, and partnerships. Planning and Conservation daily efforts serve to increase community livability and quality of life through managed growth as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan while facilitating development that balances urban design with the protection of natural, historic, and cultural resources.
The Department achieves its mission through outreach to promote an understanding of land use planning issues and ensure development standards are realized. Continual improvement in local regulations by ongoing monitoring of land use trends using current technologies enables the team to meet preferred urban form outcomes. Maintaining strong intergovernmental relationships and community partners provides the team with opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and a gain a regional perspective of local actions.
Copies of Planning and Zoning documents and maps may be obtained by clicking the links below. Alternatively, printed copies may be requested and purchased by contacting the department. Mapping is generated by the Nassau County Property Appraiser's Office and may be located at www.nassauflpa.com by selecting Map Search.
| Comprehensive Plan |
Land Development Codes |
Design Guidelines |
| Maps |
Applications & Forms |
External Links |