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Comprehensive Plan
The City of Fernandina Beach 2030 Comprehensive Plan establishes long-term goals, objectives, and policies to provide an
effective and efficient balance of the City's anticipated growth demands with its goals for protecting natural and cultural resources. Our Comprehensive Plan is a living document. While the Comprehensive Plan is designed to provide certainty in the development of our City, it must also be responsive to the City’s growth and the community’s desires.The Comprehensive Plan serves as the guide for making decisions such as land use changes, capital improvement programs, and the rate, timing, and location of future growth.
Plan Elements
The City's Comprehensive Plan consists of twelve (12) elements:
Front Cover Page Opens a New Window. and Back Cover Page Opens a New Window.
Executive Summary Opens a New Window.
Introduction to the Plan Opens a New Window.
Definitions and Acronyms Opens a New Window.
Index and Appendicies Opens a New Window.
2011 Adopted Future Land Use Map Series Opens a New Window.
Goal 1: Future Land Use Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 2: Multi-Modal Transportation Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 3: Housing Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 4: Public Facilities Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 5: Conservation and Coastal Management Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 6: Recreation & Open Space Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 7: Intergovernmental Coordination Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 8: Capital Improvement Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 9: Port Facilities Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 10: Public School Facilities Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 11: Historic Preservation Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 12: Economic Development Element Opens a New Window.
**PLEASE NOTE - The Elements contained herein represent the latest Comprehensive Plan reprint as of JULY 2017. The Comprehensive Plan is subject to amendment from time to time by action of the City Commission. There may be a time delay between the approval of an amendment and its publication on this web page. Users of this site are encouraged to confirm Comprehensive Plan information with City planning staff.
OHPA Master Plan Update
The City's current Comprehensive Plan states that "the primary purpose of the Port Master Plan is to clearly define the Port's direction for the future." At present, the Nassau County Ocean Highway and Port Authority (OHPA) is in the process of modifying its Master Plan to comply with Florida Law requirements to prepare a 10-year update. The Port can achieve its goals only though coordination with local government, business, industry, and the general citizenry's support of the policies and plans outlined in its Master Plan. For more information on Florida's statutory requirements for deepwater ports please visit the Department of Economic Opportunity Website.
At its regular meeting on August 13, 2014, the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) established a subcommittee to review the Port Master Plan Update. The subcommittee's purpose will be to analyze the OHPA prepared documents submitted to the City through open public meetings. This group invites members of the public to participate at all meetings or to submit comments or questions by email to Kelly Gibson, Director.
Front Cover Page Opens a New Window. and Back Cover Page Opens a New Window.
Executive Summary Opens a New Window.
Introduction to the Plan Opens a New Window.
Definitions and Acronyms Opens a New Window.
Index and Appendicies Opens a New Window.
2011 Adopted Future Land Use Map Series Opens a New Window.
Goal 1: Future Land Use Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 2: Multi-Modal Transportation Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 3: Housing Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 4: Public Facilities Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 5: Conservation and Coastal Management Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 6: Recreation & Open Space Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 7: Intergovernmental Coordination Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 8: Capital Improvement Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 9: Port Facilities Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 10: Public School Facilities Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 11: Historic Preservation Element Opens a New Window.
Goal 12: Economic Development Element Opens a New Window.
**PLEASE NOTE - The Elements contained herein represent the latest Comprehensive Plan reprint as of JULY 2017. The Comprehensive Plan is subject to amendment from time to time by action of the City Commission. There may be a time delay between the approval of an amendment and its publication on this web page. Users of this site are encouraged to confirm Comprehensive Plan information with City planning staff.
2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
OHPA Master Plan Update
The City's current Comprehensive Plan states that "the primary purpose of the Port Master Plan is to clearly define the Port's direction for the future." At present, the Nassau County Ocean Highway and Port Authority (OHPA) is in the process of modifying its Master Plan to comply with Florida Law requirements to prepare a 10-year update. The Port can achieve its goals only though coordination with local government, business, industry, and the general citizenry's support of the policies and plans outlined in its Master Plan. For more information on Florida's statutory requirements for deepwater ports please visit the Department of Economic Opportunity Website.
OHPA Port Master Plan Update Documents
- Executive Summary Opens a New Window.
- Section 2 Opens a New Window.
- Section 3 Opens a New Window.
- Section 4 Opens a New Window.
- Section 5 Opens a New Window.
- Section 6 Opens a New Window.
- Section 7 Opens a New Window.
- Section 8 Opens a New Window.
- Appendices A + B Opens a New Window.
- Appendices C + D Opens a New Window.
- Appendices E + F Opens a New Window.
- Appendices G + H Opens a New Window.
- OHPA Resolution 2014-04 (Passed 10/8/2014) Opens a New Window.
Reference Documents
- Presentation by Genesis Group (PAB Meeting on August 13, 2014) Opens a New Window.
- Courtesy Review Comments from State Agencies Opens a New Window.
- 2002 Port Master Plan (Current Plan) Opens a New Window.
- Port DRI Resolutions Compiled Opens a New Window.
- Port Related Comp Plan Amendment Ordinances Compiled Opens a New Window.
- Recorded Conservation Easement along Alligator Creek Opens a New Window.
- Staff Statements from November 12, 2014 PAB Meeting Opens a New Window.
- Genesis Group Presentation from November 12, 2014 PAB Meeting Opens a New Window.
- Chip Ross Presentation Files from November 12, 2014 PAB meeting Opens a New Window.
PAB Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
- August 18, 2014 Opens a New Window.
- August 21, 2014 Opens a New Window.
- August 26, 2014 Opens a New Window.
Background Documents
- 2013 North American Port Analysis (Colliers International White Paper) Opens a New Window.
- 2014-2017 Industrial Real Estate Forecast (Cushman & Wakefield) Opens a New Window.
- 2014 1st Quarter Industrial Highlights (Colliers International) Opens a New Window.
PAB Subcommittee
At its regular meeting on August 13, 2014, the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) established a subcommittee to review the Port Master Plan Update. The subcommittee's purpose will be to analyze the OHPA prepared documents submitted to the City through open public meetings. This group invites members of the public to participate at all meetings or to submit comments or questions by email to Kelly Gibson, Director.