For more information on the County’s role in the National Flood Insurance Program, visit our website.
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.
Assistant Planning Director Participates in Town Hall Events Regarding Flooding and Sea Level Rise7/19/2018 7/19/18 @ 1:15 p.m. - On July 11, 2018, Assistant Planning Director, Adrienne Burke, was a panelist at an event hosted by the St. Johns Riverkeeper regarding the effect of flooding and sea level rise on our communities. The event was the fourth in a series called “River Rising,” town halls designed to engage the community around this topic.
For more information on the County’s role in the National Flood Insurance Program, visit our website. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office
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7/3/18 @ 3:30 p.m. - Nassau County's Affordable Housing Committee (AHAC) has been meeting monthly in an effort to identify affordable housing opportunities for our residents. They have coordinated a series of public outreach strategies to engage with Nassau County communities about affordable housing. The first of these Affordable Housing Speaking Series has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Peck Center located at 516 South 10th Street. The event will feature Bill Lazar, Executive Director for the St. Johns Housing Partnership, who will be hosting the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact Adrienne Burke, Assistant Director for the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity, at (904) 530-6300 or via e-mail at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office Reminder: Public Hearing Regarding Amelia Island Tree Protection Ordinance Scheduled for Tomorrow5/14/2018 5/14/18 @ 1:45 p.m. - As a reminder, the Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Amelia Island Tree Ordinance during their regular meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The proposed changes to the County's land development regulation will only apply to the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island.
The Planning & Zoning Board held a workshop on April 3, 2018, to solicit community feedback and input to the draft, and directed the draft to return for public hearing in May. Anyone interested in the proposed changes are encouraged to attend the public hearing and provide comments on the draft Ordinance. Who: Nassau County Planning & Zoning Board When: May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Why: Public Hearing on Amelia Island Tree Protection and Replacement Ordinance Where: James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Attached is flyer containing information on how these changes may affect those located within the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island. Links to the full proposed Ordinance language and a one-page fact sheet are available on our website. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300 or e-mail Alyssa Neil at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 5/4/18 @ 1:15 p.m. - It's Florida Flood Awareness Week!
Friday's message: Most areas in Nassau County are prone to some amount of damage from coastal flooding, including sea level rise. Learn about scientific predictions for rising sea levels in Nassau County and potential impacts on our coastal community on NOAA's website. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 5/3/18 @ 2:00 p.m.
It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! Thursday's message: Protect our natural floodplain functions. Keep swales and drainage ditches clear of debris to ensure water flow. Report the dumping of materials to Code Enforcement by calling (904) 530-6200 or submitting a complaint through their website. To learn more about natural floodplains, please review the attached Floodplain Management Quick Guide. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 5/2/18 @ 10:00 a.m. - It's Flood Awareness Week!
Wednesday's message: Build responsibly. Avoid building in floodplains. Before you build, find out what the regulations are and what permits are required. Be aware of substantial improvement rules, which are there to correct structures built before regulations and flood mapping. These apply when a structure is below a known base flood elevation. For more information, visit the Building Department's website. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 5/1/18 @ 10:05 a.m. - Protect your property from flood hazards. Insurance is your first level of protection. Other methods include installing flood vents where appropriate or raising electrical system components. For more information on how to protect your property, visit Nassau County's Building Department website.
You may also contact Sue Ann Alleger, Planner II and CRS Coordinator, at (904) 530-6300 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 4/27/18 @ 11:05 a.m. -
Visit the Nassau County Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity staff at the upcoming Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival Stop at their booth to experience an interactive Flood Simulation Model that imitates flood dangers and flood prevention methods and to obtain information on flood safety. These activities garner the County points in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS), a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities. A high rating results in discounted flood insurance premium rates for citizens. County and City CRS staff are scheduling presentations with the Flood Simulation Model in local fifth grade classrooms, with a goal to reach more citizens throughout the year. A similar flood simulation modeling device was recently borrowed from the Florida Floodplain Manager’s Association (FFMA) and then shared with students at the Atlantic Recreation Center and Yulee Elementary 5th Grade. Due to the excellent educational program, dubbed the “Traveling Floodplain,” representatives from Nassau County and the City of Fernandina Beach were asked to present at the recent statewide FFMA conference. For additional information or questions regarding floodplain management and relevant educational tools, please contact the Nassau County CRS coordinator Sue Ann Alleger at [email protected] or (904) 530-6322. -Sue Ann Alleger Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity 3/23/18 @ 10:35 a.m. - Please see the below Press Release from the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity regarding a Public Workshop of the Amelia Island Tree Protection Working Group:
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact:Kailey Porter Nassau County BOCC (904)530-6300 Amelia Island Tree Protection and Replacement Plan Public Workshop Event: The purpose of the public workshop with the Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board is to discuss the results of the Amelia Island Tree Protection Working Group’s fact finding endeavor. The proposed changes to land development regulations only apply to the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island. The results of the fact finding endeavor have been formatted into a draft ordinance that will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for the first time on 4/3/18 at 6:00 p.m. **To view the draft Ordinance and provide feedback electronically, visit the Amelia Island Tree Protection webpage at: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/886/Amelia-Island-Tree-Protection The public workshop will include a presentation from the Amelia Island Tree Protection Working Group and an open discussion of proposed changes between all interested parties. Anyone interested in the ordinance is encouraged to attend the Public Workshop, review the proposed ordinance, provide comments and ask questions. A direct link to the draft ordinance is provided here. We look forward to seeing you there! Who: Nassau County Staff, the Amelia Island Tree Protection Working Group, the Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board & the Citizens of Nassau County What: Amelia Island Tree Protection and Replacement Plan When: April 3rd, 2018 at 6:00 PM Why: To solicit public feedback on the Amelia Island Tree Protection and Replacement Plan Where: James S. Page Governmental Complex 96135 Nassau Place Yulee, FL 32097 Project Description: The Amelia Island Tree Protection Working Group has completed its fact finding mission and has drafted an ordinance modifying tree protection standards for the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island. These proposed changes apply to the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island only and are intended to preserve and enhance the unique maritime forest which benefits the health, safety and general wellbeing of the inhabitants of Amelia Island. Four of the primary changes to the existing tree protection regulations in the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island only are: (1) All existing properties, including properties with an existing single family home, will be subject to tree protection standards. (2) There will be a permitting process to remove protected trees for all properties - including individual homeowners. (3) The list of protected trees is being expanded. (4) The methodology for calculating tree preservation requirements is being modified. Contact: For more information contact Kailey Porter or Sue Ann Alleger with Nassau County at (904)530-6300 or [email protected] and [email protected] -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office County Participates in Roundtable Discussion With the Florida Department of Environmental Protection3/21/2018 3/21/18 @ 2:20 p.m. - Nassau County Policy Planner Adrienne Burke was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein last week. Secretary Valenstein has been conducting sessions around the state to talk with stakeholders around coastal resiliency and sea level rise. This visit in Jacksonville included representatives from local governments in Northeast Florida, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, St. John's Riverkeeper, Audubon Florida, U.S. Green Building Council, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville Port Authority, and the DuPont Fund. Planner Jacob Platt with the City of Fernandina Beach also attended the meeting.
At the roundtable, Secretary Valenstein gave a brief introduction about his vision and goals for the DEP. Attendees were invited to give their perspectives on issues such as water quality, wildlife, flooding, sea level rise, land acquisition through Florida Forever and ways the DEP can engage with local communities. The group discussed the challenges and opportunities facing communities in the region and across Northeast Florida as it relates to environmental protection. Secretary Valenstein and the DEP will be conducting follow up sessions as his Department works to increase community outreach. -Adrienne Burke Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity |
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