Vacant land by zoning district in the city of Fernandina Beach today

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

August 30, 2018 - 1:00 p.m.

To further explain (or complicate) the question of remaining vacant land available for development today within the city of Fernandina Beach, Planning Manager Kelly Gibson has provided the two charts below, which provide a breakdown by current city zoning.

Although at first glance it appears that there are 285.54 acres available for development, that number is only theoretical because it does not consider environmental features that would of necessity restrict full buildout.

It is important to note the caveats that Gibson has placed on interpreting the data:

• Vacant lands acreage may contain environmental features, including wetlands, which may reduce full buildout of the property;
• Vacant lands analysis excluded all recreation and conservation lands;
• Vacant lands analysis excludes all approved development projects and active subdivisions anticipated for full buildout within the next 5 years.

For a complete understanding of zoning districts, consult the city's Land Development Code.