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Apply for Planning Application (Fee Estimate) - Project Description

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Additional Information

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USE THIS FORM TO: Apply for reductions in parking requirements, reduction in setbacks (TREES ONLY), or reduction in dimensional standards (except for setbacks) where the intent of the LDC can be achieved and equal performance obtained by granting a waiver.

USE THIS FORM TO: Apply for staff-level reviews of front setback adjustments (context sensitive review).

USE THIS FORM TO: Apply for staff-level reviews of minor subdivisions of property (lot line adjustments).

ELIMINATE THIS ONE!

No Additional Information Available.

USE THIS FORM TO: Request a letter to address compliance with local building setbacks, zoning codes and the Future Land Use and Coastal Management elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan regarding upcoming projects.

USE THIS FORM TO: Apply for a Due Diligence Report on a specific property.

USE THIS FORM TO: Pay for Greenway Tours within the Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway (Individual or Groups)

USE THIS FORM TO: Nominate a Heritage Tree on public or private property. Any citizen, property owner or official of the city may nominate a tree to be designated as a heritage tree due to its size, age, historic, aesthetic, or cultural significance, and possession of the following characteristics: The tree is a native tree, has a diameter breast height of at least 36 inches; and, the tree is known or proven to be a part of the history of the city or the culture of its people as documented in books, periodicals, or other documents. If located on private property, the owner’s approval is needed for Heritage Tree designation. To nominate a tree, fill out the following. Please include photograph(s) and any additional documentation you believe to be pertinent.

ELIMINATE

USE THIS FORM TO: Apply to have impact fees that are associated with a construction project withheld.

No Additional Information Available.

USE THIS FORM TO: Request School Concurrency Review. New residential development is required to demonstrate compliance with school concurrency as regulated in the City of Fernandina Beach through the City of Fernandina Beach’s Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element and the Interlocal Agreement Amendment for Public School Facility Planning adopted by the City on May 21, 2019. No new residential rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan or functional equivalent may be approved by the City unless the residential development is exempt from requirements outlined in Section 9.13 of the Amended Interlocal Agreement OR a School Concurrency Reservation Letter has been issued by the School Board indicating that adequate school facilities exist.

USE THIS FORM TO: Apply for a NEW Small Cell Telecom facility

No Additional Information Available.

USE THIS FORM TO: Request the City Commission’s authorization to extend water and/or sanitary wastewater services to property not located within the City limits and not currently eligible for annexation. This application must also include the Voluntary Annexation Agreement / Petition for Annexation, as required by Municipal Code prior to the extension of services outside the City’s jurisdiction.

USE THIS FORM TO: Request a letter to confirm the Zoning District and Future Land Us Map (FLUM) zoning of a property.

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Project Descriptive Name:*

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Comments:*

Application Information (All Applications)

Date Submitted:*

Decision Deadline:*

Commercial Application:*

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Provide the First Step/Board meeting date:*

First Step Meeting Details

First Step Meeting complete?*

Please right click on this link to consult the TRC/Board Meeting Calendar + Submission Deadlines and insert your chosen date below.

Provide the First Step/Board meeting date:*

Residential Chicken Details

Number Of Hens (Max. 6):*

Project Information

Applicant contact information (please include name, phone number, email address, and full mailing address):*

Infrastructure Cost:*

Property Information - HDC

Overlay District:*

List Additional Contact Details (Name, Address, Phone & Email)

Developer:*

Engineer:*

Site Details

Acreage:*

Property Information

Number of Lots:*

Number of Units:*

Access Road - Maintained by:*

Access Road - Name:*

Overlay District:*

Existing Lot Width (ft):*

Proposed Lot Width (ft):*

Wetlands:*

Water and Sewer:*

Owner Agent

Is there an agent other than the owner representing this project?*

Project Information - Misc

LDC Section:*

Previously approved Case Number, if applicable:*

Project Information - Planning Advisory board

Previous Planning/Zoning Approvals:*

Project Information - Variance

Variance Requested from LDC Section(s):*

1. Special Conditions: Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning district. Special conditions or circumstances do not result from actions of the applicant and are not based on a desire to reduce development costs.:*

2. Special Privilege: Granting the variance does not confer upon the applicant a special privilege that is denied by the Land Development Code to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning district.:*

3. Literal Interpretation: Literal interpretation of the provisions of the Land Development Code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district.:*

4. Minimum Variance: The variance requested is the minimum variance needed that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, structure, or building.:*

5. General Harmony: Granting the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.:*

6. Public Interest: Granting the variance is compatible with surrounding properties, will not cause injury to the area involved, or otherwise be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare or environment.:*

Permit Validity

Select if requesting yearly or monthly permit:*

Number of Months/Years:*

Project Information - Heritage - Tree

Is the tree on Private Property?*

Why is this tree special?*

Location of the Tree:*

Species/Common Name:*

Diameter of trunk at 4.5 feet above ground:*

PLEASE DESCRIBE WHY THE REMOVAL IS NECESSARY AND SPECIFIC ISSUES WITH THE TREE:*

Historic District App Type

Project Type:*

Impact fee information

Project Type:*

Requested Withholding:*

1. The mission of your organization and/or its basic purpose:*

2. The specific public good the proposed facility will provide to Fernandina Beach residents:*

3. Describe the qualifying circumstances for this request (i.e. hardship or replacement of facilities serving the public which have been lost as a result of disaster and when the loss is not reimbursable from a third party):*

4. Whether land development related impact fees have previously been withheld for this organization:*

5. Public or private contributions that have been received for this project:*

List any applications under review or approved which may assist in the review of this application:*

Number of Dwelling Units Proposed (Total):*

Number of Dwelling Units Proposed - Single Family Detached:*

Number of Dwelling Units Proposed - Single Family Attached:*

Number of Dwelling Units Proposed - Multi-Family:*

Impact Fee Total:*

Impact Fee Partial Fee Detail

If partial, please indicate amount you wish to have withheld:*

Permit Use

Select if requested half or full day permit:*

Number of Half Days or Full Days:*

Area Detail

Color:*

Water and Wastewater Details

Have you filled out and attached the Annexation Petition Agreement?*

Other

Manufacturer:*

Product Description:*

Color:*

Sign Notification

Do you authorize the installation of a temporary City notice sign on your property? (No Sign required for Staff Approved applications):*

Acknowledgment

FOR BOARD REVIEW APPLICATIONS, I AGREE THAT THE CITY STAFF WILL INSTALL A NOTICE OF HEARING SIGN ON THE PROPERTY 14 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEATING AND THAT THE SIGN MUST ONLY BE REMOVED AFTER THE HEARING BY CITY STAFF, UNLESS, THE APPLICANT OR PROPERTY OWNER BRINGS THE NOTICE OF HEARING BACK TO CITY HALL.:*

1. I/We hereby attest to the fact that the above supplied property address(es), parcel number(s) and legal description(s) is (are) the true and proper identification of the area of this petition.:*

2. I/We authorize staff from the Department of Planning & Conservation to enter onto the property in question during regular city business hours in order to take photos which will be placed in the permanent file.:*

3. I/We understand that the COA review time period will not commence until the application is deemed complete by staff and may take up to 10 days to process. I further understand that an incomplete application submittal may cause my application to be deferred to the next posted deadline date.:*

4. I/We understand that, for Board review cases, an agenda and staff report will be available on the City’s website approximately one week before the Historic District Council meeting.:*

5. I/We understand that the Historic District Council meetings are conducted in a quasi-judicial hearing and as such, ex-parte communications are prohibited (Communication about your project with a Historic District Council member).:*

6. I/We understand that the approval of this application by the Historic District Council or staff in no way constitutes approval of a Building Permit for construction from the City of Fernandina Beach Building Department.:*

7. I/We understand that all changes to the approved scope of work stated in a COA have to be approved by the HDC before work commences on those changes. There will be no charge for a revision to a COA. Making changes that have not been approved can result in a Stop Work Order being placed on the entire project and/or additional fees/penalties.:*

8. I/We understand that any decision of the HDC may be appealed to the City Commission, with the exception of variances, which may be appealed to a court of record as outlined in Section 10.02.04(D) of the Land Development Code. Petitions to appeal shall be presented within thirty (30) days after the decision of the HDC; otherwise the decision of the HDC will be final.:*

9. I/We understand that Certificates of Approval are only valid for one (1) year from issuance. They are renewable for six months without cause, and for an additional six months, upon showing of good cause by the applicant. The applicant must submit all requests for extensions in writing and provide appropriate support documentation, if needed.:*

Certification

By signing below, I certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of the application.:*

I acknowledge that I understand and have complied with all of the submittal requirements and procedures.:*

Certification - Impact Fee

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT I understand that reasonable inspections of the project may be made as part of the application review process. I understand that I will incur any costs associated with third party review fees. I also understand that any material misrepresentations or errors contained in this application or supporting documents may void an approved application, at the reasonable determination of the County considering the Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable regulations.:*