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Historic Disctrict Council Regular Meeting · 2026-04-16 · agenda_item

The City of Fernandina Beach is reviewing its Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines. These guidelines are intended to help property owners, the Historic District Council, and city staff with projects involving new construction, relocation, demolition, and handicap access within the historic district. The guidelines cover commercial and residential projects, site features like streetscapes and walkways, and utilities. They also include strategies for making the downtown core more resilient to storm events and flooding. This review process is currently under review, meaning it is an early stage. The guidelines will inform future projects such as new buildings, accessibility ramps, decks, and potential demolitions. Work could involve site preparation, utility upgrades, construction, and landscaping, all while maintaining historic character. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in future work within the historic district are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these guidelines now, before specific projects are finalized, to understand the requirements and potential opportunities.