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Planning board approves conditional‑use permit for mobile home in RS‑2 district amid neighborhood objections
Summary
The board approved CU 2025‑003, allowing a HUD‑standard mobile home on a lot at the northwest corner of John Street and Williams Avenue in Yulee (RS‑2 zoning). Neighbors opposed the permit citing safety, renter‑related issues and septic/traffic concerns; staff said the site is served by an existing well and septic and recommended approval subject
The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board approved conditional‑use permit CU 2025‑003 on April 15 to allow a mobile home in the RS‑2 residential zoning district at the northwest corner of John Street and Williams Avenue in Yulee.
Drew Pearson of the Planning Department summarized the request and said the property owner (Jan Lee Properties LLC, represented by Janet Carver) submitted a site plan demonstrating that the mobile home would meet applicable lot, yard and setback standards. Pearson told the board the site is “currently being served by a well [and] septic tank that would be reused for this particular mobile home.” Staff found the request consistent with the comprehensive plan and the land development‑code conditional‑use criteria and recommended approval subject to the conditional use being transferable and running with the land.
The applicant waived a separate presentation and retained the right to rebut testimony. Several neighbors spoke in opposition. Resident Carolyn Hamill said, “I am 100% against this,” and cited ongoing issues she described as related to short‑term renters and public‑safety concerns in the neighborhood. Others submitted signed petitions and asked the board to deny the permit on community‑safety and quality‑of‑life grounds.
Board member Flick moved to approve CU 2025‑003 with the staff condition that the conditional‑use permit be transferable and run with the land; board member Brantley seconded. The board voted in favor on a roll‑call voice vote (recorded votes: Henson yes; Fending yes; Brantley yes; Erickson yes; Flick yes; Chair Blue yes). The conditional use was approved.
What this means: the permit allows placement of a HUD‑standard mobile home (applicant said the unit was built to HUD standards and resembles a small cabin); the owner will need to secure building permits and verify the existing well and septic meet county and state health‑department requirements prior to habitation.
