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Commission approves land-development code changes to define certified recovery residences

Fernandina Beach City Commission · May 5, 2026

Summary

The commission approved, on second reading, ordinance 20 26 - o 7 to add definitions, supplemental standards and parking amendments for certified recovery residences as required by recent state statutory changes; the vote was 5–0.

The Fernandina Beach City Commission approved, on second reading, ordinance "20 26 - o 7" amending several sections of the city's land development code to implement state statutory changes concerning certified recovery residences. Staff said the amendments update acronyms and definitions, add supplemental standards for certified recovery residences, adjust group-home standards, and revise parking requirements. The Planning Advisory Board reviewed the item and recommended approval.

Commissioner (mover) offered a motion to approve the ordinance and it received a second; the clerk called the roll and the motion passed 5–0. The ordinance authorizes administrative corrections for scrivener's errors, provides for severability, and sets an effective date. Staff said related scrivener corrections and effective dates will be handled administratively.

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