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Paid Parking ends November 18, 2026
The customer portal to register for your downtown parking permit online is now live. As a reminder,
Jacksonville Today
Published August 25Fernandina Beach paid parking to end Nov. 18
Fernandina Beach's paid parking will end on Nov. 18.
Historic District Design Guidelines
At its July 21, 2026, Regular Meeting, the City Commission adopted the Historic District Design Guide which had previously not been updated since 2013.
Online Permitting System
Exciting news, the City is going digital! The Building Department, Planning & Conservation Department, and Utilities Department are migrating to CityView, an enhanced and user-friendly permitting software program that streamlines processes from
Jacksonville Today
Published August 19Voters kill paid parking in Fernandina Beach with overwhelming ‘yes’
Almost 75% of Fernandina Beach voters voted to ban paid parking in the center of the historic city’s Downtown.
Permitting system Update and Training Schedule
Hello, We are excited to announce that implementation of our new permitting system is underway! Staff training begins tomorrow, and we appreciate your patience as we make this transition. . .
New Permitting System Update
The Building Department, Planning & Conservation Department, and Utilities Department are migrating to CityView, an enhanced and user-friendly permitting software program that streamlines processes from application to final approval. The anticipated . . .
Jacksonville Today
Published August 07Fernandina voters will decide fate of paid parking. Or will they?
Voters are deciding whether a referendum should be required to institute paid parking in Fernandina Beach.