The Second Reading of the Codified Jekyll Island Authority Ordinances will be presented to the Jekyll Island Authority Board for consideration at the October 17, 2023 Board Meeting.
The first reading of the Codified Jekyll Island Authority Ordinances took place at the September 19, 2023 JIA Board Meeting.
Code Revision Project
The Code Revision Project seeks to revise the Jekyll Island Authority Code of Ordinances and Design Review Guidelines to provide an updated, organized, and concise Code that clearly details processes and procedures.
This project is being led by Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood, Inc. (GMC), alongside the Jekyll Island Authority, with anticipated completion in 2022.
Second Reading
The second reading of the Jekyll Island Code Revision Project is available below as approved by the JIA Board without further revisions. At this time, the appropriate annotation indexing and references for the final version are under development.
Public Input
The public is always encouraged to provide a public comment directly to the Board during the public comment period at any Board meeting, as well as provide public comment online until Tuesday, May 31 at 12:00 p.m.
Public comments closed on May 31 at 12:00 p.m.
The public is also invited to participate in public meetings.
Past Meetings
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Location: Jekyll Island Golf Club, Second Floor
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Audio: Listen »
Materials: See Presentation »
Chapters Presented for Discussion on May 11
Chapter E: Article VI: Beach Lighting
Chapter E: Article V: Beach and Natural Resource Protection
Chapter E: Article IX: Sea Level Rise Resilience
Chapter H Commercial and Business Regulations
Chapter J: Historic Preservation (discussion only, no proposed chapter)
Chapter K: Animal Control
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Location: Jekyll Island Convention Center
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Audio: Listen »
Materials: See Presentation »
Chapters Presented for Discussion on May 4
Chapter C: Leased Property
Chapter D: Building Codes
Chapter E: Article II: Flood Protection
Chapter E: Article III: Stormwater
Chapter E: Article VIII: Clean Community
Chapter E: Article X: Water Conservation
Chapter F: Streets and Rights of Way
Chapter X: Fire Protection
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Location: Jekyll Island Convention Center
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Audio: Listen »
Materials: See Presentation »
Chapters Presented for Discussion on April 21
Chapter G: Residential Regulations
Chapter E: Article I: Landscaping and Tree Protection
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Location: Jekyll Island Convention Center
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Audio: Listen »
Additional Documents & Links
View Current Code »
View Design Guidelines »
Code Revision RFP – Summary »
Public Involvement & Survey Results »