b. At intervals of every 15 adjacent parking spaces, there shall be a landscaped

Panama City Port Authority · 2026-07-30 · agenda_item

The Panama City Port Authority is reviewing proposed design standards for off-street parking areas. These standards require specific landscaped areas with trees at intervals of every 15 parking spaces. Alternative designs may be approved by the City's Planning Director. The review will also consider stormwater runoff, erosion, and drainage, with all landscape and buffer plans needing to show adequate irrigation. Plans must be prepared and signed by a licensed nurseryman or landscape architect. Existing infrastructure like sewer, storm water, water, roads, hydrants, and power are available, though capacity and necessary improvements will be investigated. This review stage means that site clearing, grading, underground utility work, paving, and final landscaping could be part of future phases. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in site preparation, landscaping, irrigation, and engineering services should engage early to understand potential needs as this project moves forward.