b. Where 25 percent of the minimum parking requirements is satisfied by available off

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

The Panama City Port Authority is reviewing proposed changes to off-street parking and loading requirements. These changes would affect how businesses calculate the number of parking spaces and loading areas needed based on their size and use. The proposal includes specific calculations for hotels, auditoriums, retail spaces, health spas, offices, banks, printing businesses, restaurants, and marinas. It also details requirements for handicapped parking and off-street loading zones, including surfacing and access. This item is currently under review by the Panama City Port Authority. If approved, the changes could lead to new construction or renovations to meet updated parking and loading standards. This might involve site preparation, concrete work, paving, and potentially new building construction. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Understanding these potential changes early could provide an advantage in planning for future work.

percent of minimum parking requirements

25 percent

feet of the business

500 feet

Spaces Required for Hotels and motels

1 per unit home plus 2 per office

Spaces Required for Auditorium, theater, gymnasiums or convention halls

1 per 4 seating spaces

Spaces Required for Commercial, retail, business personal services

1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

Spaces Required for Commercial, retail, business personal services (storage)

1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area used for storage

Spaces Required for Health spa or club

1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

Spaces Required for Business and professional offices

1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

Spaces Required for Banks or other financial institutions

1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

Spaces Required for Printing, publishing or broadcasting

1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

Spaces Required for Restaurant, lounge or establishment for the consumption of beverages on-premises

1 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area or 1 per 4 seats, whichever is greater

Spaces Required for Marina (wet slips)

1 per 4 wet slips

Spaces Required for Marina (dry storage racks)

1 per 4 dry storage racks

Spaces Required for Marina (office/retail space)

1 per 300 sq. ft. of office/retail space

Spaces Required for Marina (boat ramps)

1 vehicular parking space per boat trailer parking space

Handicapped parking spaces (up to 100 spaces)

1 per 25 total spaces

Handicapped parking spaces (over 100 spaces)

1 per 50 total spaces

Handicapped spaces required for each Office Building

4 HC spaces

Handicapped spaces required for the lot adjacent to the proposed restaurant

2 HC spaces

Loading space requirement

1 per nonresidential buildings or structures where six or more parking spaces are required

Loading space requirement (additional)

1 for each 10,000 square feet (or fraction thereof) of area

Total loading spaces for two office buildings

7 loading spaces

Total loading spaces for one restaurant building

1 loading space