May 11, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Agenda minutes 2026-05-11
Planning Board · 2026-05-11 · minutes
This document details the minutes of the City of Panama City Planning Board meeting on May 11, 2026. Several applications were reviewed, including a variance for an accessory dwelling unit, a major development, a rezoning, and a small-scale land use amendment and rezoning. Public comments were heard for some items, expressing concerns about privacy, buffering, potential development impacts, and infrastructure. Decisions ranged from approval to recommendation for approval with conditions.
Agenda items
- 1. 4:0 1 p.m. Chair Neubauer called the Planning Board meeting to order.
- 1. Allow a use that is specifically or by inference prohibited in any zoning district classification,
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. First Non-Appearance. The Planning Board shall continue the matter once, to
- 1. Height;
- 1. No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on any residential lot.
- 1. Provide off-street parking as specified in chapter 108.
- 1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual parcels;
- 1. That the requested variance maintains the basic intent and purpose of the subject regulations, particularly as it
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- 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no greater than 0.60 (or 60%) of the total parcel area.
- 1. Transitional community residences.
- 2. Apply to any provisions for which the code specifically prohibits waiver or modification.
- 2. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirements as specified in chapter 107.
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- 2. Family community residences that comply with the standards specified in section 110-9.A.
- 2. Family community residences that do not comply with the standards specified in section 110-9.A.
- 2. Mobile homes shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
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- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
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- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
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- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
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- 2. Second Non-Appearance. If the Applicant or authorized representative fails to
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- 2. That the requested variance is otherwise compatible with the surrounding land uses and would not be
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- 2. Yards;
- 3. All structures shall have a maximum height limitation of 35 feet above base flood elevation (BFE) or crown
- 3. Announcements – Disclosures (as applicable) : Chairman Neubauer disclosed that he is current Commodore
- 3. Off-street parking and loading;
- 3. Public and private schools grades K—12.
- 3. That the requested variance is consistent with, and in furtherance of, the goals, objectives and policies of
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- 3. The accessory dwelling unit shall be located and designed in such a manner so that it will not
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- 4. Landscaping and buffers;
- 4. Minimum setbacks shall be:
- 4. No variations, adjustments, or waivers to the requirements of this Unified Land Development Code
- 4. Public or noncommercial private recreation.
- 4. That the plight of the petitioner is due to unique circumstances of the property or petitioner which would
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- 5. Accessory dwelling unit shall not be located closer than three feet from any abutting interior property
- 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in chapter 110.
- 5. Have a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet.
- 5. Industrial Future Land Use Category
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- 5. Quasi-judicial Proceedings: Chair Neubauer described the procedures for public hearings as shown on the
- 5. Separation of uses;
- 5. That the variance requested is the minimum variance that is necessary to afford relief to the petitioner, while
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- 6. Have a minimum lot frontage of:
- 6. Lot coverage;
- 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas;
- 6. Requests :
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- 6. Residential Future Land Use Map Category
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- 6. The height of an accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to 15 feet. The height of an accessory
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- 6. The height of an accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to fifteen feet
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- 6. d . Case Number: CPC-PLN-2026- 0716
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- 6. e. Case Number: CPC-PLN-2026- 0830
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- 7. Family day care homes pursuant to F.S. § 125.0109.
- 7. Non-Action Item(s)
- 7. Such other provisions of the code which do not specifically prohibit such requests.
- A. Applicability. Variance requests that satisfy the criteria of section 102-42D. are authorized from the
- A. Intent. Accessory dwelling units provide alternate housing for elderly persons, and living quarters for
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- A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as R-1:
- B. Standards. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed in zoning districts that allow for residential uses
- B. The city shall not act upon any variance request that would:
- B. The following uses are allowed in the R-1 zoning district; all other uses are prohibited.
- C. Supplemental application requirements. In addition to the general application requirements, the
- C. The following uses are allowed as a conditional use in the R-1 zoning district:
- D. Additional requirements:
- D. Variance review criteria ; city action. The planning board shall hold its public hearing and, after
- E. In granting any variance, the planning board may prescribe conditions and safeguards intended to mitigate
- F. No variance shall supersede or abrogate the requirements of flood damage prevention, or the requirements
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- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- I. Public Hearing announced. Introduction of Application by Staff
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- II. Ex-parte communication disclosure by Board members.
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- III. Identification of Applicant and Affected Parties* that intend to participate in
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- IX. Rebuttal by Applicant and or Staff (if necessary). (15 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- V. Applicant’s presentation of witnesses* or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VI. Affected Parties ’ statement of standing, presentation of witnesses* or
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- VII. Staff’s presentation of witnesses** or other evidence. (10 minutes)
- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- Electrical
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- X. Close of Evidence and Public Hearing. Deliberation and action by the
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- b) Regulate the use of land and water consistent with this Element and ensure the compatibility of adjacent
- i. 20 feet from the front parcel line
- i. Square or rectangular lot: 50 feet
- i. square or rectangular lot: 50 feet
- ii. 20 feet from the rear parcel line
- ii. Corner: 60 feet
- ii. corner: 60 feet
- iii. 7 feet from the side parcel lines
- iii. Cul-de-sac or corner : 20 feet
- iii. cul-de-sac or corner: 20 feet
- iv. 10 feet from road side on corner lots
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