i. Bayfront Parkway setback/height requirements. All buildings located adjacent

Planning Board Meeting · 2026-04-14 · agenda_item

The City of Pensacola Planning Board is reviewing proposed changes to setback and height requirements for buildings along Bayfront Parkway. The proposal states that all buildings near the parkway must be at least 50 feet from the northern parkway boundary. At this 50-foot distance, buildings cannot be taller than 50 feet. For every two feet of additional height above 50 feet, the building must be set back an extra foot. This change is planned to create a landscaped buffer and maintain the area's open feel. This item is currently under review. The proposed changes could lead to future construction projects requiring site clearing, grading, utility work, paving, building construction, and landscaping. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in potential future work should engage with the city early in the process, before final site plans and permits are established, to understand project details and timelines.

minimum setback

50 feet

maximum building height at minimum setback

50 feet

additional setback per additional height

1 foot setback for each 2 feet in building height