3. Plan submission. Every activity that requires plans in order to erect, construct, demolish,

Planning Board Meeting · 2026-06-09 · agenda_item

This item concerns a new plan submission requirement for exterior building, sign, or site work within the GRD-1 district. The Planning Board of the City of Pensacola is reviewing this requirement. The new rules will mandate that all activities needing plans for construction, demolition, renovation, or alteration must include drawings or sketches. These plans must be drawn to scale, legible, and adhere to specific minimum scales for site plans (1" = 20'0"), floor plans (1/8" = 1'0"), and exterior elevations (1/8" = 1'0"). Other details will require scales large enough to fully show the work. This is an early stage in the public process, as the item is under review. The work this sets in motion involves the preparation and submission of detailed architectural and site plans. This could lead to future construction, renovation, or alteration projects. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers, especially those in design, engineering, and construction trades, should pay attention. Reaching out now, before specific projects are finalized, offers an advantage in understanding upcoming needs and potential opportunities.