A. Need and Benefit.

Planning Board-Regular · 2026-06-02 · agenda_item

Escambia County's Planning Board is reviewing a proposed change to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for a property currently designated for commercial use. The applicant seeks to rezone this property from Commercial (COM) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U). This change is intended to allow for a more flexible development pattern that includes a mix of residential and limited non-residential uses, reflecting the surrounding area's pattern of mixed residential and commercial development. The amendment is planned to encourage infill development, efficient infrastructure use, and expanded housing options within an established urban area. The proposal is currently under review by the Planning Board. If approved, this change could lead to site preparation, grading, utility work, construction of new buildings, and final landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project's scope as it moves through the review process, before final site plans, bids, and permits are established.