b. Historically Significant Sites.

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

This item concerns a policy review by the Escambia County Planning Board regarding the identification and preservation of historically significant sites. The policy, FLU 1.2.1, outlines how the county will work with the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the University of West Florida to find and protect historic or archaeological resources. The current analysis states that the property in question has not been identified as having any historic or archaeological structures. This policy review is currently under review by the Planning Board. While no immediate construction project is described, the policy aims to establish guidelines for future preservation efforts. This could eventually lead to work related to historical site identification, analysis, and potential preservation planning. Local businesses in fields such as historical consulting, environmental services, and engineering could find opportunities as these policies are developed and implemented.