Board of Adjustment: May 2026
City of Destin
E. The variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the
This item concerns a variance request for a modest home addition. The applicant seeks to add a bedroom, storage, and usable space to their single-family dwelling to accommodate a growing family. The property is currently used as a single-family home, and the proposed addition is planned for the western portion of the property, provided all local code requirements are met. This variance request is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, the project would involve construction trades for the addition, including framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, as well as potential site preparation and finishing work. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item as it progresses through the review process, as early engagement before final plans and permits are issued could offer a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
F. That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent
Board of Adjustment listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-06 in City of Destin. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
F. That the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent
A variance request is under review by the Board of Adjustment for the City of Destin, Okaloosa. The request concerns a property located in the MDR-V zoning category. The applicant proposes to add to an existing residential structure, stating the addition will remain residential and not change the neighborhood's character. The variance is specifically for a setback encroachment on a lot affected by a cul-de-sac. This item is currently under review, indicating an early stage in the public process. If approved, the project would involve construction work related to the addition, potentially including site preparation, foundation, framing, roofing, and interior and exterior finishing trades. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in potential work should engage early, before final plans and permits are established, to understand the project's scope and requirements.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. BACKGROUND:
First Security Bank Inc. plans to redevelop the property at 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway. The project involves demolishing the current building and constructing a new 3,447 square-foot bank with a drive-through. This redevelopment includes plans for on-site parking and traffic flow for both drive-through and walk-in customers. The applicant, ECAE, LLC, is seeking a variance from the front setback requirement. This item is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. The project would involve site clearing, demolition, construction of the new building, and installation of parking and drive-through facilities. Contractors specializing in demolition, concrete, building construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, as well as suppliers of building materials, could find opportunities. Early engagement before final site plans and permits are issued may offer a competitive advantage.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway
- Applicant:
- First Security Bank Inc.
I. BACKGROUND:
A property owner, Mr. Craig Schultz, is requesting a variance from the City of Destin's Land Development Code. The code requires a 20-foot front setback for properties in the Medium Density Residential-Village (MDR-V) zoning district. This specific property is a corner lot and, by definition, needs to have setbacks along both streets. The Board of Adjustment is currently reviewing this request. If approved, this could lead to new construction or renovation projects. Work might include site preparation, foundation, framing, and finishing trades. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review process. Early engagement could provide an advantage as plans develop.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Applicant:
- Mr. Craig Schultz
II. DISCUSSION:
First Security Bank Inc. is proposing a new development on property located at the intersection of Highway 98 and Crystal Beach Drive. The property is currently zoned Commercial General (CG). The applicant is seeking a variance from the standard front setback requirements along Highway 98. The proposed building would be located approximately 53 feet from the property line along Crystal Beach Drive. This item is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment, City of Destin, Okaloosa. The project would involve site preparation, construction of a new bank building, and associated site work. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in this project should reach out early to understand the project scope and potential needs as plans develop.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Highway 98 and Crystal Beach Drive
- Applicant:
- First Security Bank Inc.
II. DISCUSSION:
A property owner, Craig Schultz, is seeking a variance for a property located at 21 Pine Ridge Trace in Destin, Florida. The property is approximately 0.16 acres and is currently zoned Medium Density Residential- Village (MDR-V). Mr. Schultz is requesting a reduction in the required front setback from 20 feet to 13 feet along Trail Court. This item is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, this variance could allow for adjustments to building placement on the lot, potentially involving site preparation and construction trades. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item as it progresses through the review process, as early engagement could provide an advantage before final plans and permits are issued.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 21 Pine Ridge Trace, Destin FL 32541
- Applicant:
- Craig Schultz
III. CONCLUSION:
First Security Bank Inc. is proposing to redevelop the site at 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway. The project involves demolishing the current building and constructing a new 3,447 square-foot bank building that will include a drive-through facility. The applicant is seeking a variance from the required front setback regulations for properties with direct road frontage along Highway 98. This item is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. The project would likely involve site clearing, demolition, underground utility work, concrete and foundation work, building construction including framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and final site finishing. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in this project should consider reaching out early, as plans and permits are still being finalized, to understand potential opportunities.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway
- Applicant:
- First Security Bank Inc.
III. CONCLUSION:
The Board of Adjustment for the City of Destin is reviewing a request for a variance to reduce the required front setback along Trail Court from 20 feet to 13 feet. This request is related to the Land Development Code. The Board will consider testimony before deciding to approve or deny the variance. If approved, this could allow for development that requires site preparation, grading, utility work, and construction. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this review process. Early engagement before final site plans and permits are issued may offer a competitive advantage for potential work related to this property.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Trail Court
IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
This item concerns a variance request, identified as PZ-2026-48, for property within the City of Destin. The Board of Adjustment is considering this request. The board has been recommended to deny the variance, but alternative motions include approving it as proposed or approving it with specific conditions. The exact location and details of the variance request are not provided in this notice. This matter is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. Depending on the board's decision, potential future work could involve site preparation, construction, or other related services. Businesses interested in potential opportunities should monitor the progress of this variance request and engage with the applicant or relevant city departments as the process moves forward.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Decision:
- Board of Adjustment, City of Destin, Okaloosa
IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Board of Adjustment listed this item on its agenda for 2026-05-06 in City of Destin. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
May 6, 2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
[35000 Emerald Coast Parkway; 21 Pine Ridge Trace; case PZ-2026-48; PZ-2026-57] The East Pass Bridge Committee agenda for May 6, 2026, lists two current business items for staff reports: PZ-2026-48 at 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway and PZ-2026-57 at 21 Pine Ridge Trace. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and a section for public comments. No decisions or specific project details beyond the addresses and case numbers are stated for these items.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway; 21 Pine Ridge Trace
May 6, 2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda Packet
East Pass Bridge Committee meeting on May 6, 2026, included two agenda items for variances. Item 4.A, PZ-2026-48, involved a request for a variance from the front setback requirement for a new bank building at 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway. The Board of Adjustment approved the variance to allow 23 parking spaces instead of 13. Item 4.B, PZ-2026-57, concerned a request for a variance from the front setback for a residential addition at 21 Pine Ridge Trace. The Board of Adjustment recommended denial of this variance. The Board of Adjustment meeting on February 4, 2026, approved minutes from December 5, 2025, and heard a variance request for 751 Harbor Boulevard (PZ 2026-3), approving 23 parking spaces instead of 13.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Approved (PZ-2026-48, 23 parking spaces); Approved (PZ-2026-3, 23 parking spaces); Recommended Denial (PZ-2026-57)
- Address:
- 35000 Emerald Coast Parkway; 751 Harbor Boulevard; 21 Pine Ridge Trace
- Applicant:
- ECAE, LLC (on behalf of First Security Bank Inc.); Wagner Property Group, LLC; Craig Schultz
May 6,2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for property located at 21 Pine Ridge Trace. The variance allows for a reduction in the front setback from 20 feet to 13 feet along Trail Court. The property is a corner lot in the MDR-V zoning district, approximately 0.16 acres. The applicant, Mr. Craig Shultz, requested the variance to allow for an addition to his home, providing additional living space for his growing family. The subdivision was originally designed for townhomes with 5-foot setbacks, and a former environmental preservation area was vacated. The motion to approve passed 4-2 with Board members Osborne and Haynes dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. on May 6, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved (4-2 vote)
- Address:
- 21 Pine Ridge Trace
- Applicant:
- Mr. Craig Shultz
i. Front setback. For properties that front U.S. Highway 98, 16 feet minimum to 26 feet
This item concerns proposed changes to front setback requirements for properties in Destin, Florida. The Board of Adjustment is reviewing new rules for buildings along U.S. Highway 98 and for properties without direct highway frontage. Setbacks would vary based on building height, with different minimums and maximums for portions below and above 40 feet. This review is in its early stages, meaning plans are still under consideration. If approved, these changes could lead to new construction projects requiring site preparation, foundation work, framing, and finishing trades. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this review. Engaging early could provide an advantage before final site plans, bids, and permits are established.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- U.S. Highway 98
i. Front setback. For properties that front U.S. Highway 98, 16 feet minimum to 26 feet maximum
This agenda item concerns a variance request related to front setback requirements for properties along U.S. Highway 98. The proposed variance addresses different setback distances based on building height, with specific requirements for properties fronting the highway and those that do not. The Board of Adjustment will hear testimony and decide if to approve or deny this variance request. The process involves reviewing the request against Land Development Code criteria. This stage represents an early point in the review process. While no specific project details like construction scope are provided, a variance approval could lead to future development opportunities. Businesses involved in construction, engineering, and related services may find opportunities if the variance is granted, allowing for potential future projects. Early engagement could be beneficial as plans develop.
- Board:
- Board of Adjustment
- Date:
- 2026-05-06
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Decision:
- Board of Adjustment, City of Destin, Okaloosa
- Address:
- U.S. Highway 98
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