b) There shall be 2.75 acres of community park space per 1,000 residents.

City Commission Meetings · 2026-05-12 · agenda_item

The City of Panama City is reviewing policies related to park space and open space requirements. These policies, including standards for neighborhood and community parks, aim to ensure that the level of service for park space does not fall below adopted standards, especially when residential uses are annexed. The city also has policies regarding the retention of public park land and waterfront rights-of-way, and a program to acquire property for neighborhood parks. Additionally, there is a directive to include specific standards in Land Development Regulations for open space provision by both public and private developers. This review stage means that future development projects will need to comply with these evolving open space and park land requirements. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers involved in land development, site preparation, landscaping, and construction trades should monitor these policy discussions as they will shape future project requirements and opportunities.