II. Rezoning

Planning Board-Rezoning · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

The Planning Board is reviewing a rezoning request for a property located in Escambia County. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to Commercial (COM). This type of zoning is typically used to transition between high-density mixed-use areas and heavy commercial or industrial zones. The rezoning process requires the applicant to show that the change will lead to logical and orderly development. This review is currently under consideration by the Planning Board. If approved, the rezoning could lead to new commercial development, potentially involving site preparation, utility work, construction, and landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this rezoning case as it progresses. Engaging with the applicant or project team early in the process, before final site plans and permits are established, could offer an advantage in securing future work.