Panama City Beach, FL

Planning Board

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a code enforcement update, and several agenda items. Key items include a request for a large conditional use to add an amusement to an existing waterpark, and consideration of ordinances on micromobility devices and data centers. The board will also discuss commercial landscape requirements and the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District. One item on pickleball court regulations has been moved to the September 9, 2026 meeting.

• LSE Shipwreck Island, LLC requests Large Conditional Use to add amusement to waterpark at 12201 Hutchison Boulevard (18.91 acres)
• Ordinance 1686: establish definitions, regulations, and prohibitions for micromobility devices, including electric bicycles
• Ordinance 1687: amend Land Development Code to regulate data centers
• Discussion on commercial landscape requirements
• Discussion on Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District (TNOD)

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including a $579,239 construction contract for the Randy Road drainage improvement project, a $123,390 engineering task order for the Bid-A-Wee water main replacement, and a $39,286.58 purchase of a long-range acoustic device for the police. The regular agenda includes a single action item: a grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the San Souci Drainage Project Phase II in the amount of $433,274.09. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, a proclamation for Water Professionals Month, and removal of obsolete items from the Master Audit List.

• Resolution 26-150: $579,239 contract with C.W. Roberts Contracting for Randy Road drainage improvements, plus up to $58,000 in change orders
• Resolution 26-149: $123,390 task order with Kimley-Horn for Bid-A-Wee water main replacement and reclaimed water extension
• Resolution 26-154: $433,274.09 grant agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management for San Souci Drainage Project Phase II
• Resolution 26-146: $39,286.58 purchase of a long-range acoustic device from Quantico Tactical for the police department
• Resolution 26-147: $49,800 change order with Holley Development for electrical service in the fleet maintenance building

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including a $579,239 construction contract for the Randy Road drainage improvement project, a $123,390 engineering task order for the Bid-A-Wee water main replacement, and a $39,286.58 purchase of a long-range acoustic device for the police. The regular agenda includes a single action item: a grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the San Souci Drainage Project Phase II in the amount of $433,274.09. The meeting also includes a proclamation recognizing August as Water Professionals Month and approval of the July 23, 2026 minutes.

• Resolution 26-150: $579,239 contract with C.W. Roberts Contracting for Randy Road drainage improvements, plus up to $58,000 in change orders
• Resolution 26-149: $123,390 task order with Kimley-Horn for Bid-A-Wee water main replacement and reclaimed water extension engineering
• Resolution 26-146: $39,286.58 purchase of a long-range acoustic device from Quantico Tactical for the police department
• Resolution 26-154: $433,274.09 grant agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management for San Souci Drainage Project Phase II
• Resolution 26-148: $38,819.58 purchase of a 12.5-ton HVAC unit for the Lyndell Center from Daikin Applied Americas

Planning Board

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will review a request to add a 50-foot slide complex to Shipwreck Island Waterpark and consider new ordinances on pickleball courts, micromobility devices, and data centers. The board will also discuss commercial landscape requirements and potential updates to the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District.

• LSE Shipwreck Island, LLC seeks approval for a 50-foot slide complex at 12201 Hutchison Boulevard (18.91-acre site)
• Ordinance to regulate pickleball court noise and placement
• Ordinance 1686 to update rules for electric bicycles and micromobility devices
• Ordinance 1687 to prohibit data centers in the city
• Discussion on commercial landscape requirements and Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District updates

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop and public hearings for the upcoming fiscal year budgets of the General Fund, CRA Fund, Stormwater Fund, Utility Fund, Pier Fund, Aquatic Center Fund, IT Internal Service Fund, Fleet Management Internal Service Fund, and Health Insurance Internal Service Fund. All items are listed as discussion/action items with public hearings. The meeting is a special meeting at 9:00 AM on August 4, 2026.

• Public hearing on General Fund FY 2026/2027 budget
• Public hearing on CRA Fund FY 2026/2027 budget
• Public hearing on Stormwater Fund FY 2026/2027 budget
• Public hearing on Utility Fund FY 2026/2027 budget
• Public hearing on Health Insurance Internal Service Fund FY 2026/2027 budget

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop and public hearings. The body will discuss and take action on budgets for multiple city funds for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.

• General Fund 2026/2027 Budget public hearing
• CRA Fund FY 2026/2027 Budget public hearing
• Stormwater Fund FY 2026/2027 Budget public hearing
• Utility Fund FY 2026/2027 Budget public hearing
• Aquatic Center Fund FY 2026/2027 Budget public hearing

City Council

The City Council will discuss prohibiting data centers and large load customers as land uses and establishing regulations for micromobility devices. The body is also deciding on various utility equipment purchases and professional service agreements.

• Ordinance 1687: Prohibiting data centers and large load customers as land uses
• Ordinance 1686: Regulations and prohibitions for micromobility devices and electric bicycles
• Resolution 26-140: $381,640 for construction inspection services for Panama City Beach widening project
• Resolution 26-137: $133,903 for two bypass pumps for the Utilities Department
• Resolution 26-138: $60,000 prelitigation business damage claim counteroffer to Captain Jack’s Family Buffet

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes purchases for the Utilities Department, such as a tilt‑bed trailer for $34,194, two Atlas Copco pumps for $133,903, a $60,000 counteroffer to Captain Jack’s Family Buffet, a professional services agreement up to $50,000, and a $381,640 task order for construction inspection services. The regular agenda includes a second reading of a vacation‑rental fee ordinance, adoption of revised planning and zoning fees, first readings of ordinances restricting data centers and regulating micromobility devices, and several resolutions on historic lake maintenance, public‑works building upgrades, strategic planning, and pier access. A discussion item on a roundabout gateway feature will also be heard.

• Resolution 26-141 – adoption of revised planning and zoning fees
• Ordinance 1687 – first reading to prohibit data centers and large‑load customers as land uses
• Ordinance 1686 – first reading to regulate micromobility devices, including electric bicycles
• Resolution 26-140 – task order with HR Green, Inc. for construction inspection services ($381,640)
• Resolution 26-139 – professional services agreement with Florida Economic Advisors, LLC (up to $50,000) for eminent domain consulting

City Council

The City Council will vote on several construction agreements for public facilities and parks. The meeting includes a public hearing for a large conditional use application and a second reading of an ordinance regarding sexual offenders.

• Agreement with Southern Construction Service, Inc. for Conservation Park boardwalk rehabilitation not to exceed $1,250,000.00
• Agreement with H.A. Contracting Corp. for a police K-9 training facility
• Agreement with ReliantSouth Construction Group, Inc. for Frank Brown Park pickleball courts
• Public hearing for a large conditional use application at 16061 Panama City Beach Parkway
• Second reading/public hearing for Ordinance No. 1685 amending city code regarding sexual offenders and sexual predators

Planning Board

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will consider three land‑use proposals: a variance request to reduce a side‑street setback at 100 E. Sonata Circle, an application for a Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District covering 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road, and an ordinance amendment to regulate food‑truck courts. The board will also discuss the presence of private pickleball courts in residential areas. All items are on the regular agenda for this meeting.

• Frank White requests a variance to reduce the 15' side‑street setback to 8' 9" at 100 E. Sonata Circle (Parcel 33934-040-000).
• GE/Front Beach, LLC and Blu Onx North Florida, LLC seek approval for a Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District on 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road (Parcel 34068-000-000).
• Consideration of an ordinance amendment to the Land Development Code establishing regulations for food‑truck courts.
• Discussion of private pickleball courts located in residential neighborhoods.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a variance request to reduce a side‑street setback at 100 E. Sonata Circle. It will also review an application for a Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District covering 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road. An ordinance amendment to add food‑truck court regulations to the Land Development Code will be considered, and the board will discuss private pickleball courts in residential areas. Public comments and routine agenda items will also be addressed.

• Variance request to reduce side‑street setback from 15' to 8'9" at 100 E. Sonata Circle (Parcel 33934-040-000)
• Application for Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District for 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road (Parcel 34068-000-000)
• Ordinance amendment to the Land Development Code for food‑truck court regulations (continuation from prior meetings)
• Discussion of private pickleball courts in residential neighborhoods
• Approval of June 10, 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on a Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District (TNOD) for a 29.2-acre site at 12610 Front Beach Road. Also on the agenda is a variance request to reduce the side setback from 15 feet to 8 feet 9 inches at 100 E. Sonata Circle. The board will continue discussion on an ordinance regulating food truck courts and hold a discussion on private pickleball courts in residential areas.

• Variance request by Frank White to reduce required 15' side street setback to 8'9" at 100 E. Sonata Circle (Parcel: 33934-040-000)
• Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District (TNOD) request for 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road (Parcel: 34068-000-000)
• Ordinance to establish food truck court regulations (continued from May and June meetings)
• Discussion on regulating private pickleball courts in residential areas
• Code Enforcement Update (no details provided)

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council will vote on a consent agenda item authorizing a $1.25 million contract with Southern Construction Service for boardwalk rehabilitation at Conservation Park. A public hearing is scheduled for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1685, which would amend city code regarding sexual offenders and predators. The council will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a large conditional use application for an amusement park at 16061 Panama City Beach Parkway, and vote on contracts for a police K-9 training facility and new pickleball courts at Frank Brown Park.

• Resolution No. 26-130: $1.25M contract for Conservation Park boardwalk rehabilitation
• Ordinance No. 1685, second reading: amending code on sexual offenders and predators
• Large conditional use application for Bonny Read Fun Park at 16061 Panama City Beach Parkway
• Resolution No. 26-131: contract with H.A. Contracting Corp. for a police K-9 training facility
• Resolution No. 26-132: contract with ReliantSouth Construction for pickleball courts at Frank Brown Park

Meeting Minutes

The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, with action items including a contract for building inspection services, a generator purchase, and first readings of ordinances on vacation rental certificate fees and sexual offender regulations. Council will also discuss a potential ban on data centers and e-bike regulations.

• Resolution 26-126: Agreement with C.A.P. Government, Inc. for residential and commercial plans review and building inspection services.
• Resolution 26-127: Purchase of a Caterpillar 60kW natural gas standby generator from Thompson Tractor Co. for $118,571.
• Ordinance 1684 (first reading): Amending city code on vacation rental certificate fee assessment and collection procedures.
• Ordinance 1685 (first reading): Amending city code regarding sexual offenders and sexual predators.
• Resolution 26-128: Adopting a revised Building Department fee schedule.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including consent items for vehicle purchases, roadway striping, odor control nutrients, and utility relocation engineering. On the regular agenda, a second reading and public hearing will consider clarifying compensation for non-advisory boards, and a resolution to declare an emergency at the wastewater treatment facility and approve electrical load relocation from Wise Services, Inc.

• Resolution 26-121: Purchase two 2026 Chevrolet Colorado crew cab trucks for Building and Planning from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, $82,884.
• Resolution 26-122: Contract with McShea Contracting for roadway striping and pavement marking, not to exceed $200,000.
• Resolution 26-124: Task order with Dewberry Engineers for construction engineering on SR 30 utility relocations from Richard Jackson Boulevard to Hathaway Bridge, $85,760.
• Ordinance 1682 (second reading): Amend code Section 2-202 to clarify compensation for service on non-advisory boards.
• Resolution 26-125: Declare emergency at wastewater treatment facility and accept proposal from Wise Services, Inc. for main power system electrical load relocation.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three substantive items: a large conditional use for an amusement on 4.51 acres near Pier Park, a large site development on 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road, and an ordinance to add food truck court regulations to the Land Development Code (continued from May). The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comments, and a code enforcement update.

• Pier Park, LLC seeks large conditional use for amusement on 4.51 acres near Panama City Beach Parkway (Parcel 32739-020-030)
• GE/Front Beach, LLC proposes large site development on 29.2 acres at 12610 Front Beach Road (Parcel 34068-000-000)
• Consideration of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to establish food truck court regulations (continued from May 13, 2026)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the annual fire service, stormwater, and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) assessments. Also on the agenda are second reading of an ordinance regulating restaurant-accessory portable units, first readings of ordinances on non-advisory board compensation and right-of-way permitting, and a resolution supporting Vision Zero/Target Zero strategies. The consent agenda includes a $110,000 floor cleaning contract, a $269,265 right-of-way purchase for Front Beach Road Segment 4.3, and a $48,030 floodplain management software purchase.

• Public hearings on annual fire service (Res. 26-118), stormwater (Res. 26-119), and CRA (Res. 26-120) assessments
• Second reading of ordinance (No. 1681) to regulate restaurant-accessory portable units
• First reading of ordinance (No. 1683) creating phasing requirements for large right-of-way projects
• Resolution (No. 26-114) adopting Vision Zero/Target Zero strategies and endorsing Safe System approach
• Purchase of right-of-way for Front Beach Road Segment 4.3 from Edgewater Beach Resort for $269,265.40

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and one regular action item. The council will consider resolutions authorizing purchases including golf carts, ground-penetrating radar, pole barns, and elevator modernization, as well as a $250,000 increase to an existing chemical analysis services contract for the Utilities Department.

• Resolution 26-112: Authorize up to $250,000 in additional expenditures for chemical analysis services from The Water Spigot, Inc.
• Resolution 26-110: Approve $147,300 elevator modernization and repair contract with Mowrey Elevator Company.
• Resolution 26-109: Approve $99,600 agreement for construction of three pole barns for the Utilities Department.
• Resolution 26-108: Authorize $40,500 purchase of two ground penetrating radar units for Utilities.
• Resolutions 26-107: Approve $26,274 for two Club Car golf carts from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation.

Planning Board

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will consider an ordinance to establish regulations for food truck courts in the Land Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and a code enforcement update.

• Consideration of ordinance amending LDC to establish food truck court regulations
• Code Enforcement Update (agenda item 5)
• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Meeting Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to ban propane-fueled beach bonfires and establish a complaint process for towing companies. A first reading will consider new regulations for food truck courts. The council will also vote on contracts for water tank cleaning ($34,930), park fencing ($172,357), and the Laguna Beach septic-to-sewer program.

• Ordinance 1680 (second reading): ban propane-fueled beach bonfires
• Ordinance 1675 (second reading): create towing complaint resolution process
• Ordinance 1681 (first reading): regulate food truck courts and restaurant-accessory portable units
• Resolution 26-105: $172,357.16 for perimeter fencing at Aaron Bessant Park
• Resolution 26-106: agreement with Royal American Construction for Laguna Beach septic-to-sewer program

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance that amends towing regulations and creates a complaint resolution process. Other business includes awarding a contract for pickleball court construction at Frank Brown Park, approving several consent agenda purchases (including a $331,000 sewer cleaning contract), and discussing a request for qualifications for public art in a roundabout.

• First reading of Ordinance 1675 to amend Chapter 22 (towing regulations) and create a complaint resolution process
• Resolution 26-103 to construct pickleball courts at Frank Brown Park via a contract with Mainline Construction, LLC
• Resolution 26-98: $85,500 task order for engineering services to evaluate new wastewater treatment capacity at North Gulf Boulevard or Commerce Park sites
• Resolution 26-100: Sewer cleaning and bypass pump services contract not to exceed $331,000 for FY 2026
• Resolution 26-102: Temporary road closures on May 9, 2026, for Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast event (Hutchison Boulevard, Alf Coleman Road, Panama City Beach Parkway)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an ordinance to regulate mobile food dispensing vehicles and food truck courts, continued from previous meetings. They will also decide on two variance requests: one to reduce the front setback at 102 Bonaire Drive and another to reduce the side setback at 9806 Beach Boulevard. A code enforcement update will be presented.

• Ordinance establishing regulations for mobile food dispensing vehicles, food truck courts, and restaurant-accessory portable units (continued from Feb. 11 and March 11, 2026).
• Variance request by Wade and Jessica Covington to reduce required front setback from 20 ft to 16.5 ft at 102 Bonaire Drive.
• Variance request by Henry Edward Jackson Jr. to reduce required side setback from 7.5 ft to 5 ft at 9806 Beach Boulevard.
• Approval of the March 11, 2026, Planning Board meeting minutes.
• Code Enforcement Update.

City Council

The Panama City Beach City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several purchases and service agreements, including a $331,000 sewer cleaning contract, a $89,890 fuel pump system, and a $78,172 fire truck. The council will also consider approving master services agreements with 12 professional engineering firms for citywide services. A single regular agenda item involves an appointment to the Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees, and the IT & Facilities Department will provide an update.

• Resolution 26-93: Up to $331,000 for sewer cleaning and bypass pump services from EnviroWaste Services Group
• Resolution 26-92: $89,890 for fuel pumps and hardware from SPATCO Energy Solutions
• Resolution 26-90: $78,172 for a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department
• Resolution 26-95: $77,220 for an arc flash study at the wastewater treatment facility
• Resolution 26-96: Master services agreements with 12 engineering firms for citywide professional services

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1674 to temporarily close a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (likely for Spring Break). They will also vote on a $41,820 task order with Dewberry Engineers for construction inspection services related to utility relocations on Panama City Beach Parkway, a budget amendment for a full-time facilities custodian, and a change order for the Front Beach Road Segment 3 project. Several proclamations and recognitions are scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 1674: temporary night closure of Sandy Gulf Beach (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.)
• Resolution 26-87: $41,820 task order with Dewberry Engineers for utility relocation inspection on Panama City Beach Parkway
• Resolution 26-88: budget amendment for a full-time facilities custodian position
• Resolution 26-89: Change Order #15 for CWR Contracting on Front Beach Road Segment 3 construction
• Resolution 26-86: authorize negotiation with White’s Wrecker Service for city towing services

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to establish regulations for mobile food dispensing vehicles, food truck courts, and restaurant-accessory portable units. This item is continued from the February 11, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comments, and a code enforcement update.

• Consideration of ordinance amending Land Development Code for food truck and mobile food vendor regulations (continued from Feb. 11 meeting)

State of the City Address

City Council

The City Council will hold first reading of an ordinance to temporarily close a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. during spring break. The consent agenda includes several vehicle and equipment purchases totaling over $570,000 for the fire and utilities departments. Council will also vote on a utility infrastructure completion agreement with The St. Joe Company for the western franchise area.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1674 temporarily closing a portion of Sandy Gulf Beach from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. (spring break)
• Resolution No. 26-85: Utility infrastructure completion agreement with The St. Joe Company for western franchise area
• Purchase of six trucks for Utilities Department from Alan Jay Fleet Sales ($283,828) and Garber Ford ($122,962)
• Fire Department equipment purchases: Chevy Silverado ($57,914), turnout gear ($51,380.52), and Lucas chest compression systems ($56,900.52)
• Removal of obsolete items from the Master Audit List

City Council

The council will consider a utility work order change for widening Panama City Beach Parkway (Resolution 26-78) and a grant agreement with FDOT for the police department (Resolution 26-79), along with a discussion on the CARES Business Certification Program. The consent agenda includes approvals for multiple professional engineering and architectural service contracts, a prelitigation damage claim counteroffer of $98,820, a valve replacement project, and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 26-78: Change order no. 3 for widening Panama City Beach Parkway with budget amendment
• Resolution 26-77: Prelitigation business damage claim counteroffer to Sunsations of Panama City, Inc. for $98,820
• Resolutions 26-71 through 26-74: Authorizing negotiation of agreements for roadway, sidewalk, trail, design, environmental, and architectural services
• Resolution 26-76: SR79 valve replacement project up to $123,750
• Resolution 26-75: Purchase of Genie scissor lift for Parks and Recreation for $37,570.56

Planning Board

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution establishing a High Impact Period from March 28 to April 11, 2026, with special event zones. Also up for a vote is a contract with RJ Gorman Contracting for the City Pier Side Rail Renovation Project. Presentations include a police department update, Front Beach Road mobility and midblock crossings, and a purchasing card policy review.

• Resolution 26-68: Approve $66,999 purchase of 24” AVT EZ Insertion Valve from Fortiline Waterworks
• Resolution 26-69: Designate High Impact Period (March 28–April 11, 2026) and special event zones
• Presentation: Front Beach Road Mobility and Midblock Crossings
• Police Department Update by Chief Talamantez
• Half-Cent Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Report