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Panama City Beach public meetings in 2023

39 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 14, 2023

City Council

Council to consider hiring law firms for PFAS drinking water litigation

The Panama City Beach City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes purchases of equipment, vehicles, and services, as well as a land acquisition for a road project. The regular agenda includes first readings of two ordinances, public hearings on subdivision plats and a conditional use request, and resolutions for disaster recovery contracts and litigation related to PFAS in drinking water. Notable items include hiring multiple law firms for PFAS litigation and a contract for constructing the Frank Brown Park Connector Road.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider St. Joe amusement project on 11.3 acres

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will vote on a large conditional use and site development request from The St. Joe Company to build an outdoor recreation and entertainment facility on 11.3 acres at 15351 Panama City Beach Parkway and Hill Road. The board will also consider proposed changes to the Land Development Code regarding published notice and division of land, and receive a code enforcement update.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

City Council

Council considers new pension chapter for police, firefighters, general employees

The Panama City Beach City Council will hold second readings and public hearings for three ordinances adding a new Chapter 30 to establish pension plans for police officers, firefighters, and general municipal employees. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance restricting events at Aaron Bessant Park. Several consent agenda items involve equipment purchases and service contracts.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

Planning Board

Variance request for 3'6" front setback reduction at 223 San Pablo Street

The Planning Board will consider a variance request from Jack Prisby to reduce the required front setback from 20 feet to 16 feet 6 inches at 223 San Pablo Street. The board will also elect a vice-chairman and receive a code enforcement update. Approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments are also on the agenda.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on eminent domain for Front Beach Road widening

The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing eminent domain for property along Front Beach Road for road improvements. Other items include second reading of a fats/oils/grease management ordinance, first reading of restrictions on events at Aaron Bessant Park, and a budget amendment for mandatory sick leave payouts. The consent agenda covers equipment purchases for fire, police, utilities, and streets departments totaling over $240,000.

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Thu Oct 12, 2023

City Council

Council holds first reading on three new pension plans for city employees

The city council will conduct first readings and public hearings on three pension plan ordinances for police officers, firefighters, and general municipal employees. The consent agenda includes several equipment purchases, a land acquisition for the Front Beach Road project, and approval of a task order for utility relocations along Panama City Beach Parkway. The regular agenda also includes a grant for fingerprint scanners and engineering services for Mandy Lane South design.

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Thu Sep 28, 2023

City Council

Council to decide on short-term rental rules and water rate increases

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to regulate short-term rentals, update water/sewer/reclaimed water rates, and establish milestone inspection requirements for buildings. Also on first reading is an ordinance for fats, oils, and grease management. In consent agenda, the council will consider purchases totaling over $438,000 for vehicles, equipment, and water meters, as well as a parade road closure and surplus items. The council will also vote on a construction agreement for Fire Station #32 and property insurance renewal.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

City Council

Council to adopt FY 2024 budget, vote on utility rate hike, short-term rental rules

The City Council will hold a public hearing and adopt the budget for FY 2024. They will also consider first reading of ordinances to set water, sewer, and reclaimed rates for FY 2023/24, establish milestone inspection requirements, and regulate transient residential rentals. Other action items include approving a FEMA grant for fire SCBA air tanks and authorizing condemnation for the Front Beach Road 4.2 project.

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Thu Aug 24, 2023

City Council

Council to hold first readings on Pier Park kiosk rules and golf cart age requirements

The Panama City Beach City Council will consider two ordinances on first reading: one establishing a kiosk control area at Pier Park and another setting minimum age requirements for golf cart operation. The consent agenda includes approval of purchases totaling over $288,000 for radar units, a bypass pump, radios, and a valve maintenance trailer. Also up for discussion are a grant agreement for a K9 training facility and a lobbying contract with Floridian Partners, LLC.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

City Council

Council holds public hearings on FY 2024 budgets for seven funds

The City Council is holding a special meeting with budget workshops and public hearings to discuss and potentially adopt FY 2024 budgets for the IT Internal Service Fund, General Fund, CRA Fund, Stormwater Fund, Utility Fund, Pier Fund, and Aquatic Center Fund. The meeting includes an invocation and pledge of allegiance before the budget items.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on employee pay plan with cost-of-living adjustment

At this special meeting, the City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third reading of Ordinance 1623-R on infill lot stormwater requirements and a second reading of Ordinance 1625 on emergency management. The council will also hold public hearings on nuisance abatement assessments, approve agreements for water meter purchases, authorize an investigative software package for police, and discuss land acquisition for Front Beach Road Segment 4.3. The most significant item is Resolution 23-208, which would approve a compensation study and a cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time city employees.

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Thu Jul 27, 2023

City Council

Council to authorize final payment for Front Beach Road Seg. 4.1 land

The Panama City Beach City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items, including contracts for intersection improvements, road maintenance, a generator, and floodplain software, and will discuss a resolution authorizing final payment for land acquired for the Front Beach Road Segment 4.1 project. A Community Redevelopment Agency quarterly update will also be presented.

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Thu Jul 13, 2023

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on beach and waterways ordinance, consider $28K road contract change

The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1627 (second reading) amending Chapter 7 rules for beaches, boats, and waterways. They will also consider first reading of an emergency management ordinance, approve a $28,738 change order for Front Beach Road Segment 3, and vote on resolutions for nuisance abatement assessments and a building inspection services contract. Board appointments are also on the agenda.

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Wed Jul 12, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board continues Pier Park kiosk overlay discussion

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will hold a continued discussion on the Pier Park Kiosk Overlay. The board will also receive a concurrency report and a code enforcement update. Public comments on non-agenda items are limited to three minutes.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider Pier Park Kiosk Overlay

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of prior minutes and public comments. The main agenda items are a discussion of the Pier Park Kiosk Overlay and a Code Enforcement Update.

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Wed May 10, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss proposed stormwater requirement changes

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will consider proposed changes to stormwater requirements and receive an update on code enforcement. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved April 12 meeting minutes

The Planning Board approved the minutes from its April 12, 2023, meeting. The board also received a code enforcement update for the March 16–April 15 period, which included 262 cases opened and $11,082 in fines collected.

Wed Apr 12, 2023

Planning Board

Appeal of city manager's decision on transient rentals in Kelly Street PUD

The Planning Board will hear an appeal from S&L Karian Properties challenging the City Manager's determination that transient residential rentals are not a permitted use in the Kelly Street PUD (Parcel 35351-090-030). The board will also consider a variance request from Scenic Highway Partners LLC to reduce the minimum driveway spacing from 35 feet to 21.8 feet at 16420 Front Beach Road. Other agenda items include discussions on the Medical Campus Overlay District, a Large Conditional Use for Multi-Family Apartments, and a Code Enforcement Update.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Board to weigh Kelly Street PUD modification on 14.47 acres

The Planning Board will vote on a modification to the approved Kelly Street PUD requested by S&L Karian Properties for a 14.47-acre parcel. Also under consideration is PCB Motors' request for a small-scale plan amendment and rezoning from Single Family Residential to Tourist and Commercial High Intensity on a 0.165-acre lot at Dogwood Street and Panama City Beach Parkway. The City seeks approval for an annexation and plan amendment to Public Facilities on 3.21 acres at Alf Coleman Road. The board will also discuss the capital improvement schedule, proposed edits to LDC Chapter 7 Front Beach Overlay, and a code enforcement update.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 7.5-acre development and multi-family rules

The Planning Board will consider a Large Site Development request by Arris Holdings for a 7.5-acre parcel at Front Beach Road and Hills Road, part of the Seahaven Development of Regional Impact. The board will also discuss whether to allow multi-family apartments as a conditional use and receive a code enforcement update. Public comments on non-agenda items are limited to three minutes.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Rehearing of rezoning request for 800-802 Young Street from residential to commercial high intensity

The Planning Board will rehear a rezoning request for parcels at 800 and 802 Young Street (approx. 0.328 acres) to change from R-1c (Single Family Residential) to CH (Commercial High Intensity). The board will also consider a concurrency report and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Two rezoning requests: Young St and Front Beach Rd from residential to commercial high intensity

The Planning Board will consider two small-scale plan amendments and rezoning requests. Both seek to change the Future Land Use from Single Family Residential to Tourist and rezone from R-1c to CH (Commercial High Intensity). The properties are 800/802 Young Street (0.328 acres) and 14602 Front Beach Road. The rest of the agenda is procedural items such as minutes approval and public comments.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Board to consider conditional use for school on R-1c lot at Hutchison and Beth

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will consider a conditional use request to allow accessory school uses on a parcel zoned R-1c (Single Family Residential) at the northwest corner of Hutchison Boulevard and Beth Street. The board will also continue discussion of the Front Beach Overlay District Standards (LDC 7.02.03 sections G through Q) and the overlay map. Additionally, the board will receive a code enforcement update and approve previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss Front Beach Overlay District standards and map

The Planning Board will hold a discussion on Land Development Code section 7.02.03, which sets standards for the Front Beach Overlay District, along with the associated overlay map. The board will also receive a code enforcement update and consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Public comments on non-agenda items are invited.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider de-annexation request for 8711 Thomas Drive

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a de-annexation request for a 0.46-acre parcel at 8711 Thomas Drive, changing its land use designation from Tourist to Bay County. The Board will also hold a public meeting on a modification to the Tapestry Park PUD Master Plan. Additional items include discussion of a Public Art Committee appointee and a Code Enforcement update.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Lot split on Crane Street and sector plan discussion on Planning Board agenda

The Planning Board will consider a lot split request for parcel 34603-000-000 on Crane Street and discuss the Bay/Walton Sector Plan. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comments, and a code enforcement update. No binding votes are scheduled beyond the lot split authorization request.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

St. Joe Company seeks rezoning for 9.92-acre multi-family project on Griffin Boulevard

The Planning Board will consider a small-scale plan amendment and rezoning request from St. Joe Company for a 9.92-acre parcel at the end of Griffin Boulevard, changing from Agriculture to Multi-Family. Also on the agenda: discussion of land development code sections on clubs/lounges/bars and the comprehensive plan's private property rights element, plus a code enforcement update.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider ordinance regulating public art

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1552, which would establish regulations for public art. They will also discuss possible amendments to dimensional standards in the Land Development Code and receive a code enforcement update. The Tree Board will continue discussion on regulations for protecting scrub natural communities.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss public art regulations and land development code

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will discuss Ordinance 1552 on regulations for public art and Ordinance 1551 amending Land Development Code Section 8. The board will also hear a code enforcement update and, as the Tree Board, discuss regulations for protecting scrub natural communities. No final votes are scheduled; items are listed for discussion or as information.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss Land Development Code Section 8 and receive 2020 Concurrency Report update

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will consider a 2020 Concurrency Report update, discuss Land Development Code Section 8, and receive a Code Enforcement update. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Planning Board

Variance request for commercial development at 13951 Panama City Beach Parkway

The Planning Board will consider a variance request from Nissim Afula to allow commercial access across from a residentially zoned parcel at 13951 Panama City Beach Parkway. The board will also discuss recommended changes to Sections 12 and 13 of the Comprehensive Plan. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes, public comments, a code enforcement update, and a discussion of quasi-judicial hearing procedures.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss multi-family as conditional use, two variances

The Planning Board will continue its discussion of allowing multi-family apartments as a conditional use, a topic carried over from September. They will also consider two variance requests to reduce setback requirements at specific properties and receive a code enforcement update.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning board to consider rezoning 2.6 acres on Cobb Road to tourist commercial

The Planning Board will consider a request to rezone approximately 2.616 acres in the Cobb Road area from Single Family Residential to Tourist and from R-1a to CL (Commercial - Low Intensity). The board will also continue a discussion from October 12, 2022, on an annexation and rezoning of property on Alf Coleman Road to CH (Commercial – High Intensity). Other business includes election of a vice-chairman and a code enforcement update.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to weigh de-annexation of 8711 Thomas Drive and Tapestry Park PUD change

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two land-use items: a request to de-annex 0.46 acres at 8711 Thomas Drive and change its future land use from Tourist to Bay County, and a modification to the Tapestry Park PUD. The board will also discuss the Front Beach Overlay District standards, review the capital improvement schedule, and receive a code enforcement update. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider Kukla RV Resort on Front Beach Road

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a Conditional Use and Large Site Development for a 29.2-acre RV park at 12610 Front Beach Road. The board will also continue discussions on Planned Unit Development Master Plan recommendations and the Land Development Code regarding temporary signs. Other items include a capital improvement schedule update and a code enforcement update.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Alvin’s Stores seeks rezoning two Poinsettia Drive parcels to commercial use

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will approve the October 14, 2020 meeting minutes and hear public comments. The board will consider Alvin’s Stores Inc.’s request to change two parcels at 285 and 283 Poinsettia Drive from single‑family residential to a commercial high‑intensity designation and to reclassify the future land use to Tourist. Additional items include discussion of the Planned Unit Development Master Plan, a proposed ordinance on community‑meeting requirements, and a review of the capital improvement schedule and code‑enforcement update.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss ordinance on conditional use neighborhood meeting requirements

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will discuss an ordinance updating conditional use application requirements for neighborhood meetings, review recommended changes to Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Plan, and discuss Planned Unit Development Master Plan requirements. The board will also elect a vice chairman and receive a code enforcement update. The Public Art Pilot Program resolution has been continued to the next meeting.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss public art pilot program and conditional use rules

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will hold a discussion-only meeting on September 9, 2020. Items include a Public Art Pilot Program, updates to Land Development Code requirements for neighborhood meetings, and a Code Enforcement update. No votes or public hearings on specific projects are scheduled.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider portable storage ordinance, discuss signage and Bay Parkway

The Panama City Beach Planning Board will vote on Ordinance 1529 regarding portable storage. The board will also discuss signage for body-altering businesses and low-speed vehicles, receive a code enforcement update, and discuss access management on Bay Parkway and outfalls.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Planning Board

St. Joe Company seeks approval for Four Corners PUD Master Plan

The Planning Board will consider St. Joe Company's request for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan for the Four Corners area south of Power Line Road and on both sides of Highway 79/Arnold Road. The board will also vote on a variance request for reduced side setbacks and parking requirements at 17485 Front Beach Road, and discuss recommended changes to the Comprehensive Plan, regulations for Pier Park entertainment, Ordinance 1529 on portable storage containers, a code enforcement update, and outfalls.

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