City of Panama City Planning Board Meeting 06082026

The City of Panama City Planning Board held a meeting on June 8, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on zoning and land use changes for commercial properties. The board reviewed a request by Amjot Hadimi, owner of a dental office, to rezone an adjacent property at 2015 West 23rd Court from a lower commercial designation to General Commercial 2 (GC2) to match the existing dental office zoning and allow for office space expansion. Staff recommended denial due to concerns about GC2 zoning encroaching on residential neighborhoods and suggested alternatives such as Mixed Use 3 (MU3) or General Commercial 1 (GC1) zoning, which would be more compatible with surrounding residential areas. The applicant expressed willingness to consider these alternatives but preferred to maintain GC2 zoning for consistency and operational efficiency. The board voted unanimously to deny the GC2 rezoning request, encouraging the applicant to work with city staff to explore other zoning options and return with a revised application. Additionally, the board approved a request to vacate an unused 10-foot-wide alleyway adjacent to several parcels on East 6th Street, noting no city infrastructure was present in the alley. Both items will proceed to the City Commission for further consideration in July 2026. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this meeting.