# City of Panama City Commission Virtual Workshop 09212026

The City of Panama City held a virtual workshop on September 21, 2026, focused primarily on updating the city's comprehensive plan (comp plan) as required every seven years. City staff and consultants discussed challenges posed by Senate Bill 180, which prohibits local governments from adopting policies deemed more burdensome than existing ones, leading to potential voiding of comp plans if non-compliant. The commission reviewed the statutory update process, public input gathered, and the need to balance broad comp plan policies with detailed land development code regulations. Discussions included potential policy changes related to affordable housing, waterfront access, port master plan integration, and adaptive reuse, with an emphasis on careful wording to avoid triggering state rejection. The meeting also addressed IT policy concerns for elected officials, highlighting the need for modernization, improved password management, and potential migration to Google services to enhance efficiency and security. Commissioners expressed a desire for clearer timelines and more proactive staff engagement in implementing policy changes and IT improvements. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this workshop, but the discussions set the stage for future policy and procedural updates affecting city planning and IT infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Policy
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Panama City Commission Virtual Workshop 09212026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwBMS7GOdH0) - City of Panama City