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Board approves rezoning of 425 East Nineteenth Street from UR1 to UR2
Summary
The planning board voted 4-0 to rezone approximately 5 acres at 425 East Nineteenth Street from Urban Residential 1 to Urban Residential 2 to allow increased density.
The Panama City Planning Board approved a rezoning that changes approximately 5 acres at 425 East Nineteenth Street from Urban Residential 1 to Urban Residential 2.
Applicant representative Richard Hunter of Duberry Engineering (speaking for Dockside Threading Inc., the owner) told the board the request aligns with surrounding zoning and recent development, citing a nearby apartment complex and a pattern of higher-density residential uses. He said the rezoning would allow up to 30 units per acre under UR2, compared with 15 units per acre under UR1, and described market demand for more two-bedroom units.
Planning staff and the applicant noted a portion of the site appears to contain undeveloped land that may be wetlands; the rezoning request at this stage does not authorize any specific development plan or construction. The board moved and seconded to approve the rezoning; the roll call was Board member Carroll yes; Board member Barker yes; Board member Rich yes; Chairman Neubauer yes. The motion passed 4-0.
The decision adjusts the zoning designation; any future subdivision, site plan or development will be subject to required environmental review, site plan approval and building permits. Staff will track any wetland or infrastructure constraints during those later steps.
