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City approves land‑use amendment for 2.5‑acre parcel amid county opposition
Summary
The Port St. Joe Commission voted to advance an amendment that would change a 2.5‑acre parcel from Gulf County residential to high‑density residential (R‑3), a step that county officials say is premature while annexation and legal questions remain.
The Port St. Joe City Commission voted to advance an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan that would reclassify parcel ID 04571‑000R from Gulf County residential to high‑density residential (R‑3).
The commission approved the motion by a 4‑1‑1 vote after public commenters and county representatives urged the city to pause zoning action until a voluntary annexation and any related legal review are complete.
County officials and residents told the commission they oppose the pace of the city’s land‑use change and said the item is effectively changing density for property that is not yet within the city’s jurisdiction. A county representative said the parcel is not in the city limits and…
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