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Commission approves rezoning and future land use change for 3010 Stanford Road after debate over 'spot zoning'
Summary
The commission approved a future land use change and zoning to General Commercial 1 for 3010 Stanford Road after debate over spot zoning and the property's long-standing commercial use; staff had recommended denial but the planning board recommended approval.
The Panama City Commission on April 24 approved an ordinance changing the future land use and zoning of a 0.387-acre parcel at 3010 Stanford Road from residential to General Commercial 1, despite staff’s recommendation to deny the request. The commission’s vote on both related ordinances was 4-0.
Why it matters: The parcel has been used commercially for decades but remained zoned residential; approval makes the commercial use conforming and would allow rebuilding or expansion in the future without the restrictions imposed on nonconforming…
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