Panama City delays adoption of transportation impact fees, sets July 8 target after stakeholder workshops

The Panama City Commission on April 24 delayed final adoption of a transportation impact fee ordinance and set a target adoption date of July 8, directing staff to hold at least one additional public workshop in June and to work with stakeholders on implementation details.

The ordinance would establish a citywide transportation impact fee to pay for capacity improvements tied to growth and would take effect Oct. 1 if adopted, city staff said. Staff summarized changes made after a series of public workshops and stakeholder roundtables: a delayed effective date of Oct. 1, 2025; a 10-year sunset set to Sept. 30, 2035; a phased implementation with a 50% reduction in years one and two and full implementation Oct. 1, 2027; exemptions for single-family homes under 2,400 square feet and accessory dwelling units under 1,200 square feet; exemptions for…