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Planning board approves rezoning for parcels on East 9 Mile Road to single commercial district
Summary
Escambia County Planning Board approved a rezoning request for 220 East 9 Mile Road to convert split zoning into a single commercial district; residents raised traffic and stormwater concerns and the applicant said the project will add access points and stormwater measures.
The Escambia County Planning Board on Aug. 5 approved a rezoning request for 220 East 9 Mile Road that would consolidate multiple zoning categories into a single Commercial district allowing up to 25 dwelling units per acre.
The change, case Z2025-05, was requested by Jay Broughton, agent for the property owner, and was approved after staff detailed findings that the request met the county's rezoning criteria and was consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Horace Jones, director, Development Services Department, presented maps, aerial photos and staff's written findings to the board. Jones told the board that the…
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