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Commission defers ULDC change for appeals process, adopts stormwater rules and tables Gateway Overlay changes

Panama City Commission · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted to defer amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (seeking an added appeals process), adopted stormwater and erosion control ordinance 32‑88, and tabled proposed Gateway Overlay changes (32‑94) for more staff work and architectural/commission review — all actions by unanimous votes or by direction to staff.

City commissioners on Nov. 18 split action across several land‑use agenda items: they deferred adoption of ULDC language pending a written appeals process, adopted updated stormwater and erosion control standards, and tabled proposed changes to the Gateway Overlay for further refinement.

On ordinance 32‑85 (development review and subdivision amendments), public commenters and some commissioners sought a clear appeals route for residents who might be aggrieved by staff determinations. Michael Fuller, director of development services, told the commission that state law (cited as Senate Bill 784 in staff remarks)…

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