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Contractor says miscommunication led to work before permits on East 9th Street; planning board grants variance

Panama City Planning Board · April 13, 2026
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Summary

At the Panama City Planning Board meeting, contractor Kevin Downing said subcontractor miscommunication led to work beginning without a development order on properties at 1606–1608 E. 9th St; the board granted a setback variance and discussed enforcement options.

The Panama City Planning Board on April 13 approved a variance for properties at 1606 and 1608 East 9th Street after staff and board members raised concerns that construction had begun without an issued development order.

Staff told the board the applicant had not been issued a development order and that construction activity had proceeded past initial site preparation. Board members who inspected the property described…

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