Council members discuss financial concerns regarding the Virtuous Cycle development proposal.

Consultants presented five redevelopment scenarios for two city parcels at 1300 and 1306 Beck Avenue in Saint Andrews and recommended a subdivided, mixed‑use scenario (scenario 2) as most financeable; the commission asked staff to place the item on the June 23 agenda and requested due‑diligence work on floodplain, zoning and lending considerations.

Residents urged the commission to adopt parts of the Spark plan and adjust development codes to overcome setbacks, parking and stormwater barriers on MLK Boulevard; commissioners recommended running pending offers through a framework, holding a workshop, and a targeted follow‑up in six weeks.

The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency voted 5–0 to contract with the Incremental Development Alliance for a virtual small-development boot camp, a pitch-session add-on and a minimum of six monthly meetup cohorts, with staff citing prior workshops that drew strong attendance.

The commission conducted first readings on a slate of Unified Land Development Code amendments intended to implement state changes (SB 784) that shift some plat approvals to administrative review, and to tighten developer stormwater and erosion control standards citywide. Commissioners requested more outreach and additional information before final

Snook Harbor works on engineering plans and revisits grant application for boat wash.

Local builders argue new impact fees hinder housing development and affordability in Bay County.

Commission unanimously adopts ordinance for planned unit development in Panama City.

Council members discuss impact fees and financial implications for local development projects.

Paul Sims argues against impact fees citing unsold homes and building permit concerns in Panama City.

Board approves Panhandle Engineering's development request for a Hilton hotel in Panama City.