Escambia County, FL

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board is meeting to consider one rezoning request. The board will also approve minutes from its August 4, 2026 meeting and handle routine procedural items. The public hearing concerns a 1.03-acre property at 114 Lenox Parkway, proposed to change from High Density Mixed-Use to Commercial district.

• Public hearing on Case Z-2026-16: 114 Lenox Parkway, 1.03 acres, from HDMU (25 du/acre) to Commercial (25 du/acre)
• Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Proof of publication and waiver of legal advertisement reading

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review an ordinance amending the 2030 Future Land Use Map. The proposal changes the land use designation for a 21.48-acre parcel on Millview Road from Mixed-Use Suburban to Agriculture Residential. The Board will also review minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting and discuss outlying fields.

• Public hearing on Ordinance SSA-2026-01 to change 21.48 acres on Millview Road from Mixed-Use Suburban to Agriculture Residential
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from the July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Discussion of Outlying Fields

Development Review Committee

Contractor Competency

The Escambia County Competency Board will review five contractor applications for examinations or reciprocity. The board will also hold a probable cause hearing regarding a plumbing complaint and a disciplinary hearing for a real estate development company. Standard procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes, will also be addressed.

• Application for Examination: Brock Smith (Doors, Windows, Siding)
• Application for Reciprocity: Trenton Sweeny (Residential Contractor)
• Application for Reciprocity: Jason A. Guy (Master Plumber w/ Gas)
• Application for Reciprocity: Patrick D. Martin, IV (Building Contractor)
• Probable Cause Hearing: Bret Smith, dba Apexx Plumbing, LLC (Complaint No. 260666COM)

Budget Workshops

Development Review Committee

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

Marine Advisory Committee

Electrical Examiner

Board of Adjustment

Development Review Committee

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Budget Workshops

Development Review Committee

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Planning Board

Planning Board

Development Review Committee

Contractor Competency

Marine Advisory Committee

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Tourist Development Council

Development Review Committee

Board of Adjustment

Development Review Committee

Contractor Competency

Development Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Marine Advisory Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Disability Awareness Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Contractor Competency

Board of County Commissioners

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Community Redevelopment Agency

Marine Advisory Committee

Tourist Development Council

Electrical Examiner

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

Planning Board

Contractor Competency

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

Committee of the Whole Workshop

Board of County Commissioners

Marine Advisory Committee

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Planning Board

Contractor Competency

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Planning Board

Planning Board

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Planning Board

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Electrical Examiner

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Tourist Development Council

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee is meeting to review final development applications and hold pre-application meetings. Final applications include Kingsfield Manor Phase 1, Bella Terra Master Plan (350 lots), and Renee Terrace Minor Subdivision. Pre-application meetings cover Mick Family Subdivision, Pine Forest Automotive, and Olive Shotgun Homes. The agenda is procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Kingsfield Manor Phase 1, 2651 Kingsfield Rd (final application)
• Bella Terra Master Plan, US Hwy 29 N, 350 lots (final application)
• Renee Terrace Minor Subdivision, 5721 Renee Terrace, 4 lots (final application)
• Mick Family Subdivision, 6711 Saufley Pines Rd, 3 lots (pre-application)
• Olive Shotgun Homes, 1405 E Olive Road, 4 lots (pre-application, in Community Redevelopment Area)

Value Adjustment Board

The Escambia County Value Adjustment Board will consider appointing private counsel and special magistrates for the 2026 tax year, confirm a $50 filing fee resolution, and schedule hearing dates. The board will also receive informational updates on procedures, including remote hearing options for petitioners. Public comment is scheduled.

• Consider application of Suzanne Whibbs for Private Counsel for 2026 tax year
• Consider application of Joseph Haynes Davis for Attorney Special Magistrate
• Consider application of Steven L. Marshall for Appraiser Special Magistrate
• Confirm Resolution R2025-1: $50 filing fee per parcel for petitions
• Approve hearing dates: October 28 and November 2-3, 2026

Development Review Committee

The Escambia County Development Review Committee is meeting to review six final development applications, including subdivisions and site plans, and to hold four pre-application meetings for proposed projects. The agenda lists specific projects with locations and lot counts, but no decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Seminole Bend Phase Two, Beulah Rd, 19 lots (tentative)
• Goldenvale, 2500 Kingsport Ave, 86 lots
• Spanish Landing East, 304 Ft. Pickens Rd
• Pointe Grand Garfield Dr, 4938 Mobile Hwy (pre-application)
• ECF Hub, 2355 E Nine Mile Rd (pre-application)

Disability Awareness Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider five cases, including conditional use requests and variances. Items include a drive-through and a drive-thru sign at 875 N Navy Blvd, a rear setback variance at 2159 Antillies Dr, a restaurant use at 3110 Michigan Ave, and a land clearing debris facility off Millview Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting and handle procedural items.

• CU-2026-18: Drive-through within 200 ft of MDR zoning at 875 N Navy Blvd
• V-2026-03: Additional drive-thru service sign with speaker box at 875 N Navy Blvd
• V-2026-04: Rear setback variance at 2159 Antillies Dr
• CU-2026-19: Restaurant not among permitted uses in Com zoning at 3110 Michigan Ave
• CU-2026-01: Existing borrow pit as LCD reclamation facility off Millview Rd

Electrical Examiner

The Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving a secretary's report. The main items are three contractor applications: one for examination and two for reciprocity, all for Master Electrician licenses. A public forum is also scheduled.

• Don Taylor - Application for Examination - Master Electrician
• Melissa Blondia - Application for Reciprocity - Master Electrician
• Andreas Keipert - Application for Reciprocity - Master Electrician
• Approval of June 16, 2026 minutes

Tourist Development Council

Tourist Development Council

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review available funds, and discuss a funding request from the African-American Heritage Society. The council will also receive an update on John R. Jones Park and discuss communication between the County Clerk and Comptroller and the Office of Management and Budget. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• African-American Heritage Society (AAHS) funding request
• John R. Jones Park update
• Status of funds available from County OMB
• Discussion on communication between Clerk/Comptroller and OMB
• Approval of 06/16/2026 TDC meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review two final applications: a 4-lot subdivision at 5700 Hwy 99 and a parking lot at 933 N. New Warrington Rd. They will also hold pre-application meetings for six projects, including subdivisions, water treatment facilities, and a 64-lot development. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Final: Paker Mnor Subdivision, 5700 Hwy 99, 4 lots
• Final: La Casita Parking Lot, 933 N. New Warrington Rd
• Pre-app: 1554 W Nine Mile Rd (Pensacola Fl-9 Mile RD)
• Pre-app: Untreiner Ave Subdivision, 8875 Untreiner Ave, 28 lots
• Pre-app: Holsberry Road Subdivision, 10000 BLK Holsberry Rd, 64 lots

Marine Advisory Committee

The Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss updates on the Lionfish Event scheduled for September 25-26 at Plaza DeLuna and the Bayou Chico Cleanup. The agenda also includes updates on the Coastal Corridor Reef Program and the 2026 Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop. No action items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026
• Lionfish Event September 25-26 at Plaza DeLuna
• Update on Bayou Chico Cleanup
• Coastal Corridor Reef Program update
• 2026 Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop - October 29, 2026

Opioid Abatement Board

The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board will consider a project amendment for the YMCA to add Bright Bridge Ministries as a partner for the FY25-26 award. Members will also review budget reports, hear updates from FY24-25 and FY25-26 awardees, and discuss the timeline for the FY26-27 Notice of Funding Availability.

• Project amendment request for YMCA to add Bright Bridge Ministries as a partner for FY25-26 award
• Opioid abatement budget review
• Reports from FY24-25 awardee Ministry Village at Olive
• Reports from FY25-26 awardees including EMS CORE, Bright Bridge, Health and Hope, Hope Above Fear, Ministry Village, Offentsive, REAP, Lakeview AIM, and YMCA
• Update on FY26-27 Opioid Abatement Notice of Funding Availability timeline

Committee of the Whole Workshop

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole Workshop to discuss the Pensacola Bay Center. Staff will present information, followed by board discussion and questions. The meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building.

• Discussion Concerning the Pensacola Bay Center

Community Redevelopment Agency

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on banning large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas and amending codes for unclassified service. The board is also reviewing several land use map amendments and operational permits for resource extraction. Additionally, the board will consider several housing reconstruction contracts and a health care MOU for jail inmates.

• Proposed ordinance banning large-scale data centers in unincorporated Escambia County
• Operational permit requests for HHH Borrow Pit (4000 Rocky Branch Road) and Molino Dirt and Sand Borrow Pit (1600 Highway 97)
• Contract for Walther Custom Homes, LLC for reconstruction at 2013 North "Q" Street ($192,879) and 2711 North Hayne Street ($184,286)
• Agreement with Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. for Rural Elderly Assistance Program II ($62,500)
• First public hearings for land use changes on Jacks Branch Road, Well Line Road, Frank Reeder Road, and Nine Mile Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting on August 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building. The Gary Sansing Public Forum portion allows residents to address non-agenda items under set speaking guidelines, including a three-minute limit per speaker and restrictions on disruptive conduct.

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for several commercial and residential projects. The meeting also includes pre-application discussions for new developments across four districts.

• Final application for Wild Fork Foods at 6810 N. Davis Hwy
• Final application for Chick-Fil-A at 1710 E. Nine Mile Rd
• Final application for Waffle House #1096 Rebuild at 17352 Perdido Key Dr
• Final application for Reed Reserve (Frank Reeder Homes) at 5520 Frank Reeder Road
• Pre-application meeting for Little LN Housing (5 Lots) at 2211 Little Lane

Contractor Competency

The Competency Board is meeting to review four contractor applications for examination, reciprocity, and reinstatement. The board will also conduct a probable cause hearing and a disciplinary hearing regarding specific contractor complaints.

• Contractor applications for Adolphus Haynes, Richard Winfield, Brandon Devine, and Jansen Bodiford
• Probable cause hearing for Jamal A. Al Jazra (Richbourg Contracting, LLC) regarding 404 E Sunset Ave.
• Disciplinary hearing for Marcus G. McCoy (Maverick Demolition of NW FL Inc.) regarding 3420 Mobile Hwy.

Planning Board

Planning Board

The Escambia County Planning Board will hold a rezoning meeting to review and approve minutes from the July 2026 meeting and hear two public rezoning cases. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond procedural approvals.

• Case Z-2026-13: Rezone 11.90-acre property at 4600 Twin Oaks Drive from MDR to HDMU
• Case Z-2026-15: Rezone 6.40-acre property at 700 BLK Mobile Hwy from MDR to LDMU

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for projects at 2651 W Kingsfield Rd and 303 S. Navy Blvd. Members will also hold pre-application meetings for five proposed developments. One project on Beulah Rd is undergoing internal staff review only.

• Final application: Kingsfield Manor Phase 1, 2651 W Kingsfield Rd
• Final application: St. Johns Admin-Clssroom Building, 303 S. Navy Blvd
• Pre-application: Cantonment Drop & Swap, 239 S Highway 97
• Pre-application: N. T ST. Multi-family, 1201 N T Street
• Pre-application: Highway 29 Maxi-Warehouse, 394 S Highway 29

Budget Workshops

The Escambia County Board will hold a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal plan. The agenda includes an overview of the budget, a review of constitutional officers, a medical examiner update, a reduction review, and a review of each county department. No formal actions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational and deliberative.

• Overview of Budget
• Review of Constitutional Officers (Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Sheriff)
• Medical Examiner update
• Reduction Review
• Board Department Review of all county departments (e.g., Animal Welfare, Building Services, Public Safety, etc.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Gary Sansing Public Forum. The agenda includes a call to order, rules for speakers, and an accessibility notice. No specific policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners convened the Gary Sansing Public Forum on July 23, 2026, to hear comments from 28 residents. No substantive decisions were made; the forum was purely for public input and adjourned after the speakers.

• No decisions made; public forum only

Board of County Commissioners

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will consider several public‑hearing items, including petitions to vacate alleyways and rights‑of‑way in multiple subdivisions. It will adopt an ordinance directing the Supervisor of Elections to place a referendum on the November 3 2026 ballot to extend the one‑cent Local Option Sales Tax for ten years. The Board will also adopt a parks‑code amendment, a street‑lighting municipal services benefit unit ordinance, and accept routine financial reports.

• Adopt ordinance to place a referendum on the Nov 3 2026 ballot to extend the one‑cent LOST for ten years (2029‑2038)
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article II, Section 74‑36 (2) of the Parks and Recreation code
• Adopt the Iron Rock Phase 3 Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU ordinance and approve contract with Florida Power and Light
• Public hearings to approve or deny petitions to vacate alleyways/rights‑of‑way in Oakcrest, The Cedars, Talbert Street, and a 20‑foot easement
• Review and consider the Environmental Code Enforcement lien‑relief request for 315 Weis Lane (request denied by staff criteria)

The Board adopted Ordinance 2026-26, placing a referendum on the November 3, 2026, ballot to extend the one-cent Local Option Sales Tax for ten years (2029-2038). The Board also certified the FY 2026-2027 millage rates, adopted a resolution stating data centers are not permitted, and approved numerous consent agenda items including contracts, budget amendments, and property acquisitions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-26 to place the one-cent Local Option Sales Tax extension referendum on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
• Certified FY 2026-2027 millage rates (County-wide Operating 6.600, Sheriff's MSTU 0.685, Library MSTU 0.359) and scheduled budget public hearings for September 8 and 24, 2026.
• Adopted Resolution R2026-71 stating data centers are not permitted under the Land Development Code and scheduled a public hearing on a related ordinance for August 6, 2026.
• Approved the purchase of 8715 Fowler Avenue for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program at the owner-provided appraisal price of $225,000.
• Approved the purchase of approximately 752.45 square feet for Olive Road improvements from Mary Dwyer for $1,550.
• Approved a contract with Mississippi State University for $25,000 for wave attenuation monitoring for the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project.
• Approved a $1,906,153 supplemental budget amendment for Bay Center operations funded by increased event revenue.
• Approved the 2027 employee benefit plans, including remaining with Florida Blue for medical insurance and moving to Florida Blue for dental benefits.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider consent agenda items including approval of meeting minutes, authorization for the county administrator to execute CRA grant program documents, and multiple residential grant agreements and lien cancellations. These include roof program lien cancellations for two properties, new roof replacement grants for three properties, residential rehab grants for five properties, and an amendment to a rehab grant for a property at 8112 Six Pence Drive. No items are listed for discussion; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of Residential Roof Program lien cancellations for 23 Cary Memorial Drive ($11,320) and 702 E. Johnson Avenue ($14,200)
• Approval of Residential Roof Program funding and lien agreements for 111 Alice Street ($9,248), 8207 North Palafox Street ($13,456), and 711 West Jordan Street ($9,496)
• Approval of Residential Rehab Grant Program agreements for five properties ranging from $725 to $10,000
• Amendment of a Residential Rehab Grant for 8112 Six Pence Drive, reducing the grant from $9,477 to $6,632 and changing scope to roof replacement only
• Authorization for the County Administrator to execute documents related to CRA Grant Programs

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on the final DRC application for Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 2 located at 951 Dog Track Rd. The committee will also hold pre‑application meetings for four other projects: Scenic Hills Repositioning, Perdido Key Medical Spa, Murphy Oil #26065, and ST1 LLC. Additionally, staff will conduct internal reviews of several initial DRC applications, which are not open to the public. The meeting includes a brief item for requesting project documents.

• Final DRC application: Heron's Landing Townhomes Phase 2, 951 Dog Track Rd
• Pre‑application meeting: Scenic Hills Repositioning, 8891 Burning Tree Rd
• Pre‑application meeting: Perdido Key Medical Spa, 13500 BLK Perdido Key Dr
• Pre‑application meeting: Murphy Oil #26065, 2500 Wilde Lake Blvd.
• Pre‑application meeting: ST1 LLC, 6698 N Palafox St (Community Redevelopment Area)

General

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing final applications for commercial and residential projects. The meeting includes reviews for gym, food, and townhome developments. Some initial applications are listed for internal staff review only.

• World Gym at 1200 N Hwy 29
• Lost Key C10 at 700 Blk Lost Key Drive (26 Lots)
• Wild Fork Foods at 6810 N. Davis Hwy
• Hamilton Hall Townhomes at 7722 Kipling Street (36 Lots)
• Hancock Meadow at 350 Meadow Lane (34 Lots)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider case CU-2026-17, which requests a conditional use to allow horses at 5570 N Blue Angel Pkwy and 5404 Blue Angel Pkwy. The applicants are Derek and Nancy Brown, agents for owners Stanley and Deborah Barnard. Other agenda items include approvals of minutes, acceptance of staff findings, and procedural matters.

• Case CU-2026-17: request to allow horses at 5570 N Blue Angel Pkwy and 5404 Blue Angel Pkwy, submitted by Derek and Nancy Brown for owners Stanley and Deborah Barnard
• Acceptance of Development Services Staff Findings-of-Fact into evidence
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026

The Escambia County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use request to allow horses at 5570 N Blue Angel Pkwy and 5404 Blue Angel Pkwy. The board also accepted the meeting packet, waived the reading of the legal advertisement, and approved the June 17, 2026 minutes, all by 6-0 votes.

• Approved conditional use CU-2026-17 to allow horses at 5570 N Blue Angel Pkwy and 5404 Blue Angel Pkwy (6-0)
• Accepted the July 15, 2026 BOA meeting packet into evidence (6-0)
• Waived reading of the legal advertisement (6-0)
• Approved the June 17, 2026 BOA meeting minutes (6-0)

Marine Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a draft ordinance amending Chapter 102 to address derelict vessels, enforcing state statutes on vessels at risk and long-term anchoring. They also will approve minutes from previous meetings and review the 2026 symposia calendar.

• Discussion of draft ordinance on derelict vessels (amending Chapter 102, Article VI)
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026
• Review of approved revised minutes from May 11, 2026 (no action needed)
• Update on 2026 symposia calendar: August 10 Diving Safety, October 12 Waterways Conditions