City of Panama City Beach, FL
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Mark Shaeffer, PE
Utilities Director
Ken Schroth, PE
Assistant Utilities Director
Rosalie Hansen, EI
Utilities Engineer
Chase Traverse, EI
Utilities Engineer
Andy Summers, GISP, PMP
GIS Coordinator
Jason Pickle
GIS Analyst
Lance Shewman
CAD Operator
Derrick Schull
Utilities Field Inspector
Heath Phillips
Utilities Field Inspector
Lee Thurmond
Utilities Field Inspector
Utilities Engineering
Plan Review/Project Submittal Requirements
All project submittals must be sent in electronic format to the Planning Department and provide the following documents:
- Plan set of signed and sealed engineered drawings
- Transmittal or cover sheet with contact information
- Completed Utility Site Plan Checklist
- Payment for all applicable plan review fees - determination will be made upon initial review if a hydraulic analysis is required.
* Please note that review may not commence until all documents are received and applicable fees are paid in full. To inquire on the status of project approval, please contact the Planning Department at (850) 233-5100.
Impact Fees
All impact fees are processed through the Utility Engineering Division.
For questions regarding fees, please contact Chase Hakenewert at (850) 233-5100, ext. 6869. Plans for impact fees calculations may be submitted to Water and Sewer Impact Fees. Payment of impact fees can be paid through the Impact Fee Coordinator located on the second floor of the Public Services Building.
Inspections
Please contact our office at a minimum of 48 hours prior to the requested date and time of inspection. To follow up on the status of an inspection, please call (850) 233-5100, ext. 6888.
*For fire hydrant flow testing, please contact the Fire Inspection Division at (850) 233-5100. ext. 6871.
Construction and Permitting Forms
Utility Availability Request 2025
Revenue Certificate Information
Portable Hydrant Meter Application 2025
Customer Information for Low Pressure Sewer Systems
Minimum Technical Standards Checklist for Utility As-Builts
Utility Site Plan Checklist with As-Built Checklist
Utility System Standards - PDF File
Utility System Standards - CAD File
PCB Seal for CAD file (dwg)
