| | | | Planning - AG Reserve | | Yes | 7/2/2019 4:08 PM | System Account |
| | | | Planning - AG Reserve | The majority of the land within the Agricultural Reserve Tier has an Agricultural Reserve (AGR) Future Land Use designation which allows density as follows: - One unit per five acres for a subdivision.
- One unit per one acre for a Planned Unit Development
Check with the Planning Division to confirm or discuss questions' related to density. | No | 7/2/2019 4:11 PM | System Account |
| | | | Planning - AG Reserve | The Agricultural Reserve Tier (AGR) is an area of the County identified for agricultural and environmental preservation that also permits residential development and limited commercial development provided that the proposed developments include a minimum amount of open space dedicated to agricultural or environmental preservation.The AGR is one of the County's Growth Management Tiers. The Future Land Use designation and Zoning District applicable to this area are also indentified on the Future Land Use Atlas (FLUA) and Zoning quads
Managed Growth Tier System Map. | No | 7/2/2019 4:10 PM | System Account |
| | 01 | | Zoning - Architecture | The Green
Architecture application shall be reviewed and approved, approved with
conditions, or denied in conjunction with one of the review processes outlined
in Article 5.C.1.E, Review Process. The registered architect
representing the applicant shall complete the required Zoning application, which
will require compliance with the Green Architecture Designation Rating Program,
Table 5.C.1.E. | Yes | 7/3/2019 9:56 AM | System Account |
| | 02 | | Zoning - Application Processes | Yes. Architectural guidelines, pursuant to Article 5.C.1.A., are imposed to encourage development to contribute to Palm Beach County as a unique place by enhancing the built environment. These guidelines are intended to ensure that new development and redevelopment will be compatible with the surrounding area and enhance the appearance of the local community. | No | 7/3/2019 12:15 PM | System Account |
| | 03 | | Zoning - Architecture | Illustrations prepared by the Palm Beach County American Institute of Architects and the Zoning Division, assist both the architect and staff when reviewing structures for compliance with key elements found in the most common styles of architecture in the County, these illustrations can be found in the
Technical Manual, Title 5 | Yes | 7/3/2019 9:56 AM | System Account |
| | | | Code Enforcement | Contact the Code Enforcement Officer directly or the Code Enforcement Office at 561-233-5500.
| No | 7/2/2019 4:10 PM | System Account |
| | 01 | | Contractors Certification | 2300 N Jog Road, Suite 2W-61, West Palm Beach, FL 33411-2741
Phone (561) 233-5525 Fax (561) 233-5554
| No | 7/2/2019 4:10 PM | System Account |
| | | | Zoning - Infill Redevelopment Overlay (IRO) | Yes, where applicable, it can be used in conjunction with other overlays with exception to specific areas within the Westgate Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Area (WCRAO) and those parcels with Urban Center (UC) or Urban Infill (UI) Zoning Districts within the Urban Redevelopment Area Overlay (URAO). Consult a Planner in the Zoning Division to discuss this question 561-233-5221.
| Yes | 7/2/2019 4:09 PM | System Account |
| | 01 | | Zoning - Landscape Process | There
are no zoning regulations requiring trees being planted at a certain distance
from property lines. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain
trees so that they will not affect the adjacent residents. Any disagreement
with residential properties would be a civil matter. | No | 7/3/2019 9:48 AM | System Account |
| | | | Planning - Monitoring | The owner of record, the current agent, or mortgagor (demonstrating a secured interest in the property which is not being protected by the owner) may file an application with the Monitoring Section of the Planning Division for an administrative extension of time. Applications and instructions are available from the Monitoring Section, 561-233-5333 or go online at
Monitoring. Applications must be submitted by the day of the expiring review date for the Condition or the Development Order. Application fees must be included with the completed application. | Yes | 7/2/2019 4:09 PM | System Account |
| | | | Planning | A dual Land Use
Designation is shown on the FLUA maps as a designation followed by a slash mark
and another designation (example: CH/8 which means Commercial High with an
underlying High Residential 8 dwelling units per acre).The second designation is
considered underlying or alternative and is independent of the first
designation. This gives the affected property two separate development
potentials. | Yes | 7/2/2019 4:10 PM | System Account |
| | | | Planning - Comp Plan | The Comprehensive
Plan is a document required by Florida Statutes that is adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners. The Plan consists of a series of textual elements and a
map series that establishes a framework for implementing the vision of the
County. Key components of the Plan include the Managed Growth Tier System and
the Future Land Use Atlas. | | 1/29/2016 12:19 PM | System Account |
| | 1 | | Planning - Comp Plan - FLUA | The FLUA is a map
series of 138 maps that establish the future land use designations for each
unincorporated parcel in Palm Beach County. | | 9/13/2016 11:19 AM | System Account |
| | 1 | | Planning - Comp Plan - Managed Growth | The County's Comprehensive Plan identifies five tiers as distinct geographical areas within the County to recognize and accommodate various types of development patterns that allow for a diverse range of lifestyle choices, and livable, sustainable communities.
Managed Growth Tier System Map. | | 5/31/2019 4:28 PM | System Account |
| | 1 | | Planning - Comp Plan - TDR | The County has purchased the development rights from environmentally sensitive lands and makes them available through the County TDR Bank, and purchased by the public to be used for developing properties in urbanized areas. The Planning Division determines the number of units a developer can qualify for. Refer to Art. 5.G.3. | | 9/13/2016 5:37 PM | System Account |
| | 1 | | Planning - Comp Plan Amendments | There are text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and site specific map amendments to the County's Future Land Use Atlas (FLUA). Text amendments may only be initiated by the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, or a property owner when submitting an associated FLUA amendment. Site specific FLUA amendments to change the Future Land Use designation for a property may be initiated by the property owner, the Planning Commission, or the Board of County Commissioners. | | 9/13/2016 11:08 AM | System Account |
| 01 | 05 | | Zoning - Application Processes | | No | 7/3/2019 12:17 PM | System Account |
| | | | Zoning - Urban Redevelopment Area (URA) | The Priority
Redevelopment Area is in the Urban Redevelopment Area Overlay, and is generally
located along the east and west sides of Military Trail and Congress Avenue and
bordered by Southern Boulevard to the north and extend as far south as Lake
Worth Drainage District L-8 Canal. Additional locations are along Lake Worth
Road and 10th Avenue North. | | 2/29/2016 2:14 PM | System Account |
| | 04 | | Zoning - Architecture | | Yes | 7/3/2019 9:57 AM | System Account |
| | 04 | | Zoning - Application Processes | Revisions to approved elevation, on structures required to comply with the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Architectural Guidelines, or BCC/ZC conditions of approval, shall be submitted to the Administrative Development Review Officer (DRO) process for review. | No | 7/3/2019 12:12 PM | System Account |
| | 06 | | Zoning - Architecture | A building designed to limit its environmental impact through environmentally conscious methods of design and construction. The focus shall pertain to the exterior of the building i.e. facade, roofline, exterior treatment, and fenestration. | Yes | 7/3/2019 9:57 AM | System Account |
| | 07 | | Zoning - Architecture | In order to encourage the design of sustainable architecture, certain allowances must be provided for the applicant or designer of the proposed building(s). The Unified Land Development Code, Art.5.C, Table 5.C.1.E.-1, Green Architecture Designation Rating Program is established to provide alternative design solutions for Green Architecture. The Zoning Director will utilize this Rating Program, which is based on a point system, to grant waivers IF the applicant could demonstrate compliance with a minimum of 30 points out of a total of 50. The registered architect of the proposed building(s) must sign and seal the design of the building(s), and must continue to monitor and sign off on the building(s) at the time of Certificate of Occupancy for the building(s) to ensure compliance with the waivers. | Yes | 7/3/2019 9:57 AM | System Account |
| | 03 | | Zoning - Application Processes | Architectural Review occurs in conjunction with a Use approval or redevelopment application that requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners, Zoning Commission, Development Review Officer and at Building Permit, in accordance with Article 5.C.1, Design Standards, Architectural Guidelines. A pre-application appointment with Zoning is suggested to discuss the project and requirements. | No | 7/3/2019 12:12 PM | System Account |
| | | | Code Enforcement | Contact the
Code Enforcement Division at 561-233-5500 or
pzbcode@pbcgov.com. Please have the address of the subject property available when reporting a violation. Leaving your name and telephone number is not required. To assist you in your follow-up when remaining anonymous, remember to record the assigned case. | | 6/11/2020 9:45 AM | System Account |
| | | | Code Enforcement | First, contact the Code Enforcement Officer that issued the Notice. It is important that you keep in touch with the Code Officer. He or she can assist you in getting to the right people to expedite your efforts to comply with the Notice of Violation, and can answer any preliminary questions you may have. Refer to the Palm Beach County Code Enforcement Division Web Page for further details. | | 6/11/2020 9:46 AM | System Account |
| | | | Code Enforcement | Structural, electrical, and mechanical inspectors from the Building Division inspect homes throughout the building process and prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Contact Inspections at 561-233-5170. | | 12/29/2016 1:01 PM | System Account |
| | | | Code Enforcement | Code Enforcement Division at
561-233-5500 responds to complaints concerning the Unified Land Development Code after the site has received a final Certificate of Occupancy (CO). The Landscape Inspector of the Zoning Division handles complaints on landscaping before a property receives a CO. | | 6/11/2020 9:46 AM | System Account |
| | 02 | | Contractors Certification | We are located on Jog Road about 1 block north of Okeechobee Boulevard on the east side of the road. | No | 9/14/2016 10:55 AM | System Account |
| | 03 | | Contractors Certification | | No | 6/11/2020 9:49 AM | System Account |