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Whitney Carroll, Esq., AICP
Executive Director, Planning, Zoning & Building Department

Cindy Hoskin, JD
Deputy Director, Planning, Zoning & Building Department

Lisa Amara, Zoning Director

Brenda Conner, Administrative Director

Thuy Shutt, Planning Director

Michele D. Pagan, Code Compliance Director

Doug Wise, Building Director​​

Richard Torrance, Contractor Regulations Director

Latest News
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    Employees Recognized by Professional Organization


    Two employees of the Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning, and Building Department (PZB) were recognized by the Palm Beach County chapter of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAPBC) during a ceremony on December 13, 2024, at the Airport Hilton Hotel in West Palm Beach. ...
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    Important Changes at PZB


    We are excited to announce that the Code Enforcement Division has been renamed to the Code Compliance Division. While enforcement remains a key function, the primary goal of the division is to encourage and facilitate compliance, ensuring a more collaborative and supportive approach when working w ...
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    Contractor Regulations Working with PBSO


    On November 14, 2024, Code Compliance Division Deputy Director Rick Torrance, Contractor Regulations Senior Field Investigator Jeremy Dennis, and Assistant County Attorney Ryan Maher met with members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Civil Division to discuss joint efforts in address ...
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    EVERYONE is at risk for flooding, no matter your zone!


    On November 7, 2024 residents joined an open house at the Jupiter Community Center to learn about FEMA’s new flood zone maps and understand their flood risks. The updated maps, effective December 20, 2024, add thousands of residents to high-risk zones—property owners, take note! ...
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    Team PZB Outreach Event


    On October 31, 2024, Planning, Zoning and Building Department (PZB) staff attended an open house event hosted by County Commissioner Gregg Weiss at Century Village in West Palm Beach. ...

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