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VA-25-03 — variance
Property owner at 910 Northeast 24th Street is seeking three variances to construct a shared finger pier with the adjacent property at 911 Northeast 24th Street. The requested variances would allow a 196.2-foot pier length (versus 60-foot maximum), a 122.9-foot south setback (versus length of pier required), and zero-foot north side setback (versus 10-foot minimum). This case affects waterfront dock development standards in the area.
VA-25-05 — variance
This variance application seeks to allow a 196.2-foot finger pier with reduced setback requirements at 911 Northeast 24th Street for a shared dock facility. The applicant is requesting relief from three City Code sections: maximum pier length (60 feet), north side setback (requiring 196.2 feet), and south side setback (requiring 10 feet minimum). Developers with waterfront projects or shared dock arrangements should monitor this case for precedent on pier length and setback variance standards in Boca Raton.
PZVA-2026-00002 — variance
Charter School Properties is requesting a variance from zoning requirements for an 11.68-acre property at 1150 Northwest Broken Sound Parkway. The Planning and Zoning Board will take final action on this variance request. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in the Innovation Center area or similar variance applications.
28-980 — Office/light industrial buildings
This case seeks a variance to reduce the minimum street yard setback from 100 feet to 70 feet, 9 inches along Northwest Broken Sound Boulevard for two office/light industrial buildings totaling approximately 71,624 square feet. The reduction of approximately 29 feet, 3 inches could affect traffic patterns and visibility along the boulevard. Developers considering similar light industrial projects in the LIRP district should monitor this precedent for setback modifications.
PZTD-2025-00004 — other
This case involves an amendment to an existing lease of approximately 5.12 acres of City-owned land to extend the expiration date from June 12, 2034 to June 20, 2044 for continued operation of a hospice facility. The amendment also includes updated lease terms and a required capital improvement investment by the lessee. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in healthcare facility operations or City-owned property transactions in Boca Raton.
CA-25-09 — other
The Courtyard at Spanish River is seeking a technical deviation from zoning code requirements for an approximately 4.51-acre existing commercial property located at 500 NE Spanish River Boulevard. This case may be relevant to developers working on similar commercial properties in Boca Raton seeking code compliance relief or design flexibility.
PZCA-2025-00012 — Private school (5,711 square foot addition to existing building)
This case involves an amendment to the approved site plan for the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC) property to add bicycle parking spaces for a new 5,711 square foot private school and reflect current site conditions on the northern portion of the property. The amendment affects a large 124.2-acre campus property with an existing 1.77 million square foot building.
CRP-23-01 — 12-story, 219-room hotel with 30,840 square feet of retail (restaurant and retail) and structured parking
The Mizner Plaza Hotel project seeks an Individual Development Approval for a 12-story, 219-room hotel with retail space on two parcels totaling 1.65 acres in Downtown Boca Raton. The proposal includes a technical deviation to reduce required parking from 557 to 328 spaces and a transfer of office equivalent development between Downtown Subareas B and D. This case may affect developers' understanding of development standards, parking requirements, and office/retail use conversion mechanisms in Boca Raton's downtown.
PZCA-2025-00014 — Hotel, retail, parking structure
This amendment modifies the approved Royal Palm Place Hotel project to reduce hotel rooms from 144 to 137 and eliminate below-grade parking in favor of a new seven-story parking structure. The project also includes a technical deviation reducing required parking spaces from 2,099 to 1,417 and narrowing drive-aisles from 26 to 24 feet, which could affect parking availability and traffic flow in this downtown redevelopment area.
CRP-96-05 — Retail (Medium) with building addition and facade modifications
Altier Jewelers project involves converting a 0.43-acre office property to retail use with a 575 square-foot building addition, increasing total square footage from 4,960 to 5,535 square feet. The project includes facade modifications, landscaping, and hardscape improvements in Downtown Subarea F. This rezoning enables retail conversion while retaining approximately 584 square feet of office equivalent development.
28-1356 — variance
This variance request seeks approval for an 8-foot wall height along the northern property line (Clint Moore Road), exceeding the standard 6-foot maximum. The decision may affect setback and enclosure requirements for properties in this area and could establish precedent for similar height variance requests.
PZSC-2026-00001 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case establishes a new "Downtown" Zoning District in Boca Raton that replaces the prior DDRI Development Order regulations. The ordinance creates specific development standards for downtown areas including uses, parking, landscaping, open space, and architectural requirements, which will significantly affect redevelopment potential in the downtown core and Government Center. Developers proposing projects in downtown Boca Raton will need to comply with these newly adopted zoning regulations and standards.
PZCP-2026-00002 — pd_amendment
This case amends the Downtown Development of Regional Impact (DDRI) Development Order to add approximately 9.8 acres to Downtown Subarea A (including the Public Library and Brightline Station area) and reallocate 322,199 square feet of unused Office Equivalent development rights from other subareas to Subarea A. The amendment also removes restrictions on transfers or conversions of unused Office Equivalent development between Downtown Subareas, potentially increasing flexibility in development planning for the downtown area.
SC-25-11 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves amending the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element to establish new policy directives for the Central Business District, with the intent to replace the existing development regulations in Ordinance No. 4035. Developers active in downtown Boca Raton should monitor this case, as it will result in new land development regulations governing the DDRI area.
PZCO-2025-00018 — Downtown Campus Master Plan development including Downtown Public Library and Brightline Passenger Train Station
The City of Boca Raton is seeking to amend the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map to redesignate approximately 9.82 acres in the downtown area from Institutional and Commercial districts to Central Business District (CBD) zoning. This change encompasses the property at 400 NW 2nd Avenue (currently the Downtown Public Library and Brightline Station site, approximately 6.98 acres) and an adjacent block with mixed public and private ownership (approximately 2.84 acres). This comprehensive plan amendment is foundational to the Downtown Campus Master Plan and may enable increased development density and mixed-use redevelopment in the downtown core.
28-342 — pd_amendment
This case proposes to standardize maximum building height limitations across single-family and multifamily residential zoning districts by aligning R-2 and R-3-D district height limits with single-family residential district standards. Developers working on multifamily projects in R-2 and R-3-D zones should review whether this change affects their proposed building envelopes and density calculations.
CA-25-07 — Three-story fitness center, approximately 52 feet tall and 31,695 square feet, with related site improvements
This case involves site plan approval for a fitness center on a 1.33-acre portion of The Boca Raton Resort and Club property at 501 East Camino Real. The proposed three-story, 52-foot tall facility is approximately 31,695 square feet with related site improvements. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in the Boca Raton Resort and Club property or similar resort/hospitality development projects in the area.
15-2000 — Eight (8)-story, 76-unit multifamily residential building with one (1)-level underground parking, three (3)-story fitness center, relocated golf maintenance facility, pool and amenity areas, core and beverage area, and Mizner ballroom
This PUD amendment authorizes a major mixed-use development at the Boca Raton Resort and Club including a 76-unit, 8-story residential tower (approximately 505,840 sq ft) with underground parking and a new 3-story fitness center on a 5.224-acre portion of the 140.8-acre property. The project also incorporates previously approved site plans for recreational and hospitality facilities, requiring internal street reconfiguration and utility easement abandonment.
CRP-24-02 — Residential (The Boca Raton Residential and Parking Structure)
This case involves a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for approximately 1.774 acres at 501 East Camino Real from recreational to residential zoning, enabling a mixed-use residential and parking structure project. The project affects a portion of a larger 140.8-acre property and requires coordinated approval of multiple ordinances and master plan amendments.
28-1642 — text_amendment
This text amendment clarifies the definition of "Retail Sales or Services" in Commercial Industrial Multifamily Developments (CIMDs) by explicitly excluding gyms, fitness centers, and tutoring establishments. The ordinance establishes new requirements for retail uses in CIMDs, including that they must be independent operations with ground-floor pedestrian access and exterior identification. Developers proposing CIMDs will need to comply with more stringent retail requirements and ensure any changes of use are approved by the City.
28-1644 — other
This case establishes minimum requirements for retail sales or services uses in CIMDs (Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use Districts), requiring such operations to be independent with public accessibility including separate ground floor pedestrian entrances and exterior business identification. The ordinance also requires public advertising and marketing of retail businesses and mandates city review of any use changes to ensure compliance with on-site retail requirements.
28-1320 — other
This case involves establishing eligibility criteria in the Code of Ordinances for properties to include freestanding emergency facilities. The amendment could affect where emergency facilities can be located and what requirements must be met, potentially impacting development feasibility for properties seeking to include such facilities.
PZCP-2025-00002 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves amendments to the city's zoning code to create a new definition of "freestanding emergency facility" and establish where such facilities may operate as conditional uses. Developers proposing emergency facilities or affected by changes to B-4, MC, CITY CG, and City CHO zoning districts should monitor this ordinance amendment.
PZMP-2025-00003 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves a comprehensive evaluation and appraisal of the Boca Raton Comprehensive Plan with proposed amendments to multiple elements including Future Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Infrastructure, Coastal Management, Conservation, and Historic Preservation. Developers should review this case to understand potential changes to land use designations, development standards, and comprehensive plan policies that could affect current or future projects in Boca Raton.
UC-24-02 — rezoning
A 0.90-acre portion of a 2.43-acre property at 1700 Clint Moore Road is being rezoned from Recreational (REC) to Light Industrial Research Park (LIRP) under a Universal Conditional request. This rezoning is part of a larger mixed-use development project that also includes a plat approval and site plan amendment for an 8-story multifamily residential building with integrated parking and ground-floor retail.
CRP-16-02 — 394 residential units and 8,632 square feet of retail space in two 8-story buildings with integrated parking structure
This rezoning case converts 4.54 acres of retail space into a mixed-use development with 394 residential units and reduced retail footage. The project includes two 8-story buildings (up to 96 feet with architectural features) and a 7-story integrated parking structure, representing a significant increase in residential density and building height at this West Camino Real location.
SC-24-08 — Telecommunications easement
The City of Boca Raton is seeking authorization to sell a telecommunications easement over approximately 0.493 acres of City-owned land within Spanish River Park. This property action involves the execution of a purchase and sale agreement and easement deed for telecommunications purposes. Developers should monitor this case if they have telecommunications infrastructure interests in the Spanish River Park area.
PZCA-2025-00007 — Construction of two additional three-story buildings adding 105 low-income housing units to multifamily residential project for total of 200 low-income housing units on site with related site improvements including new sidewalks
This case involves a 10.04-acre multifamily residential development on North Dixie Highway that is seeking to expand from 95 to 200 low-income housing units by adding two three-story buildings. The project includes site improvements such as new sidewalks along North Dixie Highway and Glades Road, which could affect traffic, pedestrian access, and neighborhood character in the area.
28-673 — variance
This case seeks variances from setback requirements, including reducing the required south yard setback from 32 feet to 28 feet and the east side yard setback from 62 feet to 25 feet. The request also involves consideration of abandoning a portion of a utility easement. Developers should note this affects setback standards for the Martin Manor area property.
28-641 — pd_amendment
This case amends the Code of Ordinances to allow increased building heights in the R-5 Multifamily Residential zoning district from 85 feet to 100 feet, but only for buildings within planned development master plans of at least 100 acres. Developers with large multifamily projects in Boca Raton may benefit from the additional height allowance for density and feasibility.
23-2014 — pd_amendment
This case involves amendments to an existing Planned Development (Ordinance 23-2014, as amended by Resolution No. 1-2016) for the Barrel of Monks Brewery to expand its accessory tasting area from approximately 867 square feet of interior space to approximately 1,728 square feet of interior space plus 1,000 square feet of outdoor patio space. The amendments also modify operating hours, authorize incidental beverage sales, and permit alcohol service and consumption in the outdoor patio area.
CRP-24-01 — Barrel of Monks
This case involves an amended and restated conditional use approval for approximately 4.1 acres at 1141 South Rogers Circle. The city council is considering modifications to an existing resolution governing the use of the property. Developers should review the specific conditions and amendments proposed to understand any changes to permitted activities or operational requirements.
VA-24-09 — 306-unit multifamily residential building, 12-story, with internal parking structure
This case involves a 306-unit multifamily residential development at 400 South Dixie Highway requiring an Individual Development Approval from the Community Redevelopment Agency. The project includes a technical deviation to reduce required parking from 538 to 468 spaces and a transfer of office equivalent development rights between Downtown subareas. Developers should track this if they have interests in downtown CRA projects or parking requirement flexibility in similar multifamily residential developments.
AB-23-04 — other
The City is considering abandonment of a 5,946 square foot portion of the required 25-foot-wide right-of-way known as Appleby Street at 685 Berkeley Street. This administrative action could affect property access, utilities, or future street improvements for this parcel and adjacent properties. Developers should review whether this right-of-way abandonment impacts their project plans or neighboring land use compatibility.
UC-23-02 — Residential development: 20 residential units comprised of 16 units in eight duplex buildings and one four-unit townhouse building
This case involves a comprehensive Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial to Residential Medium zoning at 6800 North Federal Highway, enabling development of 20 residential units (duplexes and townhouses). The project requires multiple approvals including plat review, Planned Development master plan, site plan modifications to setbacks and other development parameters, and right-of-way abandonment. Developers should monitor whether this precedent-setting UC amendment and the approved variances from development standards affect similar projects in the area.
PZVA-2024-00010 — pd_amendment
This case proposes to amend the Boca Raton Downtown Development of Regional Impact (DDRI) Development Order to allow up to 90% conversion of office allocation in Downtown Subareas D and G. Developers with interests in the downtown core should monitor this case as it may significantly affect available office space and development flexibility in these subareas. The conversion allowance could redirect development toward other uses in these high-value downtown districts.
91-2016 — Seven-story, 289-unit multi-family residential building with 10% affordable and 5% workforce housing units, parking structure, and related site improvements within Phase II of a Planned Mobility Development master plan
This case seeks approval for a substantial multi-family residential development in Phase II of a Planned Mobility Development, including a 289-unit seven-story building with affordable and workforce housing components. The applicant is requesting one technical deviation from code to reduce the required driveway reservoir distance on Northwest Broken Sound Parkway from 100 feet to 70 feet. Developers should monitor this precedent for similar PMD amendments and technical variances in mixed-use mobility-oriented developments.
90-2016 — pd_amendment
This case involves amendments to an existing Planned Development master plan, including relocation of an existing 116,316 sq ft office building between phases and approval of a new seven-story, 289-unit multifamily residential building with parking structure in Phase II. The modifications affect the development timeline and phasing of a mixed-use project on two adjacent properties on Broken Sound Parkway.
PZRZ-2025-00002 — pd_amendment
This case involves an amendment to an approved phased Planned Mobility Development (PMD) master plan at 900 Broken Sound in Boca Raton. The project is identified as "900 Broken Sound Residential" and is represented by Vander Ploeg and Associates. Developers should monitor this amendment to understand any changes to the existing PMD terms and conditions.
SPA-23-06 — Free-standing restaurant buildings with drive-throughs
The applicant seeks to amend the Universal Conditional rezoning ordinance for the approximately 4.06-acre property at 202 West Yamato Road to remove a restriction prohibiting free-standing restaurant buildings with drive-throughs. This ordinance amendment (UC-99-02R3) will be recommended to City Council for consideration.
90-1295 — pd_amendment
This case involves modification of environmental preserve requirements on an existing property, reducing the preserve area by 1.4 acres while creating a new 0.70-acre preserve and adding landscape/hardscape improvements. The proposal will require careful evaluation of environmental mitigation and preservation standards to determine project feasibility.
28-343 — variance
This variance request seeks to reduce the front yard setback requirement from 100 feet to 25 feet 2 inches (a reduction of 74 feet 10 inches) for the Ricketts House Relocation project. The substantial setback reduction could affect site planning and visibility considerations for properties in this area. Developers should determine whether this precedent or outcome impacts future projects in similar zones.
28-604 — Two (2), three (3)-story, townhome-style residential buildings with seven (7) units
This variance request seeks to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 25 feet and the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for a townhome-style residential development on a 0.32-acre property in the R-4 zoning district. The project proposes two three-story buildings containing seven residential units totaling approximately 22,227 square feet. Developers considering multi-family residential projects in R-4 zones should monitor this case as the setback variance precedent may affect future density and site planning considerations in the area.
UC-22-02 — Two three-story townhome-style residential buildings with seven units
This case involves a Universal Conditional rezoning from single-family residential (R-1-D) to multi-family residential (R-4) zoning for a 0.51-acre property on East Royal Palm Road. The applicant proposes to construct seven townhome-style units across two three-story buildings totaling approximately 22,227 square feet, with at least one technical deviation from zoning standards. This rezoning could impact the character of the surrounding single-family neighborhood and introduce multi-family density to the area.
93-2008 — Educational facility (school) with increased student enrollment
This case involves a conditional use amendment to increase student enrollment at an educational facility from 800 to 950 students across single-family and multifamily residential zoning districts. The proposal would add 150 students to an existing school operation in residential zones, which may impact traffic, parking, and residential compatibility depending on the facility's location and design.
PZMP-2024-00005 — variance
This case involves a waterfront finger pier variance request on a small 0.31-acre property at 721 Northeast 34th Street. The applicant seeks two variances: to extend the finger pier 19.8 feet into a waterway (exceeding the 15% waterway width limit of 18 feet) and to reduce the west side setback from the required 19.8 feet to 13.16 feet. Developers with waterfront projects should monitor this decision as it may set precedent for similar pier variance requests.
CA-24-05 — Commercial Industrial Multifamily Development (CIMD) including conversion of existing office building to fast-casual restaurant, amateur recreation facility, and office space, plus 243 multifamily residential units (226 in eight-story apartment building with integrated parking and 17 townhome units)
This site plan amendment converts an existing 130,510 square foot office building on a 10-acre property into a mixed-use development with restaurant, recreation, and office components, plus adds 243 new residential units with 15% affordable/workforce units. The project involves substantial reuse of existing structures and new construction including an eight-story apartment building with integrated parking.
28-1655 — other
This case involves a reduction in required off-street parking spaces from 139 to 127 spaces for a property at 5801 Congress Avenue. The modification repeals a prior planning resolution and requires approval through the city's conditional use process. Developers should monitor this case if they have similar parking variance needs in Boca Raton.
28-978 — Athletic training facility (11,980 square feet within existing 47,116 square foot warehouse and office building)
This case seeks authorization for an 11,980 square foot athletic training facility within an existing mixed-use warehouse and office building in the LIRP zoning district. The proposal involves adapting existing commercial space for a new use type, which may require compliance with parking, operational, and access standards specific to athletic facilities. Developers should monitor whether this sets precedent for other fitness/athletic uses in light industrial zones or triggers design/operational conditions.
28-1556 — Raised wooden deck and staircase on south side of existing building
This case seeks a variance to allow construction of a raised wooden deck and staircase on the south side of an existing building in a location where structures are normally prohibited seaward of the CCCL (Coastal Construction Control Line). If approved, this variance would permit waterfront structural improvements that would otherwise violate setback requirements.
PZCP-2024-00004 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
The City proposes to amend the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element to permit private transportation facilities (vertiports) as principal permitted uses in the Institutional Future Land Use Category. This text amendment could enable new vertport development in areas currently designated for institutional uses, potentially affecting land use compatibility and transportation patterns in those zones.
PZVA-2024-00007 — other
This case involves an amendment to the Downtown Development of Regional Impact (DDRI) architectural standards, specifically modifying bay standards for downtown quality projects. The change affects design guidelines for future development in Boca Raton's downtown area and may impact architectural requirements for commercial projects in that district.
UC-24-01 — Four-unit, two-story townhome-style condominium building (approximately 11,277 square feet)
This case involves a Universal Conditional rezoning of a 0.502-acre property from neighborhood commercial (NCBD) to multi-family residential (R-3) to permit a 4-unit townhome-style condominium development. The project includes site plan approval for an approximately 11,277 square foot two-story building, representing a conversion from commercial to residential use in a Boca Raton location.
SPA-24-07 — Free-standing emergency room (10,860 square feet) with reconfigured parking, sidewalks, landscaping, and street trees
This case involves a site plan amendment for a new 10,860 sq ft emergency room facility on approximately 3 acres at 1001 East Telecom Drive. The project includes three technical deviations: reducing driveway reservoir distance from 25 feet to 13.74 feet, reducing required parking spaces from 120 to 82 spaces, and a third deviation (text incomplete). Developers should monitor parking concessions and driveway design modifications that may affect similar medical office projects in the area.
PZVA-2024-00002 — Seven-story, 287-unit multifamily residential building with 10% affordable housing, 5% workforce housing, and 2,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail
This case involves an amendment to an approved site plan for a major multifamily residential development of approximately 11.68 acres, authorizing construction of a 287-unit residential tower with commercial retail components. The development includes affordable and workforce housing requirements, which may affect project economics and target demographics relevant to competing development proposals in the market.
65-2003 — Eight (8)-story mixed-use building with 340-unit multifamily complex (10% affordable housing, 5% workforce housing) and approximately 30,100 square feet of commercial uses
Case 65-2003 involves approval of a Commercial Industrial Multifamily Development (CIMD) to construct an eight-story mixed-use building with 340 residential units and 30,100 SF of commercial space. The project includes affordable and workforce housing components and requires a technical deviation from zoning standards. Developers should evaluate the feasibility of the required affordable/workforce housing percentages and the technical deviation impact on their project timeline and costs.
PZMV-2024-00001 — dock with zero foot side setbacks
This case requests a variance from the standard 10-foot side setback requirement for docks, allowing zero-foot setbacks on a 0.35-acre property at 3800 Northeast 7th Drive. The approval would permit closer dock placement to property lines than normally allowed under City Code Section 22-58(3). Developers with waterfront properties or those planning dock improvements in the area should monitor this precedent.
SPA-24-06 — variance
The property owner is requesting a variance to allow a dock with zero-foot side setbacks instead of the required 10-foot setbacks under City Code Section 22-58(3). This is a waterfront variance case affecting approximately 0.35 acres on Northeast 7th Drive.
PZCA-2024-00002 — Large-scale indoor commercial recreation use (padel facility)
This case involves conversion of an existing 76,000 square foot industrial building for padel court use with a new mezzanine addition and site improvements. The project includes a technical deviation from City zoning standards, which could set precedent for similar industrial-to-recreation conversions. Developers with adaptive reuse projects in Boca Raton should monitor this approval's conditions and any deviations granted.
28-1198 — large-scale indoor commercial recreation use (padel facility)
This case authorizes conversion of approximately 28,365 square feet within an existing 76,000 square foot industrial building, plus a 1,370 square foot mezzanine addition, to accommodate a padel racquet sports facility in the M-3 zoning district. The project represents a change in use of an existing industrial structure to commercial recreation. Developers should monitor whether this establishes precedent for similar indoor recreation conversions in industrial zones.
23-162 — other
This case proposes a code amendment exempting properties on the east side of State Road A1A north of Palmetto Park Road from sidewalk installation or widening requirements during development or redevelopment. Developers in this area should monitor this case as it could reduce infrastructure obligations for future projects in this corridor.
PZVA-2023-00019 — Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC)
This case involves a Future Land Use Map amendment for the 124-acre Boca Raton Innovation Campus from Planned Mobility to Enhanced Mobility designation. The redesignation could affect development potential and land use permissions for this significant commercial property at 5000 T-Rex Avenue. Developers should review the specific policy changes between PM and EM designations to assess impacts on comparable projects.
28-304 — variance
This case requests a variance to allow a wall setback of 5.5 feet from the rear property line (zoning district boundary) instead of placing it directly on the boundary, and to permit PVC fencing as part of the required boundary wall instead of masonry. The variance affects the interface between a non-residential zone and an abutting residential district, potentially impacting screening and setback requirements for your project.
AM-24-07 — other
This zoning code amendment clarifies that bus shelters, sidewalks, and shared use pathways are permitted within required landscaped front yards across multiple residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts in Boca Raton. The amendment also removes certain restrictions on driveway and walkway orientation. This affects development and site planning requirements across numerous zoning districts including R-3 through R-5, NCB, R-B-1, W-1, M-1 through M-3, Village Center, CIMDS, and MUMDS districts.
PZCO-2024-00008 — other
This is a comprehensive zoning code amendment affecting community aesthetic standards and the Community Appearance Board's authority across Boca Raton. The amendment streamlines the review process by delegating certain approval authority to the city manager, which may impact project timelines and approval procedures for development projects requiring CAB review. Developers should review the changes to landscaping requirements, tree species lists, and procedural rules to ensure project compliance.
PZCP-2024-00001 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This ordinance amends zoning regulations to allow additional density and intensity for Commercial Industrial Multifamily Developments (CIMD) integrated with the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station. The change creates a bonus incentive structure that could enable developers to build larger mixed-use projects with affordable/workforce housing in commercial and industrial zones near the transit station.
80-2006 — other
This case involves a site plan amendment for demolition and replacement of three single-story buildings (8,967 sq ft total) with a two-story 16,833 sq ft addition to an existing building, plus a 450 sq ft accessory storage building and related site improvements. The project will significantly increase building footprint and height on the subject property. Developers should review if similar expansion or mixed-height development is relevant to their projects.
R-77-1196 — Expansion of outdoor patio area from 940 square feet to 2,140 square feet with landscaping and hardscaping modifications
This case involves a minor site modification for an existing mall property that includes expanding an outdoor patio area by approximately 1,200 square feet and making related landscaping and hardscaping improvements. A technical deviation from zoning code section requirements is also being requested as part of the proposal.
SC-23-13 — Outdoor Patio Expansion
This case involves an outdoor patio expansion at the Town Center at Boca Raton Mall, requiring an amendment to the master site plan for the approximately 141-acre property. The project is being considered by City Council with a recommendation from planning staff, and may affect mixed-use development operations at this major commercial center.
CA-24-03 — Two-story paddle and pickleball facility with 14 indoor pickleball courts, 2 indoor paddle courts, 9 outdoor pickleball courts, locker rooms, food & beverage service, and surface parking
This case involves site plan approval for a 77,218 square foot paddle and pickleball facility on 5.24 acres of the approximately 74.72-acre North Park. The project includes both indoor and outdoor courts with amenities and parking, which could impact developers interested in recreational or sports facility projects in Boca Raton.
UC-23-01 — Multi-family residential project with 22 three-story townhome-style apartment buildings totaling 120 units, a two-story clubhouse building with leasing office, and other site improvements
This Universal Conditional rezoning request seeks to rezone an 8.01-acre property from R-3-D to R-3-B multi-family residential to enable development of 120 townhome-style apartment units. The project includes 22 three-story buildings, a clubhouse, and other improvements, subject to conditions and technical deviations. Developers should track this case if they have competing interests in the R-3 multi-family residential market in this Boca Raton location.
PZSC-2024-00006 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves a Universal Conditional amendment to the Future Land Use Map for an 8.01-acre property, proposing to change the land use designation from Residential Low to Residential Medium High. The amendment is subject to conditions and will be heard by the City Council on September 5, 2024. Developers should monitor this case if they have interest in medium-density residential development or future redevelopment opportunities in this Northwest 5th Avenue corridor.
PZCA-2023-00010 — motor vehicle showroom and storage, service, repair and cleaning of motor vehicles
This case involves amendments to an existing site plan for approximately 2 acres at 6403 West Rogers Circle to convert the property to a motor vehicle showroom with associated service and storage facilities. The proposal includes modifications to the building façade, interior floor plan, parking lot, and landscaping, plus three technical deviations from zoning standards. Developers should assess whether this automotive use and the requested deviations align with their project interests and local zoning requirements.
28-1124 — storage, service, repair and cleaning of motor vehicles in an existing building
This case involves authorizing motor vehicle service and repair operations in an existing M-3 zoned building in Boca Raton. The proposal permits industrial automotive services including storage, servicing, repair and cleaning activities. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in M-3 industrial properties or automotive-related commercial operations.
PZRZ-2024-00002 — specific_use_permit
Recovery Racing, LLC is seeking a conditional use permit for an approximately 2-acre property at 6403 West Rogers Circle in Boca Raton. This case will be decided by City Council and involves related agenda items that will be heard contemporaneously. The specific conditional use being requested is not fully detailed in this agenda excerpt.
SC-24-01 — rezoning
This rezoning case would convert a small 0.034-acre parcel at 7900 North Federal Highway from Motel-Business zoning to Single Family zoning. The change represents a significant shift in allowed use from commercial/lodging to residential, which may affect property values and development potential in the area.
28-1652 — Commercial with off-site parking
This case involves authorization to provide 28 required parking spaces off-site and abandonment of a platted 5-foot public utility easement at a commercial property on North Federal Highway. The case also includes a companion Comprehensive Plan amendment to redesignate approximately 0.034 acres from Commercial to Residential Low zoning. Developers should note the off-site parking provision and utility easement abandonment requirements for this property.
UC-23-03 — Motel-Business District with carwash and restaurant uses
This case involves a Universal Conditional rezoning of approximately 0.21 acres from Residential (R-1-B) to Motel-Business (R-B-1) district at 7900 North Federal Highway. The rezoning supports a mixed-use development including a 15,875 square foot two-story building with restaurant and carwash uses. Developers should note this involves both rezoning approval and conditional use permits requiring site plan approval with technical deviations.
AM-23-11 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves a Universal Conditional amendment to change approximately 0.21 acres at 7900 North Federal Highway from Residential Low to Commercial land use designation. The amendment is subject to conditions and is presented to the City Council for consideration as part of a related multi-item hearing on the Bailey Street Commercial project.
28-743 — other
This case updates zoning ordinances to allow carwashes as a conditional use in the R-B-1 Motel-Business District and standardizes terminology across the B-4, LIRP, and M-1 districts by replacing "car laundries" and "auto laundries" with "carwashes." The amendment also involves changes to Article XVI regarding off-street parking and loading requirements.
CRP-23-02 — Nine (9)-story, 28-unit multifamily residential building with approximately 112,249 square feet, two levels of below-grade parking with 61 spaces, and conversion of uses resulting in approximately 2,726 square feet of office equivalent development
This is a Community Redevelopment Agency project for a nine-story, 28-unit multifamily residential development at 280 East Palmetto Park Road in Downtown Boca Raton. The project includes ground-level office space (2,726 SF equivalent) and two levels of below-grade parking, with a building height reaching 100 feet (115 feet with architectural features). Developers should note the use conversion and utility easement abandonment requirements for similar mixed-use downtown projects.
63-2020 — Allow existing architectural façade to remain in lieu of previously approved architectural elevations; remove covered walkway
This case involves a request to retain an existing building façade at 1499 West Palmetto Park Road rather than construct previously approved architectural elevations, and to remove a covered walkway. The modification is being processed as a design exception through the Planning and Zoning Board and does not appear to involve a change in zoning or use of the property.
28-936 — other
This case involves a reduction in required off-street parking spaces from 8,015 to 8,009 spaces in Boca Raton. The request is associated with an outdoor patio expansion project. Developers should monitor this case if they have projects in Boca Raton that may be affected by parking requirement modifications or are considering similar patio expansion projects.
PZTD-2023-00001 — Interstate Plaza Façade Amendment
This case involves a façade amendment to an approved site plan for approximately 4.98 acres at Interstate Plaza on West Palmetto Park Road. The Planning and Zoning Board is considering design modifications to the existing commercial property through a resolution process. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in the Palmetto Park Road corridor or similar façade/design update projects.
23-190 — variance
This case involves variances from driveway reservoir distance requirements on Northeast 14th Street, reducing the required setback from 25 feet to 2-8 feet for five existing driveways. A technical deviation is also requested to maintain existing off-site vehicular circulation patterns. Developers with properties or projects on this street should monitor whether these variances affect adjacent properties or establish precedent for similar relief.
28-748 — variance
The applicant is seeking a front yard setback variance to reduce the required 30-foot setback to 11.6 feet along North Federal Highway frontage in the Motel-Business district. This variance would allow closer building placement to the street frontage on the property.
28-1579 — variance
This variance request seeks to reduce the required street side pool setback from 15 feet to 10 feet. The case represents a standard setback variance that could establish precedent for similar pool setback requests in the jurisdiction.
28-676 — Multifamily residential development with parallel sidewalk to western property line
This case seeks a variance to allow a sidewalk parallel to the western property line (adjacent to North Dixie Highway) rather than perpendicular to the required 25-foot landscaping buffer for the Residences at Martin Manor multifamily project in the R-5-A zoning district. The variance modification affects site circulation and buffer compliance standards that may impact project layouts and design flexibility in similar developments.
UC-23-04 — Multi-family residential development (Residences at Martin Manor project) - 95 low-income housing units in three 3-story buildings, plus clubhouse and community facilities
The Boca Raton Housing Authority is seeking to rezone approximately 10 acres from R-3 to R-5-A zoning to develop a 95-unit low-income housing project with associated community facilities at 1350 North Dixie Highway. The project includes conditional use approval for an existing nursery and afterschool program, and requires site plan approval with a technical deviation from zoning code standards.
28-1353 — variance
This case requests a variance to reduce required rear and side setbacks for a residential pool deck from 7 feet to 5 feet 2 inches. The variance approval could impact your development if you own adjacent properties or are developing similar residential projects in Boca Raton.
28-336 — single-family home
This case seeks multiple dimensional variances for a single-family home, including reductions to rear yard setback (10 ft vs. 25 ft minimum), side yards (10 ft vs. 20 ft minimum), lot width (100 ft vs. 115 ft minimum), and lot area (7,500 sq ft vs. 13,800 sq ft minimum). Approval would allow development on a substandard lot with significantly reduced setbacks that could impact neighboring properties and site design standards. Developers should monitor this case if lot-constrained single-family projects are part of their portfolio.
SUB-23-02 — single family residence, pool, and deck
This case involves variances from Boca Raton zoning ordinances for construction of a single family residence with pool and deck on a small 0.17-acre lot at 980 Lago Mar Lane. The variances would supersede previously granted variances from Resolution No. 2022-018, indicating modifications to prior approvals. Developers should monitor if similar variance categories affect their projects in this area.
SC-23-03 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This comprehensive plan amendment implements Florida's Live Local Act (SB 102) by modifying the Future Land Use Element and Housing Element to establish an affordable housing framework. The changes affect policies governing land use and housing provisions citywide, potentially impacting how residential development and affordable housing requirements are handled in future projects.
SPA-23-03 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
The Spanish River Presbyterian Church property at 2400 West Yamato Road is seeking a Future Land Use Map amendment to change approximately one acre from Low Density Residential to Conservation designation. This comprehensive plan amendment would facilitate the church's desired land use and could affect development potential in this area.
28-749 — pd_amendment
This case proposes to remove minimum dwelling unit size requirements for residential units in the R-B-1 (Motel-Business) District. This change could affect developers planning residential projects in this district by allowing for more flexible unit sizing. The modification appears to be a zoning code amendment that would apply citywide to this district.
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