Zoning

Zoning - General

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  • Question Mark Icon Where can I locate the Zoning Regulations for Unincorporated Palm Beach Canton?
    Respond:

    ​Zoning regulations are located on the Zoning Web page and is titled  "Unified Land Development Code" or   ULDC.  Get to http://find.pbcgov.org/pzb/zoning/Pages/default.aspx, Click on link "Unified Land Development Code" and then click "Search" tab to search by keywords. The PDF versions of each commodity are also available on the same page.


  • Question Mark Icon How do I arrange a meeting with a Planner?
    Answer:

    ​Contact the Public Information Staff at 561-233-5200 first to discuss the asking or proposal and so that staff may do preliminary research, then they volition refer yous to the appropriate Department to schedule​ an appointment through the Zoning Technician to discuss your proposed request.​​


  • Question Mark Icon Can I operate a Landscaping Business from my home?
    Respond:

    All Landscape Services Home Occupation shall be reviewed by Zoning to make the determination for approving. Refer to Article four.B.2.C.21​ - Landscape Services, for requirements. A Concern Tax Receipt is required from the Tax Collector and shall be reviewed and receive sign-off by a Zoning Staff prior to issuance. Contact Zoning at ​561-233-5200 for more than information.


  • Question Mark Icon Are in that location any regulations for a contractor storing materials and equipment at a residential holding?
    Answer:

    Yes. A express contractor storage yard may exist allowed as a Home Occupation and shall be reviewed by Zoning to determine approving necessary. Refer to Commodity four.B.5.C.i, for requirements. A Business organization Tax Receipt is required from the Tax Collector and shall be reviewed and receive sign-off past Zoning prior to issuance. Contact Zoning at 561-233-5200 for more data.


  • Question Mark Icon Can I have a business organisation in my home?
    Reply:

    Aye. The Unified Country Development Lawmaking (ULDC) considers a business at home as a Home Occupation. The ULDC defines Home Occupation as a business concern, profession, occupation, trade, artisan, or handcraft conducted in a dwelling unit of measurement for commercial proceeds past a resident of the unit. A Dwelling Occupation shall not include those businesses that are open to the public, including those approved past State of Florida agencies. Refer to ULDC Article 4.B.ane.E.10 for boosted requirements.


  • Question Mark Icon Are electronic message signs permitted?
    Answer:

    Electronic message signs are permitted with restrictions. Refer to Article eight.Grand.3.B of the Unified State Development Code (ULDC), Electronic Message Signs, for details.


  • Question Mark Icon Is livestock allowed in a residential district?
    Respond:

    ​Pursuant to ULDC, Article 5.B.1.A.21, Livestock, domesticated livestock shall exist allowed accompaniment to a unmarried-family residential use, if located in the Rural and Exurban Tiers and not within a Planned Unit Evolution (PUD), yet sales are prohibited.


  • Question Mark Icon Do I need zoning approving to have a domestic dog daycare business in my home?
    Respond:

    Yes. A Grade A zoning approval is required for a Limited Pet Boarding of upwards to 7 domestic cats or dogs only if the property is located in AGR and AR/RSA and AR/USA zoning districts with a minimum of i acre lot size. The bidder also is required to file an application to Brute Care and Control (ACC) prior to submitting to zoning. Refer to Commodity iv.B.1.E.12 for more information.



  • Question Mark Icon Where exercise I find the Chief Sign Plan for a particular project or bundle?
    Reply:

    You must have the project command number to review the canonical plans. Get to the Zoning Web folio at: http://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/zoning/Pages/default.aspx​, under "Key Resources" click on "myGeoNav (Interactive Map)" and enter owner'south proper noun, address or property control number (PCN); click on "State Employ Awarding (LU_APP)" to get the "Control No" which begins with the year. To access "ePlans" go to: https://www.pbcgov.org/ePZB.Admin.WebSPA/#/Container/Z_ePlans​, click on the year, scroll down to the control number to view all canonical plans for the projection. The Last Master Sign Plan is indicated with the acronym FMSP on the right. The Program(s) may be downloaded in Adobe PDF. If there are no FMSP check with Zoning Staff to verify.​


  • Question Mark Icon What does a property's Time to come Land Utilize (Flu) designation and Zoning District mean?
    Answer:

    The Future Land Employ designation institutes a framework for growth direction and land planning in unincorporated Palm Beach County, which is monitored and enforced past the Planning Partitioning.  A Zoning Commune controls the use of the state within the jurisdiction through Belongings Development Regulations such as setbacks, landscaping, parking, etc. When developing a property in Palm Beach Canton the Futurity Land Utilize and Zoning District shall be consistent for the development.


  • Question Mark Icon How many Handicap parking spaces are required?
    Reply:

    The provisions of parking spaces and passenger loading areas for persons with disabilities are governed by Florida State Statutes,  FS  316.1955,  FS  316.1957  and  FS  553.5041.  The Edifice Sectionalization reviews this requirement, and by and large requires 1 space for every 25 required spaces to be dedicated for people with disabilities.


  • Question Mark Icon I want to construct a new home and live on my property in a Mobile Home during the construction of the permanent Residence, is this allowed?
    Answer:

    Pursuant to Commodity v of the Unified Land Development Lawmaking, Supplementary Utilize Standards, properties in the Agricultural Residential (AR) Zoning District, that has a Rural Residential Future Land Use designation, may be immune to have a mobile home on the property while actively constructing a domicile on aforementioned. You must obtain a building permit for the construction of a single family dwelling first. Refer to Commodity 5.B.1.C.ane.A in the Unified Country Evolution Code (ULDC), Types of Temporary Structures.


  • Question Mark Icon Is my property in the County or in the City?
    Answer:

    Property Control Numbers (PCN) in Palm Beach County have 17 digits. PCNs in the unincorporated jurisdiction begins with 00. If the PCN begins with a ii-digit number other than 00 then the property is under the jurisdiction of a municipality. Call the Property Appraisers office at 561-355-2881 to decide in which municipality the property is located.


  • Question Mark Icon Do I need zoning approval to locate a food truck on the side of the road?
    Answer:

    No. This is referred to every bit "roadside vendor" and is issued for prepared foods, flowers, plants or produce only. The vendor must obtain a permit from the PBC Engineering Department and a Business Tax Receipt from the PBC Taxation Collector. Contact Technology - Traffic division at 561- 684-4030. Information can also be obtained at http://discover.pbcgov.org/engineering/traffic/Pages/Roadside_Vendor.aspx


  • Question Mark Icon What determines whether a Employ is considered Bona Fide Agricultural?
    Answer:

    ​The decision equally to whether or not a use is considered Bona Fide Agricultural shall be pursuant to FS 823.14, Florida Correct to Farm Act.


  • Question Mark Icon How do I observe my Zoning District for my holding and what is the significant of the zones?
    Respond:

    Go to the Zoning Web page at: https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/zoning/Pages/default.aspx nether  "Central Resources" click on "myGeoNav (Interactive Map)" and enter owner'south name, address or property command number (PCN) for the Zoning District.  Every property within unincorporated Palm Embankment Canton has a zoning commune which refers to the use of the property, such as, residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, etc.  For information on the zones see the ULDC Commodity 3​ - Overlays and Zoning Districts.​​


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