CHAPTER.3 Chapter 3
MASTER PLAN REVIEW
Art. I.
Art. II.
Art. III.
Art. IV.
In General
Applicability
Preapplication Conference
Master Plan Preparation and Submission
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a
procedure to review new developments,
redevelopments and modifications to existing
developments that require compliance with the
development regulations of the City of Boynton Beach
and promote development that is desirable, innovative,
imaginative and compatible with existing development
in the city.
Sec. 2. Prerequisites to master plan.
A. Zoning.
Prior to consideration of any proposed
subdivision under the terms of this ordinance, the area
to be subdivided must have the appropriate zoning for
the intended use.
B. Suitability of land.
Unless adequate methods of correction are
formulated and approved in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter, land which is determined to
be unsuitable for subdivision due to poor soil quality,
flooding or other features likely to be harmful to the
health, safety and general welfare of future residents,
shall not be subdivided.
Sec. 3. Administration.
For the purpose of coordinating, enforcing and
administering this chapter, the director of
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development shall be the administrative officer,
except that the director of planning shall be
responsible for the review and administration of the
pre-application process.
Sec. 4. Appeals.
When an aggrieved party wishes to appeal an
administrative, board or commission decision, it must
be filed as outlined in Chapter 1, Article VII,
Appeals.
(Ord. No. 96-53, § 1, 1-21-97)
Sec. 5. Approval.
Upon receiving the approval as prescribed for
the master plan from the director of planning and
zoning, or his or her designee, the developer shall
coordinate the preparation of construction plans, the
plat and the construction of required improvements
directly with the city engineer as hereinafter
prescribed.
(Ord. No. 02-033, §§ 3, 4, 8-20-02)
ARTICLE II. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 1. Master planning required.
The following work shall be required to undergo
master plan review:
A. All new developments.
B. All modifications to existing development
that expand floor area, require increased parking,
intensify the use of a structure or change the
occupancy of a building.
C. Exterior remodeling, alterations,
modifications.
D. Master plans for all planned developments
shall comply with this chapter except that lot sizes,
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setbacks and other features preserving open spaces of
scenic and useful value for common enjoyment
established in Chapters 2 and 2.5 shall take
precedence over this chapter in cases of specific
conflict.
Sec. 2. Exemption to master planning.
The following work shall not be required to
undergo master plan review:
The construction of a single-family home or
a duplex.
B. Installation of fire sprinklers.
C. Replacement of existing electrical
components.
D. Installation of fire alarms.
E. Voluntary life safety responsive projects
when endorsed by the fire marshal, development
director and planning director.
Sec. 3. Waiver of master planning.
Master plan review may be waived by the
planning and zoning director or designee based upon
submission of written application; payment of fee; and
all of the following:
A. If the remodeling, alteration, modification,
development or redevelopment does not change the
preexisting configuration of buildings or site or reduce
emergency vehicle access; and
B. If there is no change of use which increases
the required number of off-street parking spaces; and
C. If there is compliance with the land
development regulations of the City of Boynton
Beach. In the event a property owner or his agent
disputes the planning and zoning director's
determination regarding compliance, the work shall be
subject to review.
(Ord. No. 96-53, § 2, 1-21-97)
ARTICLE iii. PREAPPLiCATiON
CONFERENCE.
The purpose of the pre-application procedure is
to allow the developer and the directors of
development and planning the opportunity to consult
informally prior to the preparation of the master plan
and formal application.
Sec. 1. Written preapplication.
A written pre-application shall be submitted to
the director of planning. The written application shall
contain the following:
A. Ten (t0) copies of a written statement
generally describing the condition of the site and the
proposed development of the entire subdivision. This
statement shall include but is not limited to data on
existing covenants, location of utility facilities, soil
characteristics and information describing the
subdivision proposal including number of units,
typical lot size, public areas, anticipated utility source
and other information considered pertinent.
B. Ten (t0) copies of a sketch plan including
the following on a twenty-four by thirty-six (24 H 36)
inch sheet: A vicinity sketch showing the location of
the land to be subdivided; approximate acreage;
natural features such as low or swampy areas,
streams, lakes or canals; identification of adjacent
lands; a brief description of the land to be subdivided;
name, telephone number and address of the
developer; date; north arrow; streets; general lot and
block layout; layout of all adjoining streets; zoning
classification of the tract and adjacent properties;
location of existing improvements and any other
significant features.
C. A fee as adopted by resolution of the City
Commission is required with the pre-application, to
help defray the cost of processing the pre-application.
D. Ten (t0) copies each of an existing tree
survey and a tree management plan.
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Sec. 2. Procedure.
Upon receipt of the statement, plan and fee, the
director of planning shall disperse copies to the city
manager, TRC members, the city clerk and, if
required, the city's consulting engineers. The director
of planning will then advise the developer of the time
and place of the planning and development board
meeting. After consultation with the director of
development and planning and development board,
the developer may proceed with an application for
approval of the master plan as required by this
ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. MASTER PLAN
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
Sec. 1. Preparation.
The developer's Florida registered engineer,
landscape architect, architect or surveyor shall
prepare a master plan of the subdivision. The master
plan shall be coordinated with the major utility
suppliers providing services.
Sec. 2. Submission.
Ten (10) copies of the master plan of the
proposed subdivision must be submitted to the
director of planning for placement on the technical
review committee agenda.
Sec. 3. Master plan content.
When submitted, the master plan shall contain
the following:
A. Name of subdivision or identifying title
which shall not duplicate or closely approximate the
name of any other subdivision in incorporated or
unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County.
B. A vicinity sketch showing the location of
the tract in reference to other areas of the city or
county.
C. North arrow, graphic scale, scale and date.
D. Name, address and telephone number of the
developer, the developer's agent, the engineer and the
surveyor.
E. The location, names and elevations of
adjacent subdivisions, if any.
F. The tract boundary.
G. Topographical conditions on the tract
including existing watercourses, drainage ditches and
bodies of water, marshes and other significant
features.
H. Existing streets, alleys and easements on or
adjacent to the tract including name, right-of-way
width and street or pavement width. Existing streets
shall be dimensioned to the tract boundary.
I. Existing property lines, easements and
rights of way, their purpose, and their effect on the
proposed subdivision.
J. The incorporation and compatible
development of present and future streets as shown on
the official city map when such present or future
streets are affected by the proposed subdivision.
K. Access points to collector and arterial
streets showing their compliance to the access
requirements established by this ordinance.
L. All existing drainage district facilities and
their ultimate right-of-way requirements as they affect
the proposed subdivision.
M. Generalized statement of subsurface
conditions on the property, plus location and results
of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil conditions
and groundwater depth.
N. Zoning classification of the tract.
O. Utilities such as telephone, electricity,
water, sewer, gas, cable, etc., on or adjacent to the
tract including existing or proposed water treatment
plants and sewerage treatment plants.
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P. A statement that all utilities are available
and will be provided by appropriate agencies.
Q. Sites proposed for parks, recreational areas,
and schools.
R. The locations of all temporary structures or
permanent structures having a temporary use. Master
plans shall contain a statement outlining the
temporary use and when they will be removed.
S. A subdivision that generates three thousand
(3,000) vehicle single-directional trips per day or two
hundred fifty (250) vehicle single-directional trips in
any one hour period must submit a traffic impact
analysis not more than six (6) months old, prepared
by a professional engineer competent in traffic
engineering for use in determining the number of
lanes and capacity of the street system proposed or
affected by the development, and the phasing of
improvements.
T. A master storm water management plan
outlining the primary and secondary drainage and
storm water treatment facilities needed for the proper
development of the subdivision shall be submitted
along with the master plan. The master storm water
management plan shall consist of an engineering
drawing; a written report indicating the method of
drainage; existing water elevations; recurring high
water elevations; the proposed design water
elevations; one hundred-year storm elevation;
drainage structures; canals; ditches; storm water
treatment methods; necessary percolation; detention
and management areas; and any other information
pertaining to the control and management of storm
and ground water. In cases where modification or
improvements are neither planned nor required for
primary and secondary drainage facilities, this
requirement may be met on the master plan.
U. Upon filing the master plan with the
director of planning, the developer shall pay a fee as
adopted by resolution of the City Commission to help
defray the cost of administering and processing the
master plan and this fee is not refundable. If more
than one resubmittal of the corrected or revised
master plan is required by the TRC, an additional fee
shall be charged for each resubmittal.
V. Tree survey as described in Chapter 7.5,
Article I, Section 7, Site Plan Information, paragraph
D as well as a written tree management plan
describing how the applicant intends to comply with
Chapter 7.5 Environmental Regulation.
(Ord. No. 96-53, § 3, 1-21-97)
Sec. 4. Technical review.
When Master Plan review is required by the
provisions of this Chapter, the Review will be
conducted as outlined in Chapter 1, Article VIII,
Development Reviews.
(Ord. No. 96-53, § 4, 1-21-97)
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