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MASTER PLAN REVIEW
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Applicability
Art. III. Preapplication Conference
Art. IV. 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
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:
A. 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 (10) 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 (10) 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 (10) 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
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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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