14-003 1 ORDINANCE NO. 14 -003
3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
4 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE TEXT AMENDMENTS
5 TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERTAINING TO FUTURE LAND
6 USE, TRANSPORTATION, COASTAL MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC
7 SCHOOL FACILITIES AND INTERGOVENMENTAL COORDINATION
8 ELEMENTS; APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL TO THE FLORIDA
9 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR REVIEW;
10 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND
11 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13 WHEREAS, the proposed text amendments would support economic development
14 through preservation and expansion of industrial /commercial land for uses that provide
15 employment opportunities and diversify the City's tax base; guide development in the future
16 Downtown Transit - Oriented Development District around the planned station for the Tri -Rail
17 Coastal Link commuter service; incorporate the City's Historic Preservation Program and
18 address legal requirements, unnecessary restrictions, omissions and inconsistencies between the
19 Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations; and
2 0 WHEREAS, these amendments will also support the City's Economic Development,
21 Transit- Oriented Development and Historic Preservation initiatives.
22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
23 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
24 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are true and correct and incorporated
25 herein by this reference.
26 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
27 adopts the Text Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to Future Land Use,
28 Transportation, Coastal Management, Public School Facilities and Intergovernmental
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1 Coordination Elements, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2 Section 3. The City Commission hereby approves the transmittal of the
3 1 j amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity I
4 for review.
5 Section 4. All laws and ordinances in conflict with any provisions of this ordinance
6 are hereby repealed.
7 Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof
8 be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
9 remainder of this Ordinance.
10 Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance.
11 Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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1 SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this 3� day of J , 2014.
2 VOTE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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proposed text amendments
Table of Contents
Objective
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1.1 Concurrency 1-1
1.2 Land Development Regulations and Future Land Use Designations 1 -2
1.3 Utilities and services sites 1 -2
1.4 Innovative LDRs 1 -13
1.5 Erosion and topography 143
1.6 Soil Conditions 1 -14
1.7 Blight and Redevelopment 1 -14
1.8 Anti- sprawl 1 -15
1.9 Urban CBD 1 -16
1.10 Inconsistent Uses - Compatibility 1 -16
1.11 Coastal High- Hazard Area 1 -17
1.12 Housing 1 -18
1.13 Workforce Housing 1 -19
1.14 Habitat/ Historic Preservation 1 -19
1.15 Annexation 1 -20
1.16 School Siting 1 -21
1.17 Economic Development 1 -22
1.18 Transit - Supportive Development 1 -21
1.19 Historic Preservation 1 -22
1.20 Historic Preservation - Funding and Incentives 1 -22
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1.21 Historic Preservation - Education 1 -22
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and designations. The uses, densities and intensities shall be the
maximums allowed, but shall not indicate that those maximums
are necessarily allowed in a land use category or zoning district.
The land development regulations or other provisions of the City's
Comprehensive Plan or Code of Ordinances may prohibit or
regulate certain specific uses if doing so would be reasonable.
Furthermore, other uses which may have land use characteristics
very similar to those uses listed under a particular land use
category may also be allowed in that land use category. One or
more zoning districts, including planned development districts,
shall be established to implement each of the following land use
categories.
a. Residential category shall provide a mix of available residential
densities to accommodate a variety of housing types sufficient
to meet the needs of the present and projected population of the
City, including the provision of adequate sites for housing very
low -, low- and moderate income households and for mobile and
manufactured homes. Residential land use designations are
described below:
Future Land Use Designation Maximum Gross Density
Dwelling Units (DU) /Acre (AC)
Low Density Residential 5 DU /AC
Moderate Density Residential 7.5 DU /AC
Medium Density Residential 10 DU/AC
High Density Residential 11 DU/AC
Special High Density Residential* 20 DU/AC
*This designation shall only be utilized m .. • - . • . • - . -- ..:
the CRA area if consistent with the applicable redevelopment plan.
In addition to dwelling units, other land uses in support of the
residences may also be appropriate therein:
1. Home occupations and other uses accessory to a
dwelling unit;
2. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, open space and other
outdoor recreational facilities and recreational, civic or
cultural buildings ancillary to the primary outdoor
recreational use of the site;
3. Community facilities designed to serve the residential
area, such as elementary, middle and high schools,
churches, day care centers, governmental administration,
police and fire protection facilities, libraries and civic
centers;
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4. Group homes, rooming and boarding homes, and
nursing homes or related health -care facilities which are
comparable in density, character and impact;
5. Public utilities including transmission facilities, pumping
and transfer stations; excluding water and wastewater
treatment plants, landfills and electric power generating
facilities;
6. All new mobile home parks shall conform to the density
shown on the Future Land Use Plan; however, Mobile
home parks in which the residential density exceeds the
maximum density shown on the Future Land Use Plan
shall be permitted to continue at the existing non-
conforming density until the use of the entire mobile
home park is terminated;
In addition to other allowed non- residential uses, the City may
allow marine- oriented and water - dependent uses in the Special
High Density Residential category in conjuntion with the Palm
Beach County Manatee Protection Plan (the MPP) as adopted in
August of 2007. A site for a proposed facility must be designated as
"preferred" by the Boat Facility Siting Plan contained in the MPP
and must be consistent with all applicable Plan recommendations
and policies for boat facilities. The City shall also establish land
development regulations that maximize land use compatibility and
protect residential neighborhoods from negative impacts of subject
uses.
b. Commercial category shall allow a broad range of commercial
uses to provide for business, retail, service, office and other
commercial enterprises which support the resident and visitor
populations and create employment opportunities. Commercial
designations on the City's Future Land Use Map include the
following:
Future Land Use Designation Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Office Commercial 0.40
Local Retail Commercial 0.50
General Commercial 0.50
In the Office Commercial designation, the fallowing allowed
uses arc allowed: will be limited to, but not necessary include,
the following:
1. Business, professional and administrative offices;
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2. Financial institutions;
3. Funeral homes;
4. Places of worship;
5. Schools and instruction, day -care centers and educational
institutions;
6. Museums;
7. Hospitals and other health care services, group homes,
nursing homes and related health care facilities;
8. Social and civic clubs and organizations;
9. Civic and community centers;
10. Limited retail and business services related to the above
uses.
Uses allowed An the Local Retail Commercial designation, —the
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be limited to, but not necessarily include, all uses permitted in
the Office Commercial designation and the uses listed below:
1. Retail uses, personal services and repair of consumer
goods;
2. Wholesale of non - hazardous commodities;
3. Business services which are compatible with retail uses;
4. Entertainment, recreation facilities, amusements,
attractions and exposition halls;
5. Lodging facilities;
6. Marinas and boat storage;
7. Passenger transportation facilities; also,
8. High Density Residential (maximum 11 du /ac),
including mixed use developments;
9. Limited light industrial uses in planned commercial
developments (Flex- space).
Uses allowed i1n the General Commercial designation, the
shall be limited to, but not necessary include, all uses permitted
in the Local Retail Commercial designation (except non-
accessory residential uses), and the uses listed below:
1. Business services;
2. Vehicle and boat storage;
3. Household storage;
4. Shops for fabrication, rebuilding and repair on a custom
basis.
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c. Industrial category shall allow industrial uses which provide
opportunities for the retention and expansion of economic
activities associated with manufacturing, processing or
assembly plants and their support enterprises for warehouse,
storage, distribution, research and development. Development
within this designation shall have a maximum Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) of 0.50.
Uses allowed in this land use category sal will be limited to,
but not necessary include, the following:
1. Industrial uses, research and development, wholesale
and distribution, business and repair services,
warehousing and storage;
2. Transportation, communications, and utility facilities;
3. Retail sale of home improvement goods, tools, and
machinery;
4. Adult entertainment establishments;
5. Trade and industrial schools;
6. Major recreation facilities such as racetracks, arenas,
amusement parks, exposition halls, and the like;
7. Offices and retail uses in planned industrial
developments
8. Restaurants which are accessory to the above uses; and
9. Temporary amusements, revival tents, and the like.
d. Mixed Use category shall provide for the vertical or horizontal
mixing of land uses within a single site in order to allow
development and redevelopment in specific geographic areas of
the City that take maximum advantage of existing utility
systems and services; and promote compact development, safe
and pedestrian- friendly streets, and provide transportation
choices.
All land development located within any mixed use
designation shall be required to submit a plan that includes a
single unified design for the project and shall conform to any
adopted redevelopment and design plan(s) for the area covered
by the designation.
Future Land Use Maximum Density (du/ac)
Designation or Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Mixed Use 40 du /ac and 1.5 3.0 FAR (excluding parking
(east of I -95) structures)
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(A FAR of 10 3.5 may be considered for
development abutting the Mixed Use -Core
designation or meeting other locational
criteria)
Mixed Use -Core 80 du /ac and 4.0 FAR (excluding parking
(east of I -95) structures)
Mixed use - Suburban 20 du /ac and 1.0 FAR (excluding parking
(west of I -95) structures)
In the Mixed Use designation, the allowed following -uses will
shall be alloy limited to, but not necessary include, the
following:
1. Business, professional and administrative offices;
2. Retail uses, personal services, business services which are
compatible with retail uses;
3. Entertainment, recreation facilities, amusements,
attractions and exposition halls;
4. Hotels;
5. Residential uses with a gross density of 40 du/ ac;
6. Places of worship, elementary and high schools and day-
care services;
7. Governmental uses; and
8. Home occupations.
Land use types shall be permitted according to the following
ranges, expressed as a percentage of the total area in this plan
designation. The percentages shall be applied on an areawide
basis but shall not be interpreted to require each development
to have a mixture of uses.
Ranges of Allowable Percentages of Land Use Within the Area:
Residential 70 % -90%
Non - residential 10%-30%
The cumulative development in these areas shall be monitored
to ensure that the proportional mix of uses is achieved by the
year 2025.
In the Mixed Use -Core designation, the allowed following-uses
shall -will be allowed limited to, but not necessary include, the
following:
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b. The coordination of future land uses with the appropriate
topography and soil conditions;
c. Compatibility of adjacent land uses and buffering and screening
of uses;
d. The subdivision of Iand;
e. Signage;
f. Areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding and provisions
for drainage and stormwater management;
g. The protection of environmentally sensitive lands, water
wellfields and aquifer recharge areas;
h. Access Management;
i. On -site vehicular circulation, parking lots and loading areas
designed and sized to provide the maximum reasonable degree
of safety and convenience;
j. The provision of open space;
k. The protection of known and discovered archaeological sites;
1. The recegnitien- identification, documentation, and preservation
of historic properties and cultural resources;
m. The protection of natural resources; and,
n. The availability of facilities and services at adopted levels of
service concurrent with the impacts of development.
Objective 1.4 The City shall encourage innovative land development
regulations that implement this Comprehensive Plan.
Measurability: Number of amendments to the land development regulations that foster
innovative regulations consistent with the objective.
Policy 1.4.1 The City shall encourage a mixture of quality light industrial,
commercial and office uses within commercial and industrial
districts where such projects would not create significant land use
conflicts and adequate public facilities are available to serve such
uses.
Policy 1.4.2 The City shall continue to modify land development regulations as
needed to make them more effective or less burdensome in
achieving goals and objectives of this Plan, and to seek innovative
regulatory solutions to promote economic development and
sustainability initiative . A • • - • - . • - • • -
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Measurability: Increase in the number of workforce housing units produced in the City.
Policy 1.13.1 The City shall continue to utilize the Workforce Housing Program
to facilitate the construction of affordable rental and for -sale
housing units
Policy 1.13.2 In order to be granted higher densities possible in the Special High
Density Residential, Mixed Use, and Mixed Use -Core future land
use designations, established percentages of the residential
development must be affordable to Low Income and Moderate
Income households.
Policy 1.13.3 The Workforce Housing Program shall continue to offer developers
alternatives to on -site provision of affordable units, which include:
1. Payment in -lieu contributions;
2. Land donation within the City;
3. Off -site construction of units; and
4. Purchase and donation of existing market rate units to be
donated to the city or sold to eligible households.
Policy 1.13.4 All workforce housing units constructed under the program shall
remain affordable for a period of thirty (30) years through the use of
restrictive covenants.
Policy 1.13.5 The City shall continue to explore innovative development
regulations, the use of prefabricated housing, regulations regarding
non - conforming lots and other policy tools to provide increased
access to affordable housing.
Objective 1.14 The City shall continue to protect native habitat, and preserve
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Measurability: Number of areas or sites protected.
Policy 1.14.1 The City shall continue to enforce regulations requiring the
preservation of 25% of all "A ", "B ", and "C" rated sites of 10 or
more acres and shall require that these standards are placed as
conditions of approval for development orders and permits where
applicable.
Policy 1.14.2 The City shall, through the enforcement of pertinent regulations,
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Policy 1.14.3 Historic resources identified in "The City of Boynton Beach Historic
, t i-vi t e
Policy 1.14.4 The City shall continue to solicit input form local historic
properties contained in the completed historical survey. The City
Objective 1.15 The City will continue to expand through annexation of enclaves,
pockets and other contiguous properties.
Measurability: Number of annexations processed.
Policy1.15.1 The City shall continue to promote the orderly annexation of lands
consistent with Chapter 171, Florida Statutes, and the Palm Beach
County Annexation Policy.
Policy 1.15.2 The City shall utilize four methods of annexation:
1. Voluntary annexation;
2. Annexation by interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County;
3. Compliance with pre - annexation water service agreements from
the City; and
4. Referendum.
Policy 1.15.3 The City shall require that every property owners requesting being
annexedation into the City to concurrently apply for land use
amendment and rezoning to the City's adopted land use
classification and zoning district. Reclassification and rezoning of
properties annexed through city - initiated actions can be postponed
for up to 6 months unless improvements are requested.
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Policy 1.16.6 The City Of Boynton Beach shall coordinate with the School District
for the collocation of public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and
community centers with schools, to the extent possible, as sites for
these public facilities and schools are chosen and development
plans prepared.
Objective 1.17 The City shall pursue economic development opportunities to
support a competitive and diversified economy., and a good
quality of life for residents.
Measurability: Number of actions taken in accordance with the
objective.
Policy 1.17.1 The City shall continue to attract a mix of high value industrial,
without affecting the City's neighborhoods and community
character.
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Policy 1.17.1 The City shall monitor the amount of land available for
industrial /commercial development and, by the end of 2014,
review the Future Land Use and Official Zoning maps for
recommendations pertaining to current location and potential
expansion of industrial and commercial districts.
Policy 1.17.2 The City shall preserve industrial land for industrial and job -
generating purposes; will work to ensure these sites are utilized to
their full potential as development and redevelopment occurs; and
will encourage private reinvestment through targeted incentives.
Policy 1.17.3 By the end of 2014, the City shall review the Land Development
Regulations to improve approval processes and to remove
unnecessary hurdles hindering industrial and commercial uses that
create jobs, contribute to the tax base, and accommodate market
trends.
Policy 1.17.4 The City shall restrict the non - industrial use of industrial lands to
uses that are of a type, size and number so as to be complementary
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to industrial activities, and that do not deplete the supply of
industrial land, and do not create potential land use conflicts with
industrial activities.
Policy 1.17.5 The City shall continue to apply Economic Development Benefits
review criteria to all rezoning and Future Land Use Map
amendment requests to limit the conversion of industrial and
commercial land to other uses.
Policy 1.17.6 Re- classifications to industrial use of lands adjacent to industrial
districts can proceed only if lot consolidation is deemed adequate
and screening is provided to minimize impacts on adjacent
residential uses.
Policy 1.17.7 The City shall protect industrial lands from encroachment by other
land uses that would reduce the economic viability of industrial
lands.
Policy 1.17.8 By the end of 2014, the City shall create an Economic Development
Plan and adopt it into the new Economic Development Element of
this Comprehensive Plan to promote economic growth and job
creation.
Policy 1.17.9 By the end of 2015, the City shall amend the Land Development
regulations to facilitate implementation of the Economic
Development Element and the underlying Economic Development
Plan.
Policy 1.17.3 10 The City shall continue to coordinate economic development efforts
with the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Boynton Beach
Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach Business Development
Board.
Objective 1.18 The City shall encourage transit- supportive land development
patterns to promote multi-modal transportation and increased
mobility.
Measurability: Volume of transit ridership within the City and the Downtown TOD
district; change in density and development intensity within TOD areas.
Policy 1.18.1 The City shall implement the Transit- Oriented Development (TOD)
approach, as described in the 2012 Florida Department of
Transportation's TOD Guidebook, to manage future growth within
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a 1 /2 mile radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the
Florida East Coast rail corridor, which is the anticipated location of
the Downtown Boynton Beach Station for the planned commuter
Tri -Rail Coastal Service on the FEC Corridor. This area will be
referred as the Downtown TOD District hereforth. The inner 1 /4 -mile
core of this District shall be designed to accommodate the greatest
density and intensity of development.
Policy 1.18.2 The City shall aim to transform the Downtown TOD District area
into an active, mixed -use, pedestrian- friendly activity zone,
supporting new housing to increase potential ridership,
intensifying land development activity, and adding amenities and
destination uses for future transit riders. The City shall strive to
achieve this goal through facilitating compact, high density and
intensity development of a varied mix of land uses.
a. The City shall maintain both a maximum and minimum
residential density within the 1 /4 mile area around the
future station for all zoning districts with the underlying
Mixed -Use Core or Mixed- Use future land use
classifications.
b. The standard maximum density for properties located
within the Downtown TOD District in all zoning districts
with the underlying Special High Density Residential,
Mixed Use Core or Mixed Use future land use
classifications can be increased by 25 percent.
c. The City shall monitor the number of residential units
approved within the Downtown TOD District for
conformance with thresholds established for the TCEA,
and coordinate as appropriate with the Palm Beach
County Emergency Department regarding provision of
adequate hurricane shelter space to accommodate
population growth.
d. The City shall ensure that new development contributes
to the creation of an enhanced pedestrian environment
through well - located public plazas, expanded public
sidewalks, and pedestrian- scaled street and block
structure for maximized internal and external
connectivity.
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Policy 1.18.3 The City shall incorporate the planned Tri -Rail Coastal Service and
the Downtown TOD District into the Future Land Use Map and
revise redevelopment plans as appropriate.
Policy 1.18.4 The City shall monitor changes over time in the density and
intensity of development within the Downtown TOD District
(cumulatively and individually on development parcels), total
numbers of residential units and jobs, and the percentage
composition of land uses, including ratio of jobs -to- housing. This
data shall be collected every five years and distributed to relevant
public agencies involved in regional transportation planning and
service.
Objective 1.19 The city shall continue to identify, document, and preserve
historic and cultural resources.
Measurability: Number of areas or sites added to the Boynton Beach Register of Historic
Places and the Florida Master Site File.
Policy 1.19.1 The City shall continue to maintain and update "The City of
Boynton Beach Historic Sites Survey" and the Florida Master Site
File.
Policy 1.19.2 The City shall continue to maintain and update "The Boynton
Beach Register of Historic Places" and the "National Register of
Historic Places ".
Policy 1.19.3 The City shall continue processing additions to "The Boynton Beach
Register of Historic Places ".
Policy 1.19.4 Historic and cultural resources identified in "The Boynton Beach
Register of Historic Places" shall be incorporated into the Future
Land Use Map series and shall be protected from development and
redevelopment activities through the approved review process.
Policy 1.19.5 The City's land development regulations shall continue to provide
protection for historic and cultural resources.
Policy 1.19.6 The City shall, through the enforcement of pertinent regulations,
continue to require that, in the event of prior knowledge of any
archaeological site on a development site, or the discovery of
archaeological artifacts during project construction, the developer
shall stop construction in that area and immediately notify the
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Bureau of Archaeological Research in the Florida Department of
State. Proper protection of such resources to the satisfaction of the
bureau shall be provided by the developer.
Policy 1.19.7 The City shall continue to meet the criteria necessary for
participation in the Certified Local Government Program.
Objective 1.20 The City shall continue to pursue funding opportunities and
offer incentives that will contribute to the preservation of historic
and cultural resources.
Measurability: The amount of funding received and number incentives awarded.
Policy 1.20.1 The City shall continue to pursue grant funding for projects that
contribute to the preservation of historic and cultural resources.
Policy 1.20.2 The City shall continue to offer incentives that will contribute to the,
preservation of historic and cultural resources.
Objective 1.21 The City shall continue to identify and provide educational
opportunities to encourage a greater understanding and
appreciation of historic and cultural resources.
Measurability: Number of opportunities identified and provided.
Policy 1.21.1 The City shall continue to increase awareness and understanding of
historic and cultural resources for educational and heritage tourism
purposes.
Policy 1.21.2 The City shall continue to work with heritage and educational
organizations to increase awareness and understanding of historic
and cultural resources.
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Policy 2.4.17 The City shall strive to adapt its transportation network to
accommodate the anticipated passenger rail service on the FEC
Corridor, with a new station in the City's CRA. To implement
transit- oriented development and provide superior access to the
future downtown station, the City shall plan for:
a. "Complete streets ", accommodating all modes of
transportation (automobile as well as pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit), to be interconnected with
surrounding developments and neighborhoods within
the Downtown TOD District.
b. Short blocks that will allow for an interconnected
roadway network to be created over time, with new
streets, alleys and pedestrian passageways to ensure
that blocks are easily walkable to maximize pedestrian
and bicycle access to the future station from the
Downtown TOD District and beyond.
c. Pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly design standards for
new streets and for retrofitting existing streets to match
their new function.
d. A bicycle network with primary routes defined, with
adequate bicycle lanes, shared bicycle /pedestrian
routes and amenities such as parking and storage.
Policy 2.4.18 By the end of 2015, the City shall review parking regulations and
parking management options for the Downtown TOD District . The
use of transit, ridesharing, cycling and walking, as well as planned
public parking facilities within the area, may warrant reduced
parking requirements and increased use of shared and alternative
parking arrangements.
Objective 2.5 Explore all legally defensible alternatives for protection of public
right of -way when reviewing development proposals, provide for
the protection of existing and future right -of -way from building
encroachment. Provide for minimal negative impacts associated
with driveway locations, and provide for safe and efficient on-
site traffic circulation and parking, including provisions for
shared driveways, shared parking, and handicapped users.
Measurability:Number of development projects permitted subsequent to
performance review.
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6.1 Provision of new dwelling units to meet the housing needs 6 -1
6.2 Reduction of substandard housing units 6 -1
6.3 Implementation of housing programs to meet the housing needs 6-2
6.4 Provision of workforce housing 6-3
6.5 Sites for mobile homes 6-5
6.6 Sites for group homes and foster care facilities 6 -6
6.7 Programs which displace households 6 -6
6.8 Preservation of historically and culturally significant housing 6 -7
6.9 Code enforcement 6 -7
6.10 Special needs housing 6-8
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• Rental Rehabilitation;
• Weatherization Funds; and
• Emergency Roof Repairs.
Policy 6.3.3 The City shall continue to pursue the use of CDBG and state
housing monies available for community -based corporations, by
the identification or creation of community -based corporations
which can work with the City on housing efforts. State monies
include:
• Predevelopment Funding for Community -based Corporations;
• Purchase Assistance Loan Programs; and
• Rehabilitative Deferred Loans.
Policy 6.3.4 The City shall implement the Local Housing Assistance Plan
through State's Housing Incentive Partnership funding which will
provide incentives to the private sector in the construction of
affordable dwelling units.
Policy 6.3.5 The City shall continue to establish and implement procedures to
require that public- assisted housing shall be located in a manner
which avoids an over - concentration of such uses in one particular
area.
Policy 6.3.6 The City shall, by 2010, amend the zoning ordinance to allow
construction on nonconforming lots if the result will be the
provision of well designed and neighborhood compatible housing.
Policy 6.3.7 The City shall establish a priority for very- low - income households
ineeme), the elderly, and .' .. . - persons with
physical or mental disabilities, in providing funding sources for
affordable dwelling units.
Objective 6.4 The City shall continue to encourage the provision of workforce
housing to maintain a diversified and sustainable City having
character and sense of community where people can live and
work in the same area.
Measurability: Number of workforce housing units developed.
Policy 6.4.1 The City shall continue to utilize the Workforce Housing Program
to facilitate the construction of affordable rental and for -sale
housing units city -wide.
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Attainability shall be assured through deed restrictions on
these properties; or,
• may choose to contribute a fee in -lieu of units. The sum
amount of this fee shall be established by the City Commission
and Board of County Commissioners, and it shall be paid to
the City of Boynton Beach's affordable housing program(s) to
finance land acquisition, homeowner assistance, or other
actions to further the City's affordable housing objectives as
specified in the City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 6.4.7 The City, through the CRA's Direct Incentive Program and its
Affordable Access component, shall continue to implement a
program to make affordable housing available to low -to- moderate
income households (with incomes of 80% to 100% of median
household income in Palm Beach County) in the TCEA. The
affordable units in this program must remain affordable for a
minimum period of 10 years. The City shall continue
implementation of the policies under Objectives 6.1, 6.3 and 6.6 of
the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan to provide other
programs benefiting very low, low and moderate income
households. The City will also insure that 5% of new or
rehabilitated housing within the TCEA area is available for
occupancy by these households, with pricing consistent with SHIP
guidelines, and rent levels consistent with affordable effort ratios.
The City will continue the annual monitoring of the affordability of
housing within the TCEA.
Objective 6.5 The City shall allow sites for mobile homes where single - family
detached dwellings are permitted.
Measurability: Maintenance of the land development regulations in accordance zvith the
objective.
Policy 6.5.1 The City shall allow mobile homes in all areas of the City where
single - family detached dwellings are permitted, subject to the
zoning regulations and other code requirements that apply to other
types of single- family detached dwellings.
Objective 6.6 The City shall allow sites for group homes and foster care
facilities in residential land use categories consistent with
Chapter-41%-MT om applicable state and federal laws.
Measurability: Maintenance of the land development regulations in accordance with the
objective.
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Policy 6.6.1 Notwithstanding those facilities subject to the ADA, FHA, or other
similar federal or state laws, statutes or regulations, tThe City shall
allow group homes with six or fewer residents in all residential
zoning districts provided they are located at least 1,000 feet from
other such facilities. However, all gGroup homes shall be required
to obtain a license with the City in order to facilitate monitoring
and ensure zoning compliance.
Policy 6.6.2 The City shall establish, consistent with state statutes, reasonable
standards regarding the maximum number of persons allowed in
group homes in each residential zoning district, and the minimum
floor area per person, or maximum number of persons per room.
Policy 6.6.3 The City shall enforce the land development regulations to ensure
safe and convenient on -site design of off - street parking for group
homes with more than six persons.
Policy 6.6.4 The City shall establish and implement procedures to continue to
allow foster homes for up to five children (both natural and foster)
in any dwelling, provided that the foster home is supervised by an
adult who is a resident in the dwelling.
Policy 6.6.5 The City shall continue to allow adult foster homes in designated
zoning districts.
Objective 6.7 The City shall avoid housing programs which displace
households. However, in the event displacement occurs, benefits
consistent with applicable state and federal laws will be
implemented through the following policies.
Measurability: Incidence of household displacement and evidence of displacement housing
programs utilized.
Policy 6.7.1 The City shall assist any households displaced by City housing
programs to locate alternative housing that is reasonably located,
standard housing at affordable costs, prior to their displacement.
Policy 6.7.2 The City shall assist persons displaced by code enforcement
activities, with temporary relocation benefits and replacement
housing, or down payment or rental assistance, depending upon
eligibility.
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Objective 6.8 The City shall continue to identify, document, and preserve
identified-as-being historically and culturally significant housing
through the approved processes.
Measurability: Continued maintenance of land development regulations encouraging the
identification, documentation, and preservation of historic resources.
Policy 6.8.1 Historic resources identified in "The City of Boynton Beach Historic
If
Policy 6.8.2 The City shall continue to solicit input from local historic
adopt any revisions to the lists and maps of
Pile:
Policy 6.8.1 The City shall continue to maintain and update "The City of
Boynton Beach Historic Sites Survey" and the Florida Master Site
File.
Policy 6.8.2 The City shall continue to maintain and update "The Boynton
Beach Register of Historic Places" and the "National Register of
Historic Places ".
Policy 6.8.3 The City shall continue processing additions to "The Boynton
Beach Register of Historic Places ".
Policy 6.8.4 Historic and cultural resources identified in "The Boynton Beach
Register of Historic Places" shall be incorporated into the Future
Land Use Map series and shall be protected from development and
redevelopment activities through the approved review process.
Policy 6.8.5 The City's land development regulations shall continue to provide
protection for historic and cultural resources.
Objective 6.9 The City, through Code enforcement efforts, will continue to
improve the quality of neighborhoods by conserving the existing
housing stock.
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Policy 6.10.2 The City shall, through local funding and technical assistance,
continue to support the social service assistance programs provided
to elderly and handicapped persons. - --
Policy 6.10.3 The City shall work to establish a public /private partnership which
can build units for elderly and handicapped persons,
Policy 6.10.4 The City will continue to revise the land development regulations
in order to continue public improvement programs aimed at the
removal of physical barriers which restrict accessibility by
handicapped persons.
Policy 6.10.5 The City shall discourage hospitals, congregate living facilities for
persons with special needs, nursing homes, and the like from
locating within Coastal High- Hazard Area and shall encourage
such existing facilities to relocate to safer locations within the City.
Objective 6.11 The City shall continue to monitor the impacts of amendments to
the Land Development Regulations on affordable housing.
Measurability: Number of unintended negative impact prevented or mitigated
Policy 6.11.1 The City shall review all proposed amendments to Land
Development Regulations for a potential negative impact on the
affordable housing cost prior to adoption.
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7.1 Development of vacant waterfront residential properties 7 -1
7.2 Florida Total Maximum Daily Load Program for the Lake Worth Lagoon 7 -1
7.3 Reduction of levels of wastewater pollutants flowing into oceanic waters 7 -2
7.4 Protection and restoration of the coastal dune system and beaches 7 -3
7.5 Limitation on public expenditures in the coastal high hazard area 7 -3
7.6 Local implementation of the County Emergency Preparedness Plan 7-4
7.7 Maintenance or reduction of hurricane evacuation times 7 -4
7.8 Increases to Coastal High - Hazard Area population densities 7 -5
7.9 Phasing of urban services consistent with the Level of Service Standards 7 -6
7.10 Protection and conservation of habitats 7-6
7.11 Increasing water dependent and water related uses 7 -7
7.12 Protection, preservation and reuse of historic properties 7 8
7.13 Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan 7 -9
7.14 Minimizing at -risk population concentrations 7 -10
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Policy 7.11.8 The City shall only allow for location of marinas, boat ramps and
other water- dependent uses in a manner which protects seagrass
and manatees. Upon the siting of such water- dependent uses, the
City shall continue to implement adequate provisions to protect
seagrass and manatees such as, but not limited to, minimizing
dredging, marking navigation channels, supporting boat speed
restrictions, speed zone enforcement, information and restrictive
signage, and construction standards so as to not entrap manatees or
damage seagrass. To further this goal, new marinas shall only be
permitted within the areas identified as a "Preferred" siting
category in accordance with the Palm Beach County Manatee
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area:
Policy 7.12.1 Historic resources identified in "The City of Boynton Beach
cis
File.
Policy 7.12.3 The City's land development regulations shall continue to provide
Objective 7.13 To provide for the ongoing development of the coastal area in a
manner which will reduce the exposure of human life and public
and private property to natural hazards by developing a Post -
Disaster Redevelopment Plan.
Measurability: Adoption of a Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan.
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8.1 Review of Comprehensive Plans of adjacent governmental entities 8 -1
8.2 Utilization of (IPARC) for unique issues 8 -1
8.3 Utilization of the Multi- Jurisdictional Issues Coordination Forum 8 -2
8.4 Annexation coordination 8 -3
8.5 Joint planning areas 8 -3
8.6 Coordinated transportation planning 84
8.7 Interlocal agreement for the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Facilities 8-4
8.8 Coordination of stormwater planning and management issues 8 -5
8.9 Coordinated development of the "10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan" 8-5
8.10 Coordinated protection of aquifer recharge areas 8 -6
8.11 Interlocal agreements for water and sewer services 8-6
8.12 Coordination with the Solid Waste Authority 8 -7
8.13 Development and maintenance of natural environment 8 -7
8.14 Coordination to maximize recreational opportunities 8 -8
8.15 Coordinated implementation of housing programs 8 -8
8.16 Coordination of waterfront residential development 8 -8
8.17 Coordination on public school facilities 8 -9
8.18 Coordination on preservation of historic and cultural resources 8 -9
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