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BoyntonTOC TABLE OF CONTENTS Officials of the City Preface Adopting Ordinance Readopting Ordinance PART I CHARTER Charter Art. I. In General Art. II. City Commission Art. III. Municipal Court Art. IV. Administration Art. IVA. Merit System for Personnel Art. V. Revenue and Taxation Art. VI. Reserved Art. VII. Elections Art. VIII. Public Improvements and Assessments Art. IX. Contracts and Leases of Beach Property Charter Comparative TableSpecial Acts Charter Comparative TableOrdinances PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 1. General Provisions 2. Administration Art. I. In General Art. II. City Manager Art. III. Elections Art. IV. Purchasing and Consultants Art. V. Code Compliance Board; Special Magistrate Art. VI. Reserved Art. VII. Education and Youth Advisory Board Art. VIII. Education Advisory Board Art. IX. Senior Advisory Board 1 2014 S-43 2 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 2. Administration (Cont(d) Art. X. Personnel Policy Manual Art. XI. Arts Commission Art. XII. Art in Public Places Program Art. XIII. Civil Emergencies - Employee Compensation Art. XIV. Veterans Advisory Commission Art. XV. Small and Minority Business Enterprises Art. XVI. Reserved Art. XVII. Reserved Art. XVIII. Reserved 2.5. Alarm Systems 3. Alcoholic Beverages 4. Animals and Fowl Art. I. In General 5. Cable Systems and Open Video Systems Art. I. Regulation of Rates for Basic Service and Equipment Art. II. Franchising and Licensing of Cable and Open Video Service Providers Art. IIA. General Provisions Art. IIB. Special Rules Applicable to Open Video Systems and Open Video System Operators Art. IIC. Special Rules Applicable to Cable Television Stations 6. Cemeteries 7. Community Antenna Television Systems Art. I. In General Art. II. Franchises Art. III. Installation and Maintenance 8. Economic Development 9. Fire Protection and Prevention Art. I. General Art. II. Fire Codes and Fees Art. III. Fire and Life Safety Division Art. IV. Fire Protection Outside City Art. V. Fire Protection Impairments; Emergency Fire Watch; Standby Coverage Art. VI. Cost Recovery for Operations Due to Code Violations, Special Operations, and Clean-Up of Hazardous Materials Art. VII. Control of Automatic Elevators Art. VIII. Hazardous Materials and Toxic Substances 2015 S-45 Table of Contents 3 Chapter 10. Garbage, Trash and Offensive Conditions Art. I. In General Art. II. Refuse, Garbage and Trash Art. III. Abandoned Property Art. IV. Property Maintenance Requirements 11. Junk and Junkyards 12. Libraries 13. Licenses Art. I. Business Tax Receipts and Certificate of Use and Occupancy Art. II. Garage Sales Art. III. Adult Entertainment Establishments Art. IV. Live Entertainment Permits 14. Motor Vehicles and Traffic 14.5. Red Light Infraction Enforcement Pursuant to State Law 15. Offenses  Miscellaneous Art. I. In General Art. II. Litter Art. III. Civil Emergencies Art. IV. Diseased Plants Art. V. Aircraft Landing Regulations Art. VI. Newsrack Regulations Art. VII. Convenience Store Security Art. VIII. Nuisance Abatement Art. IX. Community Appearance and Maintenance Art. X. Sexual Offender Residency Prohibition Art. XI. No Fishing Art. XII. Loitering 16. Parks and Recreation Art. I. In General Art. II. City Parks and Beaches Div. 1. Generally Div. 2. Conduct Regulated Div. 3. Traffic and Parking Regulations Art. III. Boats and Boating 17. Peddlers and Solicitors Art. I. In General Art. II. Solicitors and Canvassers Art. III. Charitable Solicitations 2015 S-45 4 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 18. Pensions and Retirement Art. I. Social Security Div. 1. Generally Div. 2. For Policemen Div. 3. For Firemen Art. II. Employees( Pension Plan Div. 1. Generally Div. 2. Membership and Service Div. 3. Contributions and Funding Div. 4. Retirement and Retirement Benefits Div. 5. Administration of the Plan Art. III. Municipal Police Officers( Retirement Trust Fund Art. IV. Pensions for Firefighters Art. V. Deferred Compensation Plan for Unclassified Personnel Art. VI. Flexible Benefit Plan Art. VII. Eligible Rollover Distributions Art. VIII. Investment Policies Art. IX. Early Retirement Incentive Program Art. X. Pension Plan for Elected Officials 20. Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Boat Trailers 23. Taxation, Assessments and Fees Art. I. In General Art. II. Public Service Tax Div. 1. Generally Div. 2. Electricity and Gas Div. 3. Telecommunications Services Div. 4. Water Service Art. III. Fire Rescue Assessment Div. 1. Introduction Div. 2. Annual Fire Rescue Assessments Div. 3. Collection and Use of Fire Assessments Div. 4. General Provisions Art. IV. Additional Homestead Exemption Art. V. Emergency Medical Services Transportation Fees and Charges 24. Vehicles for Hire 25. Trailers 25.1. Communications Rights-of-Way 2015 S-45 Table of Contents 4A Chapter 26. Water, Sewers and City Utilities Art. I. In General Art. II. Extensions, Replacements and Additions Div. 1. Generally Div. 2. Cumulative Provisions for Expansion of Water and Sewer Systems Art. III. Water Shortage Plan Art. IV. Sewers Div. 1. Generally Div. 2. Reserved Div. 3. Reserved Div. 4. Industrial and Commercial Waste Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Private Sewage Disposal System Subdiv. C. Installation and Connections Subdiv. D. Use of Public Sewers Subdiv. E. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards Subdiv. F. Reporting, Inspections and Monitoring Subdiv. G. Waste Discharge Permits Subdiv. H. User Charge and Industrial Cost Recovery System Subdiv. I. Administration Subdiv. J. Violations, Remedies 2010 S-35 4B Boynton Beach Code Table of Contents 5 Chapter 26. Water, Sewers and City Utilities (Cont(d) Art. V. CrossConnection and Backflow Prevention Art. VI. Stormwater System Art. VII. Stormwater Utility Fees Art. VIII. Reclaimed Water PART III LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Chapter 1. General Administration Art. I. General Provisions Section 1. Short Title Section 2. Purpose and Intent Section 3. Designation and Citation Section 4. Catch Lines Section 5. Repeal Section 6. Severability Section 7. Penalties Subdiv. A. General Penalties Subdiv. B. Time Subdiv. C. Imprisonment Subdiv. D. Civil Enforcement Subdiv. E. Stoppage of Work Section 8. Ordinances not Affected by Regulation Section 9. Ordinances; City Laws and Codification Art. II. Definitions Art. III. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Section 1. Authority Section 2. Contents Section 3. Purpose and Intent Section 4. Preemption Section 5. Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Subdiv. A. Adoption Subdiv. B. FLUM Classifications and Corresponding Zoning Districts (Table 11) Art. IV. Redevelopment Plans Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Identification of City's Redevelopment Plans Section 2. Compliance with Redevelopment Plans Section 3. Amendments to Land Development Regulations 2011 S-36 6 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 1. General Administration (Cont'd) Art. V. Housing Initiatives Section 1. State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Local Housing Assistance Program Subdiv. C. Affordable Housing Assistance Trust Fund Subdiv. D. Citizens Advisory Committee Subdiv. E. Affordable Housing Incentive Plan (HIP) Subdiv. F. Affordable Housing Cost Impact Review Section 2. Workforce Housing Program Subdiv. A. Findings Subdiv. B. Applicability Subdiv. C. Provisions Subdiv. D. OffSite Options Subdiv. E. Rental Housing Units Subdiv. F. For-Sale Housing Units Subdiv. G. Resale Requirements Subdiv. H. Monitoring and Compliance Subdiv. I. Suspension of Program Art. VI. Concurrency Management System Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Exemptions Subdiv. E. LongRange Capacity Planning Section 2. Concurrency Review Requirements Subdiv. A. Findings Subdiv. B. Minimum Requirements for Concurrency Section 3. Concurrency Review Procedures Subdiv. A. Responsibility Subdiv. B. Capacity Availability Review for FLUM Amendments Subdiv. C. Demonstration of Compliance by Applicant Section 4. Concurrency Rights Reservation and Effective Period Subdiv. A. County and State Roadways Subdiv. B. Other Facilities/Services Section 5. Proportionate FairShare Program Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Applicability Subdiv. C. General Requirements Subdiv. D. Intergovernmental Coordination Subdiv. E. Application Process Subdiv. F. Determining Proportionate FairShare Obligation Subdiv. G. Proportionate FairShare Agreements Subdiv. H. Appropriation of FairShare Revenues 2015 S-45 Table of Contents 7 Chapter 1. General Administration (Cont'd) Art. VII. Administrative and Decision Making Bodies Section 1. Reserved Section 2. Director of Planning and Zoning Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Duties and Responsibilities Section 3. Planning and Development Board Subdiv. A. Establishment and Composition Subdiv. B. Terms of Membership; Removal; Vacancies Subdiv. C. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair Subdiv. D. Rules of Procedures Subdiv. E. Quorum Subdiv. F. Advisory Authority, Functions, Powers, and Duties Subdiv. G. Review of Applications Subdiv. H. Action Section 4. Historic Resources Preservation Board Subdiv. A. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. B. Establishment, Composition and Terms Subdiv. C. Procedures and Quorum Subdiv. D. Removal Subdiv. E. Powers and Duties of the Board Section 5. City Commission Subdiv. A. Local Planning Agency Subdiv. B. Finality and Review Art. VIII. Appeals Section 1. Administrative Official Subdiv. A. Eligibility Subdiv. B. Filing Subdiv. C. Stay of Work Subdiv. D. Assignment of Appeals Subdiv. E. Hearing of Appeals Subdiv. F. Review of Administrative Orders Subdiv. G. Indemnification Section 2. Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals Subdiv. A. Eligibility Subdiv. B. Filing Section 3. City Commission Subdiv. A. Eligibility Subdiv. B. Filing Section 4. Withdrawal or Denial of Appeal Subdiv. A. Refiling After Denial Subdiv. B. Refiling After Withdrawal with Prejudice Subdiv. C. Refiling After Withdrawal without Prejudice 2013 S-42 8 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 1. General Administration (Cont'd) Art. IX. Notice of Intent Section 1. Statement of Intent Section 2. Purpose Section 3. Terms and Definitions Section 4. Authorization Section 5. Contents of the Notice Section 6. Posting of Notice Section 7. Implementation Section 8. Pending Development Permits Section 9. Pending Regulations Section 10. Compliance 2. Land Development Process Art. I. Overview Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Definitions Subdiv. C. Rules Subdiv. D. Severability Section 2. Types of Land Development Applications Subdiv. A. Table 21 Applications by City Departments Subdiv. B. Withdrawal Section 3. Review Process for Applications Requiring Public Hearings, Generally Subdiv. A. Staff Review Subdiv. B. Advisory Board Review Subdiv. C. City Commission Review Section 4. Expedited Development Review Program Subdiv. A. Applicability Subdiv. B. Benefits of Program Section 5. Green Building Program Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Government Leadership Subdiv. C. Scope and Applicability Subdiv. D. Incentives Subdiv. E. Certification Verification Subdiv. F. Education and training Section 6. Development Orders Section 7. Revocation of Development Approval Subdiv. A. Initiation Subdiv. B. Grounds for Revocation Subdiv. C. Notice and Public Hearing Subdiv. D. Decision and Notice 2011 S-38 Table of Contents 9 Chapter 2. Land Development Process (Cont'd) Art. II. Planning and Zoning Division Services Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Preapplication Conference Subdiv. D. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. E. Completeness Subdiv. F. Fees Subdiv. G. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. H. QuasiJudicial Hearings Section 2. Standard Applications Subdiv. A. Annexation Subdiv. B. Comprehensive Plan Amendments Subdiv. C. Conditional Use, Including Time Extension Subdiv. D. Rezoning, Including Master Plan Subdiv. E. Sign Program Subdiv. F. Site Plan, Including Time Extension and Modifications Subdiv. G. Vacation and Abandonment Section 3. Planned Industrial Development (PID) Applications Subdiv. A. Master Site Plan, Including Modifications Subdiv. B. Technical Site Plan, Including Modifications Subdiv. C. Waiver (Mixed Use Pod) Section 4. Relief Applications Subdiv. A. Administrative Adjustment Subdiv. B. Community Design Appeal Subdiv. C. Height Exception Subdiv. D. Variance to Land Development Regulations Section 5. Permit Applications Subdiv. A. Sign Permit Subdiv. B. Zoning Permit Section 6. Historic Preservation Applications Subdiv. A. Certificate of Appropriateness Subdiv. B. Historic District or Properties Designation Subdiv. C. Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Application Section 7. Other Applications Subdiv. A. Certificate of Conforming Subdiv. B. Lot Line Modification Subdiv. C. Mobile Vendor Approval Subdiv. D. Modification to Development Order Subdiv. E. Sidewalk Café Approval Subdiv. F. Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) Subdiv. G. Zoning Verification 2013 S-41 10 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 2. Land Development Process (Cont'd) Art. III. Engineering Division Services Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Preapplication Conference Subdiv. D. Completeness Subdiv. E. Fees Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions Section 2. Subdivision and Platting Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Preliminary Plat Subdiv. C. Final Plat Section 3. Land Development Permit (LDP) Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Approval Process Subdiv. E. Expiration Subdiv. F. Extension Subdiv. G. Miscellaneous Section 4. RightofWay Permit Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Conditions for Permits Subdiv. E. Approval Process Subdiv. F. Expiration Subdiv. G. Time Extension Subdiv. H. Miscellaneous Section 5. Engineering Division Waivers Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Approval Process Subdiv. E. Expiration Section 6. Surety Subdiv. A. Purpose Subdiv. B. Applicability Subdiv. C. Types of Surety Subdiv. D. Acceptance and Maintenance of Required Improvements 2011 S-38 Table of Contents 11 Chapter 2. Land Development Process (Cont'd) Art. IV. Building Division Services Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Submission Requirements Subdiv. D. Completeness Subdiv. E. Fees Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions Section 2. Building Permit Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Approval Process Subdiv. E. State of Florida Fees Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous Section 3. Sign Permit Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Approval Criteria Subdiv. D. Review Process Subdiv. E. Expiration Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous Section 4. Variances Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Approval Process Subdiv. E. Expiration Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous Art. V. Business Tax Services Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Completeness Subdiv. D. Terms and Definitions Section 2. Business Tax Receipt Subdiv. A. Generally Subdiv. B. Dogs in Outdoor Portions of Public Food Service Establishments Section 3. Seasonal Sales Event Approval Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Approval Process Subdiv. E. Expiration Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous 2012 S-40 12 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 2. Land Development Process (Cont'd) Art. V. Business Tax Services (Cont'd) Section 4. Special Sales Event Approval Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. C. Review Criteria Subdiv. D. Approval Process Subdiv. E. Expiration Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous Art. VI. Impact and Selected Fees Section 1. General Section 2. City Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee or Land Dedication Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Time of Impact Fee Payment Subdiv. C. Impact Fee Calculation Subdiv. D. Table 26. Impact Fee Amount Subdiv. E. Credit Towards Impact Fee Imposition Subdiv. F. Land Donation as Impact Fee Obligation Satisfaction Subdiv. G. Use of Park Impact Fee Proceeds Section 3. Capital Facilities Fee Section 4. Fire Rescue Assessment Section 5. Art in Public Places Fee Section 6. Downtown Stormwater Improvement Watershed Fee Section 7. Palm Beach County Fees Subdiv. A. Road Subdiv. B. School Subdiv. C. Park Subdiv. D. Public Building Section 8. Green Building Program 3. Zoning Art. I. Overview Section 1. Use of Terms Section 2. Scope Section 3. Authority Section 4. Official Zoning Map Subdiv. A. Adoption Subdiv. B. Updates Subdiv. C. Establishment of Zoning Districts Subdiv. D. Zoning District Boundaries Section 5. Relationship to Adopted Plans, Guidelines, or other Regulations 2011 S-38 Table of Contents 13 Chapter 3. Zoning (Cont'd) Art. II. General Provisions Section 1. Use Section 2. Frontage Subdiv. A. Corner Lots Subdiv. B. Through-Lots (Double Frontage) Subdiv. C. Culdesac Section 3. Principal Buildings Section 4. Height/Density Section 5. Yards/Open Space Section 6. Visual Obstructions Section 7. Accessory Buildings Section 8. Temporary Buildings and Collection Sites Subdiv. A. In Connection with Construction Activity Subdiv. B. Emergency Housing Subdiv. C. Emergency Solid Waste Collection Sites Section 9. Calculating Required Living Area for Residential Section 10. Penalties Art. III. Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones Section 1. Overview Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Residential Building and Site Regulations (Table 31) Subdiv. C. NonResidential Building and Site Regulations (Table 32) Subdiv. D. Mixed Use Suburban Building and Site Regulations (Table 33) Subdiv. E. Mixed Use Urban Building Site and Regulations (Table 34) Section 2. Residential Districts Subdiv. A. R1AAB SingleFamily Residential District Subdiv. B. R1AA SingleFamily Residential District Subdiv. C. R1A SingleFamily Residential District Subdiv. D. R1 SingleFamily Residential District Subdiv. E. R2 Single and Twofamily Residential District Subdiv. F. R3 MultiFamily Residential District Subdiv. G. IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development District Subdiv. H. PUD Planned Unit Development District Subdiv. I. MHPD Mobile Home Planned Development District Section 3. Commercial Districts Subdiv. A. C1 Office and Professional Commercial District Subdiv. B. C2 Neighborhood Commercial District Subdiv. C. C3 Community Commercial District Subdiv. D. C4 General Commercial District Subdiv. E. CBD Central Business District Subdiv. F. PCD Planned Commercial Development District Section 4. SMU Mixed Use Suburban District Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Use(s) Allowed 2015 S-45 14 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 3. Zoning (Cont'd) Art. III. Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones (Cont'd) Section 4. SMU Mixed Use Suburban District (Cont'd) Subdiv. C. Additional Use Regulations Subdiv. D. Building and Site Regulations Subdiv. E. Review and Approval Process Subdiv. F. Parking Subdiv. G. Modifications Subdiv. H. Miscellaneous Section 5. Mixed Use (Urban) Districts Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Use(s) Allowed Subdiv. C. Building and Site Regulations Subdiv. D. Review and Approval Process Subdiv. E. Parking Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous Section 6. Industrial Districts Subdiv. A. M1 Industrial District Subdiv. B. PID Planned Industrial Development District Section 7. Miscellaneous Districts Subdiv. A. REC Recreation District Subdiv. B. PU Public Usage District Section 8. Overlay Zones Subdiv. A. Urban Central Business District Overlay Zone Subdiv. B. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Overlay Zone Subdiv. C. Urban Commercial District Overlay Zone Subdiv. D. Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone (OAOZ) Subdiv. E. Downtown Transit-Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone Section 9. Penalties Art. IV. Use Regulations Section 1. Operational Performance Standards Subdiv. A. Noise Subdiv. B. Vibrations Subdiv. C. Particulate Matter Subdiv. D. Odor Subdiv. E. Toxic Matter Subdiv. F. Fire and Explosions Subdiv. G. Heat, Humidity, and Glare Subdiv. H. Waste Subdiv. I. Electromagnetic Interference Section 2. Hazardous/Toxic Waste and Substances Subdiv. A. Fire Department Hazardous Material Disclosure Form Subdiv. B. Spill Containment System Subdiv. C. Depressed Truck Wells Subdiv. D. Hazardous Materials Response Plan 2015 S-45 Table of Contents 15 Chapter 3. Zoning (Cont'd) Art. IV. Use Regulations (Cont'd) Section 3. Use Regulations Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. General Rules of Use Matrix Subdiv. C. Use Matrix Legend Subdiv. D. Use Matrix ( Table 328 Section 4. Conditional Uses Subdiv. A. Applicability Subdiv. B. Definition Subdiv. C. Standards for Evaluating Conditional Uses Section 5. Nonconforming Uses Subdiv. A. Definition Subdiv. B. Existing Uses Subdiv. C. NonConforming Use Limitations Subdiv. D. Change of Use Subdiv. E. Discontinuance Subdiv. F. Nonconforming Lots/Structures Section 6. Penalties Art. V. Supplemental Regulations Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Rules Subdiv. E. Conflict Subdiv. F. Relief from Regulations Section 2. Walls and Fences Subdiv. A. Location and Height Subdiv. B. CrossVisibility and Safe Sight Subdiv. C. Design Subdiv. D. Dangerous Materials Subdiv. E. Attachments Subdiv. F. Construction Sites Subdiv. G. Easements Subdiv. H. Buffer Walls Subdiv. I. Low Voltage Security Fencing Section 3. Common Building Appurtenances, Freestanding Structures, and Site Amenities, Excluding Walls and Fences Subdiv. A. Building Appurtenances Subdiv. B. Decks, Patios, Steps, Stoops, and Terraces (Unenclosed and Uncovered) Subdiv. C. ScreenedRoof Enclosures Subdiv. D. Swimming Pools and Spas Subdiv. E. Sheds and Storage Containers Subdiv. F. Arbors, Trellises, and Pergolas 2012 S-40 16 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 3. Zoning (Cont'd) Art. V. Supplemental Regulations (Cont'd) Section 3. Common Building Appurtenances, Freestanding Structures, and Site Amenities, Excluding Walls and Fences (Cont(d) Subdiv. G. Open Air Structures and Gazebos Subdiv. H. Barbecue Pits Subdiv. I. Rock Gardens Subdiv. J. Garden Subdiv. K. Fish and Lily Ponds Subdiv. L. Fountains, Sculptures, and Miscellaneous Art Subdiv. M. Playground Equipment Subdiv. N. Flags and Flagpoles Subdiv. O. Seawalls, Bulkheads, Docks, and Piers Subdiv. P. Light Poles and Portable Landscape Lighting Subdiv. Q. Mailboxes Subdiv. R. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioner (HVAC) Units Subdiv. S. Utility Transmission Lines Subdiv. T. Generators and Fuel Tanks Subdiv. U. Compost Bin or Tumbler Subdiv. V. Rain Barrel Subdiv. W. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays Subdiv. X. Windmills and Small Wind Energy Systems (SWES) Subdiv. Y. Agricultural Structures Subdiv. Z. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Subdiv. AA. Miscellaneous Section 4. Sale of Used Merchandise Section 5. Exterior Display of Merchandise Subdiv. A. Districts Subdiv. B. Type of Merchandise Subdiv. C. OnSite Location Subdiv. D. Hours of Display Subdiv. E. Miscellaneous Section 6. Special Sales Event Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Districts Subdiv. C. Approval Required Subdiv. D. Type of Merchandise Subdiv. E. OnSite Location Subdiv. F. Hours of Display Section 7. Seasonal Sales Event Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Districts Subdiv. C. Approval Required Subdiv. D. OnSite Location Subdiv. E. Hours of Display 2013 S-42 Table of Contents 17 Chapter 3. Zoning (Cont'd) Art. V. Supplemental Regulations (Cont'd) Section 8. Permanent Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Equipment Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Districts Subdiv. C. Site Plan Required Subdiv. D. Type of Merchandise/Equipment Subdiv. E. OnSite Location Subdiv. F. Size Subdiv. G. Screening Section 9. Sidewalk Cafés Subdiv. A. Definitions Subdiv. B. Approval Required Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Regulations Subdiv. E. Liability and Insurance Subdiv. F. Penalties Subdiv. G. Recovery of Unpaid Fines Section 10. Mobile Vendor Regulations Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Definitions Subdiv. C. Approval Required Subdiv. D. Districts Subdiv. E. Compatibility Subdiv. F. Location Criteria Subdiv. G. Removal Subdiv. H. Maintenance Subdiv. I. Separation Subdiv. J. Display Subdiv. K. Emergencies Subdiv. L. Prohibitions Subdiv. M. Specific Regulations by Type of MVU Section 11. Nonconforming Regulations Subdiv. A. Lots and Parcels Subdiv. B. Buildings and Structures Subdiv. C. Newsracks Subdiv. D. Signs Subdiv. E. Satellite Earth Stations and Antennas Subdiv. F. Uses Subdiv. G. Certificate of Conformity 2015 S-45 18 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 3. Zoning (Cont'd) Art. V. Supplemental Regulations (Cont'd) Section 12. Satellite Earth Stations and Antennas Subdiv. A. Types Subdiv. B. Permits Required Subdiv. C. Fees Subdiv. D. Prohibitions Subdiv. E. Nonconforming Subdiv. F. Citizens' Band (CB) and Television (TV) Antennae Subdiv. G. Satellite Earth Stations Section 13. Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) Subdiv. A. General Provisions Subdiv. B. General Standards Subdiv. C. Attached WCF Subdiv. D. Freestanding WCF Subdiv. E. Submittal Requirements Subdiv. F. Approval Process Subdiv. G. PubliclyOwned Property Subdiv. H. Interference with Public Safety WCF Subdiv. I. Annual Registration and Certification Subdiv. J. Removal of Abandoned, Unused, or Unsafe WCF Subdiv. K. Inspection Section 14. Dogs in Outdoor Portions of Public Food Service Establishments Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. City Approval Required Subdiv. C. Standards Section 15. Penalties 4. Site Development Standards Art. I. Environmental Protection Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Administration Subdiv. D. Applicability Subdiv. E. Exemptions Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. G. Conflict Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay 2015 S-45 Repl. Table of Contents 19 Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont(d) Art. I. Environmental Protection Standards (Cont(d) Section 3. Standards Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Preservation Efforts Subdiv. C. Mitigation of Existing Trees (Table 4-1 Mitigation of Existing Trees) Subdiv. D. Forestry Practices and Procedures Subdiv. E. Seeding and Mulching Section 4. Hazardous or Dangerous Trees Section 5. Prohibited Trees, Exotic, and Invasive Species Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Tree Removal and Mitigation Section 6. Appeals Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Environmentally Sensitive Lands Section 7. Penalties Art. II. Landscape Design and Buffering Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Administration Subdiv. D. Applicability Subdiv. E. Exemptions Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. G. Conflict Subdiv. H. Relief from Standards Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay Section 3. Landscape Design Principles Subdiv. A. Natural Landscapes Subdiv. B. Composition Subdiv. C. Buffering and Screening Subdiv. D. Responsive to Local Character Subdiv. E. Use of Drought Resistant and Native Plants Subdiv. F. Continuity and Connection Subdiv. G. Enhancing Architecture Subdiv. H. Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design Subdiv. I. Quality Pedestrian Environment Section 4. Standards Subdiv. A. CityWide Standards Subdiv. B. Urban Landscape Code Subdiv. C. Suburban Landscape Code 2013 S-41 20 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. II. Landscape Design and Buffering Standards (Cont'd) Section 5. Alternate Compliance Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Alternate Landscape Plan (ALP) Section 6. Community Design Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Foundation Landscaping Areas Subdiv. C. Plazas Subdiv. D. Drivethrough Facilities Subdiv. E. Service Areas Subdiv. F. Mechanical Equipment Subdiv. G. Dumpster Enclosure Subdiv. H. Lift Stations Subdiv. I. Base of Signs Subdiv. J. Landscape Standards for Specific Uses Section 7. Penalties Art. III. Exterior Building and Site Design Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Exemptions Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. F. Rules Subdiv. G. Conflict Subdiv. H. Relief from Standards Section 2. Design Principles Subdiv. A. Efficiency and Safety Subdiv. B. Compatibility Subdiv. C. Building Location and Appearance Subdiv. D. Sustainable Development Section 3. General Design Standards for Exterior Buildings Subdiv. A. Architectural Enhancements Subdiv. B. Exterior Treatment and Finishes Subdiv. C. Symbols Subdiv. D. Building Paint Color(s) Subdiv. E. Awnings and Canopies Subdiv. F. Monotony Restrictions Subdiv. G. Overhead Doors Subdiv. H. Downspouts Subdiv. I. Mechanical Equipment Subdiv. J. Drive-Through Facilities and/or Walk-up Windows 2013 S-41 Table of Contents 21 Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. III. Exterior Building and Site Design Standards (Cont'd) Section 4. Design Standards For Multi-family and Non-Residential Uses Adjacent to Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Standards Section 5. Design Standards for Specific Uses in the Use Matrix (Table 3-28) Subdiv. A. Group Home Type 1 Subdiv. B. Auto Dealer, New Subdiv. C. Auto Dealer, Used Subdiv. D. Gasoline Stations Subdiv. E. Automobile Rental Subdiv. F. Marina, Including Yacht Club Subdiv. G. Day Care Subdiv. H. Storage, Self-Service Section 6. Design Standards for Development in Urban Areas Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Building Location Subdiv. C. Shade and Shelter Standards Subdiv. D. Standards for Windows Subdiv. E. Compatibility Standards Subdiv. F. Off-Street Parking Area Standards Subdiv. G. Sidewalks Subdiv. H. Design and Architectural Requirements for Mixed Use (Urban) and Central Business Districts Section 7. Design Standards for Large Non-Residential Development (Big Box) in Suburban Areas Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Applicability Subdiv. C. Facades Subdiv. D. Roofline Subdiv. E. Windows Subdiv. F. Public Entrances Subdiv. G. Covered Walkways Subdiv. H. Landscaping Subdiv. I. Site Amenities Subdiv. J. Off-Street Parking Lot Orientation Subdiv. K. Miscellaneous Section 8. Open Space and Plaza Requirements Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Design Standards Section 9. Standards for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Amenities Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Standards Section 10. Design Standards for Walls, Fences, and Miscellaneous Outdoor Structures Subdiv. A. Walls and Fences Subdiv. B. Transit Shelters 2013 S-42 22 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. III. Exterior Building and Site Design Standards (Cont'd) Section 10. Design Standards for Walls, Fences, and Miscellaneous Outdoor Structures (Cont(d) Subdiv. C. Shopping Cart Corrals Subdiv. D. Donation Bins Section 11. Maintenance of Buildings, Structures, and Site Section 12. Exterior Building and Site Design Guidelines Subdiv. A. Urban Design Guidelines of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Subdiv. B. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Art. IV. Sign Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Administration Subdiv. D. Applicability Subdiv. E. Exemptions Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. G. Conflict Subdiv. H. Severability Subdiv. I. Relief from Standards Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Site Plan Review Subdiv. B. Sign Permit Section 3. Prohibited Signs Subdiv. A. Noise Sign Subdiv. B. Animated or Fluttering Sign Subdiv. C. Motion Picture or Video Sign Subdiv. D. Electronic Messaging Centers (EMC) Subdiv. E. Mobile Sign Subdiv. F. Roof Sign Subdiv. G. Snipe Sign Subdiv. H. Painted Wall Sign Subdiv. I. Unauthorized Sign Subdiv. J. NonGeometric Sign Subdiv. K. OffPremises Sign Subdiv. L. Other Section 4. Standards Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Temporary Signs Subdiv. C. Permanent Signs Subdiv. D. Special Signs Section 5. Community Design Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Community Design Standards for All Signs Subdiv. C. Community Design Standards for Specific Types of Signs Subdiv. D. Community Design Standards for Logos and Icons 2013 S-41 Table of Contents 23 Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. IV. Sign Standards (Cont(d) Section 6. Sign Program Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Standards Subdiv. C. Review Process Section 7. Nonconforming Signs Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Nonconforming Freestanding Signs at Shopping Centers Subdiv. C. Repair or Removal Subdiv. D. Annexation of Nonconforming Freestanding Signs Section 8. Abandoned Signs Section 9. Penalties Art. V. Minimum OffStreet Parking Requirements Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. E. Conflict Subdiv. F. Relief from Standards Section 2. Standards Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Table 417 Residential and Lodging Uses Subdiv. C. Table 418 Commercial and Office & Health Care Uses Subdiv. D. Table 419 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreational Uses Subdiv. E. Table 420 Industrial Uses Subdiv. F. Table 421 Educational Uses Subdiv. G. Table 422 Public and Civic Uses Section 3. Special Reductions in Required OffStreet Parking Subdiv. A. Minimum Parking (5% Reduction) Subdiv. B. Joint Access/Parking Subdiv. C. Shared Parking Subdiv. D. Martin Luther King Boulevard Overlay Zone Subdiv. E. Payment in Lieu of Parking Subdiv. F. Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone Subdiv. G. Parking Reductions for Sustainability Section 4. Exceptions to Providing Required OffStreet Parking Subdiv. A. Adaptive ReUse Subdiv. B. Certificate of Conformity Subdiv. C. OnStreet Parking Section 5. Other Parking Regulations Subdiv. A. Maximum Number of Provided Parking Subdiv. B. Handicap Accessible OffStreet Parking Subdiv. C. Permanent Reservation of OffStreet Parking Spaces Section 6. Penalties 2015 S-45 24 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. VI. Parking Lot, Vehicular Use Areas, and Loading Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Exemptions Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. F. Conflict Subdiv. G. Relief from Standards Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightofWay Permit Section 3. Standards Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. OffStreet Parking and Vehicular Use Areas Subdiv. C. Driveway Openings and Access Subdiv. D. Standards for OffStreet Loading Areas Subdiv. E. Dumpsters and Solid Waste Removal Subdiv. F. Queuing and Stacking Subdiv. G. Fire Lanes Section 4. Community Design Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. OffStreet Loading Subdiv. C. Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles Subdiv. D. OffStreet Parking Areas and Parking Garages Section 5. Penalties Art. VII. Exterior Lighting Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Exemptions Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. F. Conflict Subdiv. G. Relief from Standards Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightofWay Permit Section 3. Standards Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Public RightsofWay Subdiv. C. Offstreet Parking Lots Subdiv. D. Pedestrian Lighting Subdiv. E. Under Canopies 2013 S-42 Table of Contents 25 Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. VII. Exterior Lighting Standards (Cont(d) Section 3. Standards (Cont(d) Subdiv. F. Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED) Subdiv. G. Docks and Piers Subdiv. H. Signs Section 4. Community Design Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Buildings and Structures Subdiv. C. Maximum Footcandle and Illumination Levels Subdiv. D. Pole (Total Overall) Heights in relation to Building Height Section 5. Prohibited Lighting Subdiv. A. Spillage Subdiv. B. Unauthorized Traffic Lighting Subdiv. C. Beacon or Searchlights Subdiv. D. Drop Lens Fixtures Subdiv. E. Neon Tubing, Bare Bulbs, and Miniature Lighting Subdiv. F. Awnings Section 6. Penalties Art. VIII. Roadways, Utilities, and Infrastructure Design Standards Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Administration Subdiv. D. Applicability Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. F. Conflict Subdiv. G. Relief from Standards Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay Section 3. Standards Subdiv. A. General Standards for All Required Improvements Subdiv. B. Utilities Subdiv. C. Roadways and Streets Subdiv. D. Sidewalks Subdiv. E. Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths Subdiv. F. Bridges & Culverts Subdiv. G. Drainage, Stormwater, and Wastewater Management Subdiv. H. Canals and Waterways Section 4. Community Design Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Sidewalks Section 5. Penalties 2013 S-41 26 Boynton Beach Code Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. IX. Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. B. Administration Subdiv. C. Applicability Subdiv. D. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. E. Conflict Subdiv. F. Relief from Requirements Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay Section 3. Certificate of Occupancy or Completion Section 4. Florida Building Code Requirements Subdiv. A. Administration Subdiv. B. City Amendments Section 5. Coastal Building Zone Requirements Section 6. Historic Preservation Requirements Subdiv. A. General Subdiv. B. Designation of Historic Properties and Districts Subdiv. C. Certificate of Appropriateness Subdiv. D. Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Program Subdiv. E. Standards for Archeological Work; Discovery of Archeological Site Section 7. Enforcement and Penalties Art. X. Flood Prevention Requirements Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Administration Subdiv. D. Applicability Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. F. Rules Subdiv. G. Conflict Subdiv. H. Relief from Requirements Subdiv. I. Warning and Disclaimer Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Development in Flood Hazard Areas Subdiv. B. Information in Flood Hazard Areas without Base Flood Elevations (Approximate Zone A) Subdiv. C. Additional Analyses and Certifications 2013 S42 Table of Contents 27 Chapter 4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd) Art. X. Flood Prevention Requirements (Cont(d) Section 3. Minimum Finished Floor Elevation (NonFlood Hazard Area) Section 4. Minimum Requirements and Higher Regulatory Standards for Flood Hazard Areas Subdiv. A. General Standards Subdiv. B. Special Flood Hazard Areas (with Base Flood Elevation Data) Subdiv. C. Floodways Subdiv. D. Coastal High Hazard Area (V Zones) Subdiv. E. Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO Zones) Subdiv. F. Small Streams Subdiv. G. Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line Section 5. Specific Requirements by Type of Improvement or Development Subdiv. A. Utilities Subdiv. B. Subdivision Standards Subdiv. C. Manufactured Homes Subdiv. D. Tanks Section 6. Appeals Section 7. Penalties Art. XI. Excavation and Fill Regulations Section 1. General Subdiv. A. Short Title Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent Subdiv. C. Administration Subdiv. D. Applicability Subdiv. E. Exemptions Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions Subdiv. G. Conflict Subdiv. H. Relief from Standards Section 2. City Approval Required Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay Section 3. Classifications of Excavation and Fill Activities Subdiv. A. Category 1 Subdiv. B. Category 2 Subdiv. C. Category 3 Section 4. Standards Subdiv. A. Water Bodies Subdiv. B. Inspections Subdiv. C. Reports Subdiv. D. Mitigation Subdiv. E. Archeological Artifacts Section 5. Restoration Surety Section 6. Penalties 2013 S-42 28 Boynton Beach Code Statutory Reference Table Code Comparative TableLaws of Florida Code Comparative Table1958 Code Code Comparative TableOrdinances Charter Index Code Index 2013 S-42