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2 ORDINANCE NO.20-037
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5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
6 FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
7 REGULATIONS CHAPTER 3 "ZONING", ARTICLE III,
8 "ZONING DISTRICTS AND OVERLAYS," SECTION 8.E.
9 DOWNTOWN TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
10 DISTRICT (DTODD) OVERLAY, TO ADD A DENSITY
11 PROVISION IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE HOUSING IN
12 MU-2, MU-3, MU-4 AND MU-C ZONING DISTRICTS;
13 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY,
14 CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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17 WHEREAS, Currently, projects located in the Downtown Transit-Oriented
18 Development District (DTODD) Overlay can avail themselves of 25% density and height
19 bonuses through participation in the City's Workforce Housing Program (WHP);and
20 WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would allow a multi-family dwelling not
21 exceeding 750 square feet of habitable space and located in MU-2, MU-3, MU-4 and MU-C
22 zoning districts within the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development District(DTODD)to be
23 counted as one-half unit(1/2)for the purpose of the density calculation; and
24 WHEREAS, while revisions to the WHP are forthcoming,the proposed amendment
25 would constitute another tool to increase the number of units in the DTOD District and support
26 workforce housing for the moderate-income households; and
27 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach has considered the
28 recommendations and has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens and residents
29 of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida to approve the amendments to the Land Development
30 Regulations as contained herein.
31 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
32 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,FLORIDA,THAT:
33 Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and are now ratified
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34 and confirmed by the City Commission.
35 Section 2. City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 3,
36 "Zoning", Article III, Zoning Districts and Overlays, Section 8.E. Downtown Transit-
37 Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay, to add a density provision in support of
38 workforce housing in MU-2, MU-3, MU-4 and MU-C zoning districts is hereby amended as
39 follows:
40 E. Downtown Transit-Oriented Development District(DTODD) Overlay.
41 1. Intent. This overlay implements Policy No. 1.18.1 of the Comprehensive Plan's
42 future land use element which establishes the DTODD to improve land development
43 patterns around the future station of the planned commuter service. The overlay's features
44 further enhance the vision embodied by mixed-use zoning districts with increased density
45 and intensity as well as strong emphasis on interconnectivity throughout the area.
46 2. Defined. The DTODD Overlay coincides with the Station Area of a one-half(1/2)
47 mile radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the Florida East Coast rail
48 corridor,which is the anticipated location of the Downtown Boynton Beach Station for the
49 planned commuter Tri-Rail Coastal Link service on the FEC Corridor.
50 3. General. See additional standards and requirements for mixed-use (urban)districts
51 based on the proximity to the planned train station in Chapter 3,Article III, Section 5.A.
52 4. Use(s)Allowed. For the DTODD,allowed uses are based on the underlying zoning
53 district. See"Use Matrix,"Table 3-28 in Chapter 3,Article IV, Section 3.D.
54 5. Building and Site Regulations. See Chapter 3,Article III, Section 5.C.
55 _ 6. Density Within the MU-2,MU-3,MU-4, and MU-C Zoning Districts.
56 Efficiency and one-bedroom units which are 750 square feet or less may count as
57 one-half(1/2)a unit. When using this provision,the density shall not exceed:
58 a. The maximum density of the underlying zoning district when counting units using 'h
59 density units, and;
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61 b. The maximum density of the underlying future land use classification in the TOD,
62 when counting each individual unit as a whole unit.
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64 7. Additional Standards. See Chapter 4,Article III, Section 6.H. for additional
65 standards related to urban design and building location for properties located within the
66 transit core of the Station Area.
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68 Section 3. Each and every other provision of the Land Development Regulations
69 not herein specifically amended, shall remain in full force and effect as originally adopted.
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70 Section 4. All laws and ordinances applying to the City of Boynton Beach in
71 conflict with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
72 Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
73 thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not
74 affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
75 Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance.
76 Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
77 FIRST READING this day of October,2020.
78 SECOND,FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this day of p J , 2020.
79 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,FLORIDA
80 YES NO
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82 Mayor—Steven B. Grant ✓
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84 Vice Mayor—Ty Penserga
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86 Commissioner—Justin Katz ✓
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88 Commissioner—Woodrow L. Hay t/
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90 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus ✓
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