Description
Title: Amendment to the Land Development Regulations, Medical Arts Overlay District (File No. PZ-000442-2026): Provide a recommendation to the City Commission on Ordinance No. 14-26, a City-initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR), amending Section 4.5.18, “Medical Arts Overlay District” to expand the Overlay, and Section 4.4.6, “Medium Density Residential (RM) District” to add certain institutional uses as principal uses in the Medical Arts Overlay District, and a recommendation to the City Commission on Ordinance No. 15-26, a City-initiated amendment to the LDR to correct the l
Summary
The City of Delray Beach is considering two key amendments to its Land Development Regulations (LDR) regarding the Medical Arts Overlay District through Ordinances No. 14-26 and No. 15-26. Ordinance No. 14-26 proposes to expand the Medical Arts Overlay District to include certain properties within the Medium Density Residential (RM) District, allowing for Medical Office uses that support on-site residents, particularly near Lowson Boulevard. This change aims to align zoning regulations with existing conditions and improve access to healthcare services. Ordinance No. 15-26 will relocate existing Medical Arts regulations within various zoning districts to clarify their application. Both amendments aim to enhance healthcare access and accommodate evolving residential needs, consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan