Description
Title: Amendment to the Land Development Regulations, Transient Residential Uses (File No. PZ-000302-2025): Provide a recommendation to the City Commission on Ordinance No. 21-26, a City-initiated amendment to eliminate provisions related to Transient Residential Uses that are in conflict with Florida Statutes, by amending Section 4.3.3, “Specific Requirements for Specific Uses,” Section 4.4.6, “Medium Density Residential (RM) District,” and Appendix A, “Definitions” of the Land Development Regulations (LDR). Applicant: City of Delray Beach Planner: Barbara Pinkston, Senior Planner
Summary
The City of Delray Beach is considering Ordinance No. 21-26, which aims to amend its Land Development Regulations regarding Transient Residential Uses (TRUs). The amendment seeks to eliminate provisions that conflict with Florida Statutes, specifically those related to occupancy turnover rates. Historically, TRUs were defined as properties with more than six turnovers per year, but recent legislation preempts local regulations established after June 2011, mandating a reversion to the original definitions from Ordinance No. 29-09. This change affects properties in various zoning districts, particularly single-family and medium-density residential areas, where increased turnover can disrupt neighborhood stability. The ordinance is designed to clarify regulations, support the local community's character, and ensure compliance with state