Description
Title: Amendment to the Land Development Regulations, CBD Architectural Style Review Process (File No. PZ-000513-2026): Provide a recommendation to the City Commission on Ordinance No. 26-26, a City-initiated request to amend Section 4.4.13(F), “Architectural standards” of the Land Development Regulations to eliminate City Commission approval and to add determination by the Planning and Zoning Board, Site Plan Review and Appearance Board, or Historic Preservation Board prior to site plan consideration that the Masonry Modern or Art Deco Architectural Style is appropriate for the location and meets ad
Summary
The City of Delray Beach is proposing Ordinance No. 26-26, which amends the Land Development Regulations to streamline the approval process for Masonry Modern and Art Deco architectural styles in the Central Business District (CBD). This ordinance will empower the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) and the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) to approve these styles, eliminating the need for City Commission approval. This change is in response to community concerns about the overuse of these styles, which are perceived to alter the city's character. The amendment aims to enhance public participation, promote diverse architectural designs, and maintain high-quality development standards. The ordinance will be reviewed in public hearings by the City Commission in April and May 2026