Description
Title: Ordinance No. 32-26, Amendment to the Land Development Regulations (File No. PZ-000665-2026): Provide a recommendation to the City Commission on Ordinance No. 32-26, a City-initiated amendment to Section 2.1.1, “Administrative Officials” and Section 2.1.2, “Review Authorities” of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) to modify the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the Director and Development Services Management Group related to relief from development standards. Requesting Entity: City of Delray Beach Planner: Rebekah Dasari, AICP, Principal Planner
Summary
Ordinance No. 32-26 proposes amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) in Delray Beach, specifically updating the roles and powers of the Development Services Management Group (DSMG) and the Development Services Director. This legislation aims to streamline the approval process for minor adjustments in development standards, particularly concerning front setbacks related to right-of-way dedications. It allows the Director to grant administrative relief for setback adjustments up to five feet and permits the DSMG to approve deviations from development standards due to unique site constraints. The changes are designed to reduce the burden on staff and applicants by minimizing unnecessary board reviews for minor requests, thereby improving efficiency in development processes. This amendment affects property developers and homeowners seeking relief from stringent development standards, aiming to