1. Amendment to the Requirements for Special Exception on Non-Conforming Lots within the Single-Family Districts
 
Ordinance No. 010-2023:  An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending Chapter 134, Zoning, Article IV, Nonconformities, Division 4. - Land; Section 134-446. Development and Redevelopment of Nonconforming Residential Lots; Article VI, District Regulations, Division 2. - RAA Large Estate Residential District, Section 134-793. Lot, Yard, and Area Requirements; Division 3. -R-A Estate Residential District, Section 134-843. Lot, Yard, and Area Requirements; and Division 4. - R-B Low Density Residential District, Section 134-893. Lot, Yard, and Area Requirements Providing for Severability; Providing for the Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. 
Public Comment, Town of Palm Beach Admin
admin
over 1 year ago
Received via email on 8/8/23:
Dear Mayor and Council,
In most municipalities, it is a minority of homes that fall into the non-conforming category, but in our R-B zone, it is the majority (and most of them relate to lot width). When this happens, it is more common to modify the regulations so that these homes are brought into conformity. If over 1,000 homes in the R-B zone don't meet the lot width requirements, wouldn't it make more sense to revise the minimum lot width (according to lot area)? If this amendment is intended as a preliminary to zoning revisions, why not wait until the revisions are complete? The ordinance may not need alteration at that point.
Also, please consider excluding the R-A and R-AA districts from this amendment. There are far fewer non-conformities and those have potentially greater impact on neighbors and the community. They should continue to be required to apply for a special exception with site review.
Received via email on 8/8/23:
Dear Mayor and Council,
In most municipalities, it is a minority of homes that fall into the non-conforming category, but in our R-B zone, it is the majority (and most of them relate to lot width). When this happens, it is more common to modify the regulations so that these homes are brought into conformity. If over 1,000 homes in the R-B zone don't meet the lot width requirements, wouldn't it make more sense to revise the minimum lot width (according to lot area)? If this amendment is intended as a preliminary to zoning revisions, why not wait until the revisions are complete? The ordinance may not need alteration at that point.
Also, please consider excluding the R-A and R-AA districts from this amendment. There are far fewer non-conformities and those have potentially greater impact on neighbors and the community. They should continue to be required to apply for a special exception with site review.
Respectfully,
Carol LeCates