HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04 Code Amendment - Limited Use of Artificial TurfORDINANCE NO. 2026-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX C (CHAPTER
45), "ZONING," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING ARTICLE III, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," SECTION 45-36,
"GENERAL PROVISIONS," TO ALLOW FOR THE LIMITED USE OF
ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, MIXED-USE, AND
MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Code of Ordinance currently limits the use of artificial turf (also known
as synthetic grass) to lots improved with single-family or two-family dwellings; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to allow the limited accessory use of artificial turf in
industrial, commercial, mixed-use, and multi -family residential projects, subject to additional
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board held a public hearing on this Ordinance
and provided its recommendation to the Village Council; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is in the best
interests of the public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and correct and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby amends Article I11, "District Regulations," of
Appendix C (Chapter 45) of the Village Code of Ordinances by amending Section 45-36 to read
as follows (additional language is underlined):
ARTICLE III. — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
See. 45-36. — General provisions.
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W. Use ofartifcial turf1ynthetic grass in industrial, commercial, mixed-use,
and multi e amily residential projects.
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Notwithstanding an other of this chapter, the planning
zoning and adjustment board when considering site plan and
appearance review applications, and the village council when
considering planned unit development applications may allow the
use of artificial turf (also referred to a syntheticgrass) for industrial
commercial, mixed-use and multi -family residential projects
subject to the requirements of this subsection.
The use of artificial turf shall be limited to accessory use areas
including but not limited to:
A, putting greens;
b. outdoor seating areas;
C. playgrounds; and
d. recreation areas.
Artificial turf shall not be used as a substitute for any landscape
requirement of this chapter and shall not be placed in rights-of-way,
off-street parking areas, or perimeter buffers.
All applications for the installation of artificial turf pursuant to this
section shall be accompanied by a description of the proposed
material, the product specifications and data sheets and the
installation details, including the treatment of transitions from
existing hardscape and landscape materials.
(55) All artificial turf shall simulate the color, appearance, and height of
natural turf, grass, or sod and shall be anchored to ensure that the
turf withstands the effects of wind. All seams shall be nailed and
glued, and edges shall be trimmed to fit against all regular and
irregular edges. Proper drainage shall be provided for all artificial
turf installations to prevent excess runoff or the pooling of water.
All artificial turf shall be maintained in a green, fadeless condition
free of dirt, mud, stains, weeds, debris, tears holes and impressions.
Maintenance shall include but not be limited to cleaning brushing
and debris removal; repairing depressions and ruts to maintain a
visually -level_ surface; and eliminating odors, flat or matted areas.
weeds, and evasive roots.
Any existing industrial, commercial mixed-use or multi -family
residential project seeking to incorporate artificial turf pursuant to
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this subsection shall apply for a site plan amendment or planned unit
development amendment, as applicable.
Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of
the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
Section 4. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for
any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void,
such holding shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and resolutions or parts of resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
ECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS 12TH DAY MARCH, 2026.
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VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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