2023-05 Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Element AmendmentC", ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
ELEMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village wishes to amend the Future Land Use Element of its Comprehensive Plan
to facilitate redevelopment within the Village, particularly the former Twin City Mall site; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modification amends the Future Land Element to promote mixed use
projects and allow for the regulation of density and intensity through the adoption of land
development regulations applying a maximum Floor Area Ration (FAR); and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2023, the Planning Commission, sitting as the Local Planning
Agency, conducted a public hearing to review the proposed amendments to the Village
Comprehensive Plan and provide a recommendation to the Village Council; and
WHEREAS, having conducted all duly advertised public hearings required by Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes, the Village Council wishes to amend its Comprehensive Plan and determines that
the adoption of this Ordinance is in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of the residents
of the Village of North Palm Beach.
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 adopts the revisions to the Village of North Palm
Comprehensive Plan attached hereto as Composite Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference (additional language underlined and deleted language stricken t ro,, h)
Section 3. 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conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 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. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty-one (3 1) days after the Department of
Economic Opportunity notifies the Village that the plan amendment package is complete or, if
timely challenged, this Ordinance shall be effective upon entry of a final order by the Department
of Economic Opportunity or the Administration Commission determining the adopted amendment
to be in compliance.
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PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS 9 TH DAY OF MARCH, 2023.
PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS 13TH DAY OF JULY, 2023.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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3.0 FUTURE LAND USE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The Future Land Use element is required to be included within the Comprehensive Plan
per requirements of state planning law and rule criteria. Specifically, Chapter 163.3177(6)
(a), Florida Statutes, establishes the Future Land Use element requirement and Chapter
9J-5.006 Florida Administrative Code, establishes minimum criteria to guide its
preparation.
A summary of the data, analysis and support documentation necessary to form the basis
for Future Land Use goal, objectives and policies is presented in Chapter 3 of the Village
of North Palm Beach, Florida Comprehensive Plan Support Documentation report dated
1999, Village of North Palm Beach Evaluation and Appraisal Report dated 2007, the U.S.
Highway 1 Corridor Study, dated 2008, and the EAR-Based Amendment Support
Documentation dated 2009.
3.2 VILLAGE GOAL STATEMENT
Ensure that the current character of North Palm Beach is maintained, while allowing
remaining vacant parcels to be developed and redeveloped in a manner consistent with
present residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Further, ensure that the Village remains primarily a residential community offering: (1) a
full range of municipal services; (2) diversity of housing alternatives consistent with
existing residential neighborhoods; (3) commercial development opportunities compatible
with established location and intensity factors; and (4) a variety of recreational activities
and community facilities oriented to serving the needs and desires of the Village.
Various land use activities, consistent with these Village character guidelines, will be
located to maximize the potential for economic benefit and the enjoyment of natural and
man-made resources by residents and property owners, while minimizing potential
threats to health, safety and welfare posed by hazards, nuisances, incompatible land uses
and environmental degradation.
It is also the intention of the Village to provide mechanisms and processes to promote the
redevelopment of obsolete, underutilized, and underproductive areas of the Village. The
Village shall provide flexibility in the land development regulations to promote such
redevelopment, including but not limited to encouraging mixed-use development,
connectivity, pedestrian-oriented development, reduction of dependence on vehicles,
creation of open/public/civic gathering spaces, and otherwise promoting the economic,
development, housing, and other public policy goals of the Village.
3.3 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
OBJECTIVE 1.A.: Future growth and development shall be managed through the
preparation and adoption of land development regulations which: (1) coordinate future
development with the appropriate natural features (i.e. topography, soil conditions, flood
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prone areas and natural habitats) and the availability of facilities and services; (2) prevent
uses inconsistent with the Village Goal Statement and Future Land Use Map Series; (3)
require the maintenance of the Village building stock; and (4) discourage the proliferation
of urban sprawl; and promote energy-efficient land use patterns accounting for existing
and future power generation and transmission systems.
Policy 1.A.1: Maintain land development regulations that shall contain specific and
detailed provisions required to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and which
as a minimum:
a. Regulate the subdivision of land;
b. Regulate the use and intensity of land development consistent with this element in a
manner to ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses consistent with the Future Land
Use Map Series and provide for recreation and open space consistent with levels-of-
service established in the Recreation and Open Space Element by requiring all new
developments to donate or provide 5% of the residential site for recreational purposes;
c. Protect environmentally sensitive lands designated on Figures 3A and 3B of the Future
Land Use Map Series;
d. Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding by requiring a minimum first
floor elevation of 8.5 feet NGVD and a drainage system which meets adopted Level-of-
Service Standards;
e. Regulate signage;
f. Ensure safe and convenient on-site traffic flow and vehicle parking needs;
g. Ensure that public facility, utility and service authorization has been procured prior to
issuing any development order;
h. Provide that development orders and permits, consistent with Policies 5.1 and 5.2 of
the Capital Improvements Element, shall not be issued which result in a reduction of the
levels of service for the affected public facilities below the Level-of-Service (LOS)
Standards adopted in the Capital Improvements element (Ref: Table 11-1);
i. Provide for the proper maintenance of building stock and property by continually
updating and enforcing adopted building, housing and related codes;
j. Designate an urban service area (Ref: Objective 6; Capital Improvements element);
and
k. Regulate the development of sites containing historic sites, as per the Future Land Use
Map Series, to assure their protection, preservation and/or sensitive reuse.
Policy 1.A.2: An official zoning map shall be adopted and maintained which assures that
the location and extent of non-residential land uses is consistent with the Future Land
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Use Map Series. Planning Areas may include non-residential uses such as schools,
public facilities, other public facilities, and recreational uses, etc., as indicated on the
Future Land Use Map Series and/or as allowed as special exception uses in the Village
Zoning Code.
Policy 1.A.3: Land development regulations adopted to implement this Comprehensive
Plan shall be based on and be consistent with the following standards for residential land
use densities as indicated below.
a. Conservation/Open Space - Maximum of one unit per upland acre;
b. Low density residential - fewer than 5.80 residential units per gross acre;
c. Medium density residential - 5.81 to 11.0 residential units per gross acre; and
d. High density residential - 11.1 to 24.0 residential units per gross acre.
In any event, specific entitled residential densities within the ranges listed above shall be
subject to the application of the site development criteria (e.g. setbacks, height limitations
and site dedications, etc.) promulgated in the Village Land Development Regulations.
Policy 1.A.4: Land Development regulations adopted to implement this Comprehensive
Plan shall be based on and be consistent with the following standards for non-residential
land use intensities as indicated below:
a. Location shall be in accordance with the Future Land Use Map. Commercial uses
shall not be permitted within areas designated for residential development on the
Future Land Use Map Series;
b. Maximum lot coverage ratio shall be governed by applicable land development
regulations;
c. Maximum building height shall be governed by applicable land development
regulations and shall be consistent with the Village of North Palm Beach Citizens’
Master Plan Report, adopted by Resolution 2016-73 on October 27, 2016, and
compatible with neighboring land uses; and
d. Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities.
e. Maximum Floor-Area-Ratios for non-residential land uses shall be established as
follows:
1. Commercial, religious, and institutional land uses: A maximum of 0.70 for
mixed-use development and 0.35 for all other non-residential land uses along
U.S. Highway No. 1, north of the Parker Bridge; a maximum of 1.10 along U.S.
Highway No. 1, from the Parker Bridge, south to Northlake Boulevard; a
maximum of 0.70 along U.S. Highway No. 1, south of Northlake Boulevard;
and a maximum of 0.70 along Northlake Boulevard and S.R. Alternate A-1-A.
The following areas shall be exempt from this requirement to implement the
2016 Citizens’ Master Plan:
▪ The Twin City Mall site, and subject to the latest land development regulations
of the C-3 zoning district, which have been was jointly developed by the Village
and the Town of Lake Park.
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▪ The C-MU zoning district along U.S. Highway No. 1, updated in accordance with
the Citizens’ Master Plan.
▪ Other key redevelopment sites that are explicitly identified in the Village’s land
development regulations to carry out the Citizens’ Master Plan.
2. Educational Uses: A maximum of 0.15;
3. Recreation and Open Space Uses: A maximum of 0.05
4. Light Industrial/Business Uses: A maximum of 0.45.
Policy 1.A.5: Land development regulations shall contain performance standards which
address:
a. Buffering and open space requirements;
b. Landscaping requirements; and
c. A requirement for the environmental assessment of development proposals, including
eliminating exotic plant species.
Policy 1.A.6: Land development regulations shall contain planned unit development
provisions which allow design flexibility within projects under unity of title as a means of
preserving natural resources delineated on Figures 3A and 3B, and protecting
Conservation Use lands designated on the Future Land Use Map.
Policy 1.A.7: Future development shall be permitted only when central water and
wastewater systems are available or will be provided concurrent with the impacts of
development.
Policy 1.A.8: Residential subdivisions shall be designated to include an efficient system
of internal circulation, including the provision of collector streets to feed traffic to arterial
roads and highways.
Policy 1.A.9: In 2020, the Village revised its land development regulations and this
Comprehensive Plan to implement the provisions and guiding principles of the Village of
North Palm Beach Citizens’ Master Plan Report, adopted by Resolution 2016-73 on
October 27, 2016.
OBJECTIVE 1.B: The Village desires to enhance certain aging commercial corridors that
have a Commercial Future Land Use designation, into walkable and bikeable centers of
vibrant activity. Current business uses along these corridors will be supplemented with
new residential and mixed-use development as described in Policy 1.B.4.
Policy 1.B.1: The following use and intensity standards shall be used to promote land
use efficiency in mixed-use infill and redevelopment activities, and determine maximum
development potential on a given parcel of land:
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1. Maximum development potential: Maximum commercial development potential
is subject to the floor-area limitations established in Policy 1.A.4, subject to the
application of the Village's land development regulations.
2. Permitted uses: Permitted uses shall be specified in each zoning district that
allows mixed-use development (see Policy 1.B.4).
3. Residential density: Dwelling units in Commercial designations shall not exceed
a density of 24 units per acre or as further limited by except where density and
intensity are regulated solely through the application of a maximum floor area ratio
(FAR) as set forth in the applicable zoning district regulations. Developments that
qualify for the workforce housing density bonus described in Policy 1.B.2 may
construct up to 12 additional units per acre).
4. Height limitations: The maximum height shall be limited to that allowed by the
underlying commercial or mixed-use zoning district.
Policy 1.B.2: Workforce housing density bonus: Except where density and intensity
are regulated solely through the application of a maximum floor area ratio (FAR), Tthe
maximum residential density of a mixed-use development shall be increased from 24 to
36 units per acre provided that either: (a) bonus units are constructed on-site; or (b)
funding is provided to assist in an workforce housing program in another jurisdiction or an
appropriate alternative, as determined by the Village of North Palm Beach. If alternative
(a) is selected, 50% of the bonus units shall qualify for any of the four (4) eligible income
group categories based on Average Median Income (AMI) set forth in the County's
Workforce Housing Program income guidelines. No more than 50% of the workforce
housing units shall be in the 120-140% category. If alternative (b) is selected, an amount
equal to 5% of the cost of the vertical construction of the bonus units shall be contributed
to the Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or other appropriate
alternative, as determined by the Village of North Palm Beach.
Policy 1.B.3: Assisted Living Facilities, as defined in Section 429.02(5) of the Florida
Statutes and licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration may be
permitted as mixed-use developments through the commercial planned unit development
approval process, or the special exception process if authorized by the Village’s land
development regulations, subject to the following use and intensity standards:
1. A mixed-use Assisted Living Facility shall provide assistance with activities of
daily living, as defined in Section 429.02(1) of the Florida Statutes and special care
for persons with memory disorders, as regulated by Section 429.178 of the Florida
Statutes.
2. Required uses: Each mixed-use Assisted Living Facility shall contain a residential
component, together with a non-residential component consisting of administrative
offices, central kitchen and communal dining facilities, and separate or shared spaces
for the provision of medical, recreation, social, religious, and personal services.
3. Mix of required uses: The residential component shall comprise a minimum of
50% and the non-residential component shall comprise a maximum of 20% of the
gross floor area of a mixed-use Assisted Living Facility.
4. Maximum floor area: Maximum mixed-use Assisted Living Facility development
potential is subject to the floor-area limitations established in Policy 1.A.4, subject to
the application of the Village's land development regulations.
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5. Maximum resident occupancy: The residential density of a mixed-use Assisted
Living Facility may be increased by the Village Council to an equivalent of 24 units per
acre. The maximum resident occupancy shall then be determined by multiplying the
equivalent residential density by 1.97 residents per unit. Maximum resident occupancy
shall be determined on a project-by-project basis based upon an assessment of site
characteristics and the application of Village land development regulations.
6. Height limitations: The maximum height of a mixed-use Assisted Living Facility
shall be determined by the application of Policy 1.B.1.6.
7. Waivers for reductions in minimum dwelling unit size and parking requirements
may be requested during the commercial planned unit development or other
authorized approval process.
Policy 1.B.4: Residential and mixed-use developments may be approved in areas with
a Commercial Future Land Use designation in order to achieve a mixed-use development
pattern. The Village may use any of the following mechanisms to achieve the desired
pattern:
The mixed-use provisions in the C-MU zoning district along US. Highway No. 1
between Yacht Club Drive and the Earman River, which are intended to evolve
that district into a mixed-use development pattern that remains predominately
commercial along US Highway No. 1.
The mixed-use provisions in the C-T zoning district in the southwest portion of the
Village.
The commercial planned unit development process in other zoning districts.
OBJECTIVE 2: Development and redevelopment activities shall be undertaken in a
manner to ensure the protection of natural and historic resources and the Village
character as prescribed in the Future Land Use Element Goal Statement and the Village
Character Statement (Ref: Chapter 2.0).
Policy 2.1: The developer/owner of any site shall be responsible for the on-site
management of stormwater runoff in a manner so that post-development runoff rates,
volumes and pollutant loads to not exceed pre-development conditions and preserve
existing natural drainage features, as per Chapters 40E-4, 40E-40 and/or 40E-41, Florida
Administrative Code.
Policy 2.2: The Village land development regulations shall regulate business activities
which have the potential to contaminate land and water resources by requiring said
businesses to notify the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources
Management regarding the storage, use and/or disposal of potentially hazardous or
toxic substances. This requirement shall be implemented by the Village through the Palm
Beach County Wellfield Protection Ordinance (Ref: Section 9.3, Palm Beach County
Unified Land Development Code).
Policy 2.3: The Village shall encourage, through its participation on the Seacoast Utility
Authority Governing Board, protection of potable water wellfields by regulatory authorities
having land use jurisdiction in aquifer recharge areas serving Seacoast Utility Authority
systems.
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Policy 2.4: The clearing of any wetlands vegetation or land assigned a Conservation
Land Use Category on the Future Land Use Map Series shall not be approved by the
Village until such time that appropriate permits have been procured, by the developer,
from the Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management or Health
Departments and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Policy 2.5: At the time of each required Evaluation and Appraisal Report and
Comprehensive Plan update, the Village shall consider the need for the identification,
designation and protection of additional historically significant properties under the
provisions of the Standard Housing Code.
Policy 2.6: Within 18 months after the South Florida Water Management District updates
the Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan, the Village shall update the Water
Supply Facilities Work Plan to determine whether or not adequate water supply is
available to meet projected needs of the ensuing 10-year period.
OBJECTIVE 3: All development orders and permits for future development and
redevelopment activities shall be issued only if public facilities necessary to meet Level
of Service (LOS) standards are available concurrent with the impacts of the development.
Further, require that all on-site lands for rights-of-way, easement, etc., be conveyed to
the proper authority prior to the issuance of building permits.
Policy 3.1: The development of residential and commercial land shall be timed and
staged in conjunction with the provision of supporting community facilities, such as
streets, utilities, police and fire protection service, emergency medical service, and public
schools.
Policy 3.2: Public facilities and utilities shall be located to: (1) Maximize service
efficiency; (2) minimize public costs; and (3) minimize impacts upon the natural
environment.
Policy 3.3: Remaining properties currently not utilizing central water and wastewater
systems shall be governed by the provisions of: (1) Chapter 381.272, Florida Statutes;
(2) Chapter 10D-6, Florida Administrative Code; and (3) Palm Beach County
Environmental Control Rule - 1. These codes regulate the use and installation of
individual sewage disposal systems.
Policy 3.4: The Village shall update its population projections at the time of the approval
of a Comprehensive Plan amendment or development order permitting an increase in
residential units.
OBJECTIVE 4: The Village shall coordinate with appropriate governments and agencies
to minimize and mitigate potential mutual adverse impacts of future development and
redevelopment activities.
Policy 4.1: Requests for development orders, permits or project proposals shall be
coordinated by the Village, as appropriate, with adjacent municipalities by participating in
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IPARC, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Palm Beach County, School District of Palm
Beach County, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Special Districts, South
Florida Water Management District and state and federal agencies.
Policy 4.2: All future high density residential development, with the following exceptions,
shall be directed to areas west of U.S. Highway No. 1 as a means of coordinating coastal
area population densities with the County Hurricane Evacuation Plan:
1. Properties located east of U.S. Highway No. 1 that are currently assigned a High
Density Residential future land use designation;
2. Properties that have frontage on and access to the east side of U.S. Highway No. 1,
provided a determination is made by the Village, based upon a professionally competent
study, that the hurricane evacuation provisions of F.S. 163.3178(9)(a) are complied with.
Policy 4.3: Although there are currently no resource planning and management plans
prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, in effect within North Palm Beach,
the Village shall participate in the preparation and implementation of said plans should
they become necessary.
Policy 4.4: In the event of a proposed future annexation of sufficient size to site a school,
or co-locate a school with public facilities (e.g. parks, libraries, and community centers),
the Village shall coordinate with the Palm Beach County School Board to determine the
need for an additional school site in the area. If it is determined that there is a need, and
that a school site can be accommodated, the proposed annexation shall provide for the
school site.
Policy 4.5: The Village shall promote mixed-use development along its major
transportation corridors, and cooperate with Palm Beach County to develop new and
improved forms of transit as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting
from traffic congestion.
Policy 4.6: During the review of any development or redevelopment proposal, the Village
shall determine the feasibility of cross-access with neighboring parcels as a means to
promote more efficient travel.
Policy 4.7: The Village shall educate the public regarding the placement and
maintenance of canopy trees and other landscape materials to strategically provide shade
and reduce energy consumption.
OBJECTIVE 5: Special land use policies shall be developed by North Palm Beach when
necessary to address site-specific issues related to implementing the Village Goal
Statement. Refer to the Future Land Use Map Atlas for parcel locations which are the
subject of specific special policies.
Special Policy 5.1: Historic properties with an assigned Florida Master Site File
reference number shall be identified on Planning Area maps located in the Future Land
Use Map Atlas.
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Special Policy 5.2: Utilize the mixed-use provisions of the Village’s Commercial Planned
Unit Development (CPUD) Ordinance as a means of developing the property delineated
as “Special Policy 5.2 on Map 2 of the Future Land Use Map Atlas in a transition mode
from Commercial (i.e. compatible to the C-B Zoning District) to Residential (i.e.
compatible to the R2 Zoning District) running from U.S. Highway No. 1 east to Lake Worth.
Maximum gross density shall not exceed 10-11 DU/AC. Non- residential development
pods shall comply with the Floor-Area-Ratio standards listed in Policy 1.4 of the Future
Land Use element. Development of the property shall be subject to the Village Council
approval of site plan and PUD applications. The following uses shall be excluded from
this development: (1) Golf club and its accessory uses such as restaurant, bar, driving
range and equipment store; (2) bowling alley; (3) filling stations; (4) dry cleaning plants;
(5) mobile home park; and (6) adult entertainment establishment.
Special Policy 5.3: As a means of preserving native vegetative species in Planning Area
6A, encourage the use of the Planned Unit Development by allowing the clustering of
residential units in defined buildable areas (i.e. all areas in Planning Area 6A are as
“buildable”, with the exception of those delineated on Figure 3-3.
Special Policy 5.4: Require all new developments in Planning Areas 1 and 6A to perform
an environmental assessment to define potential impacts upon the viability of vegetative
species and/or habitats delineated on Figure 3. The impact assessment shall include
necessary techniques and/or controls to maintain species and/or habitats in their current
condition or mitigate potential impacts.
Special Policy 5.5: (Reserved).
Special Policy 5.6: As a means of enhancing the commercial character of the area along
Northlake Boulevard through renovation and/or redevelopment, maintain a waiver
process which may allows proposed projects to depart from the strict interpretations of
the Zoning Code if, after review by the Village, it is found that said projects are in
compliance with the North Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan and meet standards in the
Zoning Code.
Special Policy 5.7: The Village shall review proposed Future Land Use Map Series
amendments to determine whether or not they discourage the proliferation of Urban
Sprawl based upon the application of standards contained in Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C. (No
Future Land Use Map Atlas reference.)
Special Policy 5.8: Residential development on the property delineated as “Special
Policy 5.8" on Map 6A of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to a maximum
of 98 residential units.
Special Policy 5.9: Residential development on the property delineated as “Special
Policy 5.9" on Map 6A of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to a maximum
of 232 residential units.
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Special Policy 5.10: Residential development on the property delineated as “Special
Policy 5.10" on Map 6A of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to a maximum
of 184 residential units.
Special Policy 5.11: Residential development on the property delineated as “Special
Policy 5.11" on Map 6A of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to a maximum
of 108 residential units.
Special Policy 5.12: Residential development on the property delineated as “Special
Policy 5.12" Map 2 of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to the existing 197
residential units.
Special Policy 5.13: Residential development on the property delineated as “Special
Policy 5.13" on Map 7 of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to the existing
48 residential units.
Special Policy 5.14: Residential development on Planning Area 1 shall be clustered in
the least environmentally sensitive portion of the parcel which is the subject of an
application for a development order. (No Future Land Use Map Atlas reference.)
Special Policy 5.15: Year-round, permanent resident residential development within the
area defined by the current extent of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park shall be limited
to that provided for Park personnel. (No Future Land Use Map Atlas reference.)
Special Policy 5.16: The 0.43 acre lot located at the southwest corner of Prosperity
Farms Road and Honey Road (Map 5 of the Future Land Use Map Atlas) shall be
assigned a Commercial Future Land Use Map designation in order to support its current
use. The current use may be maintained consistent with the provisions of Sections 45-63
(non-conforming uses) and 45-64 (non-conforming structures) of the Village Code;
however, any future change in use shall be consistent with those uses permitted in the
C-T transitional Commercial District.
Special Policy 5.17: Non-residential land uses within Protection Zone 4 of the Richard
Road wellfield (Ref: Map 5, 6B, and 7 of the Future Land Use Map Atlas) which store,
handle, use or produce any regulated substance are prohibited, unless they qualify as a
general exemption or receive an operating permit from Palm Beach County ERM,
pursuant to Section 9.3 of the Palm Beach County Land Development Code.
Special Policy 5.18: Residential development on the property delineated as "Special
Policy 5.18" on Map 3B of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to a
maximum of 16 residential units.
Special Policy 5.19: Public School development on the property delineated as Special
Policy 5.19 on Map 4b of the Future Land Use Map Atlas shall be limited to a maximum
0.35 Floor-Area-Ratio.
OBJECTIVE 6: The Village shall encourage infill development and redevelopment along
the Northlake Boulevard and U.S. Highway No.1 corridors.
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Policy 6.1: Development and redevelopment activities in the Northlake Boulevard
Overlay Zone, as illustrated on Figure 3-8, shall conform with the special land
development regulations adopted by the Village of North Palm Beach for the Northlake
Boulevard corridor as well as the requirements of the Village's Comprehensive Plan and
underlying zoning districts.
Policy 6.2: Mixed-use development and redevelopment is encouraged along the U.S.
Highway No.1 corridor by the Village through the provisions of the C-MU and C-T and
may also be permitted through the commercial planned unit development approval
process, consistent with the density and intensity criteria stated in Objective 1.B.
Policy 6.3: Development and redevelopment activities shall be transit-ready by
maintaining access to Palm Tran, pedestrian accessibility by sidewalks and bikeways,
and connectivity with neighboring residential and commercial areas.
3.4. FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The land use Classification System presented on Table 3-1 is adopted as the “Future
Land Use Classification System” of the Village of North Palm Beach. Subject to the land
use compatibility and application review provisions of Section 163.3208, Florida Statutes,
and electric distribution substations are permitted in all land use categories listed in Table
3-1 except Conservation/Open Space.
3.5 FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES
3.5.1 Future Land Use Maps
Village of North Palm Beach Planning Areas are delineated on Figure 3-1, while 2020
Future Land Use Plan is displayed on Figure 3-2. Recreation/Open Space areas are
identified on Figure 3-2; however, due to their character and Village-wide appeal, the
delineation of specific service areas is not appropriate. Each facility is deemed to serve
the Village as a whole.
3.5.2 Future Land Use Map Atlas
For the purposes of identifying properties subject to the conditions of a special policy
described in Objective 5 and tracking Future Land Use Map amendment and annexation
activities, the Village of North Palm Beach Future Land Use Map Atlas, on file with the
Village Clerk, is hereby incorporated by reference.
Designated historic districts or significant properties meriting protection within the Village,
along with appropriate Florida Master File references are located, as appropriate, on
Maps 1-7 of the Future Land Use Map Atlas.
3.5.3 Natural Resource Maps
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The following natural resources data are exhibited on Figures 3-3 through 3-7:
1. Natural Habitat, Wetlands, Coastal Vegetation and Beaches (Ref: Figure 3-3 and
Tables 3-2 and 3-3);
2. Surface Water Features (Ref: Figure 3-4);
3. Generalized Soils Map (Ref: Figure 3-5 and Table 3-4);
4. Flood Zones (Ref: Figure 3-6 and Table 3-5); and
5. The Coastal High Hazard Area (Ref: Figure 3-7), defined as the area below the
elevation of the category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland
Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model.
There are no existing or planned potable water wells in the Village of North Palm Beach,
nor are there any minerals of determined value. A portion of the Village, within Planning
Area 5, is located within Protection Zone 4 of the Richard Road wellfield. The extent of
Protection Zone 4 within Planning Area 5 is indicated on Maps 5, 6B and 7 of the Future
Land Use Map Atlas.
3.5.4 Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zone Map
The Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zone is illustrated on Maps 3C and 5 in the Future Land
Use Map Atlas. Development and redevelopment activities are subject to the special land
development regulations adopted by the Village of North Palm Beach for the Northlake
Boulevard corridor.
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TABLE 3-1
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
For purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, the following land use classifications, which are applicable
to North Palm Beach, are used to describe existing land uses in the Village. The classifications are
consistent with those defined in Chapter 9J5, F.A.C. and concurrent with the Village's perception of
use.
Residential: Land uses and activities within land areas used predominantly for housing and
excluding all tourist accommodations.
Commercial: Land uses and activities within land areas which are predominantly related to the
sale, rental and distribution of products and the provision or performance of services. Within
the Commercial classification, residential and other uses may also be permitted in accordance
with the mixed-use policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Village’s land development
regulations.
Light Industrial/Business: Land uses which are oredominantlv related to providing office, flex, lioht
Industrial and warehouse space for the purposes of lioht manufacturing, assemblv and
processing of products, office uses. research and development, and wholesale distribution
and storage of products. In addition, commercial uses that serve the projected workforce and
neighboring residential populations and which encouraoe Intemal automobile trio capture mav
also be permitted."
Recreation/Open Space: Land uses and activities within land areas where recreation occurs and
lands are either developed or vacant and concerned with active or passive recreational use.
Conservation/Open Space: Land uses and activities within land areas "designated" for the primary
purpose of consen/ing or protecting natural resources or environmental quality, and includes
areas designated for such purposes, or combinations thereof, as primary recreation, flood
control, protection of quality or quantity of ground water or surface water, flood plain
management, fisheries management, and/or protection of vegetative community or wildlife
habitats. Permitted land uses shall include single-family units.
Public Buildings & Grounds: Lands and structures that are owned, leased, or operated by a
government entity, such as libraries, police stations, fire stations, post offices, government
administration buildings, and areas used for associated storage of vehicles and equipment.
Also, lands and structures owned or operated by a private entity and used for a public
purpose such as a privately held but publicaily regulated utility.
Educational: Land use activities and facilities of public or private primary or secondary schools,
vocational and technical schools, and colleges and universities licensed by the Florida
Department of Education, including the areas of buildings, campus open space, dormitories,
recreational facilities or parking.
Other Public Facilities: Land uses and activities within land areas concerned with other public or
private facilities and institutions such as churches, clubs, fraternal organizations, homes for
the aged and infirm, and other similar uses.
Transportation: Land areas and uses devoted to the movement of goods and people including
streets and associated rights-of-way.
Water: All areas covered by water or any right-of-way for the purpose of conveying or storing water.
SOURCE: Florida Administrative Code: LRM, Inc. 2009; Rev. NPBCP Amendments 92-2 and 09-1.