Sec. 3. Commercial Districts.

   A.   C-1 Office and Professional Commercial District.

      1.   General. The purpose of the C-1 zoning district is to implement the office commercial (OC) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the Comprehensive Plan. The intent of this conventional district is to provide appropriate space for office and professional uses, while also serving as a transitional area between residential and higher intensity commercial areas.

      2.   Use(s) Allowed. See "Use Matrix Table 3-28" in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.

      3.   Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-15). No building or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered, enlarged or used unless the premises and buildings shall comply with the following regulations:

BUILDING/SITE REGULATIONS C-1 District (Overlay regulations may apply. See Section 8 below.)
Minimum lot area:	9,000 s.f.
Minimum lot frontage:	75 feet
Minimum lot depth:	120 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
Front:	30 feet
Rear:	20 feet
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Interior side:	10 feet
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Corner side:	10 feet
Maximum lot coverage:	40%
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.41
Maximum structure height: (For hospitals only)	30 feet2 45 feet

 

1   A floor area ratio (FAR) up to 0.40 may be considered for office commercial and related uses allowed within the C-1 district (see "Use Matrix" – Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.), pursuant to the office commercial future land use classification of the Comprehensive Plan.

2   Buildings designed with under-story parking shall be allowed a maximum building height of thirty-five (35) feet but only with conditional use approval.

      4.   Review and Approval Process. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F., site plan approval shall be required for the construction or modification of a non-residential building, structure, or improvement, including any area allocated to an accessory residential unit.

      5.   Parking. Required off-street parking is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4, Article V, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.

   B.   C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District.

      1.   General. The purpose of the C-2 zoning district is to implement the local retail commercial (LRC) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the Comprehensive Plan. The intent of this conventional district is to allow low-intensity commercial uses of a retail convenience that are intended to serve and which are in close proximity to individual residential neighborhoods. Generally, the desired locations of these commercial areas would be at the periphery of one (1) or more neighborhoods along roadway classifications that are able to support the additional traffic.

      2.   Use(s) Allowed. See "Use Matrix Table 3-28" in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.

      3.   Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-16). No building or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered, enlarged or used unless the premises and buildings shall comply with the following regulations:

BUILDING/SITE REGULATIONS C-2 District (Overlay regulations may apply. See Section 8 below.)
Minimum lot area:	5,000 s.f.
Minimum lot frontage:	50 feet
Minimum lot depth:	100 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
Front:	30 feet
Rear:	20 feet
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Interior side:	15 feet
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Corner side:	20 feet
Maximum lot coverage:	40%
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.501
Maximum structure height:	25

 

1   A floor area ratio (FAR) up to 0.50 may be considered for local retail commercial uses allowed within the C-2 district (see "Use Matrix" – Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.), pursuant to the local retail commercial future land use classification of the Comprehensive Plan.

      4.   Review and Approval Process. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F., site plan approval shall be required for the construction or modification of a non-residential building, structure, or improvement, including any area allocated to an accessory residential unit.

      5.   Parking. Required off-street parking is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4, Article V, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.

   C.   C-3 Community Commercial District.

      1.   General.

         a.   Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the C-3 zoning district is to implement the local retail commercial (LRC) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the Comprehensive Plan. The intent of this conventional district is to encourage the development or use of property for appropriate intensive retail commercial uses providing for a wide range of goods and services, located along major thoroughfares.

         b.   Prerequisite Location Standard. In reaching recommendations and decisions as to zoning land to C-3, the advisory board and City Commission shall apply the following location standards, in addition, to the standards applicable to the rezoning of land generally:

            (1)   Centrally and accommodating multiple neighborhoods; and

            (2)   Abutting to at least one (1) arterial roadway.

      2.   Use(s) Allowed. See "Use Matrix Table 3-28" in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.

      3.   Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-17). No building or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered, enlarged or used unless the premises and buildings shall comply with the following regulations:

BUILDING/SITE REGULATIONS C-3 District (Overlay regulations may apply. See Section 8 below.)
Minimum lot area:	15,000 s.f.
Minimum lot frontage:	75 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
Front:	20 feet
Rear:	20 feet1
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Interior side:	0 feet2
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Corner side:	20 feet
Maximum lot coverage:	40%
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.503
Maximum structure height:	45 feet

 

1   Where rear yard access is available from a public street or alley, rear yard may be decreased by one-half (½) the width of such street or alley, but in no case shall a rear yard be less than ten (10) feet.

2   Where rear access is not available from a public street or alley, a side yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet shall be provided on one (1) side.

3   A floor area ratio (FAR) up to 0.50 may be considered for local retail commercial uses allowed within the C-3 district (see "Use Matrix" – Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3 .D.), pursuant to the local retail commercial future land use classification of the Comprehensive Plan.

      4.   Parking. Required off-street parking is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4, Article V, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.

      5.   Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Equipment. See Chapter 3, Article V, Section 8 for the regulations pertaining to the permanent exterior storage of merchandise and equipment.

   D.   C-4 General Commercial District.

      1.   General. The purpose of the C-4 zoning district is to implement the general commercial (GC) future land use map (FLUM) classification of the Comprehensive Plan. The intent of this conventional district is to accommodate service and intensive commercial establishments and limited light industrial uses, and to serve as a transitional area between lighter commercial areas and general industrial uses or operations.

      2.   Use(s) Allowed. See "Use Matrix Table 3-28" in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.

      3.   Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-18). No building or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered, enlarged or used unless the premises and buildings shall comply with the following regulations:

BUILDING/SITE REGULATIONS C-4 District (Overlay regulations may apply. See Section 8 below.)
Minimum lot area:	5,000 s.f.
Minimum lot frontage:	50 feet
Minimum lot depth:	100 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
Front:	25 feet
Rear:	20 feet1
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Interior side:	15 feet
Abutting: Residential district(s)	30 feet
Corner side:	15 feet
Maximum lot coverage:	40%
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.502
Maximum structure height:	45 feet

 

1   Where rear property line abuts a public street or alley, rear yard setback may be reduced to ten (10) feet and no side yard shall be required, except on corner lots or where abutting single-family uses.

2   A floor area ratio (FAR) up to 0.50 may be considered for general commercial uses allowed within the C-4 district (see "Use Matrix" – Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3 .), pursuant to the general commercial future land use classification of the Comprehensive Plan.

      4.   Parking. Required off-street parking is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4, Article V, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.

      5.   Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Equipment. See Chapter 3, Article V, Section 8 for the regulations pertaining to the permanent exterior storage of merchandise and equipment.

   E.   CBD Central Business District.

      1.   General. The CBD zoning district was established with the intent to serve the entire community, create a high volume of pedestrian activity, provide business, recreation and residential opportunities, and maximize the potential of the waterfront. The district is considered the predecessor to the high density urban mixed use zoning districts, and will eventually be supplanted by them.

      2.   Use(s) Allowed. See "Use Matrix Table 3-28" in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.

      3.   Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-19). No building or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered, enlarged, or used unless the premises and buildings shall comply with the following regulations:

BUILDING/SITE REGULATIONS CBD District
Minimum lot area:	15,000 s.f.
Minimum lot frontage:	75 feet
Minimum lot depth:	100 feet
Minimum yard setbacks:
Front:	0 feet
Rear:	20 feet1
Interior side:	0 feet
Corner side:	8 feet2
Waterfront yard (from navigable water):	8 feet3
Minimum living area:	750 s.f.
Maximum lot coverage: Parking garages:	75% 85%
Maximum structure height:	45 feet4

 

1   Where rear property line abuts a public street or alley, rear yard setback may be reduced to eight (8) feet at first floor level, in which case, no setback shall be required at all other floor levels.

2   Eight (8) feet is require at first floor level. No setback shall be required at all other floor levels.

3   Waterfront setbacks shall be measured from the property where the body of water is under different ownership than the subject property line; however, setbacks are measured from the mean high water line if the body of water is under the same ownership as the subject property.

4   The maximum building height shall be forty-five (45) feet, except for buildings which contain a mix of uses (residential in combination with non-residential uses). In these instances, the maximum building height may be increased to one hundred (100) feet, but contingent upon conditional use approval. Mechanical equipment which exclusively serves the structure shall not be included in the calculations of height.

      4.   Review and Approval Process. All development and redevelopment shall require site plan approval in accordance with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F. prior to application for building permit.

      5.   Parking.

         a.   General Requirements. Required off-street parking is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4, Article V, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.

         b.   Specific for CBD District. As required by Chapter 4, Article V, Section 3.E. The CBD district contains additional standards relative to location and appearance of off-street parking facilities. Refer to Chapter 4, Article III, Section 3.C. for these additional development standards.

      6.   Miscellaneous.

         a.   Building Location and Massing. See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 3.H. for additional regulations pertaining to mixed use developments.

         b.   Shade and Shelter. See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 3.H. for additional regulations pertaining to mixed use developments.

   F.   PCD Planned Commercial Development District.

      1.   General.

         a.   Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the PCD zoning district is to implement the office commercial (OC), local retail commercial (LRC), and general commercial (GC) future land use map (FLUM) classifications of the Comprehensive Plan. The intent of this planned district is to provide a place for commercial developments that will better satisfy current demands for commercially zoned lands by encouraging development which will reflect changes in the concepts and the technology of land development and relate the development of land to the specific site, to conserve natural amenities and to allow for the mitigation of negative impacts which result from land development. In addition, this district is considered the predecessor to the suburban mixed use (SMU) zoning district.

         b.   Prerequisite Location Standards. The PCD district creates an opportunity to promote sustainability with respect to land use, energy conservation and resource management. Rezoning to the PCD district is encouraged for proposed development or redevelopment on lands that are in close proximity to existing infrastructure, public and alternative transportation routes and modes, employment centers, community areas, or have sustained or are complicated by environmental contamination.

   In reaching recommendations and decision as to zoning land to PCD, the advisory board and City Commission shall apply the following location standards, in addition to the standards applicable to the rezoning of land generally:

            (1)   Along major roadways or other transportation facilities as to provide direct access without creating or generating an unacceptable level of traffic along streets in residential areas or districts outside it.

            (2)   Extensions of publicly owned and maintained utilities and storm sewers, etc. shall be constructed by the applicant at no expense to the city and said utilities, etc. shall be deeded to the city clear of any encumbrances. Construction standards employed in the installation of publicly maintained utilities and storm sewers shall be those promulgated by the Engineering and Utility Departments as amended periodically. Concerning streets, consistent with the intent of these Regulations, any required roadway improvements shall be constructed at the applicant's expense including the dedication of additional rights-of-way as noted in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the replacement of roadway capacity when applicable.

            (3)   The site shall be suitable for development in the manner proposed without hazards to persons or property, on or off the tract, from probability of flooding, erosion, or other dangers, annoyances, or inconveniences. Condition of the soil, groundwater level, drainage, and topography shall all be appropriate to both kind and pattern of use intended.

      2.   Use(s) Allowed. See "Use Matrix Table 3-28" in Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D.

      3.   Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-20). In addition to the design and construction criteria established in other chapters or sections of the Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, the following design criteria shall be applicable to the zoning, design, and construction of planned commercial developments:

BUILDING/SITE REGULATIONS PCD District
Minimum lot area:	3 acres
Minimum lot frontage:	Flexible
Minimum perimeter yard setbacks:
Front:	40 feet
Rear:	40 feet
Interior side:	30 feet
Corner side:	30 feet
Maximum lot coverage:	40%1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.52
Maximum structure height:	45 feet

 

1   The total ground floor area of all buildings and accessory structures shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the plot on which they are constructed.

2   A floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 0.50 may be considered for local retail commercial uses allowed in the PCD zoning district (see "Use Matrix" – Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3 .D.), pursuant to the local retail commercial future land use classification of the Comprehensive Plan.

      4.   Review and Approval Process.

         a.   All development and redevelopment within the PCD district shall be governed by a master plan with approval granted by the City Commission in accordance with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.D.6.

         b.   Site plan approval shall be required in accordance with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F. prior to application for building permit.

      5.   Parking. Required off-street parking is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4, Article V, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.

      6.   Modifications. Any modification proposed within the PCD shall be in conformance with Master Plan modifications pursuant to Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.D.6.

      7.   Miscellaneous.

         a.   Perimeter Landscape Buffer. See Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4.C.3.

         b.   Off-street Loading. See Chapter 4, Article VI, Section 3.D.

         c.   Platting. All planned commercial developments are subject to and shall be developed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2 and Chapter 4 of the Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations.

         d.   Site plan. All plans for lots or parcels proposed to be developed within planned commercial developments are subject to and shall be developed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F., Land Development Regulations.

         e.   Building Permit. No building permits shall be issued unless and until platting procedures and the requirements outlined in Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2 of the Land Development Regulations are completed in every respect.

(Ord. 10-025, passed 12-7-10; Am. Ord. 19-018, passed 7-2-19)