West Palm Beach City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 94-71. - General standards.

District regulations. Regulations governing the height, bulk, mass and placement of structures within all residential districts are provided in Table III-1.

Accessory structures. Accessory structures or private recreational facilities shall include, but not be limited to sheds, unattached garages, tennis courts, and swimming pools. Accessory structures shall be regulated pursuant to section 94-304. Accessory apartments shall be regulated pursuant to section 94-303. Lots less than the minimum district requirements for lot width and lot area shall not be considered nonconforming lots for the purpose of allowing accessory structures provided the structure is constructed within the required district setbacks.

Outdoor storage in residential districts. Outdoor storage in residential districts for residential purposes shall be limited to domestic equipment and normal supplies necessary for residents. Storage shall not be permitted in any required or unrequired front setback, nor in any required side setback. Storage shall be permitted in unrequired side setbacks when completely screened by a fence or landscaping.

Lots.

Lots within each residential zoning district must contain the minimum area and width requirements; however, if a lot does not meet the area or width requirements of the district within which it is located, uses shall be limited by Table III-1 and pursuant to the limitations in subsection (d)(2). Accessory structures may be permitted in compliance with subsection (b).

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

2.
All lots described in sections a. through b. below together with any undevelopable portion of said lot, shall not be subdivided or sold unless the minimum lot width requirements of sections 94-72 through 94-77 are met. Lots platted prior to July 2004 may be developed according to subsection (d)(1) or to the standard minimum lot widths listed in sections 94-72 through 94-77.
1. a.
  All lots south of the city's northern limits, north of the centerline of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and east of the centerline of Flagler Drive that are contiguous to the Lagoon.
2. b.
  All lots south of the centerline of Acacia Road, north of the centerline of Avila Road and immediately west of Flagler Drive that are separated from the Lagoon only by Flagler Drive or city-owned property.
3. c.
  All lots south of the centerline of Avila Road, north of the north lot line of Southland Park Rev Block 14 Lot 1, and east of the centerline of Washington Road that are contiguous to the Lagoon.
4. d.
  All lots south of the north lot line of Southland Park Rev Block 14 Lot 1, north of the centerline of Summa Street and immediately west of Flagler Drive that are separated from the Lagoon only by Flagler Drive.
5. e.
  All lots south of the centerline of Summa Street, north of the city's southern limits and east of the centerline of Flagler Drive or Flagler Court that are contiguous to the Lagoon.

e.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to ARTICLE XIV of this chapter.
f.
Signs. Signs shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE XIII of this chapter.
g.
Nonconformities. Except as provided in subsection (b), nonconformities shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE XVI of this chapter.
h.
Fences and walls. Fences and walls shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE X of this chapter.
i.
Parking. Parking shall be provided pursuant to ARTICLE XV of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-31; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4265-10, § 4, 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-72. - Single-family low density-3 (SF3) residential district; single-family medium density-5 (SF5) residential district; single-family low density (SF7) residential district.

Property development regulations. The maximum dwelling units per acre for the single-family low density-3 (SF3), single-family medium density-5 (SF5) and single-family low density (SF7) residential districts is found in section 94-241, table VIII-1. The property development regulations shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum Lot Dimensions for the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 49 feet
3.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: Five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
4.
Maximum building height: 30 feet.
5.
Minimum setbacks for principal building for the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet to garage door face; 18 feet to remaining primary structure
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; with the following exception:5 feet on all lots abutting Spruce Avenue, subject to a required 20’ visibility triangle, consistent with Figure X-1 in Section 94-305(e). No driveways may be located in the required 20’ visibility triangle.
3. c.
  Rear: 10 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 5 feet;
5. e.
  Decorative architectural elements such as stone, veneers, ornamentals, etc., may encroach a maximum of six (6) inches into any required setback.
6.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
7.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).
8.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures located on corner lots east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street. Swimming pools, appurtenances and screen enclosures (if the roof and all sides of the enclosure are made of screening material) shall meet the requirements section 94-304 with the exception of the minimum setback for side lot line, rear lot line and corner lot line, which shall be permitted to be 5 feet.
9.
Exceptions.
1. a.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-312(1)(c) properties located in the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces shall be permitted to have a maximum of two (2) driveways totaling no more than 26 feet at the property line, subject to a minimum landscape strip of 3’-6” separating each driveway. A pedestrian walkway up to 4 feet in width may transverse the required landscape strip to connect the two driveways.
2. b.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-482(a), properties located in the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces and where off-street parking spaces, driveways, patios and/or walkways in the front yard exclusively consist of a permeable paver system, shall provide a minimum of 45 percent of the front yard area as landscaped area with living plant material (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, hedges, vines or trees). In instances where permeable pavers are installed within the public right-of-way, the property owner shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of any pavers within the public right-of-way.
3. c.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-305(b)4., the following setback requirements apply.
  1. 1.
    FPL transformers may be located within the required front setback.
  2. 2.
    Mechanical equipment (air conditioning unit(s) and pool equipment) is prohibited within the corner setback abutting Spruce Avenue.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the single-family low density-3 (SF3), single-family medium density-5 (SF5) and single-family low density (SF7) residential districts are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

(Code 1979, § 33-32; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4449-13, § 6, 3-19-2013; Ord. No. 5138-25, § 3, 09-02-2025)

Sec. 94-73. - Single-family/small lot (SF11) high density residential district.

Applicability. The single-family/small lot (SF11) high density residential district shall be utilized only in that area of the city within which small lots predominate, generally referred to as Coleman Park, located as follows: north of 15th Street, south of 23rd Street, east of the Florida East Coast Railroad tracks, and west of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad tracks; consisting of the following platted subdivisions: Grant Park, Lincoln Park, Gray's Addition to Grant Park, Josey's Subdivision (unrecorded), Johnson's Subdivision, Tamarind Park, Washington Heights, and Dunbar Village. This district shall not be utilized in areas of the city possessing vacant, unplatted land or vacant, platted land with lots containing 5,000 or more square feet.

Property development regulations. The maximum dwelling units per acre for the single-family/small lot (SF11) high density residential district is found in section 94-241, table VIII-1. The property development regulations shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 3,500 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 40 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet or 20 percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
2. b.
  Corner: ten feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
3. c.
  Rear: ten feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, ten feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
4.
Accessory structure. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within this district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

Off-street parking. Notwithstanding any other provision of the parking regulations of this chapter, single-family dwelling units within the SF11 district shall provide at least one standard parking space per dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 4449-13, § 7, 3-19-2013)

Sec. 94-74. - Single-family high density (SF14) residential district.

Property development regulations. The maximum dwelling units per acre for the single-family high density (SF14) residential district is found in section 94-241, table VIII-1. The property development regulations shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions for single-family use without accessory apartment.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum lot dimensions for single-family use with accessory apartment.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
3.
Minimum Lot Dimensions for single-family use located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 49 feet
4.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
5.
Minimum setbacks for principal building for single-family use located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet to garage door face; 18 feet to remaining primary structure;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; with the following exception:5 feet on all lots abutting Spruce Avenue, subject to a required 20’ visibility triangle, consistent with Figure X-1 in Section 94-305(e). No driveways may be located in the required 20’ visibility triangle.
3. c.
  Rear: 10 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 5 feet;
5. e.
  Decorative architectural elements such as stone, veneers, ornamentals, etc., may encroach a maximum of six (6) inches into any required setback.
6.
Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
7.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in subsection 94-273(d)(1);
2. b.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
3. c.
  Signs as permitted in section 94-407;
4. d.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
5. e.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
8.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).
9.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures located on corner lots east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street. Swimming pools, appurtenances and screen enclosures (if the roof and all sides of the enclosure are made of screening material) shall meet the requirements section 94-304 with the exception of the minimum setback for side lot line, rear lot line and corner lot line, which shall be permitted to be 5 feet.
10.
Exceptions.
1. a.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-312(1)(c) properties located in the single-family high density (SF14) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) driveways totaling no more than 26 feet at the property line, subject to a minimum landscape strip of 3’-6” separating each driveway. A pedestrian walkway up to 4 feet in width may transverse the required landscape strip to connect the two driveways.
2. b.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-482(a), properties located in the single-family high density (SF14) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces and where off-street parking spaces, driveways, patios and/or walkways in the front yard exclusively consist of a permeable paver system, shall provide a minimum of 45 percent of the front yard area as landscaped area with living plant material (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, hedges, vines or trees). In instances where permeable pavers are installed within the public right-of-way, the property owner shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of any pavers within the public right-of-way.
3. c.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-305(b)4., the following setback requirements apply.
  1. 1.
    FPL transformers may be located within the required front setback.
  2. 2.
    Mechanical equipment (air conditioning unit(s) and pool equipment) is prohibited within the corner setback abutting Spruce Avenue.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the single-family high density (SF14) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

(Code 1979, § 33-34; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3744-04, § 2, 9-27-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4449-13, § 8, 3-19-2013; Ord. No. 5138-25, § 4, 09-02-2025)

Sec. 94-75. - Multifamily low density (MF14) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations for the multifamily low density (MF14) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot areas for three or more dwelling units: 3,000 square feet per unit; not to exceed a maximum of 14.52 dwelling units per acre;
3. c.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
4. d.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
5. e.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to use permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as limited by section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as permitted in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as limited by subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, provided, however, such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within multifamily low density (MF14) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses. In addition, commercial uses may be allowed, subject to the provisions of subsection 94-513(d).

Townhouse units. Townhouse units shall be allowed in the multifamily low density (MF14) residential district as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-35; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4119-08, § 2, 4-7-2008)

Sec. 94-76. - Multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations for the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot area.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot area for three dwelling units: 9,000 square feet;
3. c.
  Lot area for four dwelling units: 12,000 square feet;
4. d.
  Lot area for five dwelling units: 15,000 square feet;
5. e.
  Lot area for six dwelling units: 18,000 square feet;
6. f.
  For lot area of 20,000 square feet or more: 2,150 square feet per unit, not to exceed maximum of 20.26 dwelling units per acre;
7. g.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
8. h.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
9. i.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be the greater of 40 feet or two feet in height for each one foot in setback from side and rear lot lines.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter provided, however, that such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district are provided in the Schedule of Permitted Uses.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-36; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 385—05, §§ 2, 5-23-2005)

Sec. 94-77. - Multifamily high density (MF32) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations in the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot area for multifamily uses.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot area for three dwelling units: 7,750 square feet;
3. c.
  Lot area for four dwelling units: 9,500 square feet;
4. d.
  Lot area for five dwelling units: 11,250 square feet;
5. e.
  Lot area for six dwelling units: 13,000 square feet;
6. f.
  Lot area for seven dwelling units: 14,750 square feet;
7. g.
  Lot area for eight dwelling units: 16,500 square feet;
8. h.
  Lot area for nine dwelling units: 18,250 square feet;
9. i.
  Lot area for ten dwelling units: 20,000 square feet;
10. j.
  For lot area of more than 20,000 square feet: 1,350 square feet per dwelling unit; not to exceed 32.27 dwelling units per acre;
11. k.
  Lot width: 50 feet;
12. l.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
13. m.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 15 feet or ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 15 feet; or five feet, minimum of 15 feet total if lot is less than 50 feet wide.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be the greater of 40 feet or two feet in height for each one foot in setback from side and rear lot lines.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, provided, however, such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-37; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005)

Sec. 94-78. - Historic residential districts.

Historic residential districts established. In order to preserve and protect the existing character, to ensure that new buildings are compatible with each other and with the existing urban fabric, and to promote the desired future character of the historic residential districts of West Palm Beach, a series of residential historic districts is established. These districts are patterned on the existing residential districts applicable in the city; however, development standards based on the particular context in which the districts are located have been derived, as set forth in the following sections (see Table III-2 below for summary of districts).

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

In addition to the development standards for each residential historic district and their corresponding residential contexts, a series of design standards shall also apply, which promote the character and compatibility of these historic residential areas (see section 94-79). Designs within the historic district are also subject to the historic preservation ordinance, the City of West Palm Beach Design Guidelines, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and reviewed by the Historic Preservation Planner or designee or board per the board approved review matrix.

For any development regulation not specifically addressed in section 94-80 through section 94-84, the related zoning category for non-historic zoning areas shall apply.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-79. - Historic residential design standards.

The following design standards are intended to work in conjunction with the City of West Palm Beach Design Guidelines for Historic Districts and Sites. Both the standards and guidelines will be used to evaluate if a structure or proposed modification is compatible with the surrounding properties in terms of design features, as well as size, scale and massing.

a.
Measurement of dimensional standards.
1. 1.
  Finished ground floor is the finished surface of the ground floor.
2. 2.
  Natural grade is the grade unaffected by construction techniques such as fill, landscaping or berming. For purposes of historic residential districts, natural grade shall be considered the existing grade at the time of rezoning as a historic residential district. For properties on a slope the mean elevation shall be utilized.
3. 3.
  Overall height is measured as the vertical distance in feet from finished grade to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs; to the deck line for mansard roofs; and to the average height between eaves and the ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs. Where finished grade is more than two feet above natural grade, overall height shall be measured from two feet above natural grade. Finished grade shall not exceed required minimum flood regulations. See section 94-306 for limited height exceptions.
4. 4.
  Side stepbacks are measured from the side property line and apply to portions of the building above the maximum wall height.
5. 5.
  Wall height is measured as the vertical distance in feet from the finished ground floor to the top of the top plate at the top of the wall. Where the finished ground floor height is greater than two feet above finished grade, wall height will be measured from two feet above finished grade. If flood regulations require a finished ground floor height greater than two feet, wall height may be measured from the finished ground floor height required by flood regulations. For calculating maximum wall height, the minimum side setback shall be used on both sides of the lot rather than any increased side setback required by a cumulative side setback standard. For example, if the minimum side setback on one side is five feet and the minimum total for both sides is 15 feet, the maximum wall height shall be measured at a five-foot setback on both sides.
FIGURE III-1

Measurement of dimensional standards where a structure is built to the maximum permitted wall height at the minimum side setback.

FIGURE III-1

Measurement of dimensional standards where a structure is built to the maximum permitted wall height at the minimum side setback.

Contextual front setback standards.

Contextual front setback for non-corner lots. The minimum front setback on a non-corner lot shall be within the range of front setbacks established by the principal structures on the two non-corner properties along the same side of the street on each side of the subject property (must use four properties total). Properties that are not within the same zoning district as the subject property shall not be considered for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Where a front setback for the principal structure has not been established on one or more of the two non-corner properties along the same side of the street on each side of the subject property, the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations shall apply.

FIGURE III-2

In this example, the contextual front setback standard for the subject property indicated by the arrow is established by the principal structures on the two properties on either side. The front setback on the subject property could be anywhere within the dashed lines.

FIGURE III-2

In this example, the contextual front setback standard for the subject property indicated by the arrow is established by the principal structures on the two properties on either side. The front setback on the subject property could be anywhere within the dashed lines.

1. 2.
  Contextual front setback for corner lots. The minimum front setback on a corner lot shall either be within the range of front setbacks established by the principal structures on the two closest properties along the same side of the street and on the same block as the designated front of the subject property (two properties total). Where the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations is less than that established by the principle structures on the two closest properties along the same side of the street and on the same block as the designated front of the subject property, the lesser setback shall apply. For corner lots with one side on Flagler Drive, the front of the property shall be Flagler Drive for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Properties that are not within the same zoning district as the subject property shall not be considered for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Where the front setback for the principal structure has not been established on one or more of the two closest properties along the same side of the street as the designated front of the subject property, the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations shall apply.

c.
Additional wall height standards. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. For example, if the minimum side setback is five feet, and the maximum wall height is 13 feet, the maximum wall height at a ten-foot side setback would be 18 feet.
d.
Additional side stepback standards. For walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback, a stepback shall be required as set forth in section 94-241.5, Table VIII 1.5. Sloped roofs may be built above the maximum wall height within the minimum stepback area. Where a building is set back from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback shall be required.

FIGURE III-3

A side stepback is required for walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback. In this example, the maximum wall height is built at the side setback and the minimum stepback is provided for the portion of the wall built above the maximum wall height. A sloped roof is built within the minimum stepback area.	The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. In this example, ten feet of additional side setback is provided, allowing the wall height to increase by ten feet above the maximum wall height at the side setback. Because the building is setback from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback is required.

FIGURE III-3

minimum side stepback relative to max. wall height at side setback, minimum side setback, and property line

maximum wall height relative to side setback, property line, and minimum side setback

A side stepback is required for walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback. In this example, the maximum wall height is built at the side setback and the minimum stepback is provided for the portion of the wall built above the maximum wall height. A sloped roof is built within the minimum stepback area.

The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. In this example, ten feet of additional side setback is provided, allowing the wall height to increase by ten feet above the maximum wall height at the side setback. Because the building is setback from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback is required.

e.
Additional garage door standards.
1. 1.
  Location of garage doors. To ensure that new buildings relate to the street in a manner that is similar to that seen contextually, front facing garage doors shall be set back from the front facade by the distance specified in the schedule of district regulations. Garage doors not oriented toward the front property line and not visible from the public right-of-way shall be exempted from this standard. Alternative standards for the location of front facing garage doors are provided in section 94-85(i).
  FIGURE III-4
  
  Front facing garage door set back from front facade.
  
  Garage door with a perpendicular orientation to the front facade.

FIGURE III-4

Front facing garage door set back from front facade.	Garage door with a perpendicular orientation to the front facade.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-80. - Historic single-family low density residential, context 4 (SF7-C4).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction in low density residential historic districts with a pattern of primarily one-story and some two-story buildings.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family low density residential, context 4 (SF7-C4) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 50 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side Minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height: 24 feet;
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 13 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.45;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.40;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.35.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF7-C4 district shall be those permitted in the SF7 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-81. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 2 (SF14-C2, MF14-C2).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction in high density residential historic districts with a pattern of small and standard-sized lots and one- and two-story buildings.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density, context 2 (SF14-C2) residential district and the historic multifamily low density, context 2 (MF14-C2) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 50 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 20 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 24 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 square feet and over: 26 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.50;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.45;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.40.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C2 and MF14-C2 districts shall be those permitted in the SF14 and MF14 districts, respectively, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-82. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 3 (SF14-C3).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction in high density residential historic districts with a pattern of large lots and primarily two-story and some one-story buildings.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density residential, context 3 (SF14-C3) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 20 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 25 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 30 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 25 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 20 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 0.50;
2. b.
  For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 0.45;
3. c.
  For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 0.40.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C3 district shall be those permitted in the SF14 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-83. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 5 (SF14-C5).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction on waterfront lot sin high density residential historic districts.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density residential, context 5 (SF14-C5) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 10,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 75 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 30 feet.
2. b.
  Corner: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 20 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height: 30 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 10,000 to 14,999 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 15,000 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 0.45;
2. b.
  For lots 10,000 to 14,999 square feet: 0.40;
3. c.
  For lots 15,000 square feet and over: 0.35.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C5 district shall be those permitted in the SF14 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-84. - Historic multifamily low, medium and high density, context 1 (MF14-C1, MF20-C1, MF32-C1, NWD-R-C1).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction in multifamily residential historic districts. The density of these zoning districts shall not exceed that permitted in the related zoning district and suffix associated with the category.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic multifamily low density, context 1 (MF14-C1) residential district, the multifamily medium density, context 1 (MF20-C1) residential district, the multifamily high density, context 1 (MF32-C1) residential district, and the Downtown master plan northwest residential district, context 1 (NWD-R-C1) shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 4,500 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 45 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building(s).
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 15 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only): 5 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 20 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 24 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 27 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 32 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height.
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures:
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures:
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.55;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.50;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.45.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the MF14-C1, MF20-C1, and MF32-C1 district shall be those permitted in the MF14, MF20, and MF32 districts, respectively, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, for properties in the NWD-R in the DMP see section 94-105.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the MF20-C1 district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-85. - Special exception standards for historic residential districts.

Special exception standards. City staff or the historic preservation board may grant special exceptions to some base dimensional standards as described in text below and summarized in Table III-3.

Wall height exception. The historic preservation board may grant a limited exception to the maximum wall height at the side setback for additions to contributing historic structures according to the table of special exception standards in subsection 94-85(a). Any proposed exception must meet the intent of the design guidelines and both of the following criteria:

1.
Shall not extend more than 25 feet along the horizontal dimension of the wall; and
2.
Details or changes in materials are provided to ensure visual articulation of the wall.

Side setback exception. The historic preservation board may grant a limited exception to the minimum side setback on one side of the property for additions to contributing historic structures according to the table of special exception standards in subsection 94-85(a). An exception shall not be granted where any portion of the resulting building, including encroachments such as roof eaves, would be located closer than two feet to an adjacent property line. Any proposed exception must meet the intent of the design guidelines and at least one of the following criteria:

1.
Results from an extension of an existing wall that does not meet the minimum side setback standard as in the case of a constrained kitchen; or
2.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448.

Lot coverage exception for one-story structures. City staff may grant a limited exception to the maximum lot coverage standard for all new construction and additions according to the table of special exception standards in subsection 94-85(a) where all structures on a property are one story. Any proposed exception must meet the intent of the design guidelines and both of the following criteria:

1.
All structures on the property are one story in height; and
2.
No structure on the property exceeds 16 feet in overall height.

Lot coverage and floor area exceptions for detached rear accessory structures. City staff may grant limited exceptions to the maximum lot coverage and floor area ratio standards for all new construction and additions according to the Table III-3. To qualify for the special exception, detached rear accessory structures must total at least 300 square feet (or 250 square feet on lots less than 5,000 square feet) and must be located to meet both of the following criteria:

1.
Set back at least ten feet behind the front facade of the principal structure; and
2.
Separated, at any point on the building, a minimum of 15 feet from the principal structure.

Lot coverage and floor area ratio exceptions through special exception review. The historic preservation board may grant limited exceptions to the maximum lot coverage or floor area ratio standards for all new construction and additions according to the table of special exception standards in subsection 94-85(a). A special exception may be granted for either the lot coverage or floor area ratio standard, but not both. This does not apply to one-story structures where lot coverage and floor area ratio are the same. Any proposed lot coverage or floor area ratio exception must meet the intent of the design guidelines, incorporate design elements that reduce visual massing and meet one or more of the following criteria:

1.
Provides for an increased lot coverage or floor area ratio that would be allowed in a smaller lot size category in the same zoning district (note that the subject property shall be within 250 square feet of the upper size limit for the lower lot size category that permits the increased lot coverage or floor area ratio);
2.
Allows for an addition to an existing one-story contributing historic principal structure;
3.
Allows for the establishment of a one-story bedroom and/or bathroom addition to a contributing historic principal structure where no bedroom or bathroom currently exists on the first floor;
4.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448 or the creation and approval of a landscape plan by the city's planning director or designee that demonstrates an increase in plant material typically found on a residential lot that serves to mitigate the impact of the additional square footage; or
5.
Results in a structure utilizing green building standards or green building provisions adopted by the city commission.
For new construction or additions to non-contributing principal structures, any proposed floor area ratio exception must also provide an increase of two feet to the minimum side setback on both sides of the property. Floor area ratio exceptions for additions to contributing historic principal structures do not require an increased side setback.

Alternative minimum floor area for very small or constrained Lots. City staff may grant an exception to the floor area ratio standard where it would restrict the maximum buildable floor area to less than 1,700 square feet on a lot. In such cases a maximum floor area standard of 1,700 square feet may instead be used. Note that other dimensional standards such as minimum setbacks and maximum overall height standards may still restrict the maximum buildable floor area to less than 1,700 square feet.

Alternative garage location standards. The historic preservation board may grant a limited exception to the garage location standard for additions to contributing historic structures according to the table of special exception standards in subsection 98-85(a). Any proposed exception must meet one of the following criteria:

1.
Four or more properties on the same block face do not meet the base garage door location standard; or
2.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448.

Special Exceptions to certain Dimensional Standards for the Subdivision of multiple contributing historic shotgun house structures on a single parcel within the Northwest Historic District.

1.
Purpose
1. a.
  It is the intent of this Section to encourage the adaptive reuse and subdivision of multiple principal contributing historic residential shotgun house structures which are located on a single parcel within the Northwest Historic District for the purposes of providing additional fee simple housing in the city.
2.
Applicability
1. a.
  This section applies to single parcels with more than one principal residential shotgun house structure, each of which is identified as a contributing resource within the Northwest Historic District and on the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places [Sec 94-48.b.8]. Such parcels may be subdivided to create separate parcels for each contributing, primary shotgun house structure for the purposes of adaptive reuse and fee simple homeownership.
2. b.
  Lots proposed for subdivision may receive Special Exceptions by the Historic Preservation Board from the following dimensional standards when the contributing structures are arranged in such a way that dimensional standard compliance is not feasible:
  1. 1.
    Lot Area
  2. 2.
    Lot Width
  3. 3.
    Setbacks
  4. 4.
    Lot Coverage
  5. 5.
    Floor Area Ratio
3.
Standards
1. a.
  Subdivided lots shall minimize zoning district non conformities to the extent feasible
2. b.
  Subdivided lots shall provide frontage on a city street
3. c.
  Subdivided lots shall include a single, principal, contributing residential historic shotgun house structure following subdivision
4. d.
  All structures on the parent parcel must be identified as contributing historic structures on the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-86. - Historic residential district definitions.

The definitions below apply specifically to the residential historic districts within the City of West Palm Beach.

Shotgun House means a principal single-family residential structure, which is rectangular in shape, is no wider than 18 feet in width, typically features a gabled front porch, with two means of entry/egress (front and back doors), with all interior rooms arranged in a linear orientation and connected sequentially by doorways or without hallways.

Secs. 94-87—94-100. - Reserved.

Block face

Block face is one side of a street between two consecutive intersections, for example a block face can be one side of a city block.

Building footprint

Building footprint is the ground floor surface area of a structure or structures on a site as measured from the structure's exterior walls.

Corner side setback

Corner side setback is the amount of space required for a building to be located away from the property line on the portion of the lot that is wider and adjacent to a public right-of-way.

Finished grade

Finished grade means the elevation or the surface of the earth after all earthwork has been completed including fill or berming.

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Floor area ratio (FAR) is a regulatory technique, generally expressed in numeric fashion, which relates total developable site area and the size (square feet) of development permitted on a specific site. For purposes of historic residential districts, the assigned floor area ratio determines the total gross square feet of each floor of all structures as measured from the structure's exterior walls based upon the actual land area of the parcel upon which the structures are to be located. Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio shall include 100 percent of the floor area of all roofed structures enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides (not enclosed by more than 75 percent of wall surface) and 50 percent of the floor area of all roofed structures that are attached to a principal or accessory structure and are enclosed by walls on two sides or less. If structures are enclosed at a later time, their floor area shall be counted towards the total FAR as defined below. Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio includes 100 percent of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Accessory structures such as sheds, guest houses and second units that are roofed and enclosed on more than two sides whether or not they include habitable space;
Attached and detached garages;
Mezzanine and loft areas;
Stairways: The floor areas used by interior and roofed exterior stairways, elevators, escalators and similar features. The floor area of each run of stairs shall be counted once. The floor area of usable spaces having a five-foot minimum height under a run of stairs shall be counted;
Utility areas: The floor area of laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, storage rooms and built-in cabinets.

Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio includes 50 percent of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Roofed but open carports that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open porches that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open breezeways that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides.

Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio does not include any of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Half story spaces that are not habitable (attics);
Terraces and balconies that are not roofed;
Free-standing patios, decks and gazebos that are roofed but not enclosed by solid walls on more than one side and not attached to a principal or accessory structure;
Awnings;
Up to three feet of primary or accessory structure roof overhangs or eaves without structural support members.

Front facade

Front facade means, for historic preservation purposes, the exterior facade, including multiple planes thereof, of a building, site or structure which faces the public right-of-way. For corner lots, this refers to the facade associated with the narrowest portion of the parcel.

Lot coverage (LC)

Lot coverage (LC) means a regulatory technique, generally expressed in numeric fashion, which relates total developable site area and the building footprint (square feet) of development permitted on a specific site. For purposes of historic residential districts, the assigned lot coverage determines the total building footprint based upon the actual land area of the parcel upon which the structures are to be located. Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage shall include 100 percent of the ground floor area of all roofed structures enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides and 50 percent of the ground floor area of all roofed structures that are attached to a principal or accessory structure and are enclosed by walls on two sides or less. If structures are enclosed at a later time, their building footprint shall be counted towards the total LC as defined below. Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage includes 100 percent of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Accessory structures such as sheds, guest houses and second units that are roofed and enclosed on more than two sides whether or not they include habitable space;
Attached and detached garages;
Stairways: The ground floor of interior and roofed exterior stairways, elevators, escalators and similar features. The ground floor area of usable spaces having a 5' minimum height under a run of stairs shall be counted;
Utility areas: The ground floor area of laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, storage rooms and built-in cabinets.

Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage includes 50 percent of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Roofed but open carports that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open porches that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open breezeways that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides.

Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage does not include any of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Free-standing patios, decks and gazebos that are roofed but not enclosed by solid walls on more than one side and not attached to a principal or accessory structure.

Natural grade

Natural grade means the site grade unaffected by construction techniques such as fill or berming.

Principal structure

Principal structure means the primary habitable structure on a lot.

Stepback

Stepback means a horizontal offset above the first floor in a vertical building wall.

Walls, solid

Walls, solid are permanent walls more than three feet in height that are composed of a solid materials, including transparent window areas, for more than 25 percent of the wall plane. The following shall not be considered as solid walls:

Walls composed of open lattice;
Walls composed of louvered blinds; or
Solid railings that are three feet or less in height.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

West Palm Beach City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 94-71. - General standards.

District regulations. Regulations governing the height, bulk, mass and placement of structures within all residential districts are provided in Table III-1.

Lots.

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

2.
All lots described in sections a. through b. below together with any undevelopable portion of said lot, shall not be subdivided or sold unless the minimum lot width requirements of sections 94-72 through 94-77 are met. Lots platted prior to July 2004 may be developed according to subsection (d)(1) or to the standard minimum lot widths listed in sections 94-72 through 94-77.
1. a.
  All lots south of the city's northern limits, north of the centerline of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and east of the centerline of Flagler Drive that are contiguous to the Lagoon.
2. b.
  All lots south of the centerline of Acacia Road, north of the centerline of Avila Road and immediately west of Flagler Drive that are separated from the Lagoon only by Flagler Drive or city-owned property.
3. c.
  All lots south of the centerline of Avila Road, north of the north lot line of Southland Park Rev Block 14 Lot 1, and east of the centerline of Washington Road that are contiguous to the Lagoon.
4. d.
  All lots south of the north lot line of Southland Park Rev Block 14 Lot 1, north of the centerline of Summa Street and immediately west of Flagler Drive that are separated from the Lagoon only by Flagler Drive.
5. e.
  All lots south of the centerline of Summa Street, north of the city's southern limits and east of the centerline of Flagler Drive or Flagler Court that are contiguous to the Lagoon.

e.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to ARTICLE XIV of this chapter.
f.
Signs. Signs shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE XIII of this chapter.
g.
Nonconformities. Except as provided in subsection (b), nonconformities shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE XVI of this chapter.
h.
Fences and walls. Fences and walls shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE X of this chapter.
i.
Parking. Parking shall be provided pursuant to ARTICLE XV of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-31; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4265-10, § 4, 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-72. - Single-family low density-3 (SF3) residential district; single-family medium density-5 (SF5) residential district; single-family low density (SF7) residential district.

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum Lot Dimensions for the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 49 feet
3.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: Five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
4.
Maximum building height: 30 feet.
5.
Minimum setbacks for principal building for the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet to garage door face; 18 feet to remaining primary structure
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; with the following exception:5 feet on all lots abutting Spruce Avenue, subject to a required 20’ visibility triangle, consistent with Figure X-1 in Section 94-305(e). No driveways may be located in the required 20’ visibility triangle.
3. c.
  Rear: 10 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 5 feet;
5. e.
  Decorative architectural elements such as stone, veneers, ornamentals, etc., may encroach a maximum of six (6) inches into any required setback.
6.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
7.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).
8.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures located on corner lots east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street. Swimming pools, appurtenances and screen enclosures (if the roof and all sides of the enclosure are made of screening material) shall meet the requirements section 94-304 with the exception of the minimum setback for side lot line, rear lot line and corner lot line, which shall be permitted to be 5 feet.
9.
Exceptions.
1. a.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-312(1)(c) properties located in the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces shall be permitted to have a maximum of two (2) driveways totaling no more than 26 feet at the property line, subject to a minimum landscape strip of 3’-6” separating each driveway. A pedestrian walkway up to 4 feet in width may transverse the required landscape strip to connect the two driveways.
2. b.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-482(a), properties located in the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces and where off-street parking spaces, driveways, patios and/or walkways in the front yard exclusively consist of a permeable paver system, shall provide a minimum of 45 percent of the front yard area as landscaped area with living plant material (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, hedges, vines or trees). In instances where permeable pavers are installed within the public right-of-way, the property owner shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of any pavers within the public right-of-way.
3. c.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-305(b)4., the following setback requirements apply.
  1. 1.
    FPL transformers may be located within the required front setback.
  2. 2.
    Mechanical equipment (air conditioning unit(s) and pool equipment) is prohibited within the corner setback abutting Spruce Avenue.

(Code 1979, § 33-32; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4449-13, § 6, 3-19-2013; Ord. No. 5138-25, § 3, 09-02-2025)

Sec. 94-73. - Single-family/small lot (SF11) high density residential district.

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 3,500 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 40 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet or 20 percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
2. b.
  Corner: ten feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
3. c.
  Rear: ten feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, ten feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
4.
Accessory structure. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within this district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 4449-13, § 7, 3-19-2013)

Sec. 94-74. - Single-family high density (SF14) residential district.

1.
Minimum lot dimensions for single-family use without accessory apartment.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum lot dimensions for single-family use with accessory apartment.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
3.
Minimum Lot Dimensions for single-family use located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 49 feet
4.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
5.
Minimum setbacks for principal building for single-family use located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet to garage door face; 18 feet to remaining primary structure;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; with the following exception:5 feet on all lots abutting Spruce Avenue, subject to a required 20’ visibility triangle, consistent with Figure X-1 in Section 94-305(e). No driveways may be located in the required 20’ visibility triangle.
3. c.
  Rear: 10 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 5 feet;
5. e.
  Decorative architectural elements such as stone, veneers, ornamentals, etc., may encroach a maximum of six (6) inches into any required setback.
6.
Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
7.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in subsection 94-273(d)(1);
2. b.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
3. c.
  Signs as permitted in section 94-407;
4. d.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
5. e.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
8.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).
9.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures located on corner lots east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street. Swimming pools, appurtenances and screen enclosures (if the roof and all sides of the enclosure are made of screening material) shall meet the requirements section 94-304 with the exception of the minimum setback for side lot line, rear lot line and corner lot line, which shall be permitted to be 5 feet.
10.
Exceptions.
1. a.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-312(1)(c) properties located in the single-family high density (SF14) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) driveways totaling no more than 26 feet at the property line, subject to a minimum landscape strip of 3’-6” separating each driveway. A pedestrian walkway up to 4 feet in width may transverse the required landscape strip to connect the two driveways.
2. b.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-482(a), properties located in the single-family high density (SF14) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces and where off-street parking spaces, driveways, patios and/or walkways in the front yard exclusively consist of a permeable paver system, shall provide a minimum of 45 percent of the front yard area as landscaped area with living plant material (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, hedges, vines or trees). In instances where permeable pavers are installed within the public right-of-way, the property owner shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of any pavers within the public right-of-way.
3. c.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-305(b)4., the following setback requirements apply.
  1. 1.
    FPL transformers may be located within the required front setback.
  2. 2.
    Mechanical equipment (air conditioning unit(s) and pool equipment) is prohibited within the corner setback abutting Spruce Avenue.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the single-family high density (SF14) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

(Code 1979, § 33-34; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3744-04, § 2, 9-27-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4449-13, § 8, 3-19-2013; Ord. No. 5138-25, § 4, 09-02-2025)

Sec. 94-75. - Multifamily low density (MF14) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations for the multifamily low density (MF14) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot areas for three or more dwelling units: 3,000 square feet per unit; not to exceed a maximum of 14.52 dwelling units per acre;
3. c.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
4. d.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
5. e.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to use permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as limited by section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as permitted in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as limited by subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, provided, however, such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures. See subsection 94-71(b).

Townhouse units. Townhouse units shall be allowed in the multifamily low density (MF14) residential district as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-35; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4119-08, § 2, 4-7-2008)

Sec. 94-76. - Multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations for the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot area.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot area for three dwelling units: 9,000 square feet;
3. c.
  Lot area for four dwelling units: 12,000 square feet;
4. d.
  Lot area for five dwelling units: 15,000 square feet;
5. e.
  Lot area for six dwelling units: 18,000 square feet;
6. f.
  For lot area of 20,000 square feet or more: 2,150 square feet per unit, not to exceed maximum of 20.26 dwelling units per acre;
7. g.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
8. h.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
9. i.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be the greater of 40 feet or two feet in height for each one foot in setback from side and rear lot lines.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter provided, however, that such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district are provided in the Schedule of Permitted Uses.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-36; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 385—05, §§ 2, 5-23-2005)

Sec. 94-77. - Multifamily high density (MF32) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations in the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot area for multifamily uses.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot area for three dwelling units: 7,750 square feet;
3. c.
  Lot area for four dwelling units: 9,500 square feet;
4. d.
  Lot area for five dwelling units: 11,250 square feet;
5. e.
  Lot area for six dwelling units: 13,000 square feet;
6. f.
  Lot area for seven dwelling units: 14,750 square feet;
7. g.
  Lot area for eight dwelling units: 16,500 square feet;
8. h.
  Lot area for nine dwelling units: 18,250 square feet;
9. i.
  Lot area for ten dwelling units: 20,000 square feet;
10. j.
  For lot area of more than 20,000 square feet: 1,350 square feet per dwelling unit; not to exceed 32.27 dwelling units per acre;
11. k.
  Lot width: 50 feet;
12. l.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
13. m.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 15 feet or ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 15 feet; or five feet, minimum of 15 feet total if lot is less than 50 feet wide.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be the greater of 40 feet or two feet in height for each one foot in setback from side and rear lot lines.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, provided, however, such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-37; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005)

Sec. 94-78. - Historic residential districts.

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

For any development regulation not specifically addressed in section 94-80 through section 94-84, the related zoning category for non-historic zoning areas shall apply.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-79. - Historic residential design standards.

a.
Measurement of dimensional standards.
1. 1.
  Finished ground floor is the finished surface of the ground floor.
2. 2.
  Natural grade is the grade unaffected by construction techniques such as fill, landscaping or berming. For purposes of historic residential districts, natural grade shall be considered the existing grade at the time of rezoning as a historic residential district. For properties on a slope the mean elevation shall be utilized.
3. 3.
  Overall height is measured as the vertical distance in feet from finished grade to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs; to the deck line for mansard roofs; and to the average height between eaves and the ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs. Where finished grade is more than two feet above natural grade, overall height shall be measured from two feet above natural grade. Finished grade shall not exceed required minimum flood regulations. See section 94-306 for limited height exceptions.
4. 4.
  Side stepbacks are measured from the side property line and apply to portions of the building above the maximum wall height.
5. 5.
  Wall height is measured as the vertical distance in feet from the finished ground floor to the top of the top plate at the top of the wall. Where the finished ground floor height is greater than two feet above finished grade, wall height will be measured from two feet above finished grade. If flood regulations require a finished ground floor height greater than two feet, wall height may be measured from the finished ground floor height required by flood regulations. For calculating maximum wall height, the minimum side setback shall be used on both sides of the lot rather than any increased side setback required by a cumulative side setback standard. For example, if the minimum side setback on one side is five feet and the minimum total for both sides is 15 feet, the maximum wall height shall be measured at a five-foot setback on both sides.
FIGURE III-1

Measurement of dimensional standards where a structure is built to the maximum permitted wall height at the minimum side setback.

FIGURE III-1

Measurement of dimensional standards where a structure is built to the maximum permitted wall height at the minimum side setback.

Contextual front setback standards.

FIGURE III-2

In this example, the contextual front setback standard for the subject property indicated by the arrow is established by the principal structures on the two properties on either side. The front setback on the subject property could be anywhere within the dashed lines.

FIGURE III-2

1. 2.
  Contextual front setback for corner lots. The minimum front setback on a corner lot shall either be within the range of front setbacks established by the principal structures on the two closest properties along the same side of the street and on the same block as the designated front of the subject property (two properties total). Where the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations is less than that established by the principle structures on the two closest properties along the same side of the street and on the same block as the designated front of the subject property, the lesser setback shall apply. For corner lots with one side on Flagler Drive, the front of the property shall be Flagler Drive for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Properties that are not within the same zoning district as the subject property shall not be considered for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Where the front setback for the principal structure has not been established on one or more of the two closest properties along the same side of the street as the designated front of the subject property, the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations shall apply.

c.
Additional wall height standards. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. For example, if the minimum side setback is five feet, and the maximum wall height is 13 feet, the maximum wall height at a ten-foot side setback would be 18 feet.
d.
Additional side stepback standards. For walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback, a stepback shall be required as set forth in section 94-241.5, Table VIII 1.5. Sloped roofs may be built above the maximum wall height within the minimum stepback area. Where a building is set back from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback shall be required.

FIGURE III-3

A side stepback is required for walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback. In this example, the maximum wall height is built at the side setback and the minimum stepback is provided for the portion of the wall built above the maximum wall height. A sloped roof is built within the minimum stepback area.	The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. In this example, ten feet of additional side setback is provided, allowing the wall height to increase by ten feet above the maximum wall height at the side setback. Because the building is setback from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback is required.

FIGURE III-3

e.
Additional garage door standards.
1. 1.
  Location of garage doors. To ensure that new buildings relate to the street in a manner that is similar to that seen contextually, front facing garage doors shall be set back from the front facade by the distance specified in the schedule of district regulations. Garage doors not oriented toward the front property line and not visible from the public right-of-way shall be exempted from this standard. Alternative standards for the location of front facing garage doors are provided in section 94-85(i).
  FIGURE III-4
  
  Front facing garage door set back from front facade.
  
  Garage door with a perpendicular orientation to the front facade.

FIGURE III-4

Front facing garage door set back from front facade.	Garage door with a perpendicular orientation to the front facade.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-80. - Historic single-family low density residential, context 4 (SF7-C4).

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family low density residential, context 4 (SF7-C4) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 50 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side Minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height: 24 feet;
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 13 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.45;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.40;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.35.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF7-C4 district shall be those permitted in the SF7 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-81. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 2 (SF14-C2, MF14-C2).

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 50 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 20 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 24 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 square feet and over: 26 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.50;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.45;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.40.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C2 and MF14-C2 districts shall be those permitted in the SF14 and MF14 districts, respectively, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-82. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 3 (SF14-C3).

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density residential, context 3 (SF14-C3) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 20 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 25 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 30 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 25 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 20 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 0.50;
2. b.
  For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 0.45;
3. c.
  For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 0.40.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C3 district shall be those permitted in the SF14 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-83. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 5 (SF14-C5).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction on waterfront lot sin high density residential historic districts.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density residential, context 5 (SF14-C5) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 10,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 75 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 30 feet.
2. b.
  Corner: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 20 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height: 30 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 10,000 to 14,999 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 15,000 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 0.45;
2. b.
  For lots 10,000 to 14,999 square feet: 0.40;
3. c.
  For lots 15,000 square feet and over: 0.35.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C5 district shall be those permitted in the SF14 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-84. - Historic multifamily low, medium and high density, context 1 (MF14-C1, MF20-C1, MF32-C1, NWD-R-C1).

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 4,500 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 45 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building(s).
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 15 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only): 5 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 20 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 24 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 27 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 32 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height.
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures:
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures:
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.55;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.50;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.45.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the MF20-C1 district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-85. - Special exception standards for historic residential districts.

Special exception standards. City staff or the historic preservation board may grant special exceptions to some base dimensional standards as described in text below and summarized in Table III-3.

1.
Shall not extend more than 25 feet along the horizontal dimension of the wall; and
2.
Details or changes in materials are provided to ensure visual articulation of the wall.

1.
Results from an extension of an existing wall that does not meet the minimum side setback standard as in the case of a constrained kitchen; or
2.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448.

1.
All structures on the property are one story in height; and
2.
No structure on the property exceeds 16 feet in overall height.

1.
Set back at least ten feet behind the front facade of the principal structure; and
2.
Separated, at any point on the building, a minimum of 15 feet from the principal structure.

1.
Provides for an increased lot coverage or floor area ratio that would be allowed in a smaller lot size category in the same zoning district (note that the subject property shall be within 250 square feet of the upper size limit for the lower lot size category that permits the increased lot coverage or floor area ratio);
2.
Allows for an addition to an existing one-story contributing historic principal structure;
3.
Allows for the establishment of a one-story bedroom and/or bathroom addition to a contributing historic principal structure where no bedroom or bathroom currently exists on the first floor;
4.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448 or the creation and approval of a landscape plan by the city's planning director or designee that demonstrates an increase in plant material typically found on a residential lot that serves to mitigate the impact of the additional square footage; or
5.
Results in a structure utilizing green building standards or green building provisions adopted by the city commission.
For new construction or additions to non-contributing principal structures, any proposed floor area ratio exception must also provide an increase of two feet to the minimum side setback on both sides of the property. Floor area ratio exceptions for additions to contributing historic principal structures do not require an increased side setback.

1.
Four or more properties on the same block face do not meet the base garage door location standard; or
2.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448.

Special Exceptions to certain Dimensional Standards for the Subdivision of multiple contributing historic shotgun house structures on a single parcel within the Northwest Historic District.

1.
Purpose
1. a.
  It is the intent of this Section to encourage the adaptive reuse and subdivision of multiple principal contributing historic residential shotgun house structures which are located on a single parcel within the Northwest Historic District for the purposes of providing additional fee simple housing in the city.
2.
Applicability
1. a.
  This section applies to single parcels with more than one principal residential shotgun house structure, each of which is identified as a contributing resource within the Northwest Historic District and on the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places [Sec 94-48.b.8]. Such parcels may be subdivided to create separate parcels for each contributing, primary shotgun house structure for the purposes of adaptive reuse and fee simple homeownership.
2. b.
  Lots proposed for subdivision may receive Special Exceptions by the Historic Preservation Board from the following dimensional standards when the contributing structures are arranged in such a way that dimensional standard compliance is not feasible:
  1. 1.
    Lot Area
  2. 2.
    Lot Width
  3. 3.
    Setbacks
  4. 4.
    Lot Coverage
  5. 5.
    Floor Area Ratio
3.
Standards
1. a.
  Subdivided lots shall minimize zoning district non conformities to the extent feasible
2. b.
  Subdivided lots shall provide frontage on a city street
3. c.
  Subdivided lots shall include a single, principal, contributing residential historic shotgun house structure following subdivision
4. d.
  All structures on the parent parcel must be identified as contributing historic structures on the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-86. - Historic residential district definitions.

The definitions below apply specifically to the residential historic districts within the City of West Palm Beach.

Secs. 94-87—94-100. - Reserved.

Block face

Block face is one side of a street between two consecutive intersections, for example a block face can be one side of a city block.

Building footprint

Building footprint is the ground floor surface area of a structure or structures on a site as measured from the structure's exterior walls.

Corner side setback

Corner side setback is the amount of space required for a building to be located away from the property line on the portion of the lot that is wider and adjacent to a public right-of-way.

Finished grade

Finished grade means the elevation or the surface of the earth after all earthwork has been completed including fill or berming.

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Accessory structures such as sheds, guest houses and second units that are roofed and enclosed on more than two sides whether or not they include habitable space;
Attached and detached garages;
Mezzanine and loft areas;
Stairways: The floor areas used by interior and roofed exterior stairways, elevators, escalators and similar features. The floor area of each run of stairs shall be counted once. The floor area of usable spaces having a five-foot minimum height under a run of stairs shall be counted;
Utility areas: The floor area of laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, storage rooms and built-in cabinets.

Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio includes 50 percent of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Roofed but open carports that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open porches that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open breezeways that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides.

Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio does not include any of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Half story spaces that are not habitable (attics);
Terraces and balconies that are not roofed;
Free-standing patios, decks and gazebos that are roofed but not enclosed by solid walls on more than one side and not attached to a principal or accessory structure;
Awnings;
Up to three feet of primary or accessory structure roof overhangs or eaves without structural support members.

Front facade

Lot coverage (LC)

Accessory structures such as sheds, guest houses and second units that are roofed and enclosed on more than two sides whether or not they include habitable space;
Attached and detached garages;
Stairways: The ground floor of interior and roofed exterior stairways, elevators, escalators and similar features. The ground floor area of usable spaces having a 5' minimum height under a run of stairs shall be counted;
Utility areas: The ground floor area of laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, storage rooms and built-in cabinets.

Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage includes 50 percent of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Roofed but open carports that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open porches that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open breezeways that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides.

Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage does not include any of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Free-standing patios, decks and gazebos that are roofed but not enclosed by solid walls on more than one side and not attached to a principal or accessory structure.

Natural grade

Natural grade means the site grade unaffected by construction techniques such as fill or berming.

Principal structure

Principal structure means the primary habitable structure on a lot.

Stepback

Stepback means a horizontal offset above the first floor in a vertical building wall.

Walls, solid

Walls composed of open lattice;
Walls composed of louvered blinds; or
Solid railings that are three feet or less in height.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

West Palm Beach City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 94-71. - General standards.

District regulations. Regulations governing the height, bulk, mass and placement of structures within all residential districts are provided in Table III-1.

Lots.

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

TABLE III-1
DISTRICT	LOT SIZE (SQUARE FEET)	LOT WIDTH (FEET)	PERMITTED USE
SF3, 5, 7	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF11	Fewer than 3,500	Fewer than 40	Single-family dwelling
SF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF7-C4	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C2	Fewer than 5,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C3	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
SF14-C5	Fewer than 10,000	Fewer than 75	Single-family dwelling and accessory apartment
MF14	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF14	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF20	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family dwelling
MF20	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 60	Single-family and duplex dwelling
MF32	Fewer than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family dwelling
MF32	Equal/greater than 6,000	Fewer than 50	Single-family and duplex dwelling

2.
All lots described in sections a. through b. below together with any undevelopable portion of said lot, shall not be subdivided or sold unless the minimum lot width requirements of sections 94-72 through 94-77 are met. Lots platted prior to July 2004 may be developed according to subsection (d)(1) or to the standard minimum lot widths listed in sections 94-72 through 94-77.
1. a.
  All lots south of the city's northern limits, north of the centerline of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and east of the centerline of Flagler Drive that are contiguous to the Lagoon.
2. b.
  All lots south of the centerline of Acacia Road, north of the centerline of Avila Road and immediately west of Flagler Drive that are separated from the Lagoon only by Flagler Drive or city-owned property.
3. c.
  All lots south of the centerline of Avila Road, north of the north lot line of Southland Park Rev Block 14 Lot 1, and east of the centerline of Washington Road that are contiguous to the Lagoon.
4. d.
  All lots south of the north lot line of Southland Park Rev Block 14 Lot 1, north of the centerline of Summa Street and immediately west of Flagler Drive that are separated from the Lagoon only by Flagler Drive.
5. e.
  All lots south of the centerline of Summa Street, north of the city's southern limits and east of the centerline of Flagler Drive or Flagler Court that are contiguous to the Lagoon.

e.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to ARTICLE XIV of this chapter.
f.
Signs. Signs shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE XIII of this chapter.
g.
Nonconformities. Except as provided in subsection (b), nonconformities shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE XVI of this chapter.
h.
Fences and walls. Fences and walls shall be regulated pursuant to ARTICLE X of this chapter.
i.
Parking. Parking shall be provided pursuant to ARTICLE XV of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-31; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4265-10, § 4, 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-72. - Single-family low density-3 (SF3) residential district; single-family medium density-5 (SF5) residential district; single-family low density (SF7) residential district.

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum Lot Dimensions for the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 49 feet
3.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: Five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
4.
Maximum building height: 30 feet.
5.
Minimum setbacks for principal building for the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet to garage door face; 18 feet to remaining primary structure
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; with the following exception:5 feet on all lots abutting Spruce Avenue, subject to a required 20’ visibility triangle, consistent with Figure X-1 in Section 94-305(e). No driveways may be located in the required 20’ visibility triangle.
3. c.
  Rear: 10 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 5 feet;
5. e.
  Decorative architectural elements such as stone, veneers, ornamentals, etc., may encroach a maximum of six (6) inches into any required setback.
6.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
7.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).
8.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures located on corner lots east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street. Swimming pools, appurtenances and screen enclosures (if the roof and all sides of the enclosure are made of screening material) shall meet the requirements section 94-304 with the exception of the minimum setback for side lot line, rear lot line and corner lot line, which shall be permitted to be 5 feet.
9.
Exceptions.
1. a.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-312(1)(c) properties located in the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces shall be permitted to have a maximum of two (2) driveways totaling no more than 26 feet at the property line, subject to a minimum landscape strip of 3’-6” separating each driveway. A pedestrian walkway up to 4 feet in width may transverse the required landscape strip to connect the two driveways.
2. b.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-482(a), properties located in the single-family low density (SF7) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces and where off-street parking spaces, driveways, patios and/or walkways in the front yard exclusively consist of a permeable paver system, shall provide a minimum of 45 percent of the front yard area as landscaped area with living plant material (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, hedges, vines or trees). In instances where permeable pavers are installed within the public right-of-way, the property owner shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of any pavers within the public right-of-way.
3. c.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-305(b)4., the following setback requirements apply.
  1. 1.
    FPL transformers may be located within the required front setback.
  2. 2.
    Mechanical equipment (air conditioning unit(s) and pool equipment) is prohibited within the corner setback abutting Spruce Avenue.

(Code 1979, § 33-32; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4449-13, § 6, 3-19-2013; Ord. No. 5138-25, § 3, 09-02-2025)

Sec. 94-73. - Single-family/small lot (SF11) high density residential district.

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 3,500 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 40 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet or 20 percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
2. b.
  Corner: ten feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
3. c.
  Rear: ten feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, ten feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
4.
Accessory structure. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within this district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 4449-13, § 7, 3-19-2013)

Sec. 94-74. - Single-family high density (SF14) residential district.

1.
Minimum lot dimensions for single-family use without accessory apartment.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum lot dimensions for single-family use with accessory apartment.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
3. c.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
4. d.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
3.
Minimum Lot Dimensions for single-family use located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 49 feet
4.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
5.
Minimum setbacks for principal building for single-family use located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street
1. a.
  Front: 20 feet to garage door face; 18 feet to remaining primary structure;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; with the following exception:5 feet on all lots abutting Spruce Avenue, subject to a required 20’ visibility triangle, consistent with Figure X-1 in Section 94-305(e). No driveways may be located in the required 20’ visibility triangle.
3. c.
  Rear: 10 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 5 feet;
5. e.
  Decorative architectural elements such as stone, veneers, ornamentals, etc., may encroach a maximum of six (6) inches into any required setback.
6.
Maximum building height. Maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
7.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in subsection 94-273(d)(1);
2. b.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
3. c.
  Signs as permitted in section 94-407;
4. d.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
5. e.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter.
8.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).
9.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures located on corner lots east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street. Swimming pools, appurtenances and screen enclosures (if the roof and all sides of the enclosure are made of screening material) shall meet the requirements section 94-304 with the exception of the minimum setback for side lot line, rear lot line and corner lot line, which shall be permitted to be 5 feet.
10.
Exceptions.
1. a.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-312(1)(c) properties located in the single-family high density (SF14) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) driveways totaling no more than 26 feet at the property line, subject to a minimum landscape strip of 3’-6” separating each driveway. A pedestrian walkway up to 4 feet in width may transverse the required landscape strip to connect the two driveways.
2. b.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-482(a), properties located in the single-family high density (SF14) district located east of Broadway between 40th Street and 45th Street, consisting of two stories and having three front loaded garage spaces and where off-street parking spaces, driveways, patios and/or walkways in the front yard exclusively consist of a permeable paver system, shall provide a minimum of 45 percent of the front yard area as landscaped area with living plant material (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, hedges, vines or trees). In instances where permeable pavers are installed within the public right-of-way, the property owner shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of any pavers within the public right-of-way.
3. c.
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 94-305(b)4., the following setback requirements apply.
  1. 1.
    FPL transformers may be located within the required front setback.
  2. 2.
    Mechanical equipment (air conditioning unit(s) and pool equipment) is prohibited within the corner setback abutting Spruce Avenue.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the single-family high density (SF14) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

(Code 1979, § 33-34; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3744-04, § 2, 9-27-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4449-13, § 8, 3-19-2013; Ord. No. 5138-25, § 4, 09-02-2025)

Sec. 94-75. - Multifamily low density (MF14) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations for the multifamily low density (MF14) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot areas for three or more dwelling units: 3,000 square feet per unit; not to exceed a maximum of 14.52 dwelling units per acre;
3. c.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
4. d.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
5. e.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to use permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as limited by section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as permitted in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as limited by subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, provided, however, such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory structures. See subsection 94-71(b).

Townhouse units. Townhouse units shall be allowed in the multifamily low density (MF14) residential district as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-35; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 4119-08, § 2, 4-7-2008)

Sec. 94-76. - Multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations for the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot area.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot area for three dwelling units: 9,000 square feet;
3. c.
  Lot area for four dwelling units: 12,000 square feet;
4. d.
  Lot area for five dwelling units: 15,000 square feet;
5. e.
  Lot area for six dwelling units: 18,000 square feet;
6. f.
  For lot area of 20,000 square feet or more: 2,150 square feet per unit, not to exceed maximum of 20.26 dwelling units per acre;
7. g.
  Lot width: 60 feet;
8. h.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
9. i.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 12.5 feet; ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet or ten percent of lot depth, whichever is less;
4. d.
  Side: five feet minimum, 15 feet total.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be the greater of 40 feet or two feet in height for each one foot in setback from side and rear lot lines.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter provided, however, that such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district are provided in the Schedule of Permitted Uses.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the multifamily medium density (MF20) residential district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-36; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 385—05, §§ 2, 5-23-2005)

Sec. 94-77. - Multifamily high density (MF32) residential district.

Minimum property development regulations. Minimum property development regulations in the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot area for multifamily uses.
1. a.
  Lot area for one or two dwelling units: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot area for three dwelling units: 7,750 square feet;
3. c.
  Lot area for four dwelling units: 9,500 square feet;
4. d.
  Lot area for five dwelling units: 11,250 square feet;
5. e.
  Lot area for six dwelling units: 13,000 square feet;
6. f.
  Lot area for seven dwelling units: 14,750 square feet;
7. g.
  Lot area for eight dwelling units: 16,500 square feet;
8. h.
  Lot area for nine dwelling units: 18,250 square feet;
9. i.
  Lot area for ten dwelling units: 20,000 square feet;
10. j.
  For lot area of more than 20,000 square feet: 1,350 square feet per dwelling unit; not to exceed 32.27 dwelling units per acre;
11. k.
  Lot width: 50 feet;
12. l.
  Lot width of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 75 feet;
13. m.
  Lot depth of parcels described in subsection 94-71(d)(2): 100 feet measured from the east property line to the west property line at the shortest distance between the property lines. The east property lines of lots described in subsections 94-71(d)(2)(b) and (d) that are parallel to and abut either Flagler Drive or Flagler Court shall be considered the front property lines.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal buildings.
1. a.
  Front: 25 feet;
2. b.
  Corner: 15 feet or ten feet if lot is less than 60 feet wide;
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet;
4. d.
  Side: 15 feet; or five feet, minimum of 15 feet total if lot is less than 50 feet wide.
3.
Maximum building height. The maximum building height shall be the greater of 40 feet or two feet in height for each one foot in setback from side and rear lot lines.
4.
Accessory structures. The following structures shall be permitted when accessory to uses permitted by right or when accessory to uses permitted pursuant to subsection 94-71(d)(1):
1. a.
  Fences and walls as provided in section 94-302;
2. b.
  Signs as provided in section 94-407;
3. c.
  Swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation facilities as provided in subsection 94-71(b);
4. d.
  Other accessory structures customarily incidental to uses permitted by right or as special uses pursuant to ARTICLE IX of this chapter;
5. e.
  Accessory garage apartments as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter, provided, however, such apartments shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling.
5.
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings. See subsection 94-71(b).

Permitted uses. Uses permitted within the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district are provided in the schedule of permitted uses.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the multifamily high density (MF32) residential district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Code 1979, § 33-37; Ord. No. 3777-04, § 2, 7-19-2004; Ord. No. 3850-05, § 2, 5-23-2005)

Sec. 94-78. - Historic residential districts.

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

TABLE III-2: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
ZONING DISTRICT		RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT	APPLICABLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SF7-C4	Single-Family Low Density, Low Scale Historic Residential District	Context 4	Northwood Harbor Northwood Hills West Northwood Vedado/Hillcrest
SF14-C2	Single-Family High Density, Medium Scale Historic Residential District	Context 2	Belair Flamingo Park Grandview Heights (SF14 only) Mango Promenade (SF14 only) Northboro Park
SF14-C3	Single-Family High Density, Large Scale Historic Residential District	Context 3	El Cid (SF14 non-waterfront only) Old Northwood Prospect/Southland Park (non waterfront only)
SF14-C5	Single-Family High Density, Waterfront Historic Residential District	Context 5	Belair (waterfront only) El Cid (waterfront only) Prospect/Southland Park (waterfront only)
MF14-C2	Multifamily Low Density, Historic Residential District	Context 2	Northwest (area north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.)
MF14-C1	Multifamily Low Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Grandview Heights (MF14 only)
NWD-R-C1	Northwest District Residential	Context 1	Northwest (area south of PB Lakes Blvd., NWD-R portion only)
MF20-C1	Multifamily Medium Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	Central Park
MF32-C1	Multifamily High Density, Urban Historic Residential District	Context 1	El Cid (MF32 only) Mango Promenade (MF32 only)

For any development regulation not specifically addressed in section 94-80 through section 94-84, the related zoning category for non-historic zoning areas shall apply.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-79. - Historic residential design standards.

a.
Measurement of dimensional standards.
1. 1.
  Finished ground floor is the finished surface of the ground floor.
2. 2.
  Natural grade is the grade unaffected by construction techniques such as fill, landscaping or berming. For purposes of historic residential districts, natural grade shall be considered the existing grade at the time of rezoning as a historic residential district. For properties on a slope the mean elevation shall be utilized.
3. 3.
  Overall height is measured as the vertical distance in feet from finished grade to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs; to the deck line for mansard roofs; and to the average height between eaves and the ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs. Where finished grade is more than two feet above natural grade, overall height shall be measured from two feet above natural grade. Finished grade shall not exceed required minimum flood regulations. See section 94-306 for limited height exceptions.
4. 4.
  Side stepbacks are measured from the side property line and apply to portions of the building above the maximum wall height.
5. 5.
  Wall height is measured as the vertical distance in feet from the finished ground floor to the top of the top plate at the top of the wall. Where the finished ground floor height is greater than two feet above finished grade, wall height will be measured from two feet above finished grade. If flood regulations require a finished ground floor height greater than two feet, wall height may be measured from the finished ground floor height required by flood regulations. For calculating maximum wall height, the minimum side setback shall be used on both sides of the lot rather than any increased side setback required by a cumulative side setback standard. For example, if the minimum side setback on one side is five feet and the minimum total for both sides is 15 feet, the maximum wall height shall be measured at a five-foot setback on both sides.
FIGURE III-1

Measurement of dimensional standards where a structure is built to the maximum permitted wall height at the minimum side setback.

FIGURE III-1

Measurement of dimensional standards where a structure is built to the maximum permitted wall height at the minimum side setback.

Contextual front setback standards.

FIGURE III-2

In this example, the contextual front setback standard for the subject property indicated by the arrow is established by the principal structures on the two properties on either side. The front setback on the subject property could be anywhere within the dashed lines.

FIGURE III-2

1. 2.
  Contextual front setback for corner lots. The minimum front setback on a corner lot shall either be within the range of front setbacks established by the principal structures on the two closest properties along the same side of the street and on the same block as the designated front of the subject property (two properties total). Where the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations is less than that established by the principle structures on the two closest properties along the same side of the street and on the same block as the designated front of the subject property, the lesser setback shall apply. For corner lots with one side on Flagler Drive, the front of the property shall be Flagler Drive for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Properties that are not within the same zoning district as the subject property shall not be considered for purposes of calculating the minimum front setback. Where the front setback for the principal structure has not been established on one or more of the two closest properties along the same side of the street as the designated front of the subject property, the minimum front setback set forth in the schedule of district regulations shall apply.

c.
Additional wall height standards. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. For example, if the minimum side setback is five feet, and the maximum wall height is 13 feet, the maximum wall height at a ten-foot side setback would be 18 feet.
d.
Additional side stepback standards. For walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback, a stepback shall be required as set forth in section 94-241.5, Table VIII 1.5. Sloped roofs may be built above the maximum wall height within the minimum stepback area. Where a building is set back from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback shall be required.

FIGURE III-3

A side stepback is required for walls built above the maximum wall height at the minimum side setback. In this example, the maximum wall height is built at the side setback and the minimum stepback is provided for the portion of the wall built above the maximum wall height. A sloped roof is built within the minimum stepback area.	The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each one foot of side setback that is additional to the minimum side setback. In this example, ten feet of additional side setback is provided, allowing the wall height to increase by ten feet above the maximum wall height at the side setback. Because the building is setback from the side property line by an amount equal to or greater than the minimum stepback, no stepback is required.

FIGURE III-3

e.
Additional garage door standards.
1. 1.
  Location of garage doors. To ensure that new buildings relate to the street in a manner that is similar to that seen contextually, front facing garage doors shall be set back from the front facade by the distance specified in the schedule of district regulations. Garage doors not oriented toward the front property line and not visible from the public right-of-way shall be exempted from this standard. Alternative standards for the location of front facing garage doors are provided in section 94-85(i).
  FIGURE III-4
  
  Front facing garage door set back from front facade.
  
  Garage door with a perpendicular orientation to the front facade.

FIGURE III-4

Front facing garage door set back from front facade.	Garage door with a perpendicular orientation to the front facade.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-80. - Historic single-family low density residential, context 4 (SF7-C4).

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family low density residential, context 4 (SF7-C4) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 50 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side Minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height: 24 feet;
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 13 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.45;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.40;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.35.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF7-C4 district shall be those permitted in the SF7 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-81. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 2 (SF14-C2, MF14-C2).

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 5,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 50 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 20 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 24 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 square feet and over: 26 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.50;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.45;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.40.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C2 and MF14-C2 districts shall be those permitted in the SF14 and MF14 districts, respectively, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-82. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 3 (SF14-C3).

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density residential, context 3 (SF14-C3) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 6,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 60 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 25 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 20 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 25 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 30 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 25 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 20 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 0.50;
2. b.
  For lots 7,500 to 9,999 square feet: 0.45;
3. c.
  For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 0.40.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C3 district shall be those permitted in the SF14 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-83. - Historic single-family high density residential, context 5 (SF14-C5).

Intent. The intent of this district is to promote compatible additions and new construction on waterfront lot sin high density residential historic districts.

Property development regulations. The property development regulations for the historic single-family high density residential, context 5 (SF14-C5) district shall be as follows:

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 10,000 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 75 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building.
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 30 feet.
2. b.
  Corner: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 5 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 10 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 20 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 10,000 square feet and over: 25 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height: 30 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height (see definition).
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 10,000 to 14,999 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 15,000 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures.
1. a.
  For lots up to 9,999 square feet: 0.45;
2. b.
  For lots 10,000 to 14,999 square feet: 0.40;
3. c.
  For lots 15,000 square feet and over: 0.35.

Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the SF14-C5 district shall be those permitted in the SF14 district, as provided in ARTICLE IX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-84. - Historic multifamily low, medium and high density, context 1 (MF14-C1, MF20-C1, MF32-C1, NWD-R-C1).

1.
Minimum lot dimensions.
1. a.
  Lot area: 4,500 square feet;
2. b.
  Lot width: 45 feet.
2.
Minimum setbacks for principal building(s).
1. a.
  Front: The front setback shall be a contextual front setback provided in accordance with section 94-79(b). Where a contextual front setback has not been established, the minimum front setback shall be 15 feet.
2. b.
  Corner:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 12.5 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 15 feet.
3. c.
  Rear: 15 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth, whichever is less.
4. d.
  Side minimum (one side only): 5 feet.
5. e.
  Side minimum cumulative (both sides):
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 7,499 square feet: 15 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 20 feet.
6. f.
  Garage location:
  1. 1.
    Distance behind front facade for front facing garage doors: minimum 10 feet;
  2. 2.
    Side or rear loaded garage shall meet applicable front, corner or side setbacks.
3.
Maximum height of principal structure.
1. a.
  Overall height:
  1. 1.
    For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 24 feet;
  2. 2.
    For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 27 feet;
  3. 3.
    For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 32 feet.
2. b.
  Wall height at side setback: 20 feet. The maximum wall height may increase by one foot for each additional one foot of side setback provided beyond the minimum side setback requirement up to the overall height.
4.
Maximum lot coverage for all structures:
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 35 percent;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 30 percent;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 25 percent.
5.
Maximum floor area ratio for all structures:
1. a.
  For lots up to 4,999 square feet: 0.55;
2. b.
  For lots 5,000 to 7,499 square feet: 0.50;
3. c.
  For lots 7,500 square feet and over: 0.45.

Townhouse units. Townhouse units in the MF20-C1 district shall be allowed as provided in ARTICLE X of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-85. - Special exception standards for historic residential districts.

Special exception standards. City staff or the historic preservation board may grant special exceptions to some base dimensional standards as described in text below and summarized in Table III-3.

1.
Shall not extend more than 25 feet along the horizontal dimension of the wall; and
2.
Details or changes in materials are provided to ensure visual articulation of the wall.

1.
Results from an extension of an existing wall that does not meet the minimum side setback standard as in the case of a constrained kitchen; or
2.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448.

1.
All structures on the property are one story in height; and
2.
No structure on the property exceeds 16 feet in overall height.

1.
Set back at least ten feet behind the front facade of the principal structure; and
2.
Separated, at any point on the building, a minimum of 15 feet from the principal structure.

1.
Provides for an increased lot coverage or floor area ratio that would be allowed in a smaller lot size category in the same zoning district (note that the subject property shall be within 250 square feet of the upper size limit for the lower lot size category that permits the increased lot coverage or floor area ratio);
2.
Allows for an addition to an existing one-story contributing historic principal structure;
3.
Allows for the establishment of a one-story bedroom and/or bathroom addition to a contributing historic principal structure where no bedroom or bathroom currently exists on the first floor;
4.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448 or the creation and approval of a landscape plan by the city's planning director or designee that demonstrates an increase in plant material typically found on a residential lot that serves to mitigate the impact of the additional square footage; or
5.
Results in a structure utilizing green building standards or green building provisions adopted by the city commission.
For new construction or additions to non-contributing principal structures, any proposed floor area ratio exception must also provide an increase of two feet to the minimum side setback on both sides of the property. Floor area ratio exceptions for additions to contributing historic principal structures do not require an increased side setback.

1.
Four or more properties on the same block face do not meet the base garage door location standard; or
2.
Allows for preservation of one or more specimen trees as provided in ARTICLE XIV, section 94-448.

Special Exceptions to certain Dimensional Standards for the Subdivision of multiple contributing historic shotgun house structures on a single parcel within the Northwest Historic District.

1.
Purpose
1. a.
  It is the intent of this Section to encourage the adaptive reuse and subdivision of multiple principal contributing historic residential shotgun house structures which are located on a single parcel within the Northwest Historic District for the purposes of providing additional fee simple housing in the city.
2.
Applicability
1. a.
  This section applies to single parcels with more than one principal residential shotgun house structure, each of which is identified as a contributing resource within the Northwest Historic District and on the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places [Sec 94-48.b.8]. Such parcels may be subdivided to create separate parcels for each contributing, primary shotgun house structure for the purposes of adaptive reuse and fee simple homeownership.
2. b.
  Lots proposed for subdivision may receive Special Exceptions by the Historic Preservation Board from the following dimensional standards when the contributing structures are arranged in such a way that dimensional standard compliance is not feasible:
  1. 1.
    Lot Area
  2. 2.
    Lot Width
  3. 3.
    Setbacks
  4. 4.
    Lot Coverage
  5. 5.
    Floor Area Ratio
3.
Standards
1. a.
  Subdivided lots shall minimize zoning district non conformities to the extent feasible
2. b.
  Subdivided lots shall provide frontage on a city street
3. c.
  Subdivided lots shall include a single, principal, contributing residential historic shotgun house structure following subdivision
4. d.
  All structures on the parent parcel must be identified as contributing historic structures on the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

TABLE III-3: ALTERNATIVE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
ALL HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	SPECIAL EXCEPTION BY LOT AREA			AVAILABILITY		REVIEW AND APPROVAL
	UP TO 4,999 SQ. FT.	5,000 TO 7,499 SQ. FT.	7,500 SQ. FT. AND OVER	ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE	ALL OTHER NEW CONST./ADDITIONS	STAFF	HPB
HEIGHT (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE STANDARD)
Wall height at setback [see Sec. 94-85(b)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
SETBACKS (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Side (one side only) [see Sec. 94-85(c)]	2'	2'	2'	Yes	No		X
LOT COVERAGE (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE %)
For all one-story structures [see Sec. 94-85(d)]	5%	5%	4%	Yes	Yes	X
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	5%	4%	3%	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	3%	3%	2%	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception * [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	13%	12%	9%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (MAX. EXCEPTION OVER BASE RATIO)
For detached rear accessory structure [see Sec. 94-85(e)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes	X
Through special exception review [see Sec. 94-85(f)]	.05	.04	.03	Yes	Yes		X
Max. total exception for additions to contributing [see Sec. 94-85(g)]*	.10	.08	.06
Max. total exception for new const. and additions to noncontributing structures* [see Sec. 94-85(g)]	.05	.04	.03
GARAGE LOCATION (MAX. EXCEPTION FROM BASE STANDARD)
Distance behind principal facade for front facing garage doors [see Sec. 94-85(i)]	5'	5'	5'	Yes	No		X
NOTES:
* No waiver and/or variance is available above maximums listed above.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)

Sec. 94-86. - Historic residential district definitions.

The definitions below apply specifically to the residential historic districts within the City of West Palm Beach.

Secs. 94-87—94-100. - Reserved.

Block face

Block face is one side of a street between two consecutive intersections, for example a block face can be one side of a city block.

Building footprint

Building footprint is the ground floor surface area of a structure or structures on a site as measured from the structure's exterior walls.

Corner side setback

Corner side setback is the amount of space required for a building to be located away from the property line on the portion of the lot that is wider and adjacent to a public right-of-way.

Finished grade

Finished grade means the elevation or the surface of the earth after all earthwork has been completed including fill or berming.

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Accessory structures such as sheds, guest houses and second units that are roofed and enclosed on more than two sides whether or not they include habitable space;
Attached and detached garages;
Mezzanine and loft areas;
Stairways: The floor areas used by interior and roofed exterior stairways, elevators, escalators and similar features. The floor area of each run of stairs shall be counted once. The floor area of usable spaces having a five-foot minimum height under a run of stairs shall be counted;
Utility areas: The floor area of laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, storage rooms and built-in cabinets.

Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio includes 50 percent of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Roofed but open carports that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open porches that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open breezeways that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides.

Total gross square feet calculated using the assigned floor area ratio does not include any of the floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Half story spaces that are not habitable (attics);
Terraces and balconies that are not roofed;
Free-standing patios, decks and gazebos that are roofed but not enclosed by solid walls on more than one side and not attached to a principal or accessory structure;
Awnings;
Up to three feet of primary or accessory structure roof overhangs or eaves without structural support members.

Front facade

Lot coverage (LC)

Accessory structures such as sheds, guest houses and second units that are roofed and enclosed on more than two sides whether or not they include habitable space;
Attached and detached garages;
Stairways: The ground floor of interior and roofed exterior stairways, elevators, escalators and similar features. The ground floor area of usable spaces having a 5' minimum height under a run of stairs shall be counted;
Utility areas: The ground floor area of laundry rooms, mechanical rooms, closets, storage rooms and built-in cabinets.

Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage includes 50 percent of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Roofed but open carports that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open porches that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides;
Roofed but open breezeways that are attached to a principal or accessory structure but not enclosed by solid walls on more than two sides.

Building footprint calculated using the assigned lot coverage does not include any of the ground floor area of the following structures and building elements:

Free-standing patios, decks and gazebos that are roofed but not enclosed by solid walls on more than one side and not attached to a principal or accessory structure.

Natural grade

Natural grade means the site grade unaffected by construction techniques such as fill or berming.

Principal structure

Principal structure means the primary habitable structure on a lot.

Stepback

Stepback means a horizontal offset above the first floor in a vertical building wall.

Walls, solid

Walls composed of open lattice;
Walls composed of louvered blinds; or
Solid railings that are three feet or less in height.

(Ord. No. 4265-10, § 6 (Exh. 1), 5-17-2010)