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Art. III. I+'finances ................................... 563
10. Elections ............................................... 615
Art. I. In General ................................... 617
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 618
Art. III, Reserved ................................... 618
Art. IV. Polling Locations ........................... 618
11. Electricity .............................................. 671
Art. I. In General ................................... 673
Art. II. Electrical Code .............................. 673
11.5, Emergency Service .................................... 695
Art. I. In General ................................... 697
Art. II. Emergency Medical Services ................. 697
12. Fire Prevention and Protection .......................... 723
Art. I. In General ................................... 725
Art. II. Floz~ida Fire Prevention Code ................. 725
Art. III. Fire Division .................. . ............ 726
Div 1. Generally ............................... 726
Div. 2. Person.nel ............................... 727
Div 3. Equipment .............................. 727
Div 4. Reserved ................................ 728
Art. IV. Recovery of Casts for Cleanup, Abatement and
Removal of Hazardous Substances ........... 728
12.5 Flood Damage Prevention .............................. 777
Art. T. In General ................................... 779
Art. II. Administration . ............................. 783
Art. III. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction ....... 786
13. Reserved ............................................... 839
14. Health and Sanitation ... . ............ . ................. 889
Art. I. In General ................................... 891
Art. II. Garbage, Trash and Refuse .................. 891
Div, 1. Generally ............................... 891
Div. 2. Garbage Collection and Disposal .......... 891
Div. 3. Reserved ................................ 892
Art. III. Reserved ................................... 892
Art. IV. Abatement of Public Nuisances on Private Prop-
erty ........................................ 893
15. Housing ............................................... 945
Art. I. In General ................................... 947
Art. II. Abandoned Real Property . . .................. 949
16. Library ................................................ 997
Art. I. In General ................................... 999
Art. II. Library Board ............................... 999
17. Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations. , , ...... 1051
Axt. I. In General ................................... 1053
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Art. II. Local Business Tax ............... . .......... 1057
Art. III. Businesses Located Outside Village Limits ... 1060.4
Art. N Reserved ................................... 1063
Axt. V. Ambulances ................................. 1063
Art. VI. Garage and Other Sales ..................... 1063
17.5 Reserved .............................................. 1121
18. Motor Vehicles and Traff"is ............................... 1171
Art. I. In General ................................... ll73
Art. II. Operation of Vehicles Generally .............. 1173
Art. III. Stopping, Standing and Parking ............. 1175
19. Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions ........ . .......... 1225
Art. I. In General ................................... 1227
Axt. II. Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators ....... 1228
Art. III. Offenses Against Property ................... 1228.1
Art. IV. Offenses Against Public Morals .. . ........... 1228.1
Art. V. Offenses Against Public Peace ................ 1229
Art. VI. Noise Control .... . ......................... 1229
Art. VII. Reserved .................................. 1235
Art. VIII. Weapons ................................. 1235
Art. TX. Water Shortage Emergencies ................ 1236
Art. X. Alarms ..................................... 1238
Art. XI. Wellfield Protection . ........................ 1242
20. Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation ............ . ......... 1289
Art. I. In General ................................... 1291
Art. II. Meetings and Gatherings .................... 1292
Div 1. Generally ............................... 1292
Div 2. Permit .................................. 1292
Art. III. Recreation Advisory Board .................. 1293
21. Planning and Development ......................... . .... 1343
Art. I. In General ................................... 1345
Art. II. Planning Commission ... . ................... 1346
Art. III. Board of Adjustment ............ . ........... 1347
Art. IV. Concurrency Management ................... 1349
Art. V. Stormwater Management .................... 1363
Art. VI. Archaeological. Site Protection Regulations ... 1366.1
22. Reserved ............................................... 1411
23. Police .................................................. 1463
Art. I. In General ................................... 1465
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 1465
Art. III. Reserveliarce .............................. 1465
24. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places ..................... 1517
Art. I. In General ................................... 1519
Art. II. Excavations .............. ................... 1519
Div 1. Generally ............................... 1519
Div 2. Permit .................................. 1520
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"5. That the variance granted is the
minimum variance that will make
possible the reasonable use of the
land, building or structures;
"'6. That the grant of the variance will
be in harmony with the general in-
tent and purpose of the ordinance
and that such variance will not be
in3urious to the area involved or oth-
erwise detrimental to the public wel-
fare.
§ 5-86
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"(b) In granting any variance, the board of
adjustment may prescribe appropriate con-
ditions and safeguards in conformity with
this part and any ordinance enacted un-
der its authority. Violation of such condi-
tions and safeguards, when made a part
of the terms under which the variance is
granted, shall be deemed a violation of
the ordinance.
"(c) The board of adjustment may prescribe a
reasonable time limit within which the
action for which the variance is required
shall be begun or completed or both."
(Ord. No. 1-82, § 1, 1-28-82; Ord. No. 28-98, § 4,
12-10-98)
Secs. 5-87-5-92. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. EROSION CONTROL
STRUCTURESx
Sec. 5-93. Definition.
As used in this division, "erosion control -struc-
tures" shall mean seawalls and/or groins designed
to control and prevent erosion of existing land
masses which lie outside established bulkhead
lines or property lines in waterways, lakes, rivers,
lagoons or other bodies of water in the village.
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No, 4-74, § 2)
Cross reference-Rules of construction and definitions
generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 5-94. When permitted.
Erosion control structures shall be permitted
to be constructed in the village only where land
masses exist waterward of any property Line or
bulkhead line in the village and within the rights-
of-way of any waterway, lake, river, lagoon or
other body of water in the village other than the
Atlantic Ocean. Erosion control structures shall
be permitted when the village engineer and vil-
lage council determine that such structure is
necessary to prevent a land mass as described
above from eroding into the adjacent body of
water.
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No. 4-74, § 2)
*Cross reference-Coastal construction codo, § 6-151 et
seq.
Sec. 5-95. Construction.
§ 5-101
Construction plans and location of erosion con-
trol structures shall be prepared by a Florida
registered engineer and be approved by the vil-
lage engineer. Prior to a permit being issued,
permits shall also be obtained from any other
authority having a legal interest in the waterway,
lake, river, lagoon or other body ofwater involved,
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No. 4-74, § 2)
Sec. 5-96. Control.
Every erosion control structure shall be owned
and maintained by the village and shall be al-
tered or removed under the authority and deci-
sion of the village council. Erosion control struc-
tures may be constructed by upland landowners
under the supervision of the building official of
the village. All erosion control structures shall
meet the minimum design requirements set forth
in this chapter, including permits, fees, surety
bonds, minimum design. requirements and other
regulations.
(Cade 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No, 4-74, § 2)
Secs. 5-97-5-100. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. MARINE SANCTUARIES'
Sec. 5-101. Designation of waters as marine
sanctuaries.
(a) Definition. Marine sanctuary is defined as
those areas within the village where the tide ebbs
and flows including, but not limited to, Lake
Worth, the Intracoastal Waterway and other wa-
ter areas throughout the village which under
normal circumstances support vegetation typi-
cally adapted for life in the water and for the
preservation and growth of fish breeding, recre-
ation and aesthetic areas.
(b) Areas designated. The village nominates all
water areas within its corporate limits, and, in
particular, Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Wa-
terway, to be designated as "a marine and wildlife
'Editor's note-Ord. No. 18-79, § 1, adopted Sept. 13,
1979, amended the Code by adding § 7-25. However, for
purposes of classification, the new provisions have been redes-
ignated as Ch. 5, Art. IV, § 5-101, at the editor's discretion.
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sanctuary" as provided for under Title III of the
Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act
of 1972. The village clerk is hereby directed to
request the secretary of commerce to so designate
those portions of North Palm Beach to be marina
sanctuaries.
(c) Area to be regulated. The village hereby
declares the waters of Lake Worth and the
Intracoastal Waterway within its municipal bound-
aries to be a marine sanctuary in accordance with
its findings that these waters support substantial
fish breeding and are one of the last known fish
breeding areas in Lake Worth, and contain therein
unique mangrove species, mud flats and other
areas conducive to fish breeding and ecological
conservation of marine life. Further, that such
areas are necessary to be conserved for their
ecological purposes, as well as for the substantial
recreational purposes of fishing and boating which
occur thereon, as well as for the aesthetic value of
the substantial expanse of water, together with
the marine life, mangroves and foliage connected
therewith. Accordingly, the village council hereby
undertakes to regulate water areas, mangrove
areas and other fish breeding and recreation
areas within the village to the extent that such
regulations do not conflict with either state or
federal law, and no disturbance of existing areas
within the village where the tide ebbs and flows
may occur without the specific authorization, per-
mit and license of the village, after due notice and
hearing as to the ecological, conservation, recre-
ation and aesthetic affect upon these areas shall
be had.
(d) Construction of section. The terms of this
section shall be in addition to any other terms set
forth in this Code which are concerned with
applications for dredge and fill permits, applica-
tions far building, setback applications, etc., and
shall not be considered to be in lieu of any
requirements contained in the village Code,
{Ord. No. 18-79, § 1, 9-13-7g}
Cross reference-Filling permits, §§ 7-16-7-20.
ARTICLE V. WATERWAYS BOARD
Sec. 5-102. Created.
Awaterways board (hereinafter referred as the
"board") for the village is hereby created.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04}
Sec. 5-103. Composition; terms; vacancies,
{a) Composition. 1.'he waterways board shall
consist of five (5} members and two (2) alternate
members who shall be village residents.
{b) Terms. At the first appointment of the five
(5) members, one (1) member shall be appointed
for a term of one (1) year; two (2} members shall
be appointed for a term of two (2} years; and two
(2}members shall be appointed for a term of three
(3) years. Thereafter, resident members shall be
appointed for terms of three (3) years. The terms
of all members appointed. subsequent to Novem-
ber 1, 2005, that have terms ending in November
shall be shortened to April 30 of the last year of
the appointed term; thereafter, terms of all mem-
bers shall expire an April 30. Alternate members
shall be appointed on the same day that regular
members are appointed and on an annual basis
during April of each year to take effect the follow-
ing May 1 of each year and shall have the duty to
sit for any regular member that is absent. Alter-
nate members shall be appointed as first alter-
nate and second alternate and shall serve in that
order when required. Tho members shall serve at
the pleasure of the village council.
{c} Vacancies. An appointment to fill any va-
cancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired
term of office.
(Ord. Na. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04; Ord. No. 2006-09,
§ 1, 6-22-06)
Sec. 5-104. Organization.
At the first organizational meeting of the board,
the members shall elect a chairman and vice
chairman from among its members. Subsequent
to the initial organizational meeting where offic-
ers are elected, the members shall elect the offic-
ers from among its members at the first regular
meeting in may of oath year. The presence of
three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, and
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motions shall be approved by a majority of mem-
bers present. The members shall serve without
compensation. Allmeetings ofthe waterways board
shall be held at Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway
One, North Palm Beach, Florida, and shall be
open to members of the public.
(Ord. No, 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
Sec. 5-105. Duties.
The waterways board shall have the following
missions and responsibilities:
(1) The mission of the waterways board is to
ensure that the waterways located within
the Village of North Palm Beach and the
marina located at Anchorage Park are
maintained, operated and improved to
provide the safest, most efficient, econom-
ical and environmentally-sound water
transportation route in the village and to
provide sound use of village waterways
that serve business, commercial fisheries
and recreation.
(2) The board shall identify, analyze, address
and publicize issues that affect the village
waterways, village citizens and users.
(3) The board shall endeavor to build a grow-
ing community of support through educa-
tion of its members, prospective members,
community groups and relevant govern-
ment officials.
(4) The board shall make recommendations
to the village council as to recommended
improvements and establishment of poli-
cies.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
Sec. 5-106. Removal.
If a member of the waterways board or a
designated alternate of the board is absent from
three (3)regularly-scheduled meetings of the board
within any twelve (12) consecutive month period
without such absence being excused by majority
vote of the board, the chairman shall promptly
notify the village council. The council may there-
§ 5-106
after declare the member's office vacant and
promptly fill such vacancy for the unexpired term
of office.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
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upon which such certificate was granted shall be
turned over to the building inspector whose re-
sponsibility it shall be to determine, from time to
time as the project is in progress and finally upon
its completion, that there have been no unautho-
rized deviations from the evidence upon which
the granting of the certificate of appropriateness
was originally based. The building inspector shall
not issue a certificate of occupancy for any build-
ing or structure wlxero there have been any devi-
ationsfrom the certificate of appropriateness which
has been granted.
(Code 1970, 6-38)
Secs. 6-61-6-71. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV RESERVED'`
Secs. 6-72-6-149. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. SIGl~TS AND OUTDOOR
DISPLAI'S r
Sec. 6-114. Purpose and scope of regula-
tions.
(a} In General. The purpose of this chapter is
to establish regulations for the systematic control
of signs and advertising displays within the Vil-
lage of North Palm Beach. The reg~zlations and
requirements as herein set forth are intended to
preserve the residential character ofthe Village of
North Palm Beach by controlling size, location
and use of signs in all zoning districts within the
village. It is further intended to protect and
~'I:ditor's note--Section 3 of Ord. No. 4-90, adopted Mar.
8, 1990, repealed former Art..1V, "Contraotors," which con-
tained §§ G-72-6-81 and G-89-6-99. The repealed provisions
derived from Code 1970, § 10-1-10-11, and Ord. No. 19-82,
§§ 1-G, adopted Oct. 14, 1982.
i'Editor's note-Ord. No. 24-93, ~ 1, adapted Oct. 14,
1993, repealed the provisions of former Art. V, §§ G-111-G-
7.38, relative to signs and outdoor displays, and § 2 of said
ordinance enacted a new Art. V to road as herein set out in
§§ G-111-6-117. The provisions of former Art. V dei~ved fi•mn
Ord. No. 10-80, adopted May 22,1.980; Ord. No. 32-80, adopted
Oct. 23, 1980; Ord. No. 7-85, adopted May 9, 1985; Ord. Nn.
1-88, adopted Jan. 14, 1988; Ord. o. 5-89, adopted Iteb. 9,
1989; and Ord. No. 19-89, adopted Sept. 14, 1989.
Cross references---Appearance plan, App. A;zoning, App.
C.
§ G-111
promote the general health, safety and welfare of
the public, to protect property values and to assist
in the safe, economic, and aesthetic development
of business:
(1} Property value protection. Signs should
not create a nuisance to the occupancy or
use of other properties as a result of their
size, height, brightness or movement. They
should be in harmony with buildings, the
neighborhood and other conforming signs
in the area.
(2) Cornrnurzication. Signs sho~.dd not deny
other persons or groups the use of sight
lines on public rights-of--way, should not
abscw-e important public messages and
should not averwhehn readers with too
many messages. Signs can and should
help individuals to identify and under-
standthe jurisdiction and the character of
its subareas.
(3} Preservation of community's beauty. Small
residential municipalities such as this rely
heavily on their natural surroundings and
beautification efforts to retain their unique
character. This concern is reflected by the
active and objective regulations of the
appearance and design of signs.
(Ord. No. 31-2401, § 1, 10-25-01)
Sec. 6-11.1. General provasians.
(A) Criteria for appearance.
(1} Wall signs shall be part of the architec-
tural concept of the building. Size, color,
lettering, location and arrangement shall
be harmonious with the building design.
(2~ Ground signs shall be designed in har-
mony with the architectural theme, de-
sign style and scale of the principal build-
ing onsite and incorporate complementary
building materials. The same criteria ap-
plicable to wall signs shall apply to ground
signs.
(3) Identification signs of a prototype design
shall conform to the criteria for building
and ground signs.
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(4} Materials used in signs shall have good
architectural chax°acter and be harmoni-
ous with the building design and surround-
ing landscape.
(5) Every sign shall be designed so as to have
visual relationship to buildings and sur-
roundings,
(6) Colors shall be used harmoniously and
with restraizxt. Excessive brightness and
brilliant colors shall be avoided. Lighting
shall be harmonious with the design. If
external spot or flood lighting is used, the
light fixtures and light source shall be
arranged sa that the light source is shielded
from view.
(7) All permanent signs shall comply with
the requirements and procedures of the
Village Appearance Code.
(P) Relationship to building and electrical codes.
These sign regulations are intended to comple-
ment the requirements of the building and elec-
trical codes adopted by the village. Wherever
there is inconsistency between these regulations
and the building ox• electrical code, the more
stringent requirements shall apply.
(C) Nonconforming signs, All building wall sign
structures, awning signs, pole sign structures and
ground sign structures erected within the village
that do not confarxn to the terms of this code shall
conform by October 14, 2003, or be removed from
the premises. A face change on a building wall
sign, awning sign, pole sign or ground sign will
not require the sign to conform. All other signs
and outdoor displays shall conform within thirty
(30) days of the effective date of this article. A
nonconforming sign may not be enlarged or al-
tered to increase its nonconformity. Should any
nonconforming sign be damaged by any means to
an extent of• more than fifty (50) percent of its
replacement cast at the time of damage, it shall
not be reconstructed or repaired except in coxxfor-
mity with the provisions of this article.
(D j Appeals and review, The applicant may file
an appeal to the village council on any ruling by
the planning commission as to this Sign Code in
accordance with. section 6-35 of the Village Cade.
(E) variance.
(Ij Permanent sign. Dimensional restrictions
outlined in this Code or viewing obstacles
shall be considered. the only grounds of a
hardship far appeal from the regulations
described herein. Any increase in the height
or size of a sign or setback thereof in the
granted variance shall not exceed thirty
(30) percent of the requirements of this
Cade.
(2j The board of adjustment shall hear and
rule on all applications for variance to
this Code. All the provisions of Article III,
Chapter 21 of the Village Code, shaIl
apply to applications for variance to this
code.
(3) All applications for variances to regula-
tions established by this article shall be
filed with the building official upon a form
supplied by the village. The application
shall be accompanied by a filing fee of one
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
{') enforcement. The building official may ini-
tiate action before the code enforcement board of
the village to obtain compliance with this code.
(G) Maintenance.
(1) All signs, including their supports, braces,
guys and anchors, electrical parts and
lighting fixtures, and all painted and dis-
play areas, shall be maintained in accor-
dance with the building and electrical
codes adopted by the village, and shall
present a neat and clean appearance. The
vegetation around the base of ground signs
shall be neatly trimmed and free of un-
sightly weeds, and no rubbish or debris
that would constitute a fire or health
hazard shall be permitted under or near
the sign.
(2) Any sign now or hereafter existing which
no longer advertises a bona fide business
conducted or a product sold shall be taken
down and removed by the owner, agent ar
person having the beneficial use of the
building ar structure upon which sign
may be found within ten {10) days after
written notification from the building of-
Supp. No. 40 398.6
73UILDINGS AND BUILDIN(s REGULATIONS
Sign str•uctur•e. Any construction used or
designed to support a sign.
Street. A public or private right-of--way for
vehicular traffic, including highways, thorough-
fares, lanes, roads, ways, and boulevards.
Tempor•rxr~ sign. A sign which is intended. to
advertise community events, civic projects, po-
litical candidacy, political issues, real estate for
sale ar lease or other special events on a short
term basis.
Unit. That part of a multiple occupancy
complex housing one occupant.
Vehicle sign. A sign of any nature attached
ta, affixed in any manner or painted an a motor
vehicle or trailer.
(Ij Permits.
{1} A sign shall not hereafter be erected,
constructed, altered or maintained except
as provided in this Cade, until after a
permit far the same has been issued in
accordance with the permitting proce-
dures of the building code.
(2) Fees. Fees shall be based an the construc-
tion valuation as set forth in the building
code.
(3 j Exemption. Temporary signs are exempt
from the requirement of obtaining a per-
mit or paying a fee, but they shall be
subject to the other provisions of this
chapter.
(Ord.. No. 24-93, § 2, 10-14-93; Ord. No. 13-9d, ~ 1,
8-11-94; Ord. No. 10-99, § 1, 2-11-99; Ord, No.
20(}9-02, § 2, 1-22-09)
Sec. 6-112. Exempt signs.
The following signs are exempt from the oper-
ation of these sign regulations, anal from the
xequirement in this Code that a permit be ob-
tained for the erection of permanent signs, pro-
vided they are not placed or constructed so as to
create a hazard of any kind:
(Aj Signs that are not designed or located so
as to be visible from any street or adjoin-
ing property,
§ (i-112
(B) Parking area directional signs may be
erected at each point of ingress and egress
to a parking lot or parking area. Such
signs shall not exceed two (2) squaxe feet
in background area nor extend to a height
greater than three (3} feet above ground.
Only one (1) such sign shall be allowed at
each point of ingress and egress, provided
such signs do not create a traffic or pedes-
trian hazard. (See section 6-116(D)) No
names or logos permitted.
(C} Signs necessary to promote Health, safety
and welfare, and other regulatory, statu-
tory, traffic control or directional signs
erected on public property with permis-
sion as appropriate from the State of
Florida, the United States, the County of
Palm Beach, or the Village of North Palm
Beach.
(D) Legal notices and official instruments.
(E) Decorative flags and bunting fora cele-
bration, convention, or coznznemoration of
significance to the entire coznmzmity when
authorized by the village manager for a
period, not to exceed thirty (30) days.
(F) Holiday lights and decorations, erected
during the appropriate holiday season,
shall comply with all building and electri-
cal codes. Holiday lights and decorations
may be erected no earlier than faun (4)
weeks prior to the subject holiday with
the exception of the Christznas/Hanukkah
holidays. ChristmasfHanukkah lights and
decorations maybe erected na earlier than
October 15th. All holiday lights and deco-
rations must be removed within two (2)
weeks following the holiday.
(O) Merchandise displays behind storefront
windows so long as no part of the display
moves or contains flashing lights.
(H} Memorial signs or tablets, names of build-
ings and dates of erection when cut into
any masonry surface or when constructed
of bronze or other incombustible materi-
als and attached to the surface of a build-
ing.
Sapp. No. 40 398.9
§ 6-112
NORTH PAL112 z3EACH CODE
(I} Signs incorporated into machinery or equip-
ment by a manufacturer or distributor,
which identify or advertise only the prod-
uct or service dispensed by the machine or
equipment, such as signs customarily af-
fixed to newspaper racks, telephone booths,
and gasoline pumps.
(J) Advertising and identifying signs located
on taxicabs, buses, trailers, trucl€s, vehi-
cles or vehicle bumpers, subject to the
regulations of section 6-113(B)(23} of this
Coda.
(K) Public warning signs to indicate the dan-
gers of trespassing, swimming, animals or
similar hazards.
(L) Worl€s of art that do not constitute adver-
tising.
(M) Signs carried by a person.
(N) Religious displays.
(O} Temporary banners not exceeding thirty-
two (32) square feet within commercial
zoning districts upon written application
to and approval by the community devel-
opmentdepartment. The application shall
be accompanied by an administrative pro-
cessingfee established by the village coun-
cil. Temporary banners shall be limited as
follows:
{1) Na single commercial parcel may
display a temporary banner for more
than sixty (60) days during, either
consecutive or alternate, during any
calendar year.
(2) No single commercial parcel shall
display more than one (1) temporary
banner at any given time, and all
banners must relate to a business
located within the parcel holding a
valid village business tax receipt.
(4) Each banner must be located en-
tirely against the principal building
below the second story floor line (if
applicable) and be securely fastened
at each corner ar edge.
(Ord. No. 24-93, § 2, 10-14-93; Ord. Na. 25-2001,
§ 1, 8-23-O1; Ord. No. 2009-02, § 3, 1-22-09)
Sec, 6-113. Prohibited signs.
(A) Generally. It shall be unlawful to erect or
keep any sign not expressly authorized by, or
exempted from, this Cade.
(B) Specifically. The following signs are ex-
pressly prohibited unless exempted by section
6-112 of this Code or expressly, authorized by
section 6-114, or section 6-115 of this Code:
(1) Signs that are in violation of the building
code or electrical code adapted by the
village.
t2) Any sign that constitutes a safety hazard.
{3) Blanl€ temporary signs.
{4) Signs with visible moving, revolving, or
stating parts or visible mechanical move-
ment of any description or other apparent
visible movement achieved by electrical,
electronic, or mechanical means, except
for traditional barber poles.
(5) Signs with the optical illusion of move-
ment by means of a design that presents a
pattern capable of giving the illusion of
motion or changing of copy.
(6) Signs with lights or illuminations that
flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blinl€, flicker,
or vary in intensity or color.
(7) Outline neon lighting used on commer-
cially developed parcels for commercial
purposes.
(3) No banner may exceed thirty-two (8) Signs, commonlyrefezred to as wind signs,
(32) square feet in overall surface consisting of one or mare banners, flags,
area or ten (10) feet in height or pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers or
width. The materials used for the captive balloons, or other objects or mate-
banner must conform to industry rial fastened in such a manner as to move
standards. upon being subjected to pressure by wind.
Sugp. No. 40 398.10
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 21-O1. Comprehensive plan-Adoption.
Pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Gov-
ernment Comprehensive Planning and Land De-
velopment Regulation Act," F.S. section 163.161
et seq., the village hereby adopts the comprehen-
sive plan of the village. A copy of the comprehen-
sive plan of the village is attached to Ordinance
No. 23-89 and made a part thereof as exhibit A.
{Ord. No. 23-89, § 1, 11-9-89}
Editor's note-Ordinance No. 23-89, adopted Nov. 9,
1989, specifically amend this Code; hence, inclusion of § 1 as
§ 21-01 was at the discretion of the editor. Exhibit A is not
printed herein, but is on file and available for reference in the
office of the village clerk.
Sec. 21-1. Same-Filing fees and costs for
changes.
(a) Enactment and authority. Pursuant to F.S.
chapter 163, the village does hereby ordain and
enact into law these additional requirements for
amendments to the village comprehensive plan.
(b) Jurisdiction. These regulations shall gov-
ern all petitions to amend the village comprehen-
sive plan.
(c) Fees; application. All petitions to amend
the village comprehensive plan shall be done by
application to the village council. The application
to the village council may be made by any owner
of property located within the village. Such appli-
cation shall be filed with the building department
of the village, which shall transmit the same,
together with all legal descriptions, ownership
information, requested change to the comprehen-
sive plan, etc., to the village council. Any such
application must be accompanied by a filing fee of
three hundred dollars ($300.40) together with a
deposit of the estimated casts of the village in
processing the application. Upon the village de-
termining the actual costs, applicants shall pay
the balance, if any, in full of such costs including
advertising and cost of review by the village
engineer prior to final consideration of the appli-
cation. If the deposit exceeds actual costs, the
balance shall be refunded to applicant.
§ 21-2
(d) Advice of planning commission. Prior to
considering an amendment to the comprehensive
plan of the village, the village council shall seek
the advice of the planning commission of the
village.
(Ord. No. 18-87, § 1, 11-12-87; Ord. No. 06-2001,
§ 2, 3-22-01)
Editor's note-Ordinance No. 4-86, § 1, adopted April 24,
1986, repealed farmer § 21-1 which pertained to the intent to
proceed under state regulations and derived from Ord. No.
6-77, adopted April 28, 1977. Subsequently, § 1 of Ord. No.
18-87, adopted Nov. 12, 1987, purported to amend the Cade by
adding ther~•to a new Ch. 41, §§ 41-1-41-4. For purposes of
classification the editor, at his discretion, has redesignated the
substantive provisions of the ordinance as § 21-1.
Sec. 21-2. Filing fees and costs for volun-
tary annexation of land.
(a) Enactment and authority. Pursuant to F.S.
chapter 170, the village does hereby ordain and
enact into law these additional requirements far
annexation.
(b) Jurisdiction. These regulations shall gov-
ern all voluntary annexation of lands into the
corporate limits of North Palm Beach hereafter.
(c) Fees; application. All applications far vol-
untary annexation of land to the village shall be
done by application to the village council. The
application to the village council maybe made by
any property owner of property contiguous to the
village. Such application shall be filed with the
building department of the village, which shall
transmit the same, together with all legal descrip-
tions, ownership information, etc., to the village
council. Any such application must be accompa-
nied by a filing fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00)
together with a deposit of the estimated costs of
the village in processing the application. Upon
the village determining the actual costs, appli-
cants shall pay the balance, if any, in full of such
costs including advertising and cost of review by
the village engineer prior to final consideration of
the application. If the deposit exceeds actual
costs, the balance shall be refunded to applicant.
Supp. No. 22 1345
§ 21-2
NORTH PALM BEACH CODE
(d) Advice of planning commission. Prior to
annexation, the village council. shall seek the
advice of the planning commission of the village
as to the proposed annexation.
(Ord. No. 19-87, § 1, 11-12-87; Ord. No. 06-2001,
§ 3, 3-22-01)
Editor's note-Section 1 of Ord. No. 19-87, adopted Nov.
12, 1987, purported to amend the Code by adding thereto a
new Ch. 40, §§ 40-1-40-4. For purposes of classification, the
editor, at his discretion, has redesignated the substantive
provisions of the ordinance as § 21-2.
Secs. 21-3-21-10. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PLANNING COMMISSION*
Sec. 21-11. Composition; conduct generally.
(a) Created. A planning commission far the
village is hereby created.
(b) Membership.
(1) Terms; vacancies; alternate members. The
planning commission shall consist of five
(5) members who shall serve for two-year
terms and two (2) alternates who shall
serve far one-year terms. At the first ap-
pointment of members to the planning
commission, three (3} regular members
shall be appointed for a term of two (2)
years, two (2) regular members shall be
appointed far a term of one (1) year, and
thereafter each appointment shall be for
two-year terms.. All terms shall take effect
on the first day of May of each year.
Alternate members of the commission shall
be appointed on the same day that regu-
lar members axe appointed. The planning
commission shall consist of one (1) land
use planner or architect, one (1) architect,
one (1} civil engineer, one (1) person en-
*Editor's note-Article II, §§ 21-11, 21-12, was included
at the editor's discretion, being derived from Ord. No. 6-77, § 2,
adopted April 28, 1977, and Ord. No. 4-78, § 2, enacted Mar.
23, 1978. Section 1 of Ord. No. 4-78 repealed former § 21-1,
pertaining to the designation of the local planning agency,
derived from Ord. No. 9-76, § 1, adopted May 27, 1976.
Cross reference-Duties and powers of planning commis-
sion concerning appearance code, § 6-36.
.State law reference--Local government comprehezasive
planning and land development regulation act, F.S. § 163.3161
et seq.
gaged in business within the corporate
limits of the village, and a fifth member
who need not be engaged in any particu-
lar business or profession. All vacancies
an the planning commission shall be filled
within thirty (30) days so as to maintain
the composition of the commission as set
forth above. Alternate members of the
planning commission shall be appointed
as first alternate and second alternate
and shall serve in that order when neces-
sary. The members shall serve at the
pleasure of the village council.
(2} Chairman; quorum; compensation. The
members of the planning commission shall
elect a chairman from among its mem-
bers. The presence of three (3) or more
members shall constitute a quorum of the
planning commission. The members shall
serve without compensation.
(c} Meetings. The planning commission shall
meet at least once each month an a date to be
determined by the planning commission.
(d} Powers, duties. The planning commission
shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Perform any duties which lawfully may
be assigned to it by the village council.
(2) Perform any other duties which may be
assigned to it under this Code.
(3) The planning commission of the village is
hereby designated as the governmental
entity to act as the "local planning agen-
cy" in accordance with chapter 163, Flor-
ida Statutes.
(e) Removal. If a member of the advisory board
or a designated alternate of the board is absent
from three (3) regularly-scheduled meetings of
the board within any twelve (12} consecutive
month period without such absence being excused
by majority vote of the board, the chairman of the
board shaii promptly notify the village council.
The council may thereafter declare the member's
office vacant and promptly fill such vacancy for
the unexpired term of office.
(Ord. No. 6-77, § 2, 4-28-77; Ord. No. 4-86, § 2,
4-24-86; Ord. No. 18-2001, § 5, 6-28-01)
Supp. No. 22 134E
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 21-12. Changes to zoning ordinances.
(a) The village council may amend or supple-
ment the regulations and districts fined by any
zoning ordinance adapted pursuant to this act
(Local Government Comprehensive .Planning and
Land Development Regulation Act) after referral
and recommendations of the planning commis-
sion. Proposed changes may be suggested by the
village council, by the planning commission, or by
the petition of the owners of fifty-one (51) percent
or more of the area involved in the proposed
change. In the latter case, the petitioners may be
required to assume the cost of public notice and
other costs incidental to the holding of public
hearings. .
(b) The planning commission, regardless of the
source of the proposed change, shall hold a public
hearing or hearings thereon, with due public
notice, but shall in any case, if any change is to be
considered by the planning commission, submit in
_ writing its recommendations on the proposed
change to the village council for official action.
§ 21-I2
$upp. No. 22 1346.1
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
The village council shall hold a public hearing
thereon, with due public notice, if any change is to
be considered and shall then act on the proposed
change. If the recommendation of the planning
commission is adverse to the proposed change,
such change shall not become effective except by
an affirmative vote of a majority of the entire
membership of the village council, after due pub-
lic notice.
{Ord. No. 4-78, § 2, 3-23-78; Ord. No. 4-86, § 3,
4-24-86)
Secs. 21-13-21-20. Reserved.
AR,TIGLE III. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 21-21. Composition; conduct generally.
(a) Created. A board of adjustment for the
village is hereby created.
(b) Membership; terms; alternates; compensa-
tion. The board of adjustment shall consist of five
{5) persons who shall serve far three-year terms
and two (2) alternates who shall serve far one-
year terms. At the first appointment of members
to the board of adjustment, two (2) regular mem-
bers shall be appointed for a term of three (3)
years, two (2) regular members shall be appointed
for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) regular
member shall be appointed far a term of one (1)
year. Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a
three-year term. All terms shall take effect on the
first day of May of each year. Alternate members
of the board of adjustment shall be appointed on
the same day that regular members are ap-
pointed. Alternate members of the board of ad-
justment shall be appointed as first alternate and
second alternate and shall serve in that order
when necessary. The members shall serve at the
pleasure of the village council. Members shall
serve without compensation. The board of adjust-
ment shall meet as often as the demand necessi-
tates.
(c) Powers, duties. The board of adjustment
shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Appeals. To hear and decide appeals when
it is alleged that there is error in any
order, requirement, decision or determi-
§ 21-21
nation made by an administrative official
in the enforcement of any zoning ordi-
nance or regulation adopted pursuant to
this part.
(2) Variances:
a. To authorize upon appeal such vari-
ancefrom the terms of the ordinance
as will not be contrary to the public
interest when, owing to special con-
ditions, aliteral enforcement of the
provisions of the ordinance would
result in unnecessary and undue
hardship. In order to authorize any
variance from the terms of the ordi-
nance, the board of adjustment must
find:
1. That special conditions and cir-
cumstances exist which are pe-
culiar to the land, structure or
building involved and which are
not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the
same zoning district;
2. That the special conditions and
circumstances do not result from
the actions of the applicant;
3. That granting the variance re-
quested will not confer on the
applicant any special privilege
that is denied by the ordinance
to other lands, buildings or
structures in the same zoning
district;
4. That literal interpretation of
the provisions of the subject
ordinance would deprive the ap-
plicant of rights commonly en-
joyed by other properties in the
same zoning district under the
terms of the ordinance and
would work unnecessary and
undue hardship on the appli-
cant;
5. That the variance granted is
the minimum variance that will
make possible the reasonable
use ofthe land, building or struc-
ture;
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§ 21-21 NORTH PALM BEACH CODE ~
6. That the grant of the variance
will be in harmony with the
general intent and purpose of
the ordinance and that such
variance will not be injurious to
the area involved or otherwise
detrimental to the public wel-
fare.
b. In granting any variance, the board
of adjustment may prescribe appro-
priate conditions and safeguards in
conformity with this part [chapter]
and any ordinance enacted under its
authority. Violation of such condi-
tions and safeguards, when made a
part of the terms under which the
variance is granted, shall be deemed
a violation of the ordinance.
c. The board of adjustment may pre-
scribe areasonable time limit within
which the action for which the vari-
ance is required shall be begun or
completed or both.
d. Under no circumstances, except as
permitted above, shall the board of
adjustment grant a variance to per-
mit ause not generally permitted in
the zoning district involved ar any
use expressly ar by implication pro-
hibited bythe terms of the ordinance
in the zoning district. No nonconform-
ing use of neighboring lands, struc-
tures or buildings in the same zon-
ing district and no permitted use of
lands, structures or buildings in other
zoning districts shall be considered
grounds for the authorization of a
variance.
(d) Review of administrative orders. In exercis-
ing its powers, the board of adjustment may, upon
appeal and in conformity with provisions of this
[chapter], reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or
may modify the order, requirement, decision or
determination made by an administrative official
in the enforcement of any zoning ordinance or
regulation adapted pursuant to this part, and
may make any necessary order, requirement, de-
cision or determination, and to that end shall
have all the powers of the officer from whom the
appeal is taken. The concurring vote of a majority
of all the members of the board shall be necessary
to reverse any order, requirement, decision or
determination of any such administrative official
or to decide in favor of the applicant on any
matter upon which the board is required to pass
under any such ordinance.
{e) Appeals to board from decision of adminis-
trative offceial. Appeals to the board. of adjust-
ment maybe taken by any person aggrieved or by
any officer, board or bureau of the governing body
affected by any decision of an administrative
official under any zoning ordinance enacted pur-
suant to this part. Such appeal shall be taken
within thirty (30} days after rendition of the
order, requirement, decision or determination ap-
pealed from by filing with the officer from wham
the appeal is taken and with the board of adjust-
ment anotice of appeal specifying the grounds
thereof. The appeal shall be in the form pre-
scribed by the rules of the board. The administra-
tive official from whom the appeal is taken shall,
upon notification of the filing of the appeal, forth-
with transmit to the board of adjustment all the
documents, plans, papers or other materials con-
stituting the record upon which the action ap-
pealed from was taken.
{f} Stay of work and proceedings on appeal. An
appeal to the board of adjustment stays all work
on the premises and all proceedings in further-
ance of the action appealed from, unless the
official from whom the appeal was taken shall
certify to the board of adjustment that, by reason
of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would
cause imminent peril to life or property: In such
case, proceedings or work shall not be stayed
except by a restraining order which may be granted
by the board of adjustment or by a court of record
on application, on notice to the officer from whom
the appeal is taken and on due cause shown.
{g) Hearing of appeals. The board of adjust-
ment shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of
the appeal, give public notice thereof, as well as
due notice to the parties in interest, and decide
the same within a reasonable time. Upon the
hearing, any party may appear in person, by
agent or by attorney. Appellants maybe required
Supp. No. 29 1348
Pi.r1NN(NC> t1Ni.7 i.7[;~%i~aL.OYAIi~aN'.t'
to assume such reasonable costs in connection
with appeals as may be determined by the gov-
erning body through action in setting of fees to be
charged for appeals.
(ht ~Tudicial. reoieza of decisions of board.. Any
person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved
by any decision of'the board of adjustnxenL, or any
officer, department, board, commission or l~tzreau
of tlxe govezning body, zzxay apply to the cie°cuit
court in the judicial circuit where the board of
adjustment is located fir judicial relief within
thiz-ty (30) days after rendition of'the decision by
the board of adjustment. Such an appeal shall not
be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to
appellate review of the record created before the
board of adjustment.
{Ord. No. 6-77, § 3, 4-28-7i; Ord. No. 4-86, § 4,
4-24-86; Ord. No. 19-2004, ~ 1, 7-22-04)
Secs. 27.-22--21-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. C()I~1CI.TRRENCY
MAI~IAGENIEI`TT'"
dec. 21-41. Sixort title.
This article shall. be luiown and. maybe cited as
"The Village of North Palm Beach Adequate Pub-
lic Facilities {Concurrency) Ordinance."
(.Ord. No. 16-90, ti 1A, (i-28-90)
dec. 21-42. Application.
This article shall apply to all developments in
the total incorporated area of` the village.
(Ord. No. 16-90; § 1B, 6-28-90)
dec. ~I-43. Intent and purpose.
f.a) Irnplernerztatiorz of cornpreherzsi.ae plan. This
article is intended to implezixent and be consistent
with th.e p=illage comprehensive plan, F.S. chapter
163, and rule 9J-5, F.A.C_, by ensuring that all
development in the village is served by adequate
public facilities.
Editor's Hate-Ordinance No. 16-9t1, adopted JcFUe 28,
1990, did not. specificaliy anxend ibis Code, hence, inclusion oi'
~~ 1---~ <ts Ax4..I~;~~'y 2.1-41 --21-4G, :vas at: the. discretion of the
editor.
$' 21.-44
(b) E.stablislz~nent of'nzan.agerrzen.t/monitoring
anal. r-egula.tary pr•agr°crm.. This objective is accom-
plished by:
(1) Establishing a management and monitor-
ing system to evaluate and coordinate the
timing and provision of the necessary
public facilities to service development,
and
(2) Establishing a regulatory program that
ensures that each public facility is avail-
able to serve development concurrent with
the impacts o#' clevelopznent on the public
facilities, or that development orders are
cozzditioned on tlxe availability of public
facilities to serve the development coneux•-
rent with the impacts of development. on
the public facilities.
(c) IVlinint.ttnz. reguirenzents. The provisions of
this article in their interpretation and application
are declared to be the minimum xequirezuents
necessary to accomplish the stated intent, pur-
poses, and objectives of this article.
(Ord. hxo. 16-90, § 2, 6-28-90)
Crass reference-rldaption of compa•ehensive phi:n, § 21-
01.
fee. 21-44. Definitions.
[Tlze following ~~=ords, terms and phrases, when
used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
flclequate pzzblic facilities cleter•rzzination means
a determination approved by the director of com-
munity development, pcu,suant to the terms of
this article, that serves as a conditional statement
that; based upon existing public facility capacity
and planned public facility capacity, adequate
public facilities are thought to be available to
serve develo}:rzxxent at t:n.e tune of the approval of
the adequate public facilities determination. A
subsequent application for a development permit
for development that bas been approved based
upon adequate public facilities determination shall
be required to receive a new adequate public
facilities determinationx, or certificate of cozxcux•-
rency reservation, whichever is appropriate.
Supp. i~ro. 33 1349
`Ll-4~I
NOIZ-'PI3. I'AIaiVI. ~L'I+:ACII COI~k:
Application for dec~eloprrzent pernzi.t means an
application submitted. to North Palm Beach re-
questing the approval of a development permit.
Cczpita.l inzprouenzent elenzezzt means the capi-
tal improvement element of the North Pahn Beach.
comprehensive plan adopted November 9, 1989
pursuant to F.S. chapter 163.
Capital recreation and ripen s~aace facilities
means the planning of, engineering for, acquisi-
tion of land far, or construction. of buildings and
park equipznent necessary to LOS for capital
recreation axed open space facilities.
Capital, road facilities means tlxe planning of',
engineering for, acquisition of land fbr, or construc-
tion. of roads on the major road network system
necessary to meet the LOS ft~r capital road f'acil-
ities.
Capital potable water facilities means the plan-
nixxg of; engineering far, acquisition of land far, or
construction of potable water facilities necessary
to meet the LOS for capital. potable water facili-
ties.
G"apital srcraitary sewer facilities means the
planning of, engineering far, acquisition of land
far, or constr. uction of sanitary sewex• facilities
necessary to meet the LOS for capital sanitary
sewer facilities.
Ca1~ital. soli.cl waste facilities zneans the plan-
ni.xxg caf, engineering for, acquisition c>f land for ar
construction of solid waste facilities necessary to
meet the LOS for capital salid waste. facilities.
Capital storm. dr•czi.nage facilities means the
planning of, engineering far, acquisition. of land
fox°, ar constructiaca of storm drainage facilities
necessary to meet the LOS f'or capital storm
drainage facilities.
Certificate rrf concw•r•ency r•eser•acdiozz means a
certificate approved by the director af' community
de~,Telapxnent pursuant to the terms of this article
that constitutes proof of adequate public facilities
to serve the proposed development. A subsequent
application for a development permit for develop-
ment far i~~hich a certificate of concurrency reser-
vation has been approved, shall be deter°xxxined to
11a~re adequate public f'acilxties as long as the
development order for which the certificate of
concurrency reservation was approved has not
expired, and the development is not altered to
increase the impact of development on public
facilities.
Conzpreh.erasiue plaaz means a plan. that meets
the requirements of F.S. sections 163.3177 and
163.3178, and shall mean the ~TiIlage of Nortlx
Palm Beach Comprehexzsive Plan, as amended,
where referenced. in this article.
Conditi.~rzal certificate of concur-ren.cy reser-oa-
tion means an application fir a certificate of
concurrency reservation considered in conjunc-
tion with a development agreement that is condi-
tionally approved by the building official. pursu-
ant to the terms of this article as a conditional
certificate of concux-z•ency reservation. A cond-
tional certificate of coneurrency reservation shall
be approved, if i.t is demonstrated that:
(1) Existing available public facility capacity
up to an amount sufficient to serve the
proposed development has been reserved,
{u} There is reasonable likelihood that the
balance of the public facility capacity
needed for the proposed development can
be provided pursuant to a development
agreement, and
t3) A request has been made for consider-
ati.on and approval of a development agree-
ment conctxrreut with the application fbr
development permit to accommodate the
balance of public facility capacity needs
for the proposed develapment.
Dec~elaper• means any person, including a gov-
ernment agency, undertaking any development as
defined in this article.
Deuelopnzent has the meaning given it in F.S.
chapter 380.
Developrrzent agreezrzerzt means an agreement
entered into betureexx a local. government and a
person associated with the development of land,
including, bu+,; not limited to, develapment agree-
ments pursuant to F.S. chapter 163, or an agx•ee-
ment on a developxnexa.t order issued pursuant to
F.S. chapter. 38U.
Sapp. IVo.:33 1350
APPENDIX C-ZONING
§ 45-35.1
10. Any tract of land for which a planned hazardous or inconvenient to the
unit development is made shall con- neighborhood nor conflict with the
fain sufficient width, depth and front- normal traffic of the neighborhood.
age on a public dedicated arterial or In applying this standard, the com-
major street or appropriate access mission shall consider, among other
which will accommodate the pro- things: convenient routes for pedes-
posed use and design. trian traffic, particularly of children;
11. In the event any building or strut- the relationship of the proposed
tore built under this section is de- project to main traffic thoroughfares
stroyed or removed by or far any and to street and road intersections;
cause, said building or structure, if and, the general character and inten-
replaced, shall be replaced with a sity of the existing and potential
building or structure of similar size development of the neighborhood. In
and type not exceeding the dimen- addition, where appropriate, the com-
sions of the original building or strut- mission shall determine that noise,
Lure. The developer shall include the vibration, odor, light, glare, heat, elec-
appropriate deed restrictions and/or tromagnetic or radioactive radia-
covenants so as to require replace- tion, or other external effects, from
went as outlined above. any source whatsoever which is can-
III. Referral to planning commission. The vil- netted with the proposed use, will
loge council shall refer each application fora not have a detrimental effect upon
planned unit development to the planning tom- neighboring property or the neigh-
mission for study and recommendation. boring area in general.
IV. Action of planning committee [commis- 3. The location and height of buildings,
sion.] the location, nature and height of
A. After a study of an application far a planned walls and fences, and the nature and
unit development and the required public extent of landscaping of the site shall
hearing, the planning commission shall be such that they will not hinder ar
make a recommendation to the village discourage the proper development
council to approve, approve as modified, and use of adjacent land and build-
or reject the application based upon the ings nor impair the value thereof.
following standards: 4. The standards of density and re-
l. The proposed use or uses shall be of quired open space in the proposed
such location, size and character as project are at least equal to those
to be in harmony with the appropri- required by this ordinance in the
ate and orderly development of the zoning district in which the proposed
zoning district in which situated and project is to be located.
shall not be detrimental to the or-
derly development of adjacent zon- 5. There shall be no uses within the
ing districts. proposed project which are not per-
2. The location and size of the proposed mitted uses in the zoning district in
which the proposed project is to be
use or uses, the nature and intensity located.
of the principal use and all accessory
uses, the site layout and its relation Exception: A mixed use occupancy maybe
to streets giving access to it, shall be allowed if the existing zoning district us-
such that traffic to and from the use age is commercial. The mixed usage occu-
or uses, and the assembly of persons panty shall only be residential and mer-
in connection therewith, will not be cantile or residential and business.
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§ 45-35.1 NORfiH PALM BEACH CODE / " ~
B. The commission may recommend such
changes or modifications in the proposed
plan as are needed to achieve conformity
to the standards as herein specified. The
reasons for the changes or modifications
shall be included in the recommendation.
C. The commission shall not recommend the
project unless it finds that all of the
standards as herein specified have been
met. If there are minor modifications to
the provisions of this chapter, the commis-
sion may recommend its approval at the
same time. It shall also, where it deems
appropriate and necessary, recommend to
the village council those conditions to be
imposed upon the project, its operation, or
both, that are needed to assure adherence
to the aforesaid standards.
V. Action of village council. The village council,
upon the receipt from the planning commission of
the report on the planned unit development and
the minor modifications to the provisions of this
chapter may, after the required public hearing,
approve or reject such project and modifications,
incorporating with an approval such conditions as
the council deems appropriate. The approval shall
be by ordinance.
VI. Effect of approval of village council. The
approval of the application by the village council
shall allow the building official to issue a building
permit in conformity with the application as ap-
proved. This permit shall specify with particular-
ity the exact modifications to the provisions of
this chapter which have been approved. The holder
of this permit may then. proceed with his project
in conformity with said permit. No deviations
from the conditions of the permit shall be allowed
except those which shall be in conformity with the
basic provisions of this ordinance as they apply to
the zoning district in which the project is located.
(Ord. No. 23-79, § 1, 10-25-79; Ord. No. 16-87, § 1,
10-22-87; Ord. No. 2006-05, § 1, 4-13-06)
Sec. 45-352. C-OS conservation and open
space district.
A. Intent. The intent of this section is to pro-
vide for land uses and activities within land areas
designated far the primary purpose of conserving
or protecting natural resources of environmental
quality.
B. Uses permitted. Within any part of the
C-OS conservation and open space district, no
building, structure, land or water shall be used,
except for one or more of the following uses:
Fassive recreation.
2. Flood control.
3, Protection of quality or quantity of ground
water or surface water.
4. Flaodplain management.
5. Fisheries management.
6. Protection of vegetative community or wild-
life habitats.
Residential and administrative buildings
for the protection of the C-OS district.
8. Single-family dwellings with accessory
buildings customarily incident thereto.
a. Building height regulations. No main
building shall exceed two (2) stories
in height and no accessory building
more than one (1) story.
b. Building site area regulations. The
minimum lot or building site for each
single family dwelling shall be one
(1) acre of upland area and have at
least one (1) lot dimension, width or
length, of a minimum of one hun-
dred fifty (150) feet.
c. Yard space regulation. Na building
or portion thereof shall occupy a
position fifty (50) feet or less from
the upland/wetland boundary of the
property.
C. Coastal zone protection. The Village of North
Palm Beach adopts, by reference, the Palm Beach
County Coastal Protection Ordinance No. 90-2 in
its entirety.
(Ord. No. 20-90, § 2, 6-28-90; Ord. No. 25-90, § 1,
6-28-90; Ord. No. 24-91, § 1, 7-11-91)
Sec. 45-35.3. Northlake Boulevard Overlay
Zoning District {NBOZ).
Article 1 Established.
The Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning Dis-
trict (NBOZ) shall consist of that portion of real
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APPENDIX C-ZONING
properties within the village that front upon or
are adjacent to Northlake Boulevard as indicated
on the official zoning map.
Article 2 Consistency With Comprehensive
Land Use Pian
§ 45-35.3
Supp. No. 32 2510,2.1
APPENDIX C-ZONING
section to review the completed ap-
plication and accompanying submit-
tals. After completing the review of
the application and fulfilling the pub-
lic notice .and hearing requirements
set forth above, the planning com-
mission shall take one of the follow-
ing actions:
i. Grant the certificate of appro-
priateness with an immediate
effective date;
ii. Grant the certificate of appro-
priateness with special modifi-
cations and conditions; or
iii. Deny the certificate of appropri-
ateness.
g. The planning commission shall make
written findings and conclusions that
specifically relate the criteria for
granting certificates of appropriate-
ness. All parties shall be given the
opportunity to present evidence
through documents, exhibits, testi-
mony, or other means. All parties
shall be given the opportunity to
rebut evidence through cross-exam-
ination or other means.
h. The department shall record and keep
records of all meetings. The records
shall include the vote, absence, or
abstention of each member upon each
question, all official actions of the
planning commission, and the find-
ings and conclusions of the planning
commission. All records shall be filed
in the department.
i. Any person aggrieved by a decision
reached by the planning commission
may appeal the decision to the vil-
lage council.
No work for which a certificate of
appropriateness is required may be
undertaken unless a certificate of
appropriateness authorizing the work
is conspicuously posted on the prop-
erty where the work is to be per-
formed.
(Ord. No. 24-90, § 1, 6-28-90)
Cross reference-Alcoholic beverages, Ch. 3.
Secs. 45-38, 45-39. Reserved.
ARTICLES IV, V. RESERVED*
Secs. 45-40--45-48. Reserved.
§ 45-49
ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS-FEES;
WAITING PERIODS
Sec. 45-49. Applications for rezoning, etc.
(1) All applications for rezoning and all appli-
cations to amend, supplement, modify or repeal
the boundaries, districts, regulations or restric-
tions established by this chapter shall be done by
application to the planning commission of the
village. The application to the planning commis-
sion may be made by any property owner or
tenant or by a governmental office, department,
board or bureau. Such applications shall be filed
with the building department of the village, which
shall transmit the same, together with all the
plans, specifications, application blank and other
papers pertaining to the application, to the plan-
ning commission. Any such application, except by
a governmental agency, must be accompanied by
a filing fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00}
together with a deposit of the estimated cost of
the village processing the application. Upon the
village determining the actual costs, applicants
shall pay the balance, if any, in full of such costs
including advertising prior to final consideration
of the application. if the deposit exceeds actual
costs, the balance shall be refunded to applicant.
(2} All applications to the planning commis-
sion concerning rezoning shall be upon forms to
be supplied by the building department.
*Editor's note-Ordinance No. 6-77, § 6, adopted April
28, 1977, repealed Art. IV, §§ 45-40-45-43, and Art. V,
§§ 45-44-45-48, of App. C, which articles pertained to the
zoning board of adjustment and the planning and zoning
advisory board, both of which articles derived unchanged from
the original zoning ordinance. Far provisions coizcerning the
planning commission and the board of adjustment, see Ch. 21,
Arts. II and III.
Supp. No. 22 2515
§ 45-49
NORTH PALM BEACH CODE
(3) Whenever, after review, investigation and
hearing, any application for a change of district
classification has been denied, an application for
a like change cannot be reinstated for a period of
at least one (1} year after said denial.
(Ord. No. 15-78, § 1, 6-8-78; Ord. No. 06-2001, § 7,
3-22-01)
Editor'snote-Acopy of the forms to be used are attached
to Ord. No. 185-68 as exhibit 1, from which ordinance section
45-49 way derived.
Sec. 45-50. Application for variances.
(1) All applications for variances to regula-
tions or restrictions established by this ordinance
shall be done by application to the board of
adjustment of the village. The application to the
board of adjustment may be made by any prop-
erty owner or tenant or by a governmental office,
department, board or bureau. Such applications
shall be filed with the building inspector of the
village, who shall transmit the same, together
with all the plans, specifications, application blank
and other papers pertaining to the application, to
the board of adjustment. Any such application,
except by a governmental agency, must be accom-
panied by a filing fee of two hundred dollars
{$200.00).
(2) All applications to the board of adjustment
concerning variances shall be upon forms to be
supplied by the building inspector's office.
(Ord. No. 6-77, § 4, 4-28-77; Ord. Na. 06-2001, § 8,
3-22-O1)
Editor's note-Acopyof the forms to be used are attached
to ordinance No. 186-68, as Exhibit 1, from which ordinance
section 45-50 was. derived.
ESecs. 45=515-5~. Resers~ed.]
EAR,TICLE VII. NONCONFORMING USES
OF LAND AND STRUCTURES]
Sec. 45-60. Intent.
(1) Within the districts established. by this
ordinance, or amendments that may aater be
adopted, there exist lots, structures, uses of land
and structures and characteristics of use which
were lawful before this ordinance was passed or
amended, but- which would be prohibited, regu-
lated,. or restricted under the terms of this ordi-
nance or future amendments.
(2) It is the intent of this ordinance to permit
these nonconformities to continue. until they are
removed, but not to encourage their continuation.
Such uses are declared by this ordinance to be
incompatible with permitted uses in the district
involved. It is further the intent of this ordinance
that nonconformities shall not be enlarged. upon,
expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for
adding other structures or uses prohibited else-
where in the same district.
(Ord. No. 12-75, § 1, 9-11-75)
Sec. 45-61. Extension and enlargement.
(1} A nonconforming use of a structure, a non-
conforming use of land, or a nonconforming use of
structure and land shall not be extended or en-
larged after passage of this ordinance by attach-
ment on a building or premises of additional signs
intended to be seen from off the premises, or by
the addition of other uses of a nature which would
be prohibited generally in the district involved.
(2) To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this
ordinance shall be deemed to require a change in
the plans, construction, or designated use of any
building on which actual construction was law-
fully begun prior to the effective date of adoption
or amendment of this ordinance and upon which
actual building construction has been diligently
carried on. Actual construction is hereby defined
to include the placing of construction materials in
permanent position and fastened in a permanent
manner. Except that where demolition or removal
of an existing building has been substantially
begun preparatory to rebuilding, such demolition
or removal shall be deemed to be actual construc-
tion, provided that work shall be diligently car-
ried on until completion of the building involved.
(Ord. No. 12-75, § 1, 9-11-75)
Sec. 45-62. Nonconforming lots of record.
(1} In any district in which single-family dwell-
ings are permitted, notwithstanding limitations
imposed by other provisions of this ordinance, a
single-family dwelling and customary accessory
buildings may be erected on any single lot of
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CODli COIVIYARATIVL++; TABLL
Adoption Section
Ord. lYo. Bate Section this Code
s Is-z21
9 29-5(a)
10 App. C, § 45-20(9},
(lo)
11 App. C, § 45-36 Q(.5)
2007-O1 1-11-07 2 Added 21-48
2007-Oi 2- 8-07 2 6-17
2007-10 4-12-07 1 2-52(a)
2 2-54f3)
2007-13 7-12-07 1, 2 2-1
2007-16 10-25-07 2 Added App. C, § 4.5-16.1
2007-17 10-25-07 2 Added 2-166(Dd.
2007-19 12-13-07 2, 7 18-34
3 2-173
2007-20 12-13-07 2 Rpld 9-16-9-21
3 9-16---9-19
`L007-21 12-13-07 2 14-30(2)
2008-01 1-10-08 2 6-115(.F)
2008-02 1-10-08 2 2-148
2008-03 1-24-08 2 10-5
Dltd 10-6-10-$
Rnbd 10-9
as 10-6
Dlta to-lo
Rnbd 10-13
as 10-7
4 RpId 10-58-10-64
3 10-76
Rpld 10-77
2008-04 1-24-08 2 5-83
5-85
2008-06 2-28-08 2 Added 19-11
2008-07 4-1U-08 2 36-`L3
2008-09 8-28-08 App.D
2008-15 10-23-08 2 Rpld 1437-14-52
3 Rpld 14-79-14-83
Added 14-79-1483
2008-16 1d-23-08 2 14-30
2008-17 11-13-08 2 2-4
2008-18 11-13-OS `L-5 2-159-2-16`L
2009-O1 1- 8-09 2 Added 14-31
2009-02 1-22-09 2, 3 6-111, 6-ll2
4 6-114
G 6-115
2009-03 1-22-09 2 9-17(a)
2009-04 4-23-09 2 App. C, § 45-2
3 App. C, § 45-19 D.
4 App. C, § 45-L7 A.l.
Added App. C, § 45-27 F.
2009-05 5-14-09 2 Added 15-11-15-18
2009-006 6-11-09 2 4-27, 428
4-31, 4-32
2009-07 7-2$-09 2 17-33
2009-09 7-23-09 2 14-79
2009-11 9-10-2009 2 Added 2-251-2-256
2009-15 9-24-2009 2 12-16, 12-17
Added 12-18
[the next page is `L933j
Supp. 1V4. 44 2$91
CODE INDEX
Section Section
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (Cont'd.) NUISANCES (Cont'd.)
Vehicular operation Animals creating nuisances .............. 4-12
Speed limits False alarms
Generally . . ....................... 18-L6 Excessive false alarms declared public
Weight limitations ou certain roads.... 18-18 nuisance ........................ 19-212
Rabid animals declared nuisance......... 4-42
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Noise control ........................... 19-104 NUMBER
Definitions and rules oi' construction ..... 1-2
N
NOISE O
Animal noises .......................... 19-107 OATH, AFIa'IRIVIATION, SWEAR OR SWORN
Buildings, premises or property Administrative code, provisions re oaths of
Noise from ........................... 19-102 office............................-. 2-41
Code enforcement board, applicability re.. 2-1.73 Definitions and rules of construction ..... 1-2
Conduct, noisy and boisterous ........... 19-106 General employees retirement board; oaths
Construction activity, permissible time for 19-111 of office ........................... 2-154
Definitions ............................. 19-99 .Reserve police force; oath required ....... 23-47
Electronic audio equipment .............. 19-104
Enforcement OBSCENI'PY. See: INDECENCY AND OB-
Authority ............................ 19-116 SCENITY
Procedure
All other noises .................... 19-117(,6) OBSTRUCTIONS
iVfotor vehicle noise enforcement, op- Passageways, obstructing ................ 19-47
crating ... . ................... 19-117fa) OFFENSES
Engine exhaust ......................... 19-108 Definitions..........
...................
19-1
Exemptions ..........
.................. 19-120 Enumerated........................,... 19-:3 et seq.
]15xed mechanical equipment ............. 19-112 See also specific offenses as indexed
I3oi~is and signal devices ................ 19-103
State misdemeanors adopted ............
7.9-2
Loadui uuloadin and un ackui
g, g p g....... 19-110
Loudspeakers and devices for advertisixxg. 19-1.U5 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Measurement procedure ................. 19-113 Administrative code..................... 2-39 et seq.
Musical instruments .................... 19-104 See: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Noise control measurement st~uidm•ds other Definitions and rules of construction ..... 1-2
than motor vehicle noise standards.. 19-118 Elections ...........
•••-••••-•••••••••-~
10-l et seq.
Noise control olic
p y .......... . .......... 19-100 See: ELECTIONS
Periods of observation ................... 19-114 Finance director ........................ 2 59
Radios ................................. 19-104 Golf advisory board ............,.
.......
9-16 et se
q.
Special permits exceptod ................ 19-119 See: DOLT' ADVISORY BOARD
Unnecessary, excessive or offensive noise Impersonating village official .......... - . 19-8
Unlawful to make ...... . ............. 1.9-101
Librarian ........... ....................
2-93
Vehicle defect or condition of load ........ 19-109 , , .
Mayor .............................. 2-18, 8-1fi
Voluntary compliance ................... 19-115 Pensions and retirement. See also that
NUDITY subject
Topless costumes prohibited ............. 19-64 Length of service award plaza for volun-
teer firefighters ................. `L-170 et seq.
NUISANCES Pension and certain other benefits for
Abandoned real property ................ 15-11 et seq. fire and police employees ........ 2-159 et seq-
See: PROPERTY Pension and certain other benefits for
Abatement of public nuisances on private general employees ............... 2-146 et seq.
property Social security ....................... 2-136 et seq.
Abatement of public nuisance ......... 14-82 Public safety director .................... 2-75
Assessment of costs and imposition of Public works director .................... 2-84
lien ............................ 14-83 Recreation director...................... 2-110
Definitions ........................... 14-79 Social security.......................... 2-136 et seq.
Notice of public nuisance; right to re- See: SOCIAL SECURPrY
quest hearing ................... 14-81 Village clerk and. deputy village clerk..... 2-67 et seq.
lJses or activities constituting a public See: DOCUMENTS AND PUBLIC
nuisance ........................ 14-80 RECORDS
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Section
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES {Cont'd.}
Village manager ........................ 2-115 et seq.
See: VILLAGE MANAGER
OFFICIAL TIME
Definitions and rules of construction ... , . 1-2
OPEN SPACES. See: YARDS AND OPEN
SPACES
OR, ANll
Definitions and rules of construction ..... 1-2
ORDINANCES. Sots: CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES
OWNER
Definitions and rules of construction ..... 1-2
P
PALM BEACH CUUNTY. See: COUIV'I'Y
PARKING
Boat launching area
Vehicleltrailerporking in designated ar-
eas .. .. ......................... 5-35
Landscaping, provisions re off=street park-
ing ................................ 27-38, 27-59
et seq.
See: LANDSCAPING
Parks; designated parking areas........, 20-5(6)
Stopping, standing and parking.......... 18-34 et seq.
See: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAP-
I'IC
Zoning, provisions ro off-street parking ... 45-27 et seq.
See: CONING (Appendix C)
PAIiI~S, PLAYGROUNDSAND RECREATION
Alcoholic beverages
Consumption on playgrounds and public
parks .. ......................... 3-3
Bicycles
Operation in safe manner; etc.......... 20-6(2)
Operation prohibited in certain areas.. 20-6(1}
Boat launching areas
Vehicle/trailerporking in designated ar-
eas ............................. 5-35
Buildings or structure, erecting .......... 20-3
Department of recreation
Director's duties
Conduct community activity ........ 2-110(2)
Supervise recreation areas,......... 2-110(1)
Ejectment of violators ................... 20-8
Enforcement of provisions, responsibility . 20-7
Golf advisory board . . ............... . ... 9-16 et seq.
See: GULF ADVISORY BOARD
Hours regulated ........................ 20-1
Meetings and gatherings
Liability for loss or injury ............. 20-23
Permit
Appeal from refusal to issue ........ 20-35
Application ........................ 20-33
Section
PAB.I~S, PLAYGROUNDSAND RECREATION
(Cont'd.}
Form ............................. 20-32
Issuance standards ................ 20-34
Required .......................... 20-31
Itevacation ........................ 2U-36
Rules and regulations, permittee hound
by .............................. 20-22
Property used to violate provisions, confis-
cation of .......................... 20-9
Recreation advisory board
Created .............................. 20-61
Duties ............................... 20-66
Meetings ............................ 20-65
Officers' quorum, compensation........ 20-64
Removal ............................. 20-63
Terms ............................... 20-62(b)
Vacancies ............................ 20-62{c)
Restroorns, failure to cooperate in keeping
neat or sanitary ................... 20-2
Traffic
Enforcement of traffic regulations ... , . 20-5(Z)
Operation confined to roads ........ , .. 20-5(5)
Parking areas designated ............. 20-5(6}
Signs ................................ 20-5(3)
Speed of vehicles ..................... 20-5(4}
State motor vehicle laws .............. 20-5(,1)
Trees
Climbing trees, etc .................... 20-4
Use by public only . . .................... 20-1
PENAL'PIES. See: FINES, FOIZFEI`I`URES
ANll O !'PIER PENALTIk;S
PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT
ICMA defined contribution pension plan
Administrative services agreement and
adoption agreements ............ 2-170.14
Creation ............................. 2-170.12
Effective date ........................ 2-170.15
Vesting pez~od ........................ 2-170.13
Length of'service award plan for volunteer
firefighters
Benefit formula .................. . .. . 2-170.6
Contact person ....................... 2-170.10
Effective date ........................ 2-170.3
Eligibility ............................ 2-170.4
Entitlexnont ago .................. . ... 2-170.5
flan, naive of ........................ 2-170.2
Paint system ......................... 2-170.11
Preretirement death benefit........ , .. 2-170.7
Purpose ............................. 2-170
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PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT (Cant'dJ PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT (Cont'd.)
Sponsor, name of ..................... 2-170.1 Refimd of contribution ............. 2-148(8)
Trustee and contact person............ 2-170.10 Retirement benefit ................. 2-148tb}
Vesting provisions, schedule of ........ 2-170.8 Retirement date ................... 2-148f a}
Village contributions .................. 2-170.9 Termination of employment, ........ 2-148(f}
Pension and certain other benefits for fire Benefit plan no. `L, optional (cost of liv-
and police employees ing adjustment) ................. 2-158.1
Benefit amounts Benefit plan, optional
Cost of living ...................... 2-161(g) Applicability to employees .......... 2-155(x)
Disability retirement ..... . ......... 2-161(e) Member contributions
Early retirement ................... 2-161(b) Amount......................... 2-158(d)(1)
Fm•mula .......................... 2-161(c) Du.ration........................ 2-158(d)(2)
Limitation on ...................... 2-161(h) Interest......................... 2-158(d)(3)
Normal retirement benefit.......... 2-161(a) Retirement benefit ................. 2-158(c)
Preretirernent death ............... 2-161(d) Retirement date ................... 2-158(b)
Termination benefits and vesting.... 2-161(f) Definitions ........................... 2-146
Board of trustees Discharged members ................. 2-156(x)
Bring and defend lawsuits Incompetents ........................ 2-156(d)
Powers ......................... 2-164(n) Membership
Composition ....................... 2-164(a) Application for membership ........ 2-147(bl
Forfeitm•e of membership on board Change in designation of beneficiary 2-147(c)
for absenteeism ............... 2-164(b) Conditions of eligibility.......... , .. 2-147(a)
Meetings .......................... 2-164(d) Nonassignability ..................,,. 2-156(b)
Power and authority ............... 2-166 Normal and optional forms of benefits . 2-149
Reports and records ................ 2-164(c) Pension validity...................... 2-156(c)
Carxtributians Repeal ar termination of system ....... 2-155
Employer ......................... 2-163(c) Retirement board
Forfeitures ........................ 2-163(dl Additional rules and regulations au-
Member ........................... 2-163(x) thorized...................... 2-152
State .............................. 2-163(b) Established........................ 2-151
Definitions ........................... 2-159 Investing funds; custodian of securi-
Direct transfers of eligible rollover dis- tins .......................... 2-153
tribution ........................ 2-170 Oaths of office; meetings; quorum ... 2-154
Discharged members ................. 2-169(a) Social securit
y .......................... 2-136 et se
q.
False, misleading statements made to See: SOCIAL SECURITY
obtain retirement benefits prohib- Volunteer firefighters, length of service
ited ............................ 2-169(f) award plan for. See herein: Length of
Incompetents ........................ 2-169(d) Service Award Plan for Volunteer
Insurers, tax on ...................... 2-167 Firefighters
Membership
Application for membership ........ 2-160(b) PERMITS. See: LICENSES AND PERMITS
Buy-back of previous service ........ 2-160(d)
Changes in designation of beneficiary
2-160(c) pERSON
Conditions of eh biht
~gi ' y ............. 2-160(a) Dnfinitimis and rules of construction ..... 1-2
Nonassignability ..................... 2-169(b) pIERS
Number and gender .................. 2-I.69(n) Docks and piers, construction rnquirn-
Optional forms of benefits ............. 2-162 meets re .......................... 5-81 et seq.
Pension validity ...................... 2-169(c) See: BOATS, DOCKS AND WATER-
Prior service ......................... 2-165 WAYS
Repeal or termination of plan ......... 2-168
Tax on insurers ...................... 2-167 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Pension and certain other benefits for pen- Appearance plan (Appendix A). See that
oral employees subject
Bargaining xmit employees............ 2-156(e) Archaeological site protection regulations. 21-101 et seq.
Benefit amounts and eligibility See: ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE PRO-
Direct transfers of eligible rollover TECTION
distribution .................. 2-157 Board of adjustment
Early retirement ................... 2-148(d) Composition; conduct generally
Late retirement .................... 2-148(c) Administrative orders, review of .... 21-21(d)
Preretirement death ............... 2-148(e) Created ........................... 21-21(a}
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (ConfdJ
Decision of administrative official, ap-
peals to board fi•oin ........... 21-21(e)
Hearing of appeals ................. 21-21(g)
Judicial review of decisions of board. 21-21(h)
Membership; terms; alte2ziate; com-
pensation .................... 21-21(b)
Powers and duties ................. 21-21(c)
Stay of work and proceedings on ap-
peal .......................... 21-21(D
Community development department
Plas-ming division ..................... 2-112(3)
Comprehensive plan
Adoption ............................. 21-01
Filing fees and costs for changes
Enactment and authority, , ......... 21-1(a)
Fee; application .................... 21-1(c)
Jurisdiction ....................... 21-1(b)
Planning commission, advise of ..... 21-1(d)
Concui~ency management
Adequate public facilities available to
service development ............. 21-45
Application .......................... 21-42
Definitions ........................... 21-44
Intent and purpose
Comprehensive plan, implementa-
tion of ....................... 21-43(a)
Management/monitoring and regula-
tory program, establishment of 21-43(b)
Minimum requirements ............ 21-43(c)
Management and monitoring program
Amendments to CIE and annual bud-
get, recommendations on ...... 21-46(c)
Annual public facilities update report 21-46(b)
Generally ......................... 21-46(a)
Proportionate fair-share program
Applicability . ...................... 21-48(b)
Application process ................ 21-48(e)
Appropriation of fair-share revenues 21-48(i)
Determining proportionate fair-share
obligation .................... 21-48(f)
General requirements .............. 21-48(c)
Impact fee credit for proportionate
fair-share mitigation .......... 21-48(g)
Intergovernmentalcoordination..... 21-48(d)
Proportionate fair-share agreements 21-48(h)
Purpose and intent ................ 21-48(a)
Regulatory program
Exemptions ....................... 21-47(b)
Generally ......................... 2i-47(a)
Public facility adequacy, review to de-
termine ...................... 21-47(c)
Short title ........................... 21-41
Filing fees and costs for voluntary amiex-
ation of land
Enactment and authority ............. 21-2(a)
Fees: application ..................... 21-2(c)
Jurisdiction .......................... 21-2(b)
Planning comiuissian, advice of........ 21-2(d)
Section
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (Confd.l
Stormwater management ................ 21-61 et seq.
See: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Subdivision regulations ................. 36-1 et seq.
See: SUBDIVISIONS (Appendix B)
Zoniug regulations ...................... 45-1 of seq.
See: ZONING (Appendix C)
PLANNING COMMISSION
Composition; conduct generally
Created .............................. 21-11(a)
Meetings ............................ 21-11(c}
Membership ......................... 21-11(b}
Powers and duties .................... 21-11(d)
Zoning ordinances, changes to ........... 21-12
PLATS. See: SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS
PLAYGROUNDS. See: PARKS, PLAY-
GROUNDSAND RECREATION
POLICE
Court cost
Assessment of additional court costs for
criminal justice education expendi-
tures ........................... 1-9
Department of public safety, provisions re
police division ..................... 2-76(b)
See: PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Fire division, provisions re police assis-
tance ............................. 12-43
Impersonating police officer ............. 19-8
Pension and certain other benefits for fire
and police employees . . . . . . ......... 2-159 et seq.
See: PENSIONS AND RETIRE+'MENfi
Reserve force
Application for membership ........... 23-43
Compensation ........................ 23-5Q
Created; purpose ..................... 23-42
Director of public safety, appointment to
serve by ........................ 23-45
Oath required ........................ 23-47
Powers and duties .................... 23-48
Reserve list to be maintained ......... 23-44
Resignation .......................... 23-46
Uniforms and insignia ................ 23-49
POLLUTION
Smoke, dust, odors, liquids, etc........... 19-9
Stormwater management provisions re pol-
lutantloads ....................... 21-67
Waterways, pollution of ................. 5-13
Wellfield protection
Regulation of business activities with
potential to contaminate land and
water resources ................. 19-221
PRECEDING, FOLLOWING
Definitions and rules of construction ..... 1-2
PROFANITY
Vulgar language prohibited in public places 19-65
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ZONING (Appendix C) (CmifdJ ZONING (Appendix C) (ConfdJ
Street numbers ................. 7-7 C-OS Conservation and Open Space
Temporary signs ................ 7-4 District...................... 45-35.2(B)
Site plan elements ................. Art. 8 R-1 Single-Family Dwelling Districts 45-27(A)
Builduxg orientation and place- R-2 Multiple-Family Dwelling Dis-
mont ...................... 8-2 trict......................... 45-28(A)
General design ................. 8-1 R-3 Apartment Dwelling District ... 45-30(A)
Off-street parking areas ......... 8-3 Planned unit development
Pedestrian amenities............ 8-4 C-3 Regional Business District ..... 45-34.1(10)
Site and street fiirniture ........ 8-5 Filing of application ............... 45-35.1(ID
Zoning regulations Planning commission
Development review regulations . 4-1 Action of ....................... 45.35.1(IV)
Land use chart ................. 4-2 Referral to ..................... 45-35.1(III)
Use definitions and supplemental Statement of intent ................ 45-35.1(I)
regulations ................ 4-3 Village council
Northlake Boulevard overlay zoning dis- Action of ....................... 45-35.1(V)
trict (NBOZ) .................... 45-35.3 Effect of appxroval of............. 45-351(VI)
Oceanfi•ont land Public district
Ocean setback.. .................... 45-22 Restricted uses.................... 45-35
Official zoning map R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District
Adopted by reference .............. 45-17(1) Annexed land in................... 45-20
Boundary conflict interpretations ... 45-18 Height............
................ (B}
45-27
Buildings and uses to conform to Off-street parking ................. 45-27(E}
district regulations........... 45-19 Permitted uses .................... 45-27(A}
Changes .......................... 45-17(3) Site area.......................... 45-27(C}
Damaged, destroyod, etc............ 45-17(5) Yax•ds and open spaces ............. 45-27(D}
Identification ..................... 45-17(2) R-2 Multiple-family Dwelling District
Location; final authority ........... 45-17(4) Commtmity residential home regula-
Off-street loading and internal eircula- tions ....... . ................ 45-28(G)
tion Floor area ........................ 45-28(E)
C-3 Regional Business District ..... 45-34.1(3) Height ............................ 45-28(B)
Off-street parking Off-streot parking ................. 45-28(F}
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Dis- Permittod uses .................... 45-28(A}
trio ......................... 45-33(E) Site area.......................... 45-28(C)
C-lALimited Commercial District.. 45-32(E) Yards and open spaces ............. 45-28(D}
C-3 Regional Business District ..... 45-34.1(2) R-3 Apartment Dwelling District
C-A Commercial District ........... 45-31{G), (H) Floor area ........................ 45-30(F}
CB Commercial District............ 45-31.1(G), (H) Height......... .
..................
45-30(B
CC Transitional Commercial District 45-32.1(G), (H) Off-street parking ................. 45-30(E)
R-1 Single-Family Dwelling Districts 45-27(E) Permitted uses .................... 45-30(A)
R-2 Multiple-Family Dwelling Dis- Site area .......................... 45-30(C)
trio ......................... 45-28(F) Yards and open spaces............. 45-30(D}
R-3 Apartment Dwelling District ... 45-30(E) Setbacks
Open spaces. See herein: Yards and C-3 Regional Business District ..... 45-34.1(5)
Open Spaces Oceanfiontland ................... 45-22
Parking Short title ........................... 45-1
Off` street loading and internal circu- Signs
lotion. See herein that subject C-3 Regional Business District ..... 45-34.1(7)
Off-street parking regulations. See Similar uses ......................... 45-1G.1
herein: Off-Street Parking Site area
Permitted uses C-lA Limited Commercial District .. 45-32(C)
Automotive Commercial District.... 45-34(A) C-A Commercial District ........... 45-31(E)
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Dis- CB Conunex•cial District............ 45-31.1(E)
trio ......................... 45-33(A), (G) CC 14•ansitional Commercial District 45-32.1(E)
C-lA Limited Commercial District.. 45-32(A), (G) R-1 Single-Family Dwelling Districts 45-27(C)
C-2 General Commercial District ... 45-34(A) R-2 Multiple-Family Dwelling Dis-
C-3 Regional Business District..... 45-34.1(1) trict ......................... 45-28(C)
C-A Commercial District ........... 45-31(B), (C) R-3 Apartment Dwelling District ... 45-30(C)
CB Commercial District............ 45-31.1(B), (C) Surface water management
CC'Pransitional Caxnmercial District 45-32.1(B) C-3 Rogianal Business District ..... 45-34.1(8}
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ZONING (Appendix C) (Cont'dJ
Telecommunications antenna and an-
tenna towers ................... 45-21
Violation and penalty ................ 45-6
Yards and open spaces
C-1 Neighborhaad Commercial Dis-
trict ......................... 45-33(D)
C-lA Limited Commercial District .. 45-32(D)
C-A Commercial District ........... 45-31(F)
CB Commercial District............ 45-31.1(F)
CC 14•ansitional Commercial District 45-32.1(F)
R-1 Single-Family Dwelling Districts 45-27(D)
R-2 Multiple-Family Dwelling Dis-
trict ......................... 45-28(D)
R-3 Apartment Dwelling District ... 45-30(D)
Section
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