Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Deerfield Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with critical priority
Rivetown Square Mixed-Use Redevelopment
The city approved rezoning a 14.7-acre aging shopping plaza on Federal Highway to make way for two eight-story apartment buildings with 736 units, ground-floor retail, and public spaces.
Barrier Island Development & Height Limits
The city is considering placing a ballot measure to remove floor area ratio (FAR) and accessory use restrictions from Charter Section 11.01 for properties east of the Intracoastal Waterway. While officials emphasized that building height limits (45 feet commercial, 55 feet multifamily) will remain untouched, residents feared it would invite overdevelopment and destroy the seaside village character.
Deerfield Beach City Center P3 Development & City Hall Relocation
MBA Development Partners presented updated plans for a mixed-use project at SW 10th Street and I-95 that would include a new City Hall, hotel, office space, workforce housing, and library. The commission authorized the city manager to enter into lease negotiations to explore relocating city hall to this site.