Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delray Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development with critical priority
West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment & RFP
The Mira Delray project wants three entrance signs facing West Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue, but the hearing had to be shelved when the applicant's agent didn't show. Residents along the Atlantic Avenue corridor will have to wait for a rescheduled hearing to see what the signage will look like.
Mixed-Use Infill Development at 102 NE 6th Avenue
A 1926 house comes down for a two-story office-and-two-unit residential building on a narrow 50-foot downtown lot, using mezzanines to stay within the two-story parking exemption. Board members pushed to soften the stark north elevation facing the historic Falcon House.
Development Services Approval Process and Permit Delays
Property owners struggling to get retroactive permits for fences built without approval faced mounting daily fines while navigating the city's online portal and review comments. The board paused fines in one case to give the owner a fair chance to finish the permitting paperwork.
Comprehensive Impact Fee Implementation
The city reviewed a new impact fee study to ensure new development covers the cost of infrastructure like police, fire, parks, and utilities, addressing years of uncollected growth revenue.
SW 600 Block Grocery Store Development Proposal
RH Development Group proposed building an Aldi supermarket and retail space on CRA-owned parcels on West Atlantic Avenue. While residents strongly support bringing a grocery store to the neighborhood, many questioned whether a single-story building with surface parking represents the highest and best use of prime public land.