Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delray Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in zoning
Off-Street Parking Reduction Request for Garage Conversion
A homeowner wants to turn half of a two-car garage into living space, leaving only one off-street parking space where two are required. The board will weigh whether the property's constraints justify the relief.
Side setback variance for home addition — 1222 N Vista Del Mar Drive
A homeowner wants to build an addition that would sit 7 feet 8 inches from the west property line instead of the required 10 feet. The board will decide whether the reduced setback is warranted.
Off-street parking in front setbacks for single-family homes
The board weighed whether a homeowner on a narrow, waterfront corner lot can count a driveway space in the front setback when converting garage space to living area. The rules require two parking spaces outside the front setback, and the board found the applicants didn't meet the legal hardship tests for an exception.
Historic designation of Delray Beach Memorial Gardens Municipal Cemetery
The city wants to list the historic northeast section of the municipal cemetery on the Local Register of Historic Places. Designation would unlock state grant money for maintenance, repairs, interpretive signage, and heritage tourism, and would preserve the resting place of the city's founding residents, both Black and white.
Historic Home Elevation and Expansion at 46 Marine Way
Recent king tides and rain flooded historic homes near the marina, with dramatic drone footage showing water intrusion. Staff discussed seawall work starting this month and said vertical elevation may be the only real flood-resiliency fix for historic homes.
Exterior modifications and addition in the Del-Ida Park Historic District
A homeowner at 714 NE 2nd Avenue is seeking permission to alter the exterior of her contributing historic home and add onto its side. The case shows how the preservation board balances historic character with homeowners' needs.
Special Activities District Rezonings (Delray Place and South Congress Ave)
A decade after the Congress Avenue Task Force, the city is finally rezoning the corridor to keep light-industrial and small-business space from disappearing to multifamily.
Land Use Amendment and Rezoning for NE 7th Street Parcel
Several properties are up for land use changes and rezonings, including parcels on SW 5th Avenue and North Congress Avenue.
Mira Delray Master Sign Program Review
The board will evaluate a master sign program for the Mira Delray development to install three new entrance signs at West Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue. This proposal will shape the visual presentation and branding of the property along major corridors.
2026 Community Redevelopment Plan Amendment
The CRA reviewed its business and residential grant programs and agreed to double the Paint-Up & Signage grant to $10,000 district-wide. The Curb Appeal residential program is also rising from $15,000 to $25,000 pending city approval of an interlocal agreement.