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Boynton Beach adopts artificial-turf rules, expands permitted area to 1,000 sq. ft.
Summary
The City Commission approved Ordinance 25-003 on second reading, creating local rules for artificial turf and expanding an initially proposed 800-square-foot allowance to 1,000 square feet; staff will help previously paused installations obtain permits.
The City Commission of Boynton Beach on May 6 adopted proposed Ordinance 25-003 on second reading to establish regulations for artificial turf in the city. Commissioner Thomas Turkin moved to approve the ordinance and Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay seconded; the measure passed by roll call vote with Commissioner Amy Kelly, Commissioner Turkin, Commissioner Angela Cruz, Vice Mayor Hay and Mayor Rebecca Shelton voting yes.
Why it matters: The ordinance creates a city-level regulatory framework for artificial turf on private property and was amended at the commission’s request to expand the maximum single-area allowance from 800 square feet to 1,000 square feet.…
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