Planning board approves relocation of historic Ricketts House to Boca Raton Cemetery

Jun 5, 2025

The board approved moving the Ricketts House from Crawford Boulevard to the Boca Raton Cemetery, including a front setback variance and a 4-foot driveway-width deviation. Staff supported the move as preservation in lieu of demolition; the project passed 7–0.

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The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously on June 5 to approve a site plan amendment that will relocate the Ricketts House from 498 Crawford Boulevard to a southeastern corner of the Boca Raton Cemetery & Mausoleum at 755 Southwest Third Avenue.

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