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Riviera Beach planning board holds workshop on Sunshine Law, public records and planning basics
Summary
At a Jan. 29 workshop, Riviera Beachs Planning and Zoning Board received training on Floridas Sunshine Law, public-records obligations, and planning fundamentals including plats, site plans and PUD standards; staff flagged an upcoming downtown height study. No land-use votes or public comments were taken.
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. At a training-focused workshop Jan. 29, the Riviera Beach Planning and Zoning Board reviewed Floridas Sunshine Law and public-records rules, heard a primer on local planning procedures and standards, and discussed an upcoming downtown height study. The meeting, held at the marina, included no public comments and no formal land-use approvals.
Attorney Lehi Tarcyvia, who introduced himself as an attorney practicing in Palm Beach County, led the Sunshine Law portion of the workshop. He told the board that members must avoid discussing official business among themselves outside of public meetings: "none of you can talk to each other, can communicate with each other about the business that happens here outside of here." He summarized core requirements: reasonable notice of meetings, written minutes open to inspection, and the publics right to attend meetings where…
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