Boca Raton planning board approves clarification to CIMD retail rules, excludes gyms and tutoring
Jan 22, 2026
The Planning & Zoning Board voted 6–0 to approve an amendment clarifying what counts as "retail sales or services" for Commercial Industrial Multifamily Developments (CIMDs), excluding gyms and tutoring, and adding requirements for ground‑floor public access, signage/marketing, and a 45‑hour weekly minimum for on‑site retail.
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The Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Boca Raton voted unanimously on Jan. 22 to approve an amendment clarifying what qualifies as "retail sales or services" in Commercial Industrial Multifamily Developments (CIMDs), a local zoning option intended to add affordable workforce housing in parts of the city where residential uses are not normally allowed.
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