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Boca Raton council votes unanimously to limit city parks to recreational uses
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 57‑68 to restrict city‑owned parks to public and recreational uses, with exceptions for easements and necessary infrastructure; supporters called it 'belts and suspenders' protection while some speakers urged stronger charter‑level protections.
The Boca Raton City Council on Tuesday adopted Ordinance 57‑68, which amends the city code to limit city‑owned parks to public and recreational uses and prohibit development of non‑recreational uses on those parcels, while preserving easements, utilities and infrastructure that do not substantially interfere with park uses.
Brandon Shadd, the city's Development Services Director, told the council the ordinance is straightforward and ‘‘expressly, affirmatively, and clearly state[s] the limitations on the uses of those…
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