Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Boca Raton board narrows what counts as 'retail' in new CIMD rules, sets 45-hour minimum
Summary
The Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board on Jan. 22 approved an ordinance clarifying that on-site "retail sales or services" in commercial-industrial multifamily developments (CIMDs) exclude gyms and tutoring, and must be independently operated with ground-floor public access, signage and public marketing; the board amended weekly hours to 45 and passed the measure 6–0.
The Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board on Jan. 22 approved an amendment clarifying what kinds of businesses can count as "retail sales or services" in commercial-industrial multifamily developments (CIMDs), excluding fitness centers and tutoring and adding conditions for public access, signage and marketing. The board amended the proposed weekly-hours requirement and approved the measure 6–0.
Development Services Director Brandon Shadd told the board the ordinance adds a definition of "retail sales or services" to Chapter 28 of the city zoning code and establishes minimum criteria for on-site retail in CIMDs. Under the city's CIMD program, adopted in 2024, projects providing affordable units may qualify for increased density; the program requires 10% of allowed units to be affordable (staff described affordability tiers up to roughly 120% area median income and a workforce tier up to about 140% AMI) and allows density incentives when workforce units are provided.
Shadd said the amendment was intended to ensure on-site businesses genuinely serve residents and visitors and promote walkability. "Retail sales or services means the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
