County asks staff to draft 'last‑mile' rules for Commerce land after debate
Commissioners directed staff to define and distinguish small-scale 'last‑mile' distribution from regional distribution centers in Commerce land uses, citing scale, vehicle types and proximity to residential neighborhoods as key criteria to resolve.
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Palm Beach County commissioners gave staff direction to craft code language that distinguishes small-scale, local "last‑mile" distribution uses from large regional distribution centers. The administrative inquiry seeks objective standards — such as maximum tenant floor area, number and type of loading positions, vehicle types and hours of operation — to allow commerce uses that serve local businesses while preventing large truck‑intensive facilities in sensitive areas.
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