Commission approves flood‑code cleanups to align county rules with state building code

Sep 3, 2026

The zoning commission recommended several revisions to Article 18 (flood damage prevention), including removing a 5‑year cumulative improvement rule per state law, adding a permit‑reinstatement option, and aligning critical facility finished‑floor elevations with the Florida Building Code.

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Palm Beach County staff presented and the commission recommended approval of several targeted changes to the county’s flood damage prevention regulations in Article 18 of the ULDC.

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