Government services, mapped in Palm Beach County
A clear path through Palm Beach County, its municipalities, and applicable Florida and federal agencies.
environment
Dock, shoreline and wetland project reviews
A waterfront project can require local building or zoning approvals plus applicable County ERM, SFWMD, Florida DEP and federal reviews. Determine the exact parcel, water body, ownership or submerged land rights and work description before choosing permit classes. Ask the relevant agencies about wetlands, environmental resource permits, water use and coastal constraints. A building jurisdiction boundary does not establish submerged land ownership or exemption from environmental permits. Do not start work while applicability or approvals are unresolved.
Native vegetation and tree removal review
ERM regulates native vegetation under ULDC Article 14 and publishes a separate native vegetation permit route. County zoning preservation conditions and landscape approvals can also apply; one permission does not replace the other. Before clearing, identify species, protected vegetation, the site jurisdiction, existing preserve and landscape conditions, and contact ERM and the local zoning authority about applicability and exemptions. County Zoning publishes Tree Removal and Replacement instructions for its application path. Do not assume a dead tree, small parcel or city location automatically removes all review.