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Zoning Variances, Special Uses, and Rezoning in Palm Beach County

Standard zoning rules do not fit every property or project. Variances, special uses, rezoning, planned development, hearings, or appeals may be the path when the normal district rules do not authorize what you want to do.

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A variance and a rezoning are distinct approvals. Explain the requested dimension or use to PBC Zoning for unincorporated property and identify the correct administrative variance, Type 2 variance, public hearing, DRO or other path before filing. The County publishes Type 1 Administrative Variance Instructions, Type 2 Variance Supplemental Instructions, Public Hearing Application Instructions and general forms. Use preapplication review to confirm eligibility, survey, ownership, plan, notification and fee requirements. Approval is discretionary under the applicable criteria and never guaranteed. Municipal property follows its city process.

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