Land Use Change for 7.6 Acres on South Congress Avenue

Original title: ORDINANCE NO. 05-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL-SCALE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT REDESIGNATING PARCELS OF LAND MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 7.6 ACRES LOCATED AT 2855, 2875, AND 2905 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM CONGRESS AVENUE MIXED USE TO COMMERCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE “COMMUNITY PLANNING ACT”, FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3187; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (FIRST READING)

Record date · January 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Delray Beach City Commission is considering an ordinance to rezone three parcels of land totaling 7.6 acres at 2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue. The proposal would change the land use designation from 'Congress Avenue Mixed Use' to 'Commerce'.

Why it matters

This change alters the permitted development types and density allowed on these specific properties, which directly impacts future construction and business operations at these locations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners of 2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue

The permitted uses and development potential of their land will change based on the new 'Commerce' designation.

Directly affected

Nearby residents and business owners

The nature of future development or business activity on these 7.6 acres may change as a result of the rezoning.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes a land use map amendment for 7.6 acres of land.
The affected addresses are 2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue.
The land use designation will change from 'Congress Avenue Mixed Use' to 'Commerce'.
The amendment is processed under the 'Community Planning Act' (Florida Statutes Section 163.3187).

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The document is currently at the second reading stage.
The ordinance includes standard legal clauses for conflicts, severability, and an effective date.
The file number for this legislative item is 25-1669.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does changing the land use to 'Commerce' mean?

It changes the zoning classification of the property, which dictates what types of businesses or developments are permitted on that land according to city code.

Is this the final decision?

No, this is an ordinance currently undergoing the legislative process; it is listed as being in the 'Second Reading' stage.

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