Delray Beach height limits range by zone per LDR 4.3.4. Single-family residential 35 feet. Downtown CBD up to 54 feet (5 stories) with conditional increases to 60 feet. Beach overlay and CBD-RC limited to 48 feet. FAA airspace limits apply near airport.
Downtown West Atlantic corridor height 48 feet. East Atlantic beachfront 54 feet max. Historic districts (Old School Square, Del-Ida Park) stricter via HPB review. Rooftop mechanical equipment allowed up to 10 feet above height limit if screened. Flood zones require first-floor elevation above BFE, which counts into total height calculation.
Height violation: stop-work order, potential demolition of over-build, $500/day Code Board fines.
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