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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Boynton Beach, FL (2026)

3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Boynton Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Boynton Beach single-family R-1AA zoning requires 25-foot front, 10-foot side, and 20-foot rear setbacks per LDR Chapter 3. Coastal properties within 50 feet of the Intracoastal Waterway have additional setback requirements under Chapter 4.

Building Setbacks: Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Boynton Beach limits residential R-1 structures to 30 feet or 2 stories per LDR Chapter 3. Downtown CRA mixed-use zones permit up to 150 feet with density bonuses. Coastal Construction Control Line restricts oceanfront heights.

Building Setbacks: Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Boynton Beach limits residential lot coverage to 45% for R-1AA zones under LDR Chapter 3. Impervious surface ratio capped at 65% to protect stormwater capacity. Coastal lots have stricter coverage limits tied to flood zone.

Building Setbacks: Lot Coverage

Some Restrictions

Looking for Palm Beach County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boynton Beach city rules.

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Palm Beach County