Building Setbacks & Zoning in Palm Beach County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Unincorporated Palm Beach County sets minimum yard setbacks by zoning district under the ULDC's Table 3.D.1.A: a standard single-family (RS) lot needs a 25-foot front setback, 7.5-foot side, 15-foot side street, and 15-foot rear yard, with much larger setbacks in rural AR and AGR districts.

Palm Beach County Yard Setback Minimums by Zone

Some Restrictions

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 3.D.1, Table 3.D.1.A

Front, side, side street, and rear setbacks shall be applied in accordance with the lot orientation as defined by lot frontage. Table 3.D.1.A, Property Development Regulations: RS - 6,000 sq. ft. min. lot size, 65' width, 75' depth, 40% max. building coverage; Min. Setbacks (7): Front 25', Side 7.5' (10), Side Street 15', Rear 15'.

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Structure Height Limits

Unincorporated Palm Beach County limits buildings and structures to 35 feet in every zoning district unless the ULDC states otherwise, with taller multifamily, office, commercial, and industrial buildings allowed only if they add extra setback for each foot above that cap.

Palm Beach County 35-Foot Height Cap

Some Restrictions

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 3.D.1.E

The maximum height for buildings and structures in all districts shall be 35 feet, unless otherwise stated. [Ord. 2005-002] 1. Airport Zones Structures in Airport Zones are subject to the height restrictions in Art. 16.B, Airport Protection Zoning Regulations Governing Airport Hazards. [Ord. 2017-025] 2. Multifamily, Non-Residential Districts, and PDDs In the RM, RH, CLO, CHO, CG, IL, IG, and ...

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Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Palm Beach County

3 cities in Palm Beach County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

West Palm BeachPop. 117,415

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

Boca RatonPop. 99,805

3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

JupiterPop. 65,791

1 verified rule • Lot Coverage Limits

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