Rules for ZIP Code 33409
West Palm Beach, FL · Palm Beach County
154 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Palm Beach County.
ZIP code 33409 is unincorporated Palm Beach County land, in the community of Westgate: about 51% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 33409 also covers:
- city of West Palm Beach~49% of residents
- Westgate (community)~49% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 33409 based on Palm Beach County ordinances.
HOA Rules
5 rulesCannabis Regulations
3 rules- Dispensary ZoningSome
- Buffer ZonesSome
- Home CultivationHeavy
Rental Property Rules
4 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Trash & Recycling
8 rulesPublic Conduct
4 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsFew
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
Animal Ordinances
13 rules- Pet Groomer RulesSome
- MicrochippingSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
Tree Protection
3 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
6 rulesNoise Ordinances
6 rulesShort-Term Rentals
6 rulesParking Rules
9 rules- Overnight ParkingSignificant
- Curb Color RulesSome
- Driveway RulesSome
- EV ChargingSome
- Loading ZonesSome
Hurricane Preparedness
3 rules- Hurricane ShuttersSome
- Roof StandardsSome
- Storm DebrisSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rulesDrone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Building Safety
8 rulesRight to Farm
2 rulesFire Regulations
5 rules- Propane StorageSome
- Smoke DetectorsHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- FireworksSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- TNC Pickup ZonesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WaySome
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rulesOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesPublic Health Rules
2 rules- Syringe DisposalSignificant
- Rodent ControlSome
Historic Preservation
1 ruleLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewHeavy
Fence Regulations
4 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Solar Energy
2 rulesHome Business
5 rulesAccessory Structures
5 rules- Tiny HomesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- ADU RulesHeavy
- Shed & Carport RulesSome