Rules for ZIP Code 33428
Boca Raton, 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 33428 is unincorporated Palm Beach County land, in the community of Watergate: about 100% 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. 33428 also covers:
- Watergate (community)~44% 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. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 33428 based on Palm Beach County ordinances.
HOA Rules
5 rulesRental Property Rules
4 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
Trash & Recycling
8 rulesPublic Conduct
4 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSignificant
Animal Ordinances
13 rules- Pet Groomer RulesSome
- MicrochippingSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Political SignsSome
- Window SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
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
- Storm DebrisSome
- Roof StandardsSome
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 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsFew
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- TNC Pickup ZonesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesPublic Health Rules
2 rules- Syringe DisposalSignificant
- Rodent ControlSome
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewHeavy
Building Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesSolar Energy
2 rulesHome Business
5 rulesAccessory Structures
5 rules- Tiny HomesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- ADU RulesHeavy
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WaySome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
3 rules- Home CultivationHeavy
- Dispensary ZoningSome
- Buffer ZonesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleFence Regulations
4 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome