Jupiter, FL Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)
Key Facts
- Base bonus cap
- Up to 2 dwelling units per acre
- Approval authority
- Town council, case by case
- Required showing
- Substantial public benefit to the town
- Other bonus paths
- TDR, workforce housing, Riverwalk/Inlet Village Flex
- Mutual exclusivity
- Base bonus and Flex bonus cannot combine
Summary
Jupiter's town council may award a large-scale Planned Unit Development up to two extra dwelling units per acre above the base zoning density in exchange for a substantial public benefit, under Sec. 27-1642. Additional density is also available through transfer of development rights or a workforce-housing bonus, though the base two-unit bonus cannot combine with the separate Riverwalk/Inlet Village Flex increase.
An increase in the residential density within a large-scale planned unit development may be approved by the town council provided it determines that the town is receiving substantial public benefit in exchange for increased density. Additional density may be granted as follows: (1)Town council approval of a planned unit development with residential uses may allow for a gross residential density of up to two dwelling units per acre above the maximum density normally allowed, as provided in the future land use element of the town's comprehensive plan, for the zoning classification in which the planned unit development is proposed to be located. Applicant's requesting a density bonus through this subsection shall not be eligible for density increases provided for in subsection (4) below.(2)Additional residential density may be approved for a planned unit development by utilizing a density bonus for the transfer of development rights, as prescribed in the town's comprehensive plan and zoning regulations. ... (3)An additional density bonus may be approved by the town council for workforce housing.
Full Breakdown
Sec. 27-1642 lets the town council increase residential density within a Large-Scale Planned Unit Development District (PUD), but only if it finds the town is receiving a substantial public benefit in exchange. Four bonus paths exist. First, a PUD with residential uses can gain up to two additional gross dwelling units per acre above the density normally allowed in the town's future land use element for that zoning classification; an applicant using this path cannot also claim the fourth bonus below. Second, additional density is available by using a transfer of development rights, as prescribed in the comprehensive plan and zoning regulations.
Third, the council may approve an extra density bonus for workforce housing, based on the housing element's definition and any standards the council adopts. S. One/Intracoastal Waterway Corridor district, the council may approve a density increase under specific future land use element policies; an applicant using this fourth path forfeits eligibility for the base two-unit bonus. None of these bonuses are automatic: Sec. 27-1640 still applies the underlying zoning district's setback and height rules to the PUD unless a separate waiver is granted under Sec. 27-1641, and PUD approval itself requires town council adoption of an ordinance after a public hearing under Sec. 27-1588.
Violations & Fines
A developer who builds above the approved density bonus without town council authorization is in violation of its planned unit development master plan. That can trigger repeal of the PUD approval under Sec. 27-1589, returning the property to the underlying zoning district's base density and use standards until a new, code-compliant master plan is submitted and approved by the town council.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is a density bonus automatic once a PUD is approved?
Sources & Official References
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