TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, AICP, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: February 3, 2026
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RESOLUTION NO 29-26. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A WAIVER TO TABLE 7.1.7(D) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SEAWALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED ABOVE THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 614 NW 8TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (QUASI JUDICIAL).
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution No. 29-26 to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 7.1.7(D), Seawall Height Requirement, as identified in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Map (FIRM) to allow a seawall above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) located at 614 NW 8th Avenue. (Quasi-judicial)
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Background:
The subject property is located at 614 NW 8th Avenue and is located within the Lake Ida Overlay District within a Single Family Residential (R-1-AAA) zoning District.
The subject property consists of Lot 5, Block 3 , Lake Ida Shores and adjoins an 80-foot canal with frontage on the west side. The canal deposits into Lake Ida. The subject property received a permit from Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and was reviewed for regulatory exemption, propriety authorization, and the federal approval necessary for work to be commenced. The project qualified for all three. The DEP approval specifically states that no further permits are required from the United States Army Corp of Engineers, but local rules still apply.
Pursuant to LDR Section 7.1.7(D)(1); Seawall Requirements
Elevations. The maximum elevation of a seawall or dock is determined by the base flood elevation (BFE) for the property, as identified in the corresponding FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Property owners choosing to construct seawalls at less than five ...
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