Loxahatchee Groves Incorporation 2006-2011

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Summary:

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves adopted their Comprehensive Plan by Ordinance 2008-006 in February 2009. On April 15, 2009 the DCA found the Plan in compliance and issued its Notice of Intent. The County completed the terms of the Interlocal Agreement for Zoning Services in May 2011 by approval by the Board of County Commissioners:

Termination of Interlocal Agreement

For additional information on the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, please visit:

Town of Loxahatchee Groves

For a historical view of what occurred with Lox Groves since the time of incorporation, please see the links below:

Introduction

On October 10th, 2006, the electors of the community of Loxahatchee Groves voted in favor of incorporation. Although the Town became operational on March 30, 2007 pursuant to their charter, this webpage has been prepared in order to provide information to residents and town officials of Loxahatchee Groves through the transition period until the Town is fully staffed. The complete charter is located here: Complete Charter . For complete information regarding the new Town, including contact information, please visit the Loxahatchee Groves home page: Town of Loxahatchee Groves

Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations
Until such time that the Town Council adopts a new comprehensive plan and zoning code, the Town is subject to the version of the County’s plan and code that were in effect at the time of incorporation (October 2006). Pursuant to the charter, “no changes in the future land use map or the zoning districts within the boundaries of the town shall be considered for alteration” until such time as the town adopts its own Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. There is one exception for a parcel of land just under 100 acres located on Southern Boulevard (the 'Simon' property).

Zoning Division

The Palm Beach County Zoning Division has terminated an agreement with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to review zoning applications within the municipal limits of the Town. The following links provide additional zoning information:

Zoning Applications within the Municipality of Loxahatchee Groves
Termination of Interlocal Agreement

Building Division

The Palm Beach County Building Division has terminated an agreement with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to process all Building Permits. The Building Division performed all related inspections associated with building permits. For building permit requests of single family homes and their accessory structures, the Building Division performed all general ULDC reviews. Building permit requests for multi-family or non-residential structures may have required prior approval by the Town or their designee for issues related to platting, right-of-way matters or ULDC requirements, prior to submittal for a permit request. Once necessary agency approvals were obtained, a building permit application was processed through the Building Division. For more information on the requirements for permit applications, please visit our web site at: http://www.pbcgov.com/pzb/Building. Go to the "Permit Center " link for information pertaining to permit types and most used forms. Once an application is made or the permit is issued, you may also track the progress of permit review and the results of inspections on active permits.

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