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As Deerfield loosens waterfront development rules, West Palm tightens them

Deerfield Beach loosens waterfront development rules while West Palm Beach tightens them, reflecting divergent coastal growth strategies.

July 23, 2026 · 0 signals

Two South Florida coastal cities are moving in opposite directions on waterfront development, as localities grapple with regulating construction on the region’s most valuable real estate.  Deerfield Beach is considering looser guidelines for building on the waterfront, while West Palm Beach has temporarily reined in development.  Deerfield Beach commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday for charter amendments that would loosen decadeslong restrictions, including eliminating floor area ratio maximums for commercial and multifamily properties between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The change also would lift limits on mixed-use developments and projects with accessory use that […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

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