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DDRI - Downtown Development of Regional Impact (Boca Raton) Boca Raton, Florida

Not a base zoning district. DDRI is Boca Raton's Downtown Development of Regional Impact - a development framework layered over the underlying downtown zoning. The code defines DDRI development as any development permitted under Ordinance 4035, as amended.

53 buildings zoned DDRI
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Development standards

Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.

StandardNot a base zoning district - DDRI is a development-of-regional-impact framework over the underlying downtown zoning
Boca Raton Sec. 28-344DDRI development means any development permitted under Ordinance 4035, as amended
StandardPermitted uses come from the underlying base district plus Ordinance 4035 and the DDRI development order
StandardA building whose only zoning code is DDRI is probably missing its base district - candidate for the Clean-up-codes tool
The fine print

In plain English

BY RIGHT No hearing needed

If your business is on the by-right list, you can occupy a space in this district and open — no zoning hearing. Building permits and licensing still apply, but the use itself is already allowed.

SPECIAL Approval first

Special-approval uses can work here too, but they go through a public review before opening. Plan for extra time and possible conditions — we'll tell you which path a space needs.

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Spaces zoned DDRI in Boca Raton

28 spaces available in this district, largest first · page 3 of 3. Click any space to view it.

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Sourced from the Boca Raton Code of Ordinances. View the official code ↗
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