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General Commercial (GC) District Delray Beach, Florida

Delray Beach's general-purpose commercial district, applied mainly to smaller parcels along arterial and collector roads. It is built for general retail and office use, with a broad by-right list covering retail sales, professional and medical offices, personal services and restaurants. Contractor's offices are allowed by right only where no materials are stored outside.

44 buildings zoned GC114 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in GC, Delray Beach

The businesses the GC district in Delray Beach allows. The ones on the left are permitted by right; the ones on the right need a special approval first. (Zoning codes are set by each municipality, so GC here means specifically Delray Beach's GC district.)

Allowed by right

Auto parts storeClothing / apparel storeShoe storeJewelry storeHardware storePaint storeFurniture / home furnishings storeAppliance storeElectronics / business machine storeBicycle shopSporting goods storeToy storePet store / pet suppliesFloristGarden supply storeLawn equipment salesBakery / baked goods shopButcher shop / meat marketFish marketProduce marketCheese shopBeer, wine and liquor storeIce cream shopConfectionery / candy shopGrocery / food storePharmacy / drug storeCosmetics storeMedical and surgical equipment supplierOffice furniture and supply storeNautical / marine supply storeLuggage and leather goods storeFabric and sewing supply storeCarpet and flooring storeDrapery and window covering storeAntique storeArt and craft supply storeBookstoreMusic store / instrument salesCamera / photographic equipment storeNewsstandGift shopGlassware storeElectrical fixture storeRestaurantDrive-through restaurantCatererBar / cocktail loungeCoffee shopBusiness officeProfessional officeMedical officeDental officeMedical or dental laboratoryInterior decorating studioInsurance / real estate officeGeneral contractor office (no outside storage)Electrical contractor office (no outside storage)Plumbing contractor office (no outside storage)HVAC / air conditioning contractor office (no outside storage)Painting contractor office (no outside storage)Barber shopBeauty salonNail salonTailor / alterationsDry cleanerSelf-service laundromatPet groomingTobacconistTattoo studioSmall appliance / small item repair shopAuction housePrint shop / commercial printingPublishing officePhotography studioRadio or TV broadcast studioArt galleryMuseumLibraryMovie theater (not drive-in)Gym / fitness centerIndoor shooting rangeMartial arts / karate studioDance studioGymnastics schoolDriving schoolBeauty schoolBusiness / vocational schoolModeling schoolParking lot or parking garageNon-motorized sporting goods rentalUrban agriculture / community garden

With special approval

Car washOil change / quick lube (no mechanical repair)Gas station / fuel dispensingATV and personal watercraft sales and serviceVeterinary clinicHotel or motelFuneral homeFlea market / merchandise martBowling alleyHealth spaSkating rinkMiniature golfArcade / amusement game facilityAdult gaming centerPrivate club or lodge (up to 3,500 SF)Church / place of worship (up to 3,500 SF)Child care center / daycareAdult day careAssisted living facilityNursing homeLight fabrication / assembly (sheet metal, signs, glass, cabinets, furniture) - North Federal Hwy Overlay onlyWholesale, storage and distribution - North Federal Hwy Overlay onlySelf-storage facility - North Federal Hwy Overlay only

Build envelope

Development standards

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

Side setback10 ft where there is no rear vehicular access; 10 ft on one side only for interior lots

North Federal Highway areaminimum front setback 5 ft, maximum front setback 15 ft

Mixed-use structuresground-floor commercial must be at least 25% of the structure; residential 12 units/acre standard density with separate access

Four Corners Overlayminimum site area 4 acres; maximum 75% lot coverage; at least 25% open space

Four Corners Overlay height60 ft on sites of 4+ acres, 48 ft below 4 acres; 42 ft max within 30 ft of Atlantic Ave / Military Trail

Four Corners Overlayfree-standing non-residential buildings must be at least 4,000 SF

FAR capsLintco Development Overlay 0.36; Infill Workforce Housing Overlay 0.75

StandardContractor's offices are by right only where no materials are stored outside

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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