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Northwood mixed-use district (NMUD) — Ch. 94, Art. VII, Sec. 94-210 West Palm Beach, Florida

NMUD is a West Palm Beach form-based special mixed-use district (Sec. 94-210, Article VII) covering the Northwood Village area, one of three \'MU\' mixed-use special districts along with CMUD and BMUD. It is an urban, pedestrian-oriented retail/residential district. NMUD is NOT a column in the citywide Permitted Use Table (Table IX-1, Sec.

39 buildings zoned NMUD56 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in NMUD, West Palm Beach

The businesses the NMUD district in West Palm 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 NMUD here means specifically West Palm Beach's NMUD district.)

Allowed by right

See the district code.

With special approval

Clothing boutique / apparel storeShoe storeJewelry / accessories shopArt gallery / artist studio with salesCustom picture framing shopBookstore / stationery & card shopBarbershopHair salon / blow-dry barNail salonDay spa / facial and skincare studioMassage therapy studioTattoo/permanent-makeup studioCocktail bar / wine bar / loungeCraft brewery taproom (brewpub)Micro-distillery / micro-winery tasting roomCoffee shop / espresso barCoffee roaster with retail counterJuice / smoothie / acai barIce cream / gelato / frozen yogurt shopChocolatier / candy shopRetail bakery / pastry shopSit-down restaurant (no drive-thru)Sandwich shop / deli / snack barPizzeriaCatering kitchen / commissarySpecialty grocer / cheese & charcuterie shopProduce market / green grocerYoga studioPilates / barre studioCrossFit box / boutique gym / personal training studioSpin / indoor cycling studioJiu-jitsu / karate / boxing / martial arts gymDance studio / ballet schoolMusic lessons studio / recording lessonsIndoor recreation (arcade-style entertainment, escape room, indoor play)Live performance theater / small cinemaFloristGift shop / souvenir / home goods boutiqueInterior design showroom / studioAntique / consignment / vintage furniture shopPet grooming salon / pet boutique (no kennel)Photography studioPrint shop / copy & shipping centerShoe repair / watch & jewelry repairDry cleaner drop-off (no cleaning on premises)Tailor / alterations shopLaw, accounting, insurance or general professional officeReal estate brokerage officeMedical / dental / chiropractic officeTax preparation officeCo-working / shared office spaceBank branch / credit unionBoutique hotel / innUpper-floor apartments / townhouses over ground-floor retailLive-work unitSidewalk / outdoor cafe seating (accessory)

Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardNMUD is a form-based special district; height, setbacks, build-to lines, stepbacks and frontage standards are set in Sec. 94-210 (not in Table III-1/IX-1) — specific numbers not retrieved

StandardDensities/intensities (du/acre, FAR) may not exceed the maximums in Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Policy 1.1.3

StandardNMUD is one of three \'MU\' mixed-use special districts (with CMUD and BMUD) under Sec. 94-4

Pedestrian-oriented urban formground-floor active/retail frontage with residential above is the district\'s prescribed pattern

StandardUses not expressly permitted are prohibited (Sec. 94-272(b) rule of construction, chapter-wide)

StandardHistoric overlay / Northwood historic district review may apply to exterior alterations

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 NMUD in West Palm Beach

2 spaces available in this district, largest first. Click any space to view it.

FOR LEASE 7,500 SF

535 24th St — 1st Floor

West Palm Beach

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FOR LEASE 1,850 SF

2500 Broadway — 1st Floor

Upon RequestView →

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Sourced from the West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances. View the official code ↗