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SF7 - Single-Family Residential (SF3-SF11 density range) West Palm Beach, Florida

A West Palm Beach single-family residential district. Table IX-1 groups the SF3 through SF11 densities in one column, so this is the use list for that whole range. Residential and a short list of civic and accessory uses only.

11 buildings zoned SF733 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in SF7, West Palm Beach

The businesses the SF7 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 SF7 here means specifically West Palm Beach's SF7 district.)

Allowed by right

Accessory To Other Uses, Land And/Or Structures To Principal Uses Permitted By RightColumbariums As Access, Use In Rel. Inst., Other Than Cemeteries, Public Or Private (extra requirements)Community Residential Homes (extra requirements)Day Care Homes, Accessory, Children (extra requirements)Day Care Homes, Family Accessory, Children (extra requirements)Family Community Residence (extra requirements)Home Occupations, Accessory To Res. Uses (extra requirements)Lakes, Ponds, Man-Made, Accessory (extra requirements)Parks (extra requirements)Public Safety Facilities Operated By Public AgenciesResidential, Single-Family, DetachedSolar Energy Systems, Primary Use Tier 1: 0-10Kw 13Special Noncommercial Events Of Public Interest (extra requirements)Temp Model Dwellings And Sales Offices (extra requirements)Temporary Borrow Pits, Borrow Piles And Similar Excavations (extra requirements)Temporary Offices And Facilities For Construction, Storage/Security (extra requirements)Utility Facilities, Light, Public And Private (extra requirements)Yard And Garage Sales, Temporary (extra requirements)

With special approval

Churches, Synagogues & Other Houses Of WorshipCommunity CentersDay Care Facilities, AdultDay Care Facilities, Children As Accessory Use In Houses Of Worship, Schools, Both Public And PrivateNonconformities, Alterations That Reduce The Impact Of A Major Nonconforming UseNonconformities, Alterations That Reduce The Impact Of A Minor Nonconforming UseNonconformities, Change From A Major Nonconforming Use To A Minor Nonconforming UseNonconformities, Change From One Minor Nonconforming Use To Another Minor Nonconforming UseParking Lots As Principal, Accessory Or Off-Site UsesPrivate Use On Public (City Owned) LandRecreation, Outdoor Amusements, TempSchools - Public And Private, Elementary, Intermediate And SecondarySolar Energy Systems, Primary Use Tier 2: 10-100Kw 13Solar Energy Systems, Primary Use Tier 3: 100-2Mw 13Transitional Community Residence

Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardUse list read from Sec. 94-272 Table IX-1, column "SF3 — SF11"

StandardUses not expressly permitted in Table IX-1 are PROHIBITED

StandardPXR uses are by right but must meet Sec. 94-273 extra requirements plus administrator approval and a zoning certificate

StandardSpecial uses (Sa / Sb) are decided case by case under Sec. 94-36(e)

Standard18 of 33 available uses are by right

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 SF7 in West Palm Beach

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

FOR LEASE 1,858 SF

958 Service St — 1st Floor – 9

West Palm Beach

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