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Land Use Change for 7.6 Acres on South Congress Avenue

Original title: ORDINANCE NO. 05-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL-SCALE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT REDESIGNATING PARCELS OF LAND MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 7.6 ACRES LOCATED AT 2855, 2875, AND 2905 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM CONGRESS AVENUE MIXED USE TO COMMERCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE “COMMUNITY PLANNING ACT”, FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.3187; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (SECOND READING / PUBLIC HEARING)

February 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change alters the permitted development types and density allowed on these specific properties, which may impact future commercial activity and traffic patterns in the South Congress Avenue corridor.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners at 2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue

The land use designation for their properties has been changed, which affects the types of development permitted on the sites.

Residents of Delray Beach

The change in land use designation may influence future commercial development and traffic patterns in the vicinity of South Congress Avenue.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 3, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Delray Beach has approved a land use map amendment to reclassify 7.6 acres of property at 2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue. The designation for these parcels has been changed from 'Congress Avenue Mixed Use' to 'Commerce'.

Key Facts

The ordinance officially redesignates 7.6 acres of land from 'Congress Avenue Mixed Use' to 'Commerce'.
The affected properties are located at 2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue.
The amendment was processed under the authority of Florida Statutes Section 163.3187.
The ordinance includes a conflicts clause and a severability clause.
The ordinance was passed following a second reading and public hearing.
The file number for this legislative action is 26-0061.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'Commerce' designation mean for these properties?

The 'Commerce' designation replaces the previous 'Congress Avenue Mixed Use' designation, changing the regulatory framework for what types of development are permitted on the 7.6-acre site.

Was there a public hearing for this change?

Yes, the ordinance was passed following a second reading and a public hearing.

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Discoveries

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Zoning Reclassification

The city is moving away from 'Mixed Use' toward a 'Commerce' designation for this specific corridor.

City of Delray Beach

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Delray Beach“The local government body that passed the ordinance.”Map →

location2855, 2875, and 2905 South Congress Avenue“The specific parcels of land affected by the zoning change.”Map →

otherCommunity Planning Act“The Florida state law governing the land use amendment process.”Map →

Sources

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