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Greenacres public meetings in 2022

41 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 13:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special magistrate reviews unpermitted construction and unsafe buildings

The Greenacres Special Magistrate Hearing reviews five cases of unpermitted construction and one life-safety issue. The hearing addresses code violations including fences, garages, and structural damage, with potential fines or corrective actions.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 13:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special Magistrate to hear 6 code enforcement cases including life safety issue

The Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear six code enforcement cases, including a life safety issue at Lakeview Gardens where Building 600 residents have been without power for over two weeks. Other cases involve unpermitted repairs, fences, and a garage door. The meeting also includes a fine reduction request and tabled cases.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Greenacres Council to vote on drainage rules, zoning changes, annexation

The Greenacres City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances (drainage requirements and zoning amendments including live entertainment permits), a special exception for an indoor recreational use, and an interlocal agreement for annexation of enclave parcels. They will also ratify board appointments and recognize community organizations.

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Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on repealing conversion therapy ban, opposing practice on minors

The Greenacres City Council will hold public hearings on repealing its conversion therapy prohibition and on a budget amendment, and will consider a resolution opposing conversion therapy on minors. The council will also vote on several contracts, a GIS interlocal agreement, a fee schedule for code compliance, a property acquisition, and other routine items.

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Thu Oct 13, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Special exception sought for amusement facility relocation at Warbanks Plaza

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider a special exception request to relocate and expand an indoor recreational amusement facility in a Commercial Intensive zoning district at 3747 S. Military Trail. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address agenda revisions.

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Thu Oct 13, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Special exception sought to relocate, expand amusement facility at Warbanks Plaza

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a request for a Special Exception to relocate and expand an Indoor Recreational Amusement facility in a Commercial Intensive (CI) zoning district at 3747 S. Military Trail, within Warbanks Plaza. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings and handle routine agenda items.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Greenacres special magistrate to hear 9 code enforcement cases

The City of Greenacres Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on September 21, 2022, to address nine code enforcement cases involving properties with unpermitted work, storage containers, fences, and other violations. The magistrate may certify fines, consider reductions, or table cases as appropriate.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Greenacres special magistrate to hear 9 code enforcement cases

The City of Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear nine code enforcement cases involving unpermitted work, including roofing, fencing, electrical, and storage containers, plus a sinkhole repair and parking violations. The meeting will also consider reducing fines for two fence violations and address tabled cases.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Greenacres City Council holds first FY2023 budget hearing, sets tax rate

The City Council is holding the first public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including an ordinance to set the property tax rate and adopt the operating budget. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances on annexing a 20-acre parcel, adult entertainment regulations, tree removal permits, and a senior homestead exemption, plus first readings on business tax receipts, sign regulations, floodplain rules, and a park smoking ban. Several proclamations and consent agenda items, such as an audit contract and grant applications, are also scheduled.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 19:00

City Council

City Council reviews preliminary FY 2023 budget at special meeting

The Greenacres City Council is holding a special meeting immediately after its regular meeting to review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 budget, presented by the Finance Director and City Manager. This is the sole substantive agenda item; the rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items like roll call, public comments, and staff reports.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County on annexation

The Greenacres City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinances, including a joint planning agreement with Palm Beach County, engineering permit regulations, criminal history checks for fire rescue personnel, adult entertainment code adoption, tree removal permits, and a homestead exemption for seniors. They will also consider professional service agreements, a fee schedule, and annual evaluations of the city manager and attorney.

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Thu Aug 11, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres board to review sign and tree removal rule updates

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two city-initiated text amendments: one to comprehensively update sign regulations, and another to align tree removal permit criteria with new state legislation. The board will also hold a workshop on economic development and infrastructure elements of the Comprehensive Plan. No minutes are scheduled for approval.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Greenacres City Council to vote on sewer project grant and land development changes

The Greenacres City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a two-step plat approval process, right-of-way permits, engineering permits, and criminal history checks for certain employees. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant agreement for a sewer project. The meeting includes a proclamation for Light it up Green and approval of previous minutes.

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Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Greenacres special magistrate to hear 10 property code cases

The City of Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear 10 property code enforcement cases, including new business, tabled cases, fine reductions, and old business. The agenda covers issues like wrecked vehicles, unpermitted construction, and property maintenance violations. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022, at 3:00 PM.

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Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special magistrate reviews nine property code violations in Greenacres

The Greenacres Special Magistrate Hearing will hear nine property-maintenance cases involving unpermitted construction, nuisance vegetation, and code violations. The hearing takes place at City Hall Council Chambers, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, on July 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

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Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 19:00

City Council

City Council reviews FY 2023 budget and sets tentative millage rate

The Greenacres City Council holds a special meeting to discuss and review the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including positions, audio/visual costs, and a preliminary budget review. The council will also set the tentative millage rate for 2023.

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Thu Jul 14, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres board to weigh adult entertainment code, annexation, fees

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several zoning text amendments, including adopting parts of Palm Beach County's adult entertainment code, a voluntary annexation of about 20 acres, and new regulations for outdoor sales and engineering permits. They will also discuss a request to withdraw a business tax receipt fee amendment and hold workshops on the city's comprehensive plan health and recreation elements.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

City reviews 10 property code violations at special magistrate hearing

The Greenacres Special Magistrate Hearing reviews 10 property code cases involving unpermitted construction, maintenance issues, and zoning violations. The hearing covers cases where property owners failed to obtain required permits or maintain structures in compliance with city codes.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Greenacres special magistrate to hear 10 code enforcement cases

The Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear 10 code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, unpermitted construction, and zoning violations. The meeting includes new business cases, fine certifications, tabled cases, and appeals.

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Thu Jun 9, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres board to review plat, right-of-way permit rules

The Greenacres Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two proposed text amendments to city codes. One amendment (ZTA-22-07) revises plat procedures for clarity and transparency, and the other (ZTA-22-10) creates a right-of-way permit process for construction and temporary uses. The board will also hold a workshop on updates to the Conservation and Annexation elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval and approval of April 14, 2022 minutes.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on redrawing voting districts and deputy mayor appointment process

The Greenacres City Council will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to redefine the five voting district boundaries and establish a formal process for appointing the Deputy Mayor. They will also consider first readings on business tax receipt regulations, an Art in Public Places program, and landlord/tenant notice requirements. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, EMS write-offs, and agreements for youth programs and a document management system upgrade.

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Wed May 18, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special Magistrate to hear 18 code enforcement cases including unpermitted work and property nuisances

The Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear 18 code enforcement cases involving unpermitted construction, property maintenance issues, and parking violations. The agenda includes new business cases, tabled cases, and an appeal of a fine, with decisions on fines and compliance orders expected.

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Mon May 16, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider gated community fire access, voting district changes, and land purchase

The Greenacres City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a public hearing on requiring public safety access to gated communities, first readings on a new Deputy Mayor appointment process and redefined voting district boundaries, and a 1% Art in Public Places program. The council will also vote on contracts for youth programs, monument signs, and a median landscaping project, as well as a land purchase. Presentations include a legislative update, a gun violence awareness proclamation, and a budget award.

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Mon May 2, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to vote on car wash zoning change and new gated-community access rules

The Greenacres City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2022-07, which proposes zoning changes to allow standalone car washes in the Commercial Intensive district. They will also consider Ordinance 2022-09, which would require public safety access to gated communities. Additionally, the council will discuss a potential ban on smoking and vaping in parks.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider car wash zoning, code enforcement overhaul, EMS grant

The Greenacres City Council meets April 18, 2022, with a public hearing on a second-reading ordinance that would replace the city's Code Enforcement board structure with a new Code Compliance article. The council will also take first reading of a zoning change to allow stand-alone car washes in the Commercial Intensive district, and consider a replat for Braman Honda. Consent items include a $9,415 EMS equipment reimbursement agreement with Palm Beach County and approval of a federal community project funding application.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Board to workshop comprehensive plan amendments on EAR process

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a discussion-only workshop on Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including presentations on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process and workshops on the Intergovernmental Coordination and Capital Improvement Elements. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call, pledge, agenda approval, and minutes approval.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres Planning Board to discuss comprehensive plan amendments

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a workshop on comprehensive plan amendments, including the EAR process and elements on intergovernmental coordination and capital improvements. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on noise, accessory structure, and communications facility ordinances

The Greenacres City Council is holding public hearings on four second-reading ordinances covering accessory structure sizes, public hearing procedures, construction noise limits, and communications facilities in rights-of-way. It will also consider a first reading to replace the code enforcement board with a new code compliance article, approve a pathway construction agreement, and make several appointments.

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Tue Mar 29, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Greenacres Council to review redistricting alternatives from FAU experts

The Greenacres City Council is holding a special meeting with a single regular agenda item: a presentation on redistricting alternatives by Florida Atlantic University professors. No consent items, special business, or discussion items are listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and standard reports.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Greenacres City Council to vote on wastewater, sidewalk, and zoning changes

The Greenacres City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include second readings of ordinances on wastewater expansion, sidewalk width, and mixed-use zoning, plus first readings on accessory structures, public hearing notices, noise limits, and communications facilities. The council will also certify election results, swear in new members, and consider a special exception for an indoor recreation use and a site plan for 25 homes.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special magistrate to hear 18 code enforcement cases in Greenacres

The Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear 18 code enforcement cases involving unregistered vehicles, unpermitted structures, and property maintenance issues. The meeting includes new business cases, fine certifications, and tabled items. Residents may be affected by potential fines or required corrections to their properties.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special magistrate to hear 18 code enforcement cases in Greenacres

The City of Greenacres Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on March 16, 2022, to address 18 code enforcement cases involving property maintenance violations, unpermitted structures, and parking issues. The magistrate will consider evidence and may order compliance or certify fines for violations.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Board to weigh car wash zoning change, setback variance

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on a setback variance for a home at 333 Jackson Avenue and two zoning text amendments, including one changing location rules for stand-alone car washes. The board will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan update and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning board to hear car wash zoning change and setback variance

The Greenacres Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a request to reduce setback requirements for a home and accessory structure at 333 Jackson Avenue. The board will also conduct regular public hearings on two zoning text amendments: one to relax car wash location rules near gas stations and another to add a chart of petition approvals and notice requirements. A discussion item covers the city’s Comprehensive Plan update.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres board to hear arcade expansion, 25-home plan, zoning text change

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a special exception request to relocate and expand an indoor recreational amusement facility, then consider a site plan for 25 single-family homes and a zoning text amendment about accessory structures on large residential lots. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and routine agenda items.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Board to hear special exception for arcade relocation and expansion

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a special exception request to relocate and expand an indoor recreational amusement facility in a Commercial Intensive district. The board will also review a site plan for 25 single-family homes and a zoning text amendment on accessory structures. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other procedural items.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Greenacres City Council to vote on sidewalk widening, wastewater expansion, and more

The Greenacres City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with resolutions for a sidewalk construction contract, a compensation study, and a Community Development Block Grant application, among other items. The regular agenda includes first readings of ordinances to expand the county wastewater system, widen sidewalks from four to five feet, and adjust mixed-use zoning regulations. The meeting also includes reports from city departments and the police.

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Thu Feb 3, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres board holds procedural training with no decisions

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 3, 2022, to review administrative procedures, ethics rules, and meeting logistics. No ordinances, zoning changes, or contracts were discussed or voted on.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals

Greenacres Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals holds procedural meeting

The Greenacres Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals convened a meeting at City Hall to conduct administrative tasks, including swearing in members, appointing leadership, and approving the agenda. Presentations covered public records, Sunshine Law, ethics, and quasi-judicial meeting procedures.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 15:00

Special Magistrate Hearing

Special Magistrate to hear 14 code enforcement cases including unpermitted work

The Greenacres Special Magistrate will hear 14 code enforcement cases involving property maintenance violations, unpermitted construction, and parking issues. Cases include unpermitted driveways, fences, sheds, solar panels, and tree removal, as well as property maintenance issues like open storage and exterior disrepair. The meeting will also certify a fine for a solar panel installation without a permit.

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Mon Jan 3, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning 33 acres near Haverhill Road for 230 homes

The Greenacres City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinances, including a major rezoning and site plan approval for 230 dwelling units (76 zero-lot-line homes and 154 townhomes) on about 33 acres at the northwest corner of South Haverhill Road and Nash Trail. The council will also consider updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including a Property Rights Element, a five-year capital improvements plan, and a water supply work plan, as well as code amendments for development review procedures. Discussion items include LED lighting updates, lighting on Haverhill Road, renaming a scholarship, and designating an artist for a wall at Melaleuca and Haverhill Road.

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