Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Upcoming
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will hear a large docket of code enforcement cases, including expired permits, unpermitted work, business tax receipt violations, and property maintenance issues. No decisions are made at this hearing; it is a proceeding to consider evidence and testimony.
- Expired building permits at 1253 Oakwater Dr, 10200 Okeechobee Blvd, and other locations
- Unpermitted windows and doors at 10236 Serenade Ln
- Business tax receipt violations for Jersey Mike's Subs, T.J. Maxx, and Petfolk Veterinary
- Prohibited signs at 10274 Okeechobee Blvd
- Unpermitted fence and pavers at 10362 Showboat Ln
Council Regular Meeting
The Village Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations will include a budget message from the Village Manager, an overview from the Finance Director, and detailed department budgets for General Fund and Utility Fund services. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Budget message by Village Manager
- Budget overview by Finance Director
- Department presentations including Police, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation budgets
- Capital Budget review
Recent meetings
Council Regular Meeting
The Village Council will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments: one to update procedures for reasonable accommodations for certified recovery residences (final adoption), and another to amend landscaping rules on artificial turf to comply with state law (first reading). Council will also receive annual reports from the Palm Beach County Sheriff and Fire Rescue, consider a consent agenda including a traffic control agreement and a $102,680 carnival ride contract renewal, and discuss rescheduling a December meeting.
- Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance No. 1071 amending Chapter 26 zoning to update reasonable accommodation procedures for certified recovery residences
- Public hearing and first reading for Ordinance No. 1069 amending Chapter 15 landscaping to comply with state law on artificial turf
- Approval of Traffic Control Jurisdiction Agreement between Pinehurst Village HOA and the Village
- Approval of First Addendum to Annual Carnival Ride Services Contract with Florida Carnival & More, Inc. for $102,680
- Discussion to move the December 17 regular meeting to December 3
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one to bring artificial turf regulations into compliance with state law, and another to update the reasonable accommodation process for certified recovery residences. The commission will also approve minutes from its October 2025 meeting.
- Ordinance No. 1069 amending Chapter 15 (Landscaping and Vegetation Management) Section 15-144 on artificial turf to comply with state law
- Ordinance No. 1071 updating the reasonable accommodation process for certified recovery residences in the Village Code
- Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 Local Planning Agency meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially approve three architectural approval applications: repainting of the Chabad Jewish Center, installation of awnings at Cha Cha Café, and exterior modifications at Lynora's Restaurant. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Application 26-052: Repaint existing building at 129 Sparrow Drive (Chabad Jewish Center).
- Application 26-061: Install two aluminum framed acrylic awnings at 155 S. State Road 7, Suite 101 (Cha Cha Café).
- Application 26-063: Exterior modifications including stucco, siding, awnings, lighting, repainting, and new signage at 580 N. State Road 7 (Lynora's Restaurant).
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings on 33 code enforcement cases, including fine assessments, violation hearings, abatement orders, and fine mitigation requests. Cases involve expired permits, property maintenance issues (stained structures, overgrown grass, disabled vehicles), and prohibited parking or signage. The body will decide on fines and compliance orders for properties across Royal Palm Beach.
- Fine assessment for Walmart (expired permit at 9990 Belvedere Rd)
- Violation hearing for Bank of America (stained structure, unscreened dumpster at 131 S State Road 7)
- Health safety abatement for overgrown grass at 155 Kings Way, 10431 Pippin Ln, and 102 Morgate Cir
- Fine mitigation for fence without a permit at 880 Camellia Dr
- Business tax receipt hearing for Dolphin Stations LLC (expired license at 590 N State Road 7)
Council Regular Meeting
The Village Council will consider a consent agenda with a $550,000 budget amendment for street and site light fixture replacements, a $421,512 sports lighting contract, and a lease agreement. Regular agenda includes public hearings on two ordinances: one updating lighting regulations and another amending zoning for recovery residences. The Council will also conduct the annual review of the Village Manager and present scholarships and proclamations.
- Transfer of $630,000 ($550,000 from fund balance and $80,000 from Katz Field Electric) for Street & Site Light Fixture Replacement (consent item 4)
- Approval of $421,512 piggyback agreement with Musco Sports Lighting for lighting equipment at Katz Soccer Field Complex (consent item 5)
- Approval of $162,345 bid award to Cunano Builders Corp. for Lighting Upgrade Village Sports Fields (consent item 8)
- Public hearing for second reading of Ordinance 1067 amending building lighting regulations (Regular agenda item 2)
- Public hearing for first reading of Ordinance 1071 amending zoning to update reasonable accommodation procedures for recovery residences (Regular agenda item 3)
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will conduct fine assessment and violation hearings for dozens of properties across Royal Palm Beach. Cases involve expired permits, property maintenance issues, zoning violations, and unpermitted construction. The agenda includes commercial and residential properties, with multiple infractions at Southern Boulevard and Okeechobee Boulevard locations.
- Fine assessment for Demat Properties Inc at 10100 Fox Trail Road (faded parking lot striping, potholes, outside storage)
- Fine assessment for Target Corporation at 10155 Okeechobee Blvd (semi trailer in parking, stained marquee, trash)
- Violation hearing for IVT Southern Royal Palm Beach 1031 LLC at 11031, 11021, and 11001 Southern Blvd (multiple expired permits, unpermitted storage, dumpster issues)
- Violation hearing for Big Dreams Preschool at 700 Camellia Dr (parking area in disrepair, faded striping)
- Violation hearing for Steak 'n Shake at 133 S State Road 7 (four expired permits)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss five architectural approval applications, including a flagpole for Steak N' Shake, a gate installation, a roofing change, a paint job, and a major site plan modification for TD Bank. The board will also hold elections for chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Application No. 26-034: two vehicle barrier gates at 210 Business Parkway (Budget Fence and Gate Systems)
- Application No. 26-044: 32-foot flagpole at 133 S. State Road 7 (Steak N Shake)
- Application No. 26-047: re-roof from tile to metal at Kensington Apartments, 300 Crestwood Circle
- Application No. 26-032: repaint select buildings at 1100 Southern Boulevard (Southern Palm Crossing)
- Application No. 25-104: Major Site Plan Modification and Architectural Approval for landscaping, paint, and sign updates at 10149 Okeechobee Boulevard (TD Bank)
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
The Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on several capital projects, including the $20 million+ Recreation Center expansion and remodeling, which is set to break ground on April 29. Staff will also report on recreation programs and upcoming events. The meeting is largely informational, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Recreation Center Expansion & Remodeling – $20+mil budget, groundbreaking April 29, completion expected December 2027
- All Access Playground at Commons Park – $650,000, approved for installation starting summer 2026
- Artificial Turf at Katz Soccer Fields – $3.5 million, pending LWCF grant award
- Veterans Park repurpose of splash pad into seating area – $350,000, low bid presented for Council approval
- Bob Marcello Lighting Upgrade – $600,000, completed with LED replacement
Council Regular Meeting
The Village Council will hold public hearings on two development items for a property northwest of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach Boulevards: partial abandonment of nine tree preservation easements and a D.R. Horton site plan modification to add a wall, remove 29 specimen trees, and plant replacements. The consent agenda includes approvals for a debris management MOU, multiple special events permits, an HR policy manual update, a change order for force main bypass ($111,650), a builder's risk insurance policy for Recreation Center renovations ($117,476), and new playground equipment at Commons Park ($117,629). The Council will also conduct first reading of Ordinance 1067 to update lighting regulations and make appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Recreation Advisory Board, and Education Advisory Board.
- Public hearing on partial abandonment of nine tree preservation easements (Application 26-151) northwest of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach Boulevards
- Public hearing on D.R. Horton site plan modification (Application 25-126) to add a 30-inch wall, remove 29 specimen trees, and plant 65 replacement trees
- First reading of Ordinance 1067 amending lighting regulations in Chapter 6 of the Village Code
- Approval of change order with Johnson-Davis, Inc. for force main bypass and relocation, increasing not-to-exceed to $111,650
- Approval of builder's risk insurance policy for Recreation Center renovations at premium not to exceed $117,476
Special Magistrate Hearing
The special magistrate will hear multiple code enforcement cases, including an irreparable/irreversible hearing for exposed garbage and storm water discharge at Cobblestone Village. Dozens of violation hearings cover expired permits, faded parking lot striping, and property maintenance issues. Fine assessment and mitigation hearings are also scheduled for prior violations.
- Irreparable/irreversible hearing for Case 26-0196 at 10233 Okeechobee Blvd (Cobblestone Village) over unsanitary conditions and storm water discharge
- Fine assessment hearing for Case 25-1135 at 760 Royal Palm Beach Blvd: shed without a permit
- Fine mitigation hearing for Case 22-1840 at 50 Crestwood Court N: electrical work and access gate without a permit
- Violation hearing for Case 26-0107 at 12953 Palms West Dr (Palms West Hospital): expired permit 15-1307
- Violation hearing for Case 26-0067 and 26-0089 at 9990 Belvedere Rd (Walmart): two expired permits