Zoning explained · Palm Beach County

Residential Office (RO) District Delray Beach, Florida

The RO District provides for mixed use of a neighborhood office and residential nature, serving as a transition between commercial/industrial and residential areas, an incentive zoning for older or historic residential areas, and for rehabilitating historic residential structures into offices. Buildings must appear residential in character.

3 buildings zoned RO13 permitted business types
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Permitted uses

What you can operate in RO, Delray Beach

The businesses the RO district in Delray 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 RO here means specifically Delray Beach's RO district.)

Allowed by right
Single family detached dwelling unitsDuplex structuresBusiness, Professional, and Medical officesNeighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) sales, lease or rental transactions only (no inventory on site)Abused spouse residence (limited to 40 or fewer residents)Funeral parlors, funeral homesParking lots not associated with a use (pursuant to an adopted neighborhood or redevelopment plan)Community Residence housing four to ten individuals (only if at least 660 ft from an existing community residence and operator licensed/certified/accredited/recognized)Assisted Living Facilities that do not comport with the definition of community residence and Nursing Homes
With special approval
Child care and adult day careBed and Breakfast Inns (subject to LDR Section 4.3.3(Y))Community Residence housing four to ten individuals (if less than 660 ft from an existing community residence or state licensing/certification not required or not held)Large Family Child Care Home (subject to Section 4.3.3(TT))
Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardAll uses in completely enclosed buildings; outdoor storage expressly prohibited
StandardOffice parking 1 space per 300 sq ft net floor area (reducible to 1/400 for mixed residential/office or historic structures)
StandardBuildings must appear residential in character; may contain residential use, office use, or a mix
StandardNonresidential parking in side or rear yard or adjacent to rear alley; none between street and structure
Accessory usesParking lots; Refuse and service areas; Uses and structures normally associated with residences such as bird aviaries, dog houses and dog runs, detached garages, greenhouses, playhouses, pool houses, slat houses, storage sheds, tennis courts, swimming pools, and workshops (subject to Section 4.3.3(QQ)); Home occupations (subject to Section 4.3.3(K)); Family day care home (subject to Section 4.3.3(T)); Boat docks (subject to Article 7.9; one-to-one with residential use); Guest cottages (subject to Section 4.3.3(Q))
StandardRead from LDR Sec. 4.4.17; permitted = by right, conditional = needs conditional-use / special-exception approval
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 RO in Delray Beach

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

FOR SALE 6,334 SF
226 Palm Ct, Delray Beach — Entire Property
Delray Beach
$6,000,000View →
FOR LEASE 1,716 SF
525 NE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach — 1st Floor, Ste 103
Delray Beach
$35/sfView →

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Based on the Delray Beach zoning code.
Educational content — not legal or zoning advice. Verify permitted uses with the municipality for your specific parcel.