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BAC - Beach and Casino (City of Lake Worth Beach) Lake Worth, Florida

Zoning category for the Lake Worth public beach and casino area: public beach/pier uses east of the seawall and, in the casino area, pool, picnic/recreation, parking, ballroom/banquet/meeting rooms, retail (total capped at 7,200 sf), restaurants and special events. All uses not specifically permitted are prohibited.

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in BAC, Lake Worth

The businesses the BAC district in Lake Worth 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 BAC here means specifically Lake Worth's BAC district.)

Allowed by right
Accessory Mechanical Equipment [Residential]Specialty Retail [Retail] - under 7,500 sfSpecialty Retail [Retail] - under 2,500 sfRestaurants [Commercial] - under 7,500 sfRestaurants [Commercial] - under 2,500 sfRestaurants—Take Out [Commercial] - under 7,500 sfCoffee Shop/Ice Cream Shop [Commercial]Ballroom, Banquet and Meeting Rooms [Personal Services] - over 7,500 sfBallroom, Banquet and Meeting Rooms [Personal Services] - under 7,500 sfBallroom, Banquet and Meeting Rooms [Personal Services] - under 2,500 sfAmphitheaters - Greater than 250 Seats [Public]Recreation Public (Indoor)Recreation Public (Outdoor) w/o Team Sports FacilitiesAmphitheaters - Less than 250 SeatsConcession Stands in Conjunction with recreational facilitiesRecreation Park (Passive) - More than Two (2) AcresPicnic facilities, Play-Grounds, Passive Recreational, RestroomsRecreation Park (Passive) - Less than Two (2) AcresEssential Services [Specialty And Temporary Uses]
With special approval
Restaurants [Commercial] - over 7,500 sf (conditional use permit)Restaurants—With Bar [Commercial] (conditional use permit)Restaurants—Take Out [Commercial] - over 7,500 sf (conditional use permit)Restaurants—Take Out [Commercial] - under 2,500 sf (administrative use permit)Wholesale and Distribution Facilities [Industrial] - under 7,500 sf (administrative use permit)Packaging and Labeling Services [Industrial] (conditional use permit)Light Utility Facility Services (conditional use permit)
Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardMax building/structure height 60 ft (two habitable stories totaling not more than 50 ft; architectural features +10 ft); parking structures max 3 levels or 32 ft
Setbackseast 75 ft from seawall edge; west 75 ft; north 200 ft; south 35 ft (exceptions for seating, shelters, signage, push carts)
StandardBuilding coverage 15%; max impermeable surface 65%; FAR 0.1
StandardRetail establishments in the casino area limited to 7,200 sf total (Sec. 23.3-22(b)(2)E)
Prohibitedall uses not specifically permitted (Sec. 23.3-22(d))
Accessory usesPool, pool building and accessory uses (casino area); Public beach and pier accessory uses such as umbrella, beach chair and beach/water-related rentals, and cafes on the pier only (beach area); Accessory mechanical equipment
StandardRead from Sec. 23.3-22 (BAC - Beach and casino); Sec. 23.3-6 (use table); 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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Based on the Lake Worth zoning code.
Educational content — not legal or zoning advice. Verify permitted uses with the municipality for your specific parcel.