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Multiple-Family Residence 20 (RM-20) Pompano Beach, Florida

Intended for primarily multifamily dwellings (including townhouses), community residences and recovery communities at moderate density (20 du/ac); also allows single-family, two-family, zero-lot-line development and continuing care retirement communities. Limited neighborhood-serving nonresidential uses, offices, financial institutions and hotels/motels/condo hotels are allowed only as Special Exceptions.

14 buildings zoned RM-2033 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in RM-20, Pompano Beach

The businesses the RM-20 district in Pompano 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 RM-20 here means specifically Pompano Beach's RM-20 district.)

Allowed by right

Dwelling, MultifamilyDwelling, Single-FamilyDwelling, Two-FamilyFamily Community ResidenceTransitional Community ResidenceRecovery CommunityContinuing Care Retirement CommunityNursing Home FacilityArboretum or Botanical GardenCommunity GardenPark or PlazaUtility Use, Minor

With special approval

Dwelling, Single-Family (Zero Lot Line)Rooming or boarding houseCommunity CenterLibraryMuseumSenior CenterYouth CenterAdult Day Care CenterChild Care FacilitySchool, ElementaryFire or EMS StationPolice StationPost OfficePlace of WorshipProfessional OfficeBank or Financial InstitutionCondo HotelBed and Breakfast InnHotel or MotelEating and Drinking Establishment as accessory use to a hotel/condo hotel (special exception; hotel or condo hotel must have 50+ rooms)Golf Course

Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardDensity max 20 du/ac (townhouse standards apply to development site as a whole)

Lot area minSF 7,000 / 2F 8,000 / MF 8,800 sq ft; lot width min SF 60 / 2F 70 / MF 75 ft

Floor area per unit minSF 950, 2F 750, MF efficiency 500 (other 650 + 100 per BR over 1)

StandardLot coverage max 60%; pervious area min 25%; height max 35 ft

Setbacksfront 25 ft; street side 10; interior side 10; rear 10; waterway/canal 25; 25 ft spacing between principal structures

StandardPortions of structure above 20 ft set back additional 1 ft per 4 ft of height

Accessory usesAccessory Dwelling Unit; Amateur Ham Radio Antenna; Automated Teller Machine (ATM); Bike Rack; Clothesline (as accessory to residential uses); Clubhouse; Dock; Electric Vehicle (EV) Level 1 or 2 Charging Station; Electric Vehicle (EV) Level 3 Charging Station; Family Child Care Home; Family Child Care Home, Large; Fence or Wall; Garage or Carport; Greenhouse; Green Roof; Home Based Business; Parking or Storage of Motor Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, Boats, or Trailers in Residential Zoning Districts; Parking or Storage of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts; Rainwater Cistern; Satellite Dish; Small Wind Energy System; Solar Energy Collection System; Storage Shed; Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub; Television or Radio Antenna; Mechanical Equipment and Similar Features; Uncovered Porches, Decks, Patios, Terraces, and Walkways; Flagpoles; Gazebo; Screened Enclosures with Screen Roof

StandardRead from Pompano Beach Zoning Code Sec. 155.3210 (RM-20); Appendix A / Art. 4 Secs. 155.4202-155.4230; accessory Sec. 155.4303; 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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