The Department of Development encourages and coordinates sustainable growth of the city and promotes well-designed development that focus on livability, urban revitalization, growth management, and historic preservation. The Department is comprised of the Building Division, Planning & Zoning, Economic Development, Development Services (Business Tax), and Community Standards (Code Enforcement). Our goal is to deliver world class service while supporting the cycles of development and preservation that protects life safety and improves economic viability for all of our residents, businesses, and visitors.
Our Mission
To promote the development of the City at each phase of the development cycle through proactive planning, efficient permitting, and effective code compliance while providing quality service and continuously enhancing public health, safety and the quality of life for the residents of the City of Boynton Beach.