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Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter, City Manager � �
June 22, 2026
Design Review Board Recommendation - Single Family Home Roof Decks
On May 14, 2026, the Design Review Board (ORB) discussed applicable regulations related to
roof decks in single family (RS) districts. The following is a summary of this discussion, including a recommendation from the ORB.
DRB DISCUSSION For the purposes of the discussion, the current regulations regarding roof decks in all single family
districts was provided:
Roof decks. Roof decks shall not exceed 6 inches above the highest point of the proposed
flat roof and shall not exceed a combined deck area of 25 percent (25%) of the enclosed
floor area immediately one floor below, regardless of deck height. Roof decks shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from each side of the exterior outer walls, when located along
a front or side elevation, and from the rear elevation for nonwaterfront lots. Built in planters,
gardens or similar landscaping areas, not to exceed 3 feet, 6 inches above the finished roof deck height, may be permitted immediately abutting the roof deck area. All landscape
material shall be appropriately secured. The ORB or HPB may forego the required rear
deck setback, in accordance with the applicable design review or appropriateness criteria.
Collectively, the Board members believe that the current regulations are too restraining regarding
the size limits of roof decks, given the quality and caliber of new construction within the City. The
ORB members also felt that the current limitations prevent homeowners from taking advantage of views and the natural environment.
DRB RECOMMENDATION The ORB approved a motion (7-0) to transmit the following recommendations to the City
Commission:
1.Explore amending the Land Development Regulations of the City Code (LDRs) to allow for
rooftops that are larger than 25% of the enclosed floor area immediately one floor below.
2.Potential LOR amendments could include allowing a larger roof deck either as a waiver
approved by the ORB or authorizing City staff to administratively approve larger decks.
3.Restrictions on setbacks and canopies for roof decks should remain as they are.
If you have any questions regarding these recommendations, please feel free to contact Rogelio
Madan, Development & Resiliency Officer, at extension 6131. Mti EC/MH/TRM/RAM
C: Rafael Granado, City Clerk Ricardo Dopico, City Attorney
Joseph Centorino, Inspector General