The Comprehensive Plan guides future growth and redevelopment for Delray Beach regarding land use, mobility, housing, historic preservation, healthy community, education, open space and recreation, conservation, capital improvement, strategic partnerships, infrastructure, and coastal management. Each of these topics is written as a separate element within the Comprehensive Plan. All elements together must be compatible and complement the other elements, thus ensuring a systematic plan for redevelopment.

Always Delray Comprehensive Plan

The Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan is branded “Always Delray” and includes 14 Elements that are grouped by theme: Live, Work, Play, and Grow. 

At the February 4, 2020 City Commission meeting, Ordinance No. 19-19 was approved to adopt the Always Delray Comprehensive Plan (update to the previously adopted Comprehensive Plan). The approved plan included the 13 Elements, the Always Delray Map Series, and the DIA Map Series. The update began with the creation of a Steering Committee, appointed by the City Commission. Community workshops were held at the outset to discuss and receive public input on the plan subjects and issues impacting the city. The community and Steering Committee input, along with the input of Subject Matter Experts, consisting of City Staff, consultants, and community members, was utilized to formulate the elements.

At the November 16, 2021 City Commission meeting, Ordinance No. 30-21 was approved to amend the Always Delray Comprehensive Plan by adding the 14th Element: Private Property Rights. This new Element is required by House Bill 59, which became law on June 29, 2021.

Vision Statement

Delray Beach is a vibrant, award-winning “All-America City” composed of a charming downtown Village by the Sea and dynamic, diverse neighborhoods. We proudly celebrate our historic heritage and look forward to a bright future. Our goal is to provide a high quality of life that is healthy and welcoming for residents, visitors, and business owners.

Healthy Community

Goals, Objectives, and Policies       Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Historic Preservation

Goals, Objectives, and Policies          Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Housing

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Mobility

Goals, Objectives, and Policies          Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Capital Improvement

Goals, Objectives, and Policies          Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Economic Prosperity

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Strategic Partnerships

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Coastal Management

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Conservation, Sustainability and Resiliency

Goals, Objectives, and Policies          Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Open Space, Parks, and Recreation

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Education

Goals, Objectives, and Policies          Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Neighborhoods, Districts and Corridors

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

Private Property Rights 

Goals, Objectives, and Policies          Date, Inventory, and Analysis

Public Facilities and Services

Goals, Objectives, and Policies         Data, Inventory, and Analysis

MAPS

Always Delray Map Series

DIA Map Series

Additional Documents

Acknowledgements Page

Definitions

Updated: June 17, 2022