City of Delray Beach, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Code Enforcement
Suspected Noise code violations can be reported to the Code Enforcement Division via telephone by calling 243-7203 option 2.
Noise complaints will be investigated by Code Enforcement during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Noise complaints during night hours must be reported to the Police Department Non-Emergency number, (561) 243-7800, to gather information and it will be submitted to the Code Enforcement Division for follow up investigation.
Per FS. Chapter 162.06 (1)(b):
“A code inspector may not initiate enforcement proceedings for a potential violation of a duly enacted code or ordinance by way of an anonymous complaint. A person who reports a potential violation of a code or an ordinance must provide his or her name and address to the respective local government before an enforcement proceeding may occur. This paragraph does not apply if the code inspector has reason to believe that the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources”.
Can Code Enforcement handle situations such as trespassing, enforcing condominium or homowner association rules, parking illegally, or encroaching structures?
In general, the answer to the above question is that Code Enforcement cannot handle those matters. Code Enforcement personnel handle violations of City ordinances only. If a situation fits within the scope of a City ordinance, we can usually handle the problem.
Suspected Abandoned/ Unlicensed Vehicle on public rights-of-way violations can be reported via telephone by calling 243-7203 option 2.
Traffic vehicle violations such as blocking driveways, illegally parked and or blocking access to streets must be reported to the Police Department Non-Emergency number, (561) 243-7800.
The City of Delray Bech does not have animal control. You may call Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control at (561) 233-1200.
Suspected Code violations can be reported via telephone by calling 243-7203 option 2 by visiting our offices at City Hall from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday and by e-mail addressed to: codeenforcement@mydelraybeach.com.
Construction Site issues can be reported to the Code Enforcement Division via telephone by calling 243-7203 option 2.
Public Records Request (PRR) must be submitted via web site at:
https://delraybeach.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(co3ctkjnlpkg0jhjxaj5cytd))/supporthome.aspx
Education
Boundary information can be found by calling the School District of Palm Beach County at (561) 434-8000 or by checking their website at www.palmbeachschools.org. This web page can retrieve the information by street address, development or school.
Neighborhood & Community Services
Office Hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Neighborhood Services Division
Yes, an application can be picked up in the Neighborhood Services Division, or be emailed to you via phone call. Staff can also explain the process and requirements of the First-time Homebuyer's Program. Contact Neighborhood Services Division staff at (561) 243-7280.
You can come in to the Neighborhood Services Office located at 100 NW 1st Avenue or call the department directly at (561) 243-7280.
Most programs have a lien period depending on the funding source. Please call Neighborhood Services at 561-243-7280 for specific answers.
Sanitation
Biological waste must be located on a public right-of-way, park or other City property. For additional information, call Waste Management (561) 202-2463 or the Sanitation division at (561) 243- 7203 option 2.
South Palm Beach County residents can drop off their non-alkaline batteries and household hazardous waste at Solid Waste Authority for free.
Battery types are:
- Automotive batteries
- Button batteries
- Ni-Cad batteries
- Lithium batteries
Drop-off locations are:
- South County Transfer Station
- 1901 SW 4th Ave, Delray Beach
- South West County Transfer Station, 13400 S State Road 7 in Delray Beach.
For additional information visit the Solid Waste Authority Hazardous Waste Guidelines.
Tree trimmings and branches should not be longer than 6' or more than 50 lbs. in weight. Grass and hedge clippings must be bagged and weigh 50 lbs. or less and not mixed with other type refuse.
View and download the garbage and recycling pick up schedule at: Garbage & Recycling Services or see attached garbage and recycling pick up schedule map.
To report complaints/concerns about your waste removal service, send an email to DelrayBeachComplaints@swsfl.com or call (561) 202-2463.
To ask a question, submit a complaint about service or missed service: call us (561) 243-7203 option 2.
To have a container delivered or replaced, send your request to DelrayContainerRequests@swsfl.com. or call (561) 202-2463.
Recycle Bins are available through the Solid Waste Authority at (561) 697-2700.