By Patrick Sherry
Lantana officials approved an agreement with the Town of Palm Beach for Lantana to oversee boat dock permitting for 15 waterfront properties whose docks are within the nearby town’s jurisdiction.
The Lantana Town Council unanimously approved the agreement at its June 22 meeting. Recent mapping of the town showed that the 15 properties at the northern end of Hypoluxo Island, along North Atlantic Drive, are in the town of Palm Beach’s jurisdictional waters. This prompted Lantana staff to request authority to process permits for boat docks, piers, pilings, boat lifts, floating docks, and related accessory structures. The agreement would allow Lantana officials to administer, process, review, and approve permits for any boat dock or related projects for those specific properties.
Town staff will use its own permitting standards and code of ordinances when reviewing applications. The town will also indemnify Palm Beach from any claims or liabilities arising from its adherence to the agreement.
Either town can terminate the agreement with 180 days’ written notice; otherwise, it will remain in effect until terminated.
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