What matters for project planning
West Palm Beach's development office reviews historic-district changes separately from the county floodplain rules that govern canal setbacks and elevation certificates -- a lagoon-adjacent property may need to satisfy both before work starts.
Official sources
Verify the property, not just the city
General city information can't tell you one parcel's flood zone, historic status, drainage easement, or what's inside the walls -- pull the parcel-specific record from Palm Beach County before signing anything.
Research date
Checked against West Palm Beach and FEMA listings in June 2026; both sources update on their own schedule, so re-verify before relying on anything here.