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Palm Tran (561) 930-4BUS
Administrative Offices (561) 233-1166
Palm Tran, the County's public bus transportation service, provides service seven days per week. Palm Tran provides feeder bus service in Palm Beach County for Tri-Rail Monthly passes are available. Call for schedules and additional information. See: Disabled Transportation, Spec Tran.
Park Rangers (561) 393-7810
The Park Rangers play a vital role in community safety and can be seen regularly patrolling the beachfront parks. The Rangers are trained in first aid, CPR, crime prevention and other safety related areas. Ranger Headquarters are located at 3939 N. Ocean Boulevard in Spanish River Park.
Parking
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Boats & Recreational Vehicles
Boats, boat trailers and recreational vehicles may be kept at residences provided they are kept in a side or rear yard and screened from off-premises view by means of a hedge or fence. Boats and recreational vehicles are permitted to be parked at a residence for a 24-hour period once every seven (7) days for the purposes of cleaning, packing and maintenance.
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Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles are only permitted at residences if they are kept in a garage or a carport that is screened on three sides. No part of the vehicle that indicates that it is used for commercial purposes is allowed to be seen from the street. Small pickup trucks (under 1 ton), without commercial lettering and without any conversion to indicate a commercial use, and passenger vans are not classified as commercial vehicles. Trucks over one ton are classified as commercial vehicles.
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Handicapped Permits (561) 930-7922
Handicapped parking permits are issued by the Palm Beach County Tax Collector's Office. Anyone with a certified letter of disability from their physician can apply.
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Swales
Parking a vehicle in the swale area is permitted provided the vehicle is not left there for more than 72 hours and if there are no "no parking" signs posted. After 72 hours the vehicle will be classified as "abandoned." Homeowners Associations are free to adopt more stringent regulations and can prohibit all parking on swales.
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Tickets (561) 338-1379
Parking tickets issued in the City of Boca Raton, by the City of Boca Raton, can be paid at the cashier's desk located on the first floor of City Hall between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. For other inquiries about parking tickets, call the number above between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. See: Traffic Fines for information about moving violations.
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Violations (561) 338-1234
Blocking sidewalks with parked vehicles and parking vehicles on paved streets, unless signs are specifically posted allowing such parking, are traffic violations. If space permits, vehicles engaged in lawn maintenance are permitted to park on paved streets while work is being performed.
Parks
For a complete listing of City Parks along with location and amenities offered at each, see The Recreator, a publication of the City that is available at City Hall and other City sites.
Passports (561) 930-1586 or (561) 274-1588
Passports can be applied for at the New South County Courthouse at 200 W. Atlantic Avenue. Call for information.
Permits
See: Building Permits, Political Signs, Sign Criteria, Special Event Permits
Picnic Shelters
- Spanish River Park (561) 393-7815
- James A. Rutherford Park (561) 393-7815
- Patch Reef Park (561) 997-0791
The Picnic Shelters that are located in the City's parks are available on a first come, first serve basis. Call to make a reservation. Fees vary based on location, size and resident status.
Police Services
Emergency
9-1-1
Non-Emergency (561) 338-1234
See: CHOICES Program, Citizens' Crime Watch, Citizens' Police Academy, Community Policing, D.A.R.E., Fingerprinting, G.R.E.A.T., Parking Tickets, Records-Police, Security Inspections
Political Signs
A temporary sign permit must be obtained at the One-Stop Center before the placing of political signs. A sign posted on City-owned property will be removed by City staff after the candidate is notified and given sufficient opportunity to remove the sign. Political signs are not permitted to be posted on State or County road right-of ways, including utility poles.
Post Offices
- 1275 W. Palmetto Park Road (561) 368-3920
- 170 N.E. Second Street (561) 395-4733
- 2800 N. Military Trail (Main) (561) 994-2700
- 604 Banyan Trail (Bulk Mail) (561) 997-1619
- Zip Code Information (561) 994-2700
Property Appraiser (561) 276-1250
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser determines the value of all real estate and other property for the purpose of taxation. The tax roll developed by the Property Appraiser's Office is used by all municipalities and taxing districts in the County. See: Homestead Exemption, Tax Collector
Property Taxes
See: Ad Valorem Taxes, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector
Public Transportation
See: Disabled Transportation, Palm Tran, Spec Tran, Tri-Rail
Records
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City
The City Clerk's Department is responsible for all of the permanent records of the City. Copies of building plans may be purchased from the Clerk's Department at the cost of reproduction.
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Police
The Police Services Records Section is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Requests for reports can be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests can either be made in person, by mail or by phone or fax. This service is provided at a nominal charge.
- Property
- City (561) 393-7773
- County 561) 276-1250
Building permit records and other data on real property located in the City is available from the One-Stop Center. Updated property ownership information is available from the County Property Appraiser.
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