Surfrider Foundation: Rincón, Puerto Rico

Marina los Sueños

Zoning Parameters & Requested/Approved Variantes

The actual zoning is RT-0 which allows for low density development subject to the following restrictions:

Max. height 9 meters
Max 1 living unit per 700 sq m
Max build = 40%

Jennymar requested the following variances for its project located on slightly more than ½ acre:

4th floor with height of 10.36 m
Density of 1 living unit per 147 sq m
Build out = 98%

With these variances, the project actually meets with the standards for RT-4 zoning.

Consequently, ARPE (the permits office) has essentially granted a de-facto zoning change. However, ARPE does not have the jurisdiction to grant a zoning change (that jurisdiction belongs to the Planning Board). As such, this zoning change does not comply with PR law.