A long-awaited zoning change approved this week by the Planning and Zoning Commission is paving the way for a new mixed-use building adjacent to Harbourside Place—potentially reshaping one of Jupiter’s most visible waterfront corridors.
The unanimous vote rezones two vacant parcels at 100 and 102 N. Coastal Way, totaling 1.19 acres, from their legacy Indiantown Road Overlay/General Commercial designation to the U.S. Highway 1–Intracoastal Waterway Corridor District, Waterway Commercial & Entertainment subdistrict. The change brings the properties into alignment with the rest of the Harbourside development and the town’s long-term vision for an activated, pedestrian-friendly waterfront.
A Key Step for Harbourside Expansion
The applicant, represented by Emily O’Mahoney of Urban Design Studio (TGHO), explained that the rezoning is the first of several applications planned to incorporate the parcels into the existing Harbourside Place Planned Unit Development (PUD).
A forthcoming site plan will propose a new mixed-use building, identified as “Building 6,” offering retail, office, and medical space, along with revisions to Harbourside’s amphitheater space and updates to bring the marina and boat rental operations into compliance.
The parcels—now vacant and fenced off—once held older buildings that have since been demolished. “These parcels need to be consistent with the neighboring properties,” O’Mahoney said. “Even if the current owner didn’t control the surrounding land, any redevelopment here would eventually require a zoning change.”
Improving the Riverwalk Connection
One of the most notable impacts of the zoning change relates to Jupiter’s Riverwalk. The current boardwalk route must curve inland around these parcels, creating a break in the otherwise scenic waterfront pathway.
Under the new zoning district, town staff confirmed that future development will be required to extend the Riverwalk directly along the waterline, improving pedestrian access between Harbourside, the marina, and the event space beneath the Indiantown Road bridge.
Commissioners expressed strong support for this enhancement. “That’s perfect,” said Commissioner Beth Kelso. “It gives more direct access between the event space and Harbourside.”
New Zoning Brings Lower Height Limits, More Flexibility
Town planning staff emphasized that the change is consistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan and the intended future of the U.S. 1/Intracoastal corridor.
The new zoning will reduce maximum building height compared to current allowances but introduce more flexibility through “average height” rules, which encourage varied rooflines and less boxy structures.
“It straddles the line,” Senior Planner Peter Meyer said. “Some aspects are more flexible, but from a height standpoint, it’s more restrictive. The intent is to produce buildings that are not as monolithic.”
Questions About Parking and Future Details
Commissioners raised several questions about how the new building and associated marina improvements will affect Harbourside’s parking supply—a long-running concern among residents and visitors.
Town staff clarified that such details will be addressed during the site plan and PUD amendment phase, not during this zoning step. Harbourside previously maintained more than 90 parking spaces above code requirements but is now closer to 45 surplus spaces after various revisions.
What Comes Next
The rezoning is only the first milestone. The commission expects to review the full site plan, PUD modifications, amphitheater changes, marina expansion, and special exceptions in upcoming meetings. Renderings are not yet available.
For now, Jupiter residents can expect that one of the last undeveloped pieces of waterfront adjacent to Harbourside Place is officially on track for redevelopment—one that promises to expand the town’s entertainment district, enhance the Riverwalk, and reshape a high-profile corner of the Intracoastal Waterway.
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