Driveway paving in Lake Worth Beach, FL
The USDA soil survey rates St. Lucie, the most common, "Not limited" for local roads and streets. FEMA's flood map puts 4 of the 23 land points sampled in Lake Worth Beach (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE. The rest are zone X. All County paves, repairs and sealcoats driveways in Lake Worth Beach from January to mid-March.
Florida line: (561) 220-8315The ground in Lake Worth Beach
The USDA soil survey maps Lake Worth Beach mostly as St. Lucie (38%), Paola (36%) and Pomello (14%), from 25 points sampled across the town. It rates St. Lucie, the most common, "Not limited" for local roads and streets.
| Soil | Share | Drainage | Local roads rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie Limits: none listed | 38% | Excessively drained | Not limited |
| Paola Limits: none listed | 36% | Excessively drained | Not limited |
| Pomello Limits: none listed | 14% | Moderately well drained | Not limited |
| Immokalee Limits: depth to saturated zone | 8% | Poorly drained | Somewhat limited |
The survey maps 50% of the sampled ground as urban land or fill, which it does not rate; the shares above leave it out.
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, "ENG - Local Roads and Streets" interpretation; U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places) for the town's land area (5.9 sq mi) and center point.
Flood zones in Lake Worth Beach
FEMA's flood map puts 4 of the 23 land points sampled in Lake Worth Beach (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE. The rest are zone X.
That matters for permits. Since July 1, 2026, section 553.79(1)(g) of the Florida Statutes exempts single-family owners from a building permit for work valued under $7,500, after a written exemption request, but not on property partly or entirely in a flood hazard area. The points above are a town-wide picture, not a reading for any one address.
Driveway permits in Lake Worth Beach
The City of Lake Worth Beach says driveways are among the projects that may be exempt from a building permit under the new $7,500 rule, but may still need a zoning permit, and that the exemption must be approved before work starts. City of Lake Worth Beach Explains New Residential Permit Exemption Process Under Florida Law.
For the apron where a driveway meets the road, Palm Beach County Engineering says right-of-way permits are issued by the owner of the roadway. Driveway connections to state roads go through the Florida Department of Transportation.
Winter weather near Lake Worth Beach
The nearest NOAA normals station is West Palm Beach International Airport, about 5 miles away. Its 1991 to 2020 averages for the months All County works here:
West Palm Beach airport. More on what the weather means for sealcoating on the Florida sealcoating page.
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What soil is under driveways in Lake Worth Beach?
The USDA soil survey maps Lake Worth Beach mostly as St. Lucie (38%), Paola (36%) and Pomello (14%), from 25 points sampled across the town. It rates St. Lucie, the most common, "Not limited" for local roads and streets.
Is Lake Worth Beach in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 4 of the 23 land points sampled in Lake Worth Beach (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE. The rest are zone X. The sample points are a town-wide picture, so check the FEMA flood map for a specific address.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in Lake Worth Beach?
The City of Lake Worth Beach says driveways are among the projects that may be exempt from a building permit under the new $7,500 rule, but may still need a zoning permit, and that the exemption must be approved before work starts. Since July 1, 2026, section 553.79(1)(g) of the Florida Statutes exempts single-family owners from a building permit for work valued under $7,500 after a written exemption request, but not on property partly or entirely in a flood hazard area.
Sources
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access
- FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer, Flood Hazard Zones
- U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, West Palm Beach International Airport (USW00012844)
- City of Lake Worth Beach, City of Lake Worth Beach Explains New Residential Permit Exemption Process Under Florida Law
- The Florida Legislature, CS/CS/HB 803 (2026), Chapter 2026-63, Laws of Florida, Building permits: adds section 553.79(1)(g), Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2026
- Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works, Permitting
- Florida Department of Transportation, Access Management