Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to County Fees

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEES; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 40 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”) TO REVISE FEES RELATED TO THE ANIMAL CARE DIVISION AND BUILDING CODE DIVISION; CREATING SECTION 40.37 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ESTABLISH A ZONING FEE SCHEDULE WITHIN THE BUILDING CODE DIVISION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · January 22, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is scheduling a public hearing for February 3, 2026, to discuss proposed changes to fees for the Animal Care and Building Code divisions. The proposal includes revising existing fees and establishing a new zoning fee schedule.

Why it matters

Residents and business owners who utilize Animal Care or Building Code services may see changes to the costs of these services following the public hearing and subsequent vote.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Animal Care Division users

Individuals or organizations utilizing county animal services may be subject to revised fee structures.

Directly affected

Building Code Division users

Contractors, developers, and property owners may be subject to revised building and new zoning fees.

Key Facts

A public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
The hearing will consider amendments to Chapter 40 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
Proposed changes include revisions to fees for the Animal Care Division.
Proposed changes include revisions to fees for the Building Code Division.

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A new Section 40.37 will be created to establish a zoning fee schedule within the Building Code Division.
The County Administrator is directed to publish the official notice of this hearing.
The resolution includes provisions for severability and inclusion in the Administrative Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the public hearing on February 3, 2026?

The hearing is to consider proposed changes to fees charged by the Animal Care and Building Code divisions, including the creation of a new zoning fee schedule.

Where will the public hearing take place?

It will be held in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.

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