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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Hearing Scheduled for Broward County Wetlands Map Update
Record date · February 17, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has initiated the process to update the county's official Wetlands Map. A public hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026, to discuss sending this proposed map amendment to state agencies for review.
This action begins the formal process to change the official designation of wetlands in Broward County, which affects land development regulations and environmental protections for property owners and developers.
Who It Affects
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Property owners in Broward County
Changes to the official Wetlands Map may alter land development restrictions or environmental requirements for specific parcels.
State review agencies
These agencies are designated to receive and review the proposed amendments to the county's Comprehensive Plan.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners is initiating an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan (PCNRM 26-1).
- The amendment specifically updates the Wetlands Map within the Natural Resource Map Series.
- A public hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
- The hearing will take place in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
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- The purpose of the hearing is to consider transmitting the proposed map changes to designated state review agencies.
- The County Administrator is directed to publish the official notice for this hearing.
- The file number for this administrative action is 26-107.
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Wetlands Map Update Cycle
The county is utilizing a specific amendment process (PCNRM 26-1) to update environmental data within the Comprehensive Plan.
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