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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Hearing Scheduled for Broward County Land Use Plan Amendment
Record date · January 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is initiating a public hearing process to consider updates to the county's land use policies regarding environmentally sensitive lands. This resolution authorizes the County Administrator to publish the required notice for a hearing scheduled for February 3, 2026.
This action begins the formal review process for proposed changes to Policy 2.23.2, which governs how environmentally sensitive lands are managed within the Broward County .
Who It Affects
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Broward County residents
Residents are subject to the land use policies defined in the Comprehensive Plan, which is being amended.
State review agencies
These agencies will receive the proposed amendment for review following the public hearing.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners is directing the County Administrator to publish a notice for a public hearing.
- The public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
- The hearing will take place in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
- The purpose of the hearing is to consider transmitting a proposed amendment (PCT 26-1) to state review agencies.
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- The amendment concerns Policy 2.23.2 regarding Environmentally Sensitive Lands.
- The amendment is part of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
- The file number for this item is 25-1630.
- The item was introduced on December 22, 2025.
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Environmentally Sensitive Lands Update
The county is specifically targeting Policy 2.23.2 for revision, indicating a potential change in how protected lands are managed.
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