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Read. Follow. Verify.Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Changes to Broward County Sewer Regulations
Record date · January 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for February 3, 2026, to discuss proposed updates to the county's sewer use ordinance. These changes are intended to align local rules with updated state and federal environmental regulations.
This resolution initiates the formal process to update local sewer usage laws, which may impact regulatory compliance requirements for entities connected to the county sewer system.
Who It Affects
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Broward County residents and businesses
The proposed ordinance updates sewer use regulations, which may change compliance requirements for those connected to the county sewer system.
Key Facts
- A 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 an ordinance amending Section 34-138 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
- The ordinance updates sewer use regulations to comply with Chapter 62-625 of the Florida Administrative Code.
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- The ordinance updates sewer use regulations to comply with federal streamlining rules in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
- The ordinance includes provisions for severability, inclusion in the county code, and an effective date.
- The resolution is filed as File 26-009 and is classified as a Consent Item.
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Regulatory Alignment
The county is proactively updating local sewer ordinances to match federal and state streamlining rules, suggesting a shift toward standardized compliance.
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