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Public Hearing Scheduled for Southwest Ranches Land Use Plan Amendment

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 enactment of an Ordinance adopting a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 25-1), located in the Town of Southwest Ranches (Commission District 1), as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITHIN THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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 consider a proposed amendment to the county's land use map specifically for a site in the Town of Southwest Ranches.

Why it matters

This hearing initiates the formal process to change land use designations in Southwest Ranches, which dictates what types of development or activities are permitted on the affected property.

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

Residents of Southwest Ranches

The land use amendment directly impacts the development regulations for property within their town.

Directly affected

Broward County Board of County Commissioners

The board is responsible for reviewing and voting on the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.

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 amendment (PC 25-1) to the Broward County Land Use Plan map.
  • The amendment concerns property located within the Town of Southwest Ranches.
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  • The amendment is part of the broader Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
  • The ordinance includes standard provisions for severability and an effective date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this public hearing?
The hearing is to allow public input on a proposed change to the Broward County map for a specific area in the Town of Southwest Ranches.
Can I attend the hearing?
Yes, the hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.

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Land Use Amendment Process

The document confirms the initiation of a specific land use amendment (PC 25-1) for the Town of Southwest Ranches.

Town of Southwest RanchesBroward County

Connected Entities

Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Town of Southwest Ranches, Governmental Center East and 1 more
OrganizationBroward County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body responsible for adopting the land use amendment.”Map →
locationTown of Southwest Ranches“The municipality where the land use amendment is located.”Map →
locationGovernmental Center East“The location where the public hearing will be held.”Map →
otherPC 25-1“The specific identifier for the proposed land use plan amendment.”Map →

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