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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Hearing Scheduled for Fort Lauderdale Uptown Land Use Plan Amendment
Record date · May 26, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is moving to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed change to the for the Uptown in Fort Lauderdale. This hearing will allow for the of the proposed amendment to state agencies for review.
This action initiates the formal review process for a land use change in Fort Lauderdale's Uptown , which will eventually determine future development standards and land use designations in Commission Districts 4 and 8.
Who It Affects
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Residents of Fort Lauderdale Commission Districts 4 and 8
These residents live in the area subject to the proposed land use plan text amendment.
State review agencies
These agencies will receive the proposed amendment for formal 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 June 9, 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 26-9) to the Broward County Land Use Plan to state review agencies.
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- The amendment concerns the City of Fort Lauderdale Uptown Activity Center.
- The affected area falls within Commission Districts 4 and 8.
- The amendment is part of the broader Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
- The file number for this item is 26-533.
- The item was introduced on April 30, 2026.
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Uptown Activity Center Revision
The county is initiating a formal process to revise land use text specifically for the Fort Lauderdale Uptown Activity Center.
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