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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Hearing Scheduled for Broward County Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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 17, 2026, to discuss proposed updates to the county's long-term planning documents. These amendments specifically target the Climate Change, Recreation and Open Space, and Transportation sections of the Broward County .
This action initiates the formal review process for changes to county-wide policies governing climate resilience, public land use, and transportation infrastructure, which will eventually be submitted to state agencies for approval.
Who It Affects
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Broward County residents
Residents are subject to the land use, transportation, and climate policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.
State agencies
These agencies are designated to receive and review the proposed amendments to the county's plan.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
- The hearing will take place in Room 422 of Government Center East.
- The hearing concerns proposed amendments to the Climate Change Element of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
- The hearing concerns proposed amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
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- The hearing concerns proposed amendments to the Transportation Element of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
- The resolution authorizes the County Administrator to publish the official notice for this hearing.
- The purpose of the resolution is to transmit these proposed amendments to designated state agencies for review.
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Comprehensive Plan Update
The county is simultaneously updating three major policy areas (Climate, Recreation, and Transportation), suggesting a coordinated effort to align these sectors.
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