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Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Zoning Code Updates

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ZONING CODE; CREATING, REPEALING, AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), RELATED TO DIGITAL MAPS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE SETBACK WAIVERS, ZONING VERIFICATION LETTERS, AND GENERAL UPDATING AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)

Record date · March 11, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for April 1, 2025, to discuss proposed changes to the county's zoning code. The updates cover a wide range of topics, including digital mapping, community residential homes, assisted living facilities, and administrative procedures for zoning waivers.

Why it matters

This resolution initiates the formal public review process for changes to Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code, which will dictate future land use regulations for residential care facilities and administrative zoning processes.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Operators of assisted living facilities

The proposed ordinance includes amendments to the zoning code specifically related to assisted living facilities.

Directly affected

Property owners seeking setback waivers

The ordinance proposes changes to administrative setback waiver processes.

Directly affected

Broward County residents

Residents may be affected by changes to zoning regulations regarding community residential homes and general land use mapping.

Key Facts

  • A public hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East.
  • The hearing will consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
  • The proposed ordinance includes updates to digital maps, community residential homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • The proposed ordinance includes updates to administrative setback waivers and zoning verification letters.
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  • The ordinance includes provisions for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
  • The resolution was introduced on February 19, 2025.
  • The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' and is currently 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the April 1, 2025 meeting?
The meeting is a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance that would update various sections of the Broward County zoning code.
How can I participate in this process?
The document directs the County Administrator to publish a notice for a public hearing, where the proposed ordinance will be considered.

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Zoning Code Modernization

The county is undertaking a broad update to Chapter 39, covering both digital infrastructure (maps) and social infrastructure (residential homes/assisted living).

Broward County Board of County Commissioners

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Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Governmental Center East
OrganizationBroward County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body proposing the ordinance and resolution.”Map →
locationGovernmental Center East“The location where the public hearing will be held.”Map →

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