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Rezoning Approval for 539 NW 13th Avenue

Original title: Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Rezoning from Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density (RS-8) District to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw) District - 539 NW 13th Avenue - Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency - Case No. UDP-Z24011 - (Commission District 3) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.

May 6, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The property at 539 NW 13th Avenue is now legally permitted to be developed for mixed-use purposes rather than being restricted to single-family or low-medium density residential use.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners at 539 NW 13th Avenue

The permitted land use for their property has been changed from residential to mixed-use.

Residents of Commission District 3

The zoning designation for a property within their district has been altered, potentially changing future development options in their neighborhood.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 6, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission has passed an ordinance to rezone the property at 539 NW 13th Avenue from a residential district to a mixed-use regional activity center district. This change allows for different types of development on the site as part of the Northwest Regional Activity Center plan.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance rezones the property at 539 NW 13th Avenue from RS-8 (Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density) to NWRAC-MUw (Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West).
  • The ordinance has officially passed.
  • The case is identified as UDP-Z24011.
  • The property is located within Commission District 3.
  • The ordinance was introduced on April 14, 2025.
  • The process was conducted as a quasi-judicial proceeding, requiring speakers to be sworn in and the record to include site visits, communications, or expert opinions.

Why It Matters

The property at 539 NW 13th Avenue is now legally permitted to be developed for mixed-use purposes rather than being restricted to single-family or low-medium density residential use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this rezoning mean for the property?
The property is no longer restricted to single-family or low-medium density residential use and is now designated for mixed-use development within the Northwest Regional Activity Center.
What is a quasi-judicial ordinance?
It is a legal proceeding where the Commission acts like a court, requiring evidence, sworn testimony, and a formal record to make a decision on a specific land-use application.

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Expansion of Mixed-Use Zoning

The rezoning reflects a shift from residential-only to mixed-use development within the Northwest Regional Activity Center area.

Connected Entities

location539 NW 13th AvenueThe specific property subject to the rezoning ordinance.Map →
other25-0472The file number for the legislative record.Map →
otherUDP-Z24011The specific case number for the rezoning application.Map →
organizationFort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment AgencyThe agency associated with the rezoning case.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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