Broward County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Broward County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 14 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 158% compared to August (40 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

District 1 excess office funds donations (Item 63)

Approved.

Motion to direct county attorney to draft agreements for donation of District 1 excess budgeted office account funds: $15,000 to 17th Judicial Court Family Court Navigator Program, $10,000 to Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc., and ~$24,000 for trap and release vouchers through Broward County Animal Care Division. Passed.

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Unsolicited P3 proposal - Dependable Equities demolition/staging at 400 NE 4th Street

Approved.

Item 52, motion to receive presentation of unsolicited public-private partnership proposal by Dependable Equities LLC for demolition and site clearing of county-owned property at 400 Northeast 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, and temporary use of county-owned property at 408 Northeast 4th Street for construction staging for a 430-unit condominium in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Developer would clear buildings at their cost, hold property ~3 years, and return it cleaned and secured. Approved unanimously (9-0).

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Towing and immobilization administrative code rates (Item 43)

Deferred.

Resolution pertaining to towing and immobilization services, amending section 40.50 of the county administrative code. Mayor noted additional material 43A lowers the storage surcharge rate for damaged electric vehicles. Continued to October 6, 2026.

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Employee performance award program - commissioner recommendations (Item 68)

Approved.

Motion to reconsider and then direct county administrator to modify existing performance award program to allow commissioners to recommend individual employees for additional funds from their district office accounts. Senator Rich and others opposed. Passed.

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Small-scale land use plan amendment PC26-5 in Weston (East Golf Course)

Approved.

Item 38, motion to enact ordinance adopting a small-scale amendment to the county land use plan map PC26-5 in the city of Weston. Residents (Diana Rosenquist, Rene Rodriguez representing 500 units and 1,500 signatures) objected over a recorded 99-year restrictive covenant on the former East Course. City of Weston (Jim Hickey) and property owner representative (Tara Patton) clarified the two parcels (clubhouse and driving range) were not part of the restrictive covenant, which covers only the golf course in favor of the City of Weston. Over $3.4 million ($10,000+ per unit) will go into the county's affordable housing trust fund. Planning Council passed unanimously. Approved.

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Authorize lawsuit against Park County Tax Collector

Approved.

Item 68, motion to authorize county attorney's office to file a lawsuit against a tax collector over a ~$10 million issue after 10 months of negotiation. Approved with friendly amendment not to file until the September 22 meeting to allow resolution.

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Comprehensive plan text amendment - transportation/capital/BMSD (Item 39)

Approved.

Ordinance adopting amendment to county comprehensive plan text relating to the transportation element, capital improvements element, and Broward Municipal Services District element. Passed.

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District 2 excess office funds to Feeding South Florida (Item 62)

Approved.

Motion to direct county attorney to draft agreement providing up to $5,000 from District 2 excess budgeted office account funds to Feeding South Florida Inc. Passed unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Broward County meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 14 instances
• residential: 8 instances
• commercial: 4 instances
• annexation: 1 instance
• comprehensive plan: 1 instance

What to Watch

• Land use mentions were up 180% from August.
• Residential is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in August.

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