Broward County Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Broward County, FL. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through June 16, 2026
Key facts: Broward land-use record
- Broward approved 84% of 38 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
- Broward has 13 rezoning-related records across 1 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
- The most recent tracked meeting in Broward was on June 16, 2026.
Updated with meetings through June 16, 2026.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Broward County
Official Broward County Zoning Resources
Zoning Districts in Broward County
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Large-lot agricultural and estate zoning for farming and rural homes in the unincorporated Broward Municipal Services District.
Estate residential district for single-family homes on lots of roughly one acre.
Single-family detached neighborhoods at a suburban density of up to four homes per acre.
Duplexes and attached one-family homes at up to ten units per acre.
Lower-density multifamily housing such as small apartment buildings at up to ten units per acre.
Higher-density multifamily apartment development at up to twenty units per acre.
Mobile home living on unsubdivided lots, typically in mobile home park settings.
Small-scale neighborhood shops and services with limited commercial intensity.
General retail, offices, and services serving the wider community along commercial corridors.
The county's most intensive commercial district, allowing high-traffic and auto-oriented businesses.
Warehouse, storage, and distribution businesses mixed with commercial uses.
Light manufacturing and industrial operations with limited off-site impacts.
Heavy industrial uses with the greatest potential impacts, kept apart from residential areas.
Civic and institutional uses such as schools, churches, and government facilities.
Parks, recreation areas, and protected open space.
What gets approved in Broward County
In Broward County, 84% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 88%. ZoneWire analyzed 38 land-use board decisions in Broward County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 24 | 88% |
3 decisions that went against the odds
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Broward County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://bcgis.broward.org. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Broward County include A-1 (Agricultural Estate), E-1 (Acre Estate), RS-4 (One Family Detached, 4 units per acre), RD-10 (Duplex/Attached One-Family, 10 units per acre), RM-10 (Multiple Family, 10 units per acre), RM-20 (Multiple Family, 20 units per acre), T-1 (Mobile Homes (Unsubdivided Lots)), B-1 (Limited Commercial Business). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Broward County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
Broward County Commission, Fort Lauderdale City Commission, and the Planning Council are monitored by ZoneWire for land use plan amendments, rezoning, DRI (Development of Regional Impact) reviews, site plan approvals, and comprehensive plan amendments across Broward County.
Broward County has approximately 8 zoning-related meetings per month across the County Commission, Fort Lauderdale City Commission, and the Planning Council. The County Commission meets biweekly, while the Fort Lauderdale City Commission meets twice per month.
A DRI (Development of Regional Impact) in Broward County is a state-mandated review for large-scale developments that affect more than one county or have significant regional impacts. DRI reviews are a key signal for major commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects near the beach corridor and Port Everglades.
The highest volume of zoning activity in Broward County occurs along the Fort Lauderdale beach corridor for high-rise residential and hospitality projects, near Port Everglades for commercial and logistics development, and in the cities of Hollywood and Pompano Beach for mixed-use redevelopment and land use plan amendments.
Key zoning terms for Broward County include DRI (Development of Regional Impact), land use plan amendment, rezoning, site plan approval, comprehensive plan amendment, flexibility zone, RAC (Regional Activity Center), and conditional use. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Broward County governing body.
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