The Planning & Zoning Division is responsible for reviewing and evaluating all land development order applications. This includes: plats, plat note amendments, site plans, site plan modifications, special exception use, variance, and zoning district map amendments. The division also reviews occupational license applications and land development permits to ensure businesses and developers are operating legally, safely, and in alignment with the City's long term vision. Planning & Zoning staff draft proposed amendments to the City Code of Ordinances and Land Development Regulations. This division is also responsible for maintaining and implementing the Comprehensive Plan and preparing Comprehensive Plan amendments (including Future Land Use Map Series amendments). The following are links to key City resources that provide detailed information regarding the City's development guidelines and requirements: 

 

 

 

 

Code of Ordinances

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Land Development Regulations

 

The Division also provides technical expertise to various boards and committees including:

  • Lauderhill City Commission 
  • Lauderhill Planning & Zoning Board
  • Lauderhill Development Review Committee / Community Appearance Committee
  • Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee
  • Broward County Public Schools Staff Working Group
  • Broward Planners Group for the School Board of Broward County, Florida
  • State Road 7 Collaborative

 

Are you a business owner? Whether you're starting a new business, relocating your existing business, transferring business ownership, or changing business activities, a current Certificate of Use (COU) is required. These links below provide more information on starting a business in general and on starting a business in Lauderhill.