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 various resources that may be helpful in understanding the City's development guidelines/ requirements: 

 

The Division also provides technical expertise to various boards including:

  • Lauderhill City Commission 
  • Lauderhill Planning & Zoning Board
  • Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee
  • Broward County Public School Staff Working Group
  • Broward Planners Group for the School Board for 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.