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 (such as building, sign, tree removal and residential paint). 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 the Planning & Zoning Board, the City Commission, the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Coordinating Committee, the Public School Staff Working Group and the Broward Planners Group for the School Board for Broward County, Florida, and the State Road 7 Collaborative. 

Are you opening a new business, moving your existing business, or got cited for not having a proper COU in the City of Lauderhill? The City requires a Certificate of Use to ensure that all business are operating legally, safely, and honor the City's vision for that neighborhood.  

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