Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Housing and Urban Planning Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT RELATED TO THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, AND THE BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT ELEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
A public hearing is required to enact an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan.
What Action Accomplishes
Adopts amendments to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan consistent with state law.
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Previous Action Taken
On September 17, 2024, the Board suspended collection of impact fees (Agenda Item No. 53).
On June 9, 2026, the Board transmitted the proposed amendment to designated state review agencies (Agenda Item No. 57).
On September 10, 2026, the Board set a public hearing to consider adopting the proposed amendments.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY (LPA), AND THE HOUSING AND URBAN PLANNING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
In 2024, a new State Law (CS/HB 479) was enacted, requiring that development fees be supported by a study no more than one year old. The study must demonstrate that fees satisfy the dual rational nexus test and accurately reflect the proportionate impact of the development. The County’s fee structure did not comply, and on September 17, 2024 (Agenda Item No. 53), the Board of County Commissioners (Board) voted to suspend the collection of roadway and transportation impact fees with ...
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