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 ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider adoption of an 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
Section 163.3184(11) Florida Statute requires Broward County to publish notice of public hearings to adopt comprehensive plan amendments.
What Action Accomplishes
This action allows the public hearing to be set and adequate notice to be published.
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Previous Action Taken
On September 17, 2024 (Item no. 53), Board suspends collection of impact fees.
On June 9, 2026 (Item No. 57), the Board transmitted the proposed amendment to designated State review agencies.
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 (Item...
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