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 of Broward County, Florida, adopting a small-scale amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan; amending the Broward County Municipal Services District Future Land Use Map of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan; and providing for an effective date. (Commission District 5)
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Why Action is Necessary
A public hearing is required to enact an amendment to the Broward Municipal Services District Future Land Use Map.
What Action Accomplishes
Adopts a small-scale amendment to the Broward Municipal Services District Future Land Use Map.
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Previous Action Taken
On November 13, 2025, the Board set a public hearing to consider the proposed amendment.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE HOUSING AND URBAN PLANNING DIVISION, AND THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The City of Fort Lauderdale and the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale (Applicant) propose to amend the Broward Municipal Services District Future Land Use Map Series (BMSD FLUMS) from Utilities to Medium (16) Residential. The purpose is to provide a mix of affordable and workforce housing.
On June 11, 2025, the Local Planning Agency found the amendment:
* Inconsistent with Broward County Comprehensive Plan and Broward County Land Use Plan policies that address compatibility;
* Consistent with the Broward County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies that address population and housing;
* Inconsistent with certain Broward County Comprehensive Plan and Broward County Land Use Plan goals, objectives, and policies that address historic and natural resources. However, consistency may be achieve...
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