Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Dale V.C. Holness
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, “Zoning”; regarding updates to development standards, for redevelopment. (Commissioner Holness)
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 18.5(e) of the Broward County Administrative Code, the subject matter of a proposed Ordinance must be considered by the Board prior to the drafting of the proposed Ordinance.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides required direction to the Office of the County Attorney.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item relates to activities in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD). The BMSD consists of 11.4 square miles with an estimated population of 15,304 in 2019. The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of the BMSD and the provider of its municipal services that include, but are not limited to, business development, building permitting and housing development, libraries and parks facilities, roadway maintenance, street enhancements, and zoning and code enforcement.
Chapter 39 of the Code of Ordinances "Zoning" regulates zoning in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD). The Design Standard in the Code are intended to enhance and improve commercial buildings in the BMSD. However, as written, the Code does not differentiate between new construction and reuse of existing buildings, which often have significant constraints. The proposed amendment would support commercial redevelopment in BMSD, and facilitate projects being funded by the OESBD program.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.