Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.5(e)(1) of the Broward County Administrative Code, which requires that the Board first direct the Office of the County Attorney to draft a proposed ordinance.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FENCES; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-125.
VOTE: 8-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
Implements HB 535 (2024 Legislative Session) preempting local governments from adopting or maintaining ordinances or rules that provide additional requirements for low voltage alarm system projects.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
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Summary Explanation/Background
Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Zoning Code") currently contains several provisions prohibiting electrified fencing across a number of different zoning categories.
During the 2024 Session, the Florida Legislature passed HB 535 which, among other thin...
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