The Urban Planning Division provides planning services to create a resilient built environment for residents and businesses.
Information about Land use and Rezoning applications; Local Planning Agency agendas; Site Plan applications; and materials for public workshops/meetings hosted by Urban Planning Division.
The Urban Planning Division GIS Section conducts geographic spatial analysis and mapping services including establishing and maintaining standards and infrastructure for GIS.
The Urban Planning Division provides demographic data analysis services for Broward County agencies, including Population and economic statistics, Census profiles and population forecasts.
The Broward County Comprehensive Plan identifies goals and policies to improve our economy, environment, and quality of life.
Broward County Planning Council is updating the Broward County Land Use Plan to reflect current and anticipated growth and priorities including transportation, affordable housing, climate and (re)development.
The Urban Planning Division administers the Land Development Code, ensures projects comply with the Natural Resource Protection Code, and assesses impact fees.
The Urban Planning Division administers the land development code related to the subdivision and platting of land.
For Broward County re-zoning petitions, zoning code amendments, variance applications, administrative determinations and site plan reviews.
The Urban Planning Division Historic Preservation Program recommends designation of historic landmarks and districts, and receives applications to alter historic properties.
Information about Broward County Commission ordinances addressing address landlord/tenant issues.
The BHC advocates at the local and state levels for funding; to preserve and sustain affordable housing, and to advise our Board of County Commissioners on issues relating to the housing crisis.
Boards and Committees
The Urban Planning Division provides support to the following advisory boards to the County Commission:
