The Urban Planning Division administers the Broward County Zoning Code, Chapter 39, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances which applies only to the BMSD and the unincorporated areas of Broward County. If your property or business is located within a Broward County municipality you need to contact that municipality for their specific Zoning regulations. Services include: rezoning petitions, site plan review, and variances.
Since 2009, the Broward Housing Council (BHC) has served in an advisory capacity to the County Commission and facilitated coordination between the County, municipalities, the business community, and not-for-profit groups. The BHC addresses housing issues including, but not limited to: affordable housing, workforce housing, and homelessness.
Created by the Charter of Broward County (Section 11.07) in November 2008, the BHC has between 17-19 members representing various cities, not-for-profit housing and homelessness organizations, service providers and community representatives. Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers, District 9, serves on the BHC as the County Commission representative. The BHC is staffed by the Urban Planning Division.
The Urban Planning Division support this County's Historic Preservation Program by recommending designation of historic landmarks and districts, and reviewing applications to alter historic properties.
The Urban Planning Division provides support to the following advisory boards to the County Commission:
Urban Planning Division
1 North University Drive, Box 102
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 357-6634
