Meeting: City Council/CRA

Meeting Time: September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm EDT
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Agenda Item

17.) PP24-0028: PARKING AND ZONING ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANTATION, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT OF ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. 

Cover Page Memo (Final).pdf Attachment 1 Final Parking & Zoning Ordinance (CC).pdf Exhibit A Section_27_11___Definitions (final).pdf Exhibit B Sec._27_71.___Zoning_districts (final).pdf Exhibit C Section_27_72___Residential_Zoning_Districts (final).pdf Exhibit D Sec._27_85.___Commercial Zoning Districts (Final).pdf Exhibit E Sec._27_86.___Mixed_use_zoning_districts (final).pdf Exhibit F Sec._27_87.___Industrial_zoning_districts (Final).pdf Exhibit G Sec._27_88.___Office_zoning_districts (Final).pdf Exhibit H Sec._27_89.___Park_and_Open_Space_zoning_districts (Final).pdf Exhibit I Sec._27_90.___Community_Facilities_zoning_district (Final).pdf Exhibit J Sec._27_91.___Utilities_District (Final).pdf Exhibit K Section_27_92___Planned_Community_Development_Zoning_Districts (Final).pdf Exhibit L Section_27_93___Overlay_Zoning_Districts (Final).pdf Exhibit M Section_27_100___Master_Business_List (Final).pdf Exhibit N Section_27_105___Specific_Use_Regulations (Final).pdf Exhibit O ARTICLE_VIII.___OFF_STREET_PARKING_AND_LOADING (Final Version).pdf Exhibit P Section_27_251___Landscape_Definitions (Final).pdf Exhibit Q Sec._27_258.___Minimum_Requirements_Mixed_Use_properties.(Final).pdf Exhibit R Sec._27_292.___Driveway_Standards. (Final).pdf Exhibit S Section_27_296___Accessory_Uses_and_Standards (Final).pdf Exhibit T Sec._27_297.___Compliance_with_Comprehensive_Plan. (Final).pdf Exhibit U Section_27_299___General_Development_Requirements (Final).pdf Exhibit V Sec._27_302.___Principal_arterials. (Final).pdf Exhibit W Sec._27_303.___Access_to_streets_of_one_hundred_feet_or_more (Final).pdf Exhibit X Sec._27_304.___Access_and_parking_restrictions. (Final).pdf Exhibit Y Section_27_310___Accessory_Buildings_and_Structures_in_Residential_Districts (Final).pdf Attachment 2 MIDTOWN_MAP_2024_r.pdf Attachment 3 Gateway District (CRA) Map.pdf Attachment 4 Business Impact Estimate Form.pdf Attachment 5 Existing Parking Regulations.pdf Attachment 6 Existing Zoning Regulations ARTICLE_VI.pdf Attachment 7 Parking & Zoning Ordinance (Draft).pdf Attachment 8 DRAFT 2025-06-25 Council Minutes.pdf
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    Dimitris Liveris 3 months ago

    I fully support Plantation's efforts to make development more human-centered. I look forward to seeing Midtown become more walkable and transit-friendly, and will be glad to see less traffic on the road with less parking for each new apartment complex built! I also hope to see it become a friendlier city with more affordable rent than other extremely pricey areas of South Florida thanks to this new zoning adjustment. Approve!

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    Joe Winn 3 months ago

    The housing opportunities are great. Let's focus on the less exciting part: Parking. This is alongside the other improvements because what we set aside to park our cars *could* be used for people...to live, walk, shop, and, of course, to run a business. Addressing our parking policies literally unlocks land in the parts of our city most suited to having people in them. No one looks forward to being in a parking lot. But the destination? We can create more of those. By passing this ordinance.

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    Sarah Clark 3 months ago

    I'm so excited to finally see this happening in plantation! Transit-oriented development is so important for livability and makes a way bigger difference than it ever gets credit for. TOD opens up opportunities for better air quality, reduced noise, better overall population health, more affordable housing, more affordable transportation, and even more economic activity and thriving small businesses in the area. This is an awesome next step and I'm fully in favor of it.

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    Lea McG 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance

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    Brandt Absolu 3 months ago

    I support this effort to modernize our zoning laws. Hopefully other Broward municipalities and the surrounding regions follow suit.

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    Madyson Quinn 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance for it help with cause more affordable housing in Plantation

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    George English 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance because it will lead to more affordable housing in Plantation

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    Luke McIntosh 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance because it will lead to more affordable housing in Plantation

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    Jason McIntosh 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance

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    Sharon McIntosh 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance because it will lead to more affordable housing for Plantation!

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    Caleb Toliver 3 months ago

    I am fully in support of plantation becoming easing traffic with this ordinance passed and it bringing much more affordable housing. Plantation won't just become a great leader in housing, but an ambitious place that will be remembered across the country.

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    Aaron Nevins 3 months ago

    Once again, elected officials will pirouette to the positions I have advocated for years... because as usual, Aaron Nevins is the compass they pretend not to follow
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    Stephen Quinn 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance

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    Amy Ruiz 3 months ago

    I support this ordinance because it brings much needed affordable housing to Plantation. Eliminating parking minimums is a smart step that cuts traffic, makes better use of space, and helps the community grow in a sustainable way. Plantation has the chance to lead Broward and set a model for other cities to follow, and I encourage you to pass this ordinance.

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    Alejandro Munoz 3 months ago

    This is a much needed revision of an outdated zoning code. I strongly support the ordinance, and suggest that the council approve it. It will bring in tax revenue, more housing for a growing population, and business, all while supporting walkability.

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    Sam Berens 3 months ago

    We support all amendments that allow for increased transit-oriented development (TOD) around the city of Plantation. BCT cannot deliver on its mandate to provide efficient and effective service to all residents of the county if municipalities do not cooperate on providing the density of housing that makes high-quality, frequent service possible. We also cannot accommodate the dire shortage of housing in fully built-out cities like Plantation without upzoning by the transit corridors.

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    Vince Sciullo 3 months ago

    I am thrilled to see Plantation (my hometown) taking bold steps to make the city more vibrant and walkable. Strategically aligning future development with upcoming transit improvements will help lower housing costs and reduce congestion for current and future residents of all ages and incomes.

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    Barbara Armand 3 months ago

    This is so needed to bring down housing costs so our kids might actually stay here instead of fleeing the area. Thank you for your leadership on this and hopefully other cities will follow.