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ORDINANCE NO. 25O-04-113: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS”, SECTION 1.9 ENTITLED “PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS”, SUBSECTION 1.9.6 ENTITLED “NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS” BY MODIFYING APPLICABILITY REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SCHEDULE B - ALLOWABLE USES TABLE B-1 “USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS”, BY MODIFYING THE ZONING DISTRICTS “PRIMARY AND SECONDARY, CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS” AS PERMITTED USES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH “PRIMARY AND SECONDARY, PUBLIC SCHOOLS”, AND B-2 “USES ALLOWED IN NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” BY MODIFYING THE ZONING DISTRICTS “PRIMARY AND SECONDARY, CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS” AS PERMITTED USES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH “PRIMARY AND SECONDARY, PUBLIC SCHOOLS”; AMENDING SCHEDULE I, ENTITLED “SIGN REQUIREMENTS” BY MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF ADDRESS SIGNS AND REQUIRING ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AND COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOLS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action:
Requesting consideration of a text amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) prepared by Staff.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
Staff has prepared an amendment to the Land Development Regulations to:
1. An amendment to address the neighborhood meetings to clarify and expand on the types of development that should present their concepts to the community in advance of public hearings,
2. An amendment to the allowable zoning districts where charter schools are permitted, to be consistent with changes in the Florida Statutes, and
3. An amendment to require posted signage for community buildings and accessory uses (swimming pools) that may assist individuals calling first responders to identify the location of a victim in an emergency.
The Development Review Report (DRR) prepared by staff outlines the in greater detail the purpose and intent of the changes. The item was considered by the Planning & Zoning Board at the Meeting held on February 25, 2025. The Board recommended approval to the City Commission with a vote of 5-0.
Staff is recommending approval of the amendment to the Land Development Regulations.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment A - Development Review Report (DRR)
Attachment B - Excerpt of the February P&ZB Minutes (2-25-2025)
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