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ORDINANCE NO. 26O-05-112: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 12, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE X “SPECIAL EVENTS,” BY AMENDING THE TITLE TO “SPECIAL AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS” AND AMENDING SECTION 12-181 “DEFINITIONS” TO CREATE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS; AMENDING SECTION 12-182 “EVENT PERMIT REQUIRED” BY ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTIONAL EVENTS; AMENDING THE TITLE OF SECTION 12-183.1 “TIME LIMITATION FOR APPLICATIONS” TO INCLUDE SUBMITTAL DEADLINES; AMENDING THE TITLE OF SECTION 12-183.2 “LIMITATION ON FREQUENCY OF SPECIAL EVENTS” TO INCLUDE “PROMOTIONAL EVENTS” AND TO DISCUSS FREQUENCY OF EVENTS; AMENDING SECTION 12-183.4 “CONDITIONS” TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS; AMENDING THE TITLE OF SECTION 12-183.5 “TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS” TO INCLUDE “PROMOTIONAL EVENTS” AND TO CREATE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action:
Requesting consideration of a text amendment to the Code of Ordinances prepared by Staff.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The proposed amendments to Article X Chapter 12 reorganize the City’s special event regulations by introducing a two-tiered framework that distinguishes between large, high-impact “special events” and smaller, business-oriented “promotional events.” While special events remain subject to comprehensive permitting, operational planning, and public safety review, the proposal creates a new, streamlined licensing process for promotional events held on private commercial property that do not require significant city resources or street closures. This new category allows for expedited review, reduced application requirements, and the ability to cover multiple events under a single annual application, thereby reducing administrative burdens on local businesses.
At the same time, the ordinance preserves the City’s authority to reclassify events if impacts warrant additional oversight and strengthens operational standards related to noise, signage, safety, and environmental considerations. Overall, the changes are intended to support economic activity and improve permitting efficiency while maintaining appropriate safeguards for public health, safety, and neighborhood quality of life.
Staff has prepared a memorandum that outlines the proposed changes in greater detail, and is recommending approval of the amendment to the Code of Ordinances.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
N/A - there is no direct cost or fiscal impact related to this ordinance
Attachments:
Attachment A - Memorandum Outlining Changes
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