Florida Construction News staff writer
The City of Fort Lauderdale is hosting a community meeting tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m., focused on mixed-use zoning in District 3. The meeting is at the Development Services Department Building, located at 700 NW 19th Avenue.
Staff will gather public input on proposed amendments to existing mixed-use zoning standards along major corridors.
Attendees can expect a presentation detailing the challenges and opportunities associated with development in these areas. Following the presentation, there will be an open forum for questions and discussion.
Key topics will include streetscape design and the transition to adjacent residential neighborhoods, ensuring that future developments enhance community aesthetics and protect local living environments.
City officials emphasize the importance of resident feedback in shaping development plans that align with community needs. This particular meeting will focus on issues relevant to City Commission District 3, making it an essential opportunity for local residents to voice their opinions and influence future zoning policies.
The City Commission identified Smart Growth as a City Commission Priority. As part of addressing this goal, and in anticipation of new development applications for residential units along major corridors based on adopted amendments to BrowardNext, Broward County Land Use Plan, Policy 2.16.4. City staff will amend mixed use zoning standards along the major corridors. The intent is to establish form-based regulations that address building and streetscape design standards, as well as transition to adjacent neighborhoods, based on the context of each area.
For more information about the meeting and mixed-use zoning initiatives, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/mixed-use.
