Board of Adjustment Agendas and Minutes

NOTE:  Application deadlines are in parentheses below the meeting dates and all required documents are due on the date of the deadline.  The complete application submittal is due one month prior to the actual meeting date.

Purpose

The purpose of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) is to hear applications for temporary nonconforming use permits, special exceptions, and variances to the terms of the ULDR, and grant relief where authorized under the ULDR. The board of adjustment shall also hear, determine, and decide appeals from reviewable interpretations, applications or determinations made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the ULDR, as provided herein.

For a proposed application to be placed on the BOA agenda, applicants must submit a correct and complete application package.  To obtain more information about previous or upcoming Board of Adjustment (BOA) meeting agendas, results, minutes, backup, etc., click Here.  *Click BOA At-A-Glance to view the Board of Adjustment process, how to schedule a meeting with staff, and more.

The BOA Application is available online. If you have questions related to Board of Adjustment or would like to request a variance or special exception meeting with staff, please call 954-828-6520 or Email Us.

BOA meetings are usually held on the Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall - 100 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Please Note:  City Hall is not operative at this time. BOA meetings are currently being held at: Development Services Department (Lobby), 700 N.W. 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311, until further notice.

Important Dates

Meeting Date: Second Wednesday of every month

Sign Affidavit Due Date: Five (5) days before a meeting

Public Notification Deadline: 15 days before a meeting

Application Deadline: 2024 Board of Adjustment (BOA) Meeting Dates/Deadlines schedule.

*All applications must be submitted and complete by or prior to 5:00 PM on the application deadline date.