Applications and Forms
The following forms and applications are posted in fillable PDF format. To edit and save these files, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Prior to formal submittal of a Development Review Committee (DRC) application, applicants are requested to schedule a preliminary meeting appointment with Urban Design and Planning Division to obtain initial feedback regarding any application The preliminary meeting provides applicants with an opportunity to obtain feedback and general direction, prior to expending significant effort and resources on design and preparation of submittal documents To schedule a preliminary development meeting, please complete the Preliminary Development Meeting Request Form and staff will provide you with date and time options There is no cost for the initial preliminary meeting.
The City has revised the development review application and documents. There are four components that are intended to assist applicants with the submittal of a development application Only one component is required for submittal, the Application Form which must be filled out accurately and completely as it pertains to the project type, request, and proposed development Note it is no longer necessary to submit separate development applications for each stage of the review process
Fee Schedule
- Fee Schedule *AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2023*
Development Review Committee (DRC)
The links below are for all development applications including Levels I, II, III, and IV, Land Use Plan Amendments, Development of Regional Impact, and Miscellaneous applications such as Design Review Team (DRT), Community Residence, Medical Cannabis, and Parklets.Application Form *REQUIRED*
Development Application Guidance Document, Instructions, and Flowchart
Specifications for Plan Submittal
- Site Plan
- Amendments to Plans (Administrative Review, Plat Note Amendment, NVAL , Property and Right of Way)
- Land Use Plan Amendment and Development of Regional Impact
- Planned Development District (PDD)
- Rezoning
- Plat
- Design Review Team (DRT)
- Regional Activity Center (RAC) Signage
- Vacation of Easement / Right-of-Way
Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
The links below are for all historic preservation applications including Certificate of Appropriateness Historic Designation.Application Forms *REQUIRED*
Historic Preservation Guidance Document and Flowchart
Specifications for Plan Submittal
Historic Designation Application
Utilize the Historic Designation Application and follow instructions outlined to apply for the historic designation of an individual structure or district. Designation applications may be initiated by a motion of the Historic Preservation Board, a motion of the City Commission, the property owner(s), or a non-profit organization with a recognized interest in historic preservation. For more information visit https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-a-h/development-services/urban-design-and-planning/historic-preservation/historic-designation/
Forms and Templates
- Affidavit Form
- Public Participation and Public Sign Notice Requirements
- Parking Reduction Order Template
- Off Site Parking Agreement Template
- Valet Parking Agreement Template