Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Planning & Zoning Board Shapes Local Development & Handles Variance Hearings

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea residents looking to understand local development decisions should familiarize themselves with the Planning & Zoning Board. This board plays a crucial role in shaping the town's landscape, and its meetings are open to public participation.

The Planning & Zoning Board typically convenes on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. These meetings provide a forum for discussing and making recommendations on various development-related matters within Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. The board members also serve as the Board of Adjustment, which meets only when necessary, on the same day as P&Z meetings.

As the Board of Adjustment, members conduct quasi-judicial hearings. These hearings address applications for variances from the Town’s land development regulations. The Code of Ordinances outlines the specific procedures for these variance applications. Decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are advisory to the Town Commission, which later reviews the recommendations.

All meetings take place at Jarvis Hall, located at 4505 N Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308. Residents can access agendas, minutes, and meeting videos through the town's Agenda Center. For those interested in contributing to local development, applications are available to serve on the Planning & Zoning Board.