20,695 decisions across Orange County BZA
Every variance, appeal, and land-use ruling issued by the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment, extracted from the official meeting record. Search by case number, street, applicant, or keyword — click any decision to see the full ruling, vote tally, and affected parcels.
- Other25-121Broward CountyApr 1, 2025
25-121 — MAYOR AND COMMISSION NON-AGENDA REPORTS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-04-01 Action: CHILDREN’S WEEK - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:28 AM) Commissioner Rogers promoted Children’s Week as an opportunity to see the next level of government at work in Tallahassee. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) FASHION SHOW - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:28 AM) Commi
View decision → - Other25-123Broward CountyApr 1, 2025
25-123 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-04-01 Action: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION ACTION: (T-11:58 AM) County Administrator Monica Cepero announced that April is National County Government Month and recognized over 65 agencies and 7,000 employees that do great work for the community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) RECORDS SYMPOSIUM ACTION: (T-
View decision → - Other25-393Broward CountyApr 1, 2025
25-393 — MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to facilitate the installation of a plaque at the Broward County Judicial Complex honoring the life of Elaine G. Appel and her 40 years of service as a volunteer for the Guardian ad Litem Program; and authorize the County Administrator to execute any documents necessary and to take any budgetary or administrative action necessary to effectuate the
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA25-0013Osceola CountyMar 31, 2025
ZMA25-0013 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2025-03-31 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - OtherZMA25-0011Osceola CountyMar 28, 2025
ZMA25-0011 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2025-03-28 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA25-0012Osceola CountyMar 27, 2025
ZMA25-0012 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2025-03-27 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA25-0010Osceola CountyMar 19, 2025
ZMA25-0010 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2025-03-19 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Other25-259Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-259 — MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of bus fares for military personnel riding on Broward County Transit buses during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale 2025, April 22 - 30, 2025 and providing for an effective date. (Commissioner Fisher) Type: Consent Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16158
View decision → - Other25-426Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-426 — BLACK HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, District 7 had the honor of attending the City of Hollywood’s 2025 Black History Month Celebration on behalf of Commissioner Davis, which was hosted by the African American Advisory Council at Washington Park. The event highlighted the theme “Africa
View decision → - Other25-430Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-430 — UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:44 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis had the honor of serving as the guest Ringmaster for the UniverSoul Circus Caribbean Night in Miramar, which showcased performances reflecting the rich culture heritage of the Caribbean. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) _Sou
View decision → - Other25-429Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-429 — STATE OF THE COUNTY FORUM - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:44 PM) As relayed by staff, District 7 had the honor of attending the 17th Annual State of the County Forum, hosted by the Broward Workshop at the Broward County Convention Center, which brought together key business and community leaders to discuss the future of Broward
View decision → - Other24-1649Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
24-1649 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: WATER MATTERS DAY ACTION: (T-12:52 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero gave kudos to the County Team for doing an outstanding job with Water Matters Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) BOARD RETREAT ACTION: (T-12:52 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that she will be
View decision → - Other25-418Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-418 — THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Highway Construction and Engineering Division Director Richard Tornese and staff for hosting a meeting on Andrews between Sunrise and Oakland Park. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=163
View decision → - Other25-427Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-427 — SOUTHWEST HAMMOCKS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Hammocks in Pembroke Pines, a new supportive housing community for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https
View decision → - Other25-420Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-420 — RAIL NORTH PROJECT - COMMISSIONER FISHER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Transportation Director Coree Cuff Lonergan and team for hosting the Rail North Project public meeting in Pompano Beach and Oakland Park. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=1631
View decision → - Other25-408Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-408 — CHILDREN’S WEEK - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Commissioner Rogers noted looking forward to continued partnerships in bringing young people to Tallahassee for Children’s Week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16307
View decision → - Other25-425Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-425 — 70TH ANNIVERSARY - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis attended the City of Miramar’s 70th Anniversary kickoff ceremony. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16324
View decision → - Other25-412Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-412 — FITCE - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen advised of his appointment as FITCE contact and relayed that he will be sharing the responsibility with Commissioner Davis. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16311
View decision → - Other25-406Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-406 — UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:21 PM) Commissioner Rogers relayed having had the pleasure of being the special ringmaster for the UniversSoul Circus on March 1 and encouraged attendance. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16305
View decision → - Other25-415Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-415 — BAR ASSOCIATION AWARD - COMMISSIONER RICH Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-11:31 PM) Commissioner Rich relayed having the privilege of nominating Rebecca McGuire for the Broward Bar Association’s Unsung Heroes Award, during their Women’s History Month event, for which she was selected and honored. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: http
View decision → - Other25-407Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-407 — NATURESCAPE AWARD - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Commissioner Rogers congratulated the City of Plantation in receiving the NatureScape Emerald Award this past Saturday on Water Matters Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16306
View decision → - Other25-405Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-405 — VA HOSPITAL VISIT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:19 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed using public transportation in order to visit the VA Hospital and advised that Veterans will be attending an upcoming meeting to share concerns within the healthcare and transportation components. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) _So
View decision → - Other25-410Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-410 — SFRPC - COMMISSIONER UDINE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Commissioner Udine reported attending the South Florida Regional Planning Council Joint Meeting in which Tri-Rail funding issues, Coral Reef programs and Port Everglades expansion were discussed and encouraged reading the related Sun Sentinel article. (Refer to minutes for full discu
View decision → - Other25-417Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-417 — PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX - COMMISSIONER FISHER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Commissioner Fisher discussed attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the City of Oakland Park at their new Public Works Complex for which they received the Project of the Year Award in the buildings and grounds category by the American Public Works Association, Flor
View decision → - Other25-419Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-419 — THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Resilient Environment Department CIO and Director Lenny Vialpando for resolving property issues at Lighthouse Point. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16318
View decision → - Other25-428Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-428 — ROYAL CORONATION BRUNCH - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis attended the 2025 Royal Coronation Brunch and Business Excellence Awards hosted by Lady Guy, Society Papers and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which brought together South Florida’s most influential business and ci
View decision → - Other25-431Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-431 — BLACK HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:45 PM) Commissioner McKinzie commended Director of Transportation Coree Cuff Lonergan’s Department for representing the County well in celebration of Black History Month through art displays, festivals, parades and community involvement. (Refer to minutes for full discussio
View decision → - Rezoning — approved25-274Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-274 — MOTION TO DISCUSS Amendment PC 21-5 to the County Land Use Plan (“Amendment”) in the City of Deerfield Beach, and to direct the initiation of an amendment to the Land Use Plan to return the subject property to its previous land use categories. (Vice-Mayor Bogen) Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16173
View decision → - Other25-423Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-423 — BLACK HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed speaking at AECOM Engineering Firm, which culminated in diversity dialogue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16322
View decision → - Other25-424Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-424 — LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - COMMISSIONER DAVIS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:41 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis reported being recognized as a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award honoree by the Biden Administration at an awards ceremony held at the Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood, Florida. (Refer to minutes for full discussi
View decision → - Other25-421Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-421 — BMSD - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner McKinzie reported attending meetings with County Administrator Monica Cepero in connection with Broward Municipal Services District Franklin Park in which contractual policing agreements were discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward
View decision → - Other25-432Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-432 — FITCE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:46 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for the inclusion of foreign trade zones during the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo in order to promote resources and assets available to enhance businesses coming into Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response t
View decision → - Other25-404Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-404 — WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:18 PM) Commissioner Rogers wished everyone happy Women’s History Month and thanked County government employees for their service. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16303
View decision → - Other24-1647Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
24-1647 — MAYOR'S REPORT Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: BIRTHDAY - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) Mayor Furr wished his Chief of Staff, Idelma Quintana a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) FORT LAUDERDALE COMMUNICATION - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) Mayor Furr discussed a letter sent to the City of Fort Lauderdale in connection with the
View decision → - Other25-422Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-422 — NEW RIVER - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed taking a boat ride along the North Fork of the New River in which issues were addressed with the South Florida Water Management District. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16321
View decision → - Other25-411Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-411 — BROWARD DAYS - COMMISSIONER UDINE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner Udine announced Broward Days next week and noted looking forward to seeing colleagues representing Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16310
View decision → - Other25-416Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-416 — WATER MATTERS DAY - COMMISSIONER RICH Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Rich reported having had the privilege of speaking at the 23rd Annual Broward Water Matters Day at Tree Tops Park in Davie on Saturday in which Emerald Awards were presented. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legis
View decision → - Other25-409Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-409 — STATUS OF WOMEN - COMMISSIONER UDINE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed efforts Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is undertaking in order to attract talent to Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=16308
View decision → - Other25-414Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-414 — SOUTHWEST HAMMOCKS - COMMISSIONER RICH Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) Commissioner Rich reported attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Hammocks, which is a new 100-unit affordable housing complex located on the Howard Forman Campus in Pembroke Pines. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.c
View decision → - Other25-413Broward CountyMar 11, 2025
25-413 — HEALTHCARE PROJECT - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN Type: Regular Item Passed: 2025-03-11 Action: ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen provided an update as to the healthcare initiative and reported nearly 5,000 scans have been performed with about 58 percent of them in need of treatments such as medication, stents or open-heart surgery; and 10 percent having abnormalities noted. (Refer t
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA25-0009Osceola CountyMar 11, 2025
ZMA25-0009 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2025-03-11 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-25-03-002Orange CountyMar 6, 2025Vote 7–0
VA-25-03-002 — Brenda Martinez Request: Variance in the A-1 zoning district to allow a lot width of 88.1 ft. in lieu of a minimum of 100 ft. in width. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for app
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-25-02-142Orange CountyMar 6, 2025Vote 6–1
SE-25-02-142 — Mary Solik for Gulfstream Towers LLC Request: Special Exception and Variance in the A-2 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception to allow the construction of a 180 ft. high camouflaged monopine communication tower. 2) Variance to allow a distance separation of 464.3 ft. from a single-family residential unit in lieu of 1,260 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: St
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-25-03-001Orange CountyMar 6, 2025Vote 7–0
VA-25-03-001 — Judith Montenegro Acosta Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow an addition with a rear setback of 20.3 ft. in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation f
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-12-120Orange CountyMar 6, 2025Vote 7–0
VA-24-12-120 — Ziad El Aryan Request: Variance in the R-T-2 zoning district to allow a minimum developable lot area of 0.3 acres in lieu of 0.5 acres. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for app
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-25-02-145Orange CountyMar 6, 2025
VA-25-02-145 — Bernabe Vargas Request: Variance in the PD zoning district to allow a pool and deck in the side street yard in lieu of the side or rear yards. Decision: Approved Hearing: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan date stamped February 12, 2025, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed no
View decision → - OtherJ2025000122Miami-Dade CountyMar 1, 2025
J2025000122 — ZM Zoning Verification Letter Case #: 120499 Location: 5767 SW 60 ST, Unincorporated County, 33143-2327 Work type: ZM Zoning Verification Applicant / description: Julie Morrow Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/3a8db364-6635-4c93-98eb-3756e53a0290
View decision → - OtherZ2025000050Miami-Dade CountyMar 1, 2025
Z2025000050 — ZM DIC Case #: 120500 Location: Unincorporated County, 33185-0000 Board: Executive Council Work type: ZM DIC ASPR Applicant / description: Faro Investments, Inc Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/163d1c47-ea7c-488e-bf0d-021c4959466e
View decision → - OtherPD202500012Miami-Dade CountyMar 1, 2025
PD202500012 — PL Paving and Drainage Case #: 120657 Applicant / description: Banyan Paradise -- T-25133 Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/38b31c97-4162-46ef-8f6b-cb1cfac6cb74
View decision → - OtherIP2025000135Miami-Dade CountyMar 1, 2025
IP2025000135 — PL Platting Intake Case #: 120560 Location: Hialeah Gardens, 33018-0000 Applicant / description: Tplat Extension for 24593 Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/c7c50a2e-5641-4bd3-a8d1-254c532f37bf
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