ADU rules in Pompano Beach, FL β also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances β cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Pompano Beach allows one ADU per single-family lot under Β§155.4303.A, capped at the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 25% of the principal dwelling. ADUs may be attached or detached. 1-2 off-street parking spaces required. FL Β§163.31771 (2024) requires cities over 75K to allow ADUs.
Zoning Code Β§155.4303.A permits one accessory dwelling unit per lot as accessory to a single-family dwelling only (not duplexes, multifamily, or mobile homes). ADUs may be within or attached to the principal dwelling (requires interconnecting door, principal access from side/rear only) or exist within a detached structure (e.g., apartment above a garage). Floor area limited to the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 25% of principal dwelling floor area. 1-2 off-street parking spaces required in addition to principal dwelling parking. Mobile homes, RVs, or similar vehicles prohibited as ADUs. For density calculations, an ADU counts as half a dwelling unit. May not encroach on principal structure setbacks. FL Β§163.31771 (effective 2024) requires cities with over 75,000 population to allow ADUs in single-family zones.
Unpermitted ADUs face stop-work orders and removal or legalization requirements. Fines of $500β$2,000 apply for unpermitted construction. Properties with illegal ADUs may face title issues at sale.
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach defines daytime as 7 AM-10 PM and nighttime as 10 PM-7 AM under Chapter 97. Nighttime noise is restricted to approximately refrigerator-level s...
Pompano Beach, FL
Barking dogs fall under Chapter 90 (Animals) and Chapter 97 (Noise Control). Dogs found repeatedly at large or causing nuisance violations can be classified ...
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach is near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the Pompano Beach Airpark. Aircraft noise is regulated federally by the FAA u...
Pompano Beach, FL
Storing commercial vehicles on public street rights-of-way is unlawful under Β§71.07. Tractor-trailers in residential zones are subject to a $350 fine and tow...
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach prohibits overnight RV and camper parking on any public street, right-of-way, or public property after 10 PM (Β§71.03). Oversized parking is not...
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach enforces abandoned vehicle removal under Title VII Traffic Code and FL Β§316.1945 (72-hour threshold on public property). Vehicles without valid...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Broward County.
See how other cities in Broward County handle adu rules.
See how Pompano Beach's adu rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.