Pembroke Pines regulates building heights through the Land Development Code Chapter 155. Maximum height varies by zoning district as listed in the comparative table at Section 155.403. All structures, including additions, must comply with height limits for their zoning classification. The city is in the HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) and uses the 2023 Florida Building Code with Broward County provisions.
Under the Pembroke Pines Land Development Code Chapter 155, building height maximums are established per zoning district in Section 155.403. Existing houses and additions must not exceed the maximum height for their district. Accessory structures have their own height limits under Sections 155.620–155.621. Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers exceeding 10 feet in height are prohibited from being stored on residentially zoned property. The city follows the 2023 Florida Building Code with Broward County Administrative Provisions and is classified as HVHZ, Exposure Category C.
Exceeding height limits is a zoning violation. Stop-work orders may be issued for non-compliant construction.
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