Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Broward County, FL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broward County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Density Bonus Law

A density increase above what unincorporated Broward's comprehensive plan otherwise allows isn't available through a zoning variance: Section 39-39(a) expressly bars the hearing officer from granting one. The only route is rezoning to a Planned Development District, which Section 39-334(b) authorizes to carry density or intensity bonus incentives rewarding compact, urban-form development instead of sprawl.

Broward County PDD Density Bonus Rule

Light Restrictions

Broward County Code § 39-334(b)

(b)The Planned Development District (PDD) is intended to encourage the implementation of innovative land planning and site design which create enhanced living and working environments while concurrently discouraging urban sprawl through the enforcement of the concurrency management and levels of service standards specified within the Broward County Land Development Code. The PDD shall provide f...

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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Broward County

3 cities in Broward County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

HollywoodPop. 153,627

1 verified rule • Downtown Design Guide

MiramarPop. 134,721

2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide

Pompano BeachPop. 112,118

1 verified rule • Density Bonus Law

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