Zoning and Permitting

Zoning and Permitting

Zoning, Permitting and Information is provided by J.A. Medina, LLC located in Town Hall.  J.A. Medina, LLC is a Full Service Zoning and Code Enforcement Firm and is available during the following business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For your convenience, all permitting starts at the Town Hall with J.A. Medina, LLC to include Landscape review, landscape permitting and inspections. In addition, the following email address is provided for your convenience: zoninginfo@southwestranches.org.  J.A. Medina, LLC will guide you through the permitting process; explain the steps and agencies that need to be involved. The links below are a guide to explain the process for various types of permits. We encourage you to call with any questions you have, or set up a meeting with one of our staff.

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Zoning Permitting Applications and Instructions:

• • • • ADDITION TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
      • BUILDING OR REPLACING A FENCE OR WALL
      • NEW POOL – DECK
      • NEW DETACHED ANCILLARY BUILDING
      • NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (SFR)
      • BUILDING A NEW DRIVEWAY
      • INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
      • ZONING PERMIT FEES (Form must be Notarized)
      • TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION
      • CERTIFICATE OF USE
      • HOLIDAY WAYSIDE STAND OUTDOOR EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
      • INSPECTION REQUEST

In addition to the Town’s Certificate of Use, the Local Business Tax (formerly known as Occupational License) is required of any individual or entity choosing to engage in or manage any business, profession or occupation in Broward County, unless specifically exempted. When you pay a Local Business Tax, you receive a Local Business Tax Receipt, which is valid for one year, from October 1 through September 30. Tax rates vary, depending on your business classification. For more information visit Broward County’s Local Business Tax web page.