Sustainable Development

The Department of Sustainable Development, Administration, Building, Code Compliance, and Planning and Zoning Divisions are now open to the public Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. City hall is closed on Fridays.

You may contact our offices via email or our main telephone at (954) 457-2220. Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Contact information for each division are as follows:

You can also visit the department’s 24/7 Online Portals:

Building DivisionPicture of a crane indicating access to the Building Page.The Building Division, Permit Application Process, Inspections,HB e-Permitting Access Portal, ePermittingOneStop, 40 Year Building Safety Inspection Program, Flood Elevation, and more.

Planning and Zoning Division Picture of a chair, desk and office material indicated access into the Planning & Zoning page.Planning and Zoning Division, Zoning and Land Development Code, Design Guidelines Manual, Planning and Zoning Applications, Zoning Verification Letter, Address Assignment Application, Development Review Process, and related links.


Code Enforcement DivisionPicture of grass and open field indicating access to the Code Enforcement Division Page.Code Compliance Division,Common Code Violations, Vacant Lots, Helpful tips for Compliance, Complaint Registration and more.


Business Tax & RegulationsPicture of a retail cloths store interior indicating access to the Business Tax License Page.Business Tax Receipts, Temporary Use (Special Events) authorization, Filming Activity permit, Hotel/Condo. Registration, Vacation Rentals License, Nightclub licenses, Medical Marijuana License, Step by Step guide to starting a business, and helpful links.

Transportation and Mobility
Picture showing the interior of a public bus.Planning and Zoning Division/ Transportation and Mobility, Minibus App and Bus Routes, Mobility Study, Transportation Master Plan, Bike Safety, Helmet Safety, Community Bus and Regional Transit Services.

Current  Planning ProjectsPicture of toy bus, construction worker school bus over a map indicating access to Current Planning Current and Upcoming Planning Projects, Site Plans, Traffic Studies, and Development Agreements to Major Development Projects. Planning initiatives: Moratoriums, Code Amendments, Community Meetings, and Workshops.