For general inquiries, email zoning@copbfl.com or call 954-786-4679. You can also visit the customer service counter at the 3rd Floor of City Hall at 100 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Lobby hours are 7AM-5:30PM, Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays).
We have a very helpful free tool at our Camino website that allows users to look up the Zoning and Land Use designation for any Pompano Beach property. To utilize this tool, first create an account, then select the “Zoning and Land Use Inquiry” option and follow the prompts.
The Pompano Beach Zoning Code is Chapter 155 of the City's Code of Ordinances and is entirely available to read online through American Legal Publishing. Utilize the search tool to find the sections that discuss your topic of interest.
Our entire Sign Code is available to read online in Chapter 156 of the City's Code of Ordinances. For signage permits, please visit the Building Permits & Inspections page, where you can download the helpful Signage Checklist, and apply for a permit. For information about the Master Sign Program, visit the main Planning and Zoning webpage and scroll down to "Application Checklists" to download the Master Sign Program informational PDF.
Our entire Zoning Code is available to read online. Visit Article 4: Use Standards for permitted uses within each Zoning district. For general inquiries, you can also email zoning@copbfl.com or call 954-786-4679.
Our entire Zoning Code is available to read online. Visit Article 3: Zoning Districts for setback information for principal structures (such as a single-family home) in your zoning district. For setbacks regarding accessory structures such as pools, sheds, or tiki huts visit Article 4, Part 3: Accessory Uses and Structures. For general inquiries, you can also email zoning@copbfl.com or call 954-786-4679.
For a survey to be considered current, it must show all existing conditions of the property including structures, impervious area, easements, and rights-of-way.
Surveys are privately performed by licensed land surveyor companies. If there is a mortgage on the property, it is likely the lender required a new survey to be provided, so check your lending documents for a copy. The City will have a copy of a property's survey only if one was submitted with a previous project. To request if the City has a survey of your property and to obtain a copy, submit a Public Records Request form at the City Clerk's Office webpage. Keep in mind that the survey on record may not be current and a new survey may be required.
Impervious Surface - Land surface that does not allow, or minimally allows, the penetration of water. Examples are buildings, nonporous concrete, and asphalt pavements.
Pervious Area - The area of a site covered by living plant material that allows precipitation to drain into the ground.
An easement is a mutually shared space on private property typically used for above or underground utilities. An easement agreement is a legal document between a property owner and their utility companies that allows a proposed fence, patio, or deck to be built within the companies’ easement, while still complying with all other building and zoning standards. This agreement between all parties also ensures that if the utility company needs to access the easement, the owner will be responsible for any repair or replacement of the proposed structure. This form can be downloaded via our Planning and Zoning webpage under the "Permit Applications/Forms" section.
Please refer to the following departments: Building - Call 954-786-4669 or visit their Scheduling & Tracking page. Landscaping - 954-786-4523. Fire - 954-786-4695.
Please contact the Fire Prevention department at 954-786-4695 or 954-786-4513. You can also email PBFR.Prevention@copbfl.com.
Please contact the Code Compliance Department at 954-786-4361 or codecompliance@copbfl.com. To report an issue online, please visit the Report an Issue – Step 1 page.
Please contact the Engineering Department at 954-786-4060.
No, the City of Pompano Beach does not require a permit to paint.
ePlan is our convenient online system for electronic plan review of building permits and site plans. Once an application number is created, you will receive an email invite to login to your ePlan account and upload all documents and drawings required for your project. In ePlan, you can also submit corrections or revisions as necessary. To apply for a new building permit, click here. To submit a development application, such as for site plans or a master sign program, click here.
Camino is our convenient online system for application intake. Once you create an account, you can choose which application you need, follow the prompts, and upload documents as required. Once an application is received staff will reach out to you to confirm receipt.
There is also an excellent free resource to research a location's zoning and land use - just choose the "Zoning and Land Use Inquiry" option, input the address/parcel ID, confirm the location, and it will automatically populate the results.
A Zoning Use Certificate (ZUC) is Step 1 of 2 in obtaining a Business Tax Receipt in Pompano Beach. A ZUC is processed by our Business Tax Receipt Department and routed to multiple departments, including Zoning, to officially confirm whether or not the proposed use is permitted at a particular location. It is recommended by staff to obtain this certificate prior to entering a real estate contract or lease. For updates regarding your ZUC application, please contact the Business Tax Receipt Department at 954-786-4668 or businesstaxreceipt@copbfl.com.
For help regarding your ZUC or BTR application, please contact the Business Tax Receipt Department at 954-786-4668 or businesstaxreceipt@copbfl.com.
The Planning and Zoning/Development Services Department does not offer business grants. Please check the following resources to see what is available for your business:
The Planning and Zoning/Development Services Department does not offer homeowner grants. Please check the following resources to see what is available to homeowners:
Visit the Development Services main page and scroll down to download the Monthly Report to stay updated on what's being developed in Pompano Beach!
