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Do I need a building permit to install a temporary banner on my storefront?: Yes, a building permit is required to install a temporary banner. Temporary Banners are limited to 32 square feet and if located in a shopping center, must comply with the shopping center design criteria. Businesses may apply for banners for the following circumstances: 1. Coming Soon, 2. Grand Opening, 3. Special Events and 4. Temporary business identification.
For additional information contact our Zoning Division at 954-392-2110.

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Planning & Zoning

1. Do I need a building permit to paint a commercial or multi-family building?: A building permit is not required, however, you must contact the City’s Planning and Economic Development Division at 954-392-2100 to discuss proposed colors as public hearings may be required for color changes.

2. Do I need a permit to paint my home (single family / duplex)?: A building permit is not required, however, if you live in an area controlled by a Homeowners Association (HOA), you should contact the association or your property manager for any restrictions they may have.

3. Do I need a building permit to install a temporary banner on my storefront?: Yes, a building permit is required to install a temporary banner. Temporary Banners are limited to 32 square feet and if located in a shopping center, must comply with the shopping center design criteria. Businesses may apply for banners for the following circumstances: 1. Coming Soon, 2. Grand Opening, 3. Special Events and 4. Temporary business identification.
For additional information contact our Zoning Division at 954-392-2110.

4. How do I find out the zoning of a property?: Contact the Zoning Division at 954-392-2110 to receive this information or you can review the Zoning map as well as other maps online on the Planning and Zoning Department page.

5. What items require Planning and Zoning Board review?: New development applications, variances and improvements to non-residential or multi-family residential properties typically require Planning and Zoning Board approval. Contact the Planning and Economic Development Department at 954-392-2100 to discuss the Development Review process.

6. What items require Board of Adjustment review?: Single Family variances, zoning interpretations and zoning appeals are heard at the Board Of Adjustment. Contact the Zoning Administrator at 954-321-2110 for more information.

7. How can I obtain a copy of the City of Pembroke Pines Zoning and/or Future Land Use Map?: Both maps can be viewed on the Planning and Economic Development Department web page. Nonetheless, it is important to confirm property zoning and land use with the Planning or Zoning Administrator as map information changes from time to time.

8. Do I need a permit to hold special event?: Special event permits are issued through the building division. Special events are temporary in nature and are subject to restrictions. A copy of special event submittal requirements are available by contacting the building division at 954-435-6502.

9. Do I need a permit for fence, shed and walkways?: Yes, the building permit applications are available on the City of Pembroke Pines Website and/or in the Building Division located in the first floor at City Hall.

10. Do I need a permit for portable storage unit?: For single-family residential properties only, a permit is required for the placement of a portable storage unit at a site for any time period between 14 and 21 days.

11. Can I park my commercial vehicle at my residence?: Commercial vehicles must be parked entirely inside a garage or in a carport, where no part of the vehicle extends outside the roofline of the carport.

12. Can I construct an addition on my home?: You must apply for building permits in order to construct an addition to your house. Existing house and addition(s), generally, cannot exceed 40% of the plot size, must meet required yard setbacks, height(s) and Finished Floor Elevation(s) for the specific Zoning District.

13. Can I park my boat, RV and recreational vehicle at my residence?: City Code mandates that no more than one recreational vehicle can be parked or stored upon residentially zoned property within not less than seven feet from the front property line.
Please note that certain Homeowners Associations have rules which are more restrictive than City Code. Please consult your HOA (if applicable) for more information.

14. What Flood Zone do I live in?: Flood Zone information is handled by the Engineering Division. Engineering can be contacted at 954-518-9040.

15. I receive a notification letter in the mail regarding an item on an upcoming Board of Adjustment or Planning and Zoning Board meeting. What do I do?: The letter was likely sent to you as it was determined that you may be an affected party to the application. You are not required to respond unless you are interested in speaking in favor of, or against the item. Both the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board are public meetings and therefore any member of the public may attend these meetings during meeting hours.

16. Do I need a pre-application meeting prior to submitting a development application to the Planning and Economic Development Division?: Pre-application meetings are required unless the project planner waives such requirement. Pre-application meetings are scheduled by appointment only by calling the Planning and Economic Development Department at 954-392-2100.

17. Who do I contact for information regarding the City's Home Repair Program?: Contact the City's housing consultant, Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida (CRA), for more information about current programs and applications (954) 431-7866. Certain income and eligibility requirements apply to these programs. CRA of Florida is the contract City Administrator for Housing programs at the City.
The City does not operate a Community Development Agency as described in Florida statutes.

18. I see a City posted notice sign on a property. What do I do?: Interested parties may contact the Office of the City Clerk at 954-450-1050 to find out more information about the meeting? Be sure to provide the clerk's office with the details on the sign as well as the location of the sign. Please report any signs to the City Clerk which may be damaged or not readible so that staff make any necessary repairs.

19. What is a Uniform Sign Plan?: A Uniform Sign Plan is a regulatory document for signs within a shopping center created by the owner and/or management company of that center. New tenant signage must comply with the Uniform Sign Plan requirements within each center. Tenants will not receive sign permits if their center does not have an updated Uniform Sign Plan.

20. Why is the importance of a property's zoning classification?: A property's zoning classification typically determines the permissable uses on a property as well as rules regarding the physical development of the property.

21. What happens to my development application once I submit to the Planning and Economic Development Division?: The application is assigned to a project manager within the Planning and Economic Development Department who routes the application to departments which may have an interest in the application. The project manager will receive comments from each discipline in the time allowed by the review process. Depending on staff comments, an applicant may be required to resubmit new plans or be scheduled for a public meeting.