Planning & Zoning

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To speak with a Planning & Zoning staff member call 954-630-4423. The Planning and Zoning Division provides the following functions:

Updating the Comprehensive Plan

The Planning and Zoning Division is preparing a new City of Oakland Park Comprehensive Plan, replacing the one that was written in 2007. Community meetings will be held throughout the project. Visit the interactive webpage for current information about the plan as it is updated regularly with opportunities for community input. The first community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022. For more information about his meeting, click here

A Century of Architecture

The Planning and Zoning Division created "A Century of Architecture" to highlight the original decorative features and elements found on buildings throughout the City.

Downtown Zoning Regulations

Use these links to access the Design Guidelines and Zoning Regulations for Downtown Oakland Park. Information about additional activity in updating zoning for Downtown can be found here.

Residential Zoning Regulations

Oakland Park has compatibility-oriented zoning regulations in the Land Development Code for residential districts.  Click here to view the guide sheet on these standards.

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The purpose of Development Review Committee (DRC) is for various City departments to complete a technical review of proposed developments and provide written comments for the applicant.

Current Maps

Current Studies

Neighborhood Participation Meetings

GMotors of Oakland Park Located at 4498 North Dixie Highway
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Registration Link: 
https://oaklandparkfl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5qcmCYJhTM6twEpm1WhqCw

Urban League of Broward County Site - 2601 Northwest 21 Avenue
Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Registration Link:
https://oaklandparkfl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ggf00wN1Rs-ybOuW3ZVQ-w


3547 North Dixie Highway
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Registration Link: 
https://oaklandparkfl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xwO0Er1uSU-gujI00sSBRQ


Chase Bank - 3801 North Federal Highway
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Registration Link: 
https://oaklandparkfl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bqns8gMLQO2teUJY9UWEkw


Current Development Applications: 

View Interactive Map of Pending/Current and Recent Development Applications

Residential Applications 

Commercial Applications   

Institutional Applications   


Mixed-Use Applications

 ***Archived Projects***

 Mission

To ensure that properties meet or exceed development standards established by the City Commission through application of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.