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Updates to Fort Lauderdale Land Development and Density Transfer Rules

Original title: Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Section 47-13.20 - Downtown RAC Review Process and Special Regulations, Section 47-13.30 - Table of Dimensional Requirements for the SRAC Districts, Article XII, Section 47-36.1 - Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), and Section 47-37B.5 - Table of Dimensional Requirements for the Uptown Urban Village Zoning Districts to Update the TDR Ordinance and Allow Additional Density for Receiving Sites Utilizing the TDR Program; Extending the Expiration Date for Certificates of Eligibility; Providing a Calculation for Available Dwelling Units at Sending Sites, and Incorporating Ability to Retransfer TDR Units or Floor Area - Case No. UDP-T24009 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

December 2, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and developers in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will see changes to how they can calculate, transfer, and utilize density rights for new construction projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Developers

Developers can now utilize additional density at receiving sites and have more flexibility in retransferring TDR units.

Property Owners in Sending Sites

Owners are subject to new calculation methods for determining available dwelling units for potential transfer.

Residents of Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4

Residents may see changes in the density and scale of new developments in their districts due to the updated TDR rules.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 2, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance updates city land development regulations regarding the program. It allows for increased density at designated s, extends the expiration dates for development eligibility certificates, and clarifies how dwelling units are calculated and retransferred.

Why It Matters

Property owners and developers in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will see changes to how they can calculate, transfer, and utilize density rights for new construction projects.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends ULDR sections 47-13.20, 47-13.30, 47-36.1, and 47-37B.5.
  • The ordinance allows for additional density at receiving sites that utilize the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program.
  • The expiration date for Certificates of Eligibility is extended.
  • The ordinance establishes a new calculation method for available dwelling units at sending sites.
  • The ordinance incorporates the ability to retransfer TDR units or floor area.
  • The changes apply to Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • The ordinance was introduced on September 9, 2025.
  • The ordinance has passed the second reading stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)?
A TDR is a program that allows the owner of a property (the ) to sell the unused development potential of their land to another property owner (the ), who can then use that extra density to build larger or denser projects than normally allowed.
Which areas of Fort Lauderdale are affected by these changes?
The ordinance applies to properties located within Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
What does the extension of the Certificate of Eligibility mean?
It means that developers holding these certificates have more time before their current development rights expire, allowing for longer project planning or construction timelines.

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Increased Flexibility in Density Transfers

The ordinance explicitly adds the ability to retransfer TDR units, suggesting a move toward a more liquid and flexible market for development rights in Fort Lauderdale.

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Connected Entities

organizationDevelopment Services“The department that introduced the ordinance.”Map →
otherUDP-T24009“The specific case number for this regulatory update.”Map →
organizationCity of Fort Lauderdale“The municipal government enacting the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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