TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: May 6, 2026
Title
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 40 - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS, SECTION 40.201 AND ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 2 - APPLICATIONS, REVIEW PROCEDURES AND PUBLIC NOTICE, SECTION 40.307 RESERVED; OF THE CITY OF MARGATE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCESS FOR THE GRANTING OF A SPECIAL WAIVER FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: At the January 21, 2026 City Commission meeting, the City Commission directed staff to prepare this ordinance. The Special Waiver would provide a formal process to allow the City Commission to waive code requirements concurrent with site plan applications.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this ordinance at their March 3, 2026 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONTACT PERSON: Elizabeth Taschereau, Director of Development Services