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Davie public meetings in 2025

40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

Davie Planning & Zoning Board to review Wyatt Estates and other site plans

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider several development applications, including a variance and multiple site plans. The board will also address tabled items regarding the Wyatt Estates project, including rezoning and a land use plan amendment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved South Florida Church site plan with fire‑truck and tree protection

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the September 9 and October 14, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (6‑0 each). It granted variance V25‑146 for a screened porch at 12960 Southwest 15th Street (6‑0). Several Wyatt Estates items—rezoning, plat, site plan, and land‑use plan amendment—were tabled to the January 13, 2026 meeting (each 6‑0). The board also approved the South Florida Church site plan with recommendations for fire‑truck clearance and tree protection (6‑0).

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders $49,500 lien on Gonzalez property for code violations

The Special Magistrate issued final orders, continuations, cancellations, and liens for numerous code‑compliance cases at the December 9 hearing. The largest action was a $49,500 lien on Rafael Gonzalez for 49 days of non‑compliance. Other actions included compliance deadlines with cost‑recovery fees, continuation orders with small fees, and a vacation‑rental order with a $350 fee.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Public Art Advisory Committee

Public Art Advisory Committee to discuss second rounds of painted horses and utility wraps

The Public Art Advisory Committee will review updates on existing art projects and discuss new phases for public installations. The body is reviewing the status of seating and game tables in local parks.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Public Art Advisory Committee

Public Art Advisory Committee meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

The Town of Davie's Public Art Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet on December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administration Conference Room, Modular D, 8800 SW 36th Street. The meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate hearing will decide dozens of building code violation cases

The Davie Special Magistrate will hold a formal hearing of contested building code matters at the Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center. The agenda lists 27 individual cases involving site‑plan modifications, required building permits, unsafe‑building violations, and related permits. The board will also address several non‑compliance cases that were continued from earlier meetings.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders $60,200 lien for non‑compliance in building permit case

The magistrate imposed a $60,200 lien on Machado & Suro for 597 days of building‑permit non‑compliance. Several cases received Final Orders requiring compliance within 30 days and associated cost‑recovery fees. Other cases were continued to January 27, 2026, some with no fee, and one case was withdrawn.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

Historic Preservation Board to discuss Judy Paul Farm Park project update

The Historic Preservation Board will receive an update on the Judy Paul Farm Park At Governor Leroy Collins Grounds project. The board will also discuss heritage marker nominees and the historic resource map.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends Davie Woman’s Club for 2026 Heritage Marker

The Historic Preservation Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 voice vote. It then voted 4‑0 to recommend the Davie Woman’s Club as the 2026 recipient of the Davie Heritage Marker Program. The board also received an update on the Judy Paul Farm Park project but took no further action.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Veteran's Advisory Committee

Veterans Advisory Committee discusses new wellness program and event ideas

The Town of Davie's Veterans Advisory Committee will review old business items, including a veterans breakfast guest speaker and the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica. The committee will then discuss new business, focusing on ongoing brainstorming sessions for veterans programs, events, and initiatives, as well as a Veterans Wellness Check Program. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee to select entries for 2025 Sustainability Awards

The Agricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to select entries for the 2025 Sustainability Awards. The body will also discuss updates regarding community gardens and the Tree Mitigation Fund.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends composting education and pilot program to Town Council

The committee approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It voted 3‑0 to recommend that the Town Council adopt an educational composting workshop and launch a 6‑12 month pilot drop‑off program. It also voted 3‑0 to forward three nominees for the town’s Sustainability Awards to the Council. Additionally, the committee approved motions for the Council to support a second community garden at Potter Park and to explore a partnership with Solar United Neighbors for a group‑purchase program.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate hearing addresses 10 code compliance cases

The Town of Davie Code Compliance Division will hold a Special Magistrate hearing on November 6, 2025 at the Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center. The hearing will consider ten contested code‑compliance cases covering landscape standards, maintenance, sight‑triangle requirements, abandoned property and other violations. Additional agenda items include a non‑compliance case, several citation cases, and three vacation‑rental registration matters.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate issued compliance orders and assessed fees in multiple cases

The magistrate issued final orders requiring compliance for several property violations and assessed cost‑recovery fees ranging from $150 to $350. A $250 citation with a $50 fee (total $300) was approved, while two other citations were dismissed. Several cases were cancelled or corrected because the properties had already achieved compliance.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

Planning & Zoning Board meeting cancelled, no items discussed

The Town of Davie's Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 was cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate hearing reviews dozens of building code violation cases

The Town of Davie Special Magistrate will conduct a formal hearing of contested matters, examining numerous code compliance cases. Issues include building permits, unsafe structures, tree removal permits, and building safety inspection program violations. The hearing also addresses non‑compliance cases cited under Florida statutes and local code sections.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders $43,250 lien for non‑compliance at 4521 SW 55 Avenue

The Special Magistrate issued numerous final orders requiring property owners to correct code violations within specified time frames and to pay cost‑recovery fees. Two liens were imposed for continued non‑compliance, including a $43,250 lien for 57 days of violation at 4521 SW 55 Avenue. Additional orders set 30‑ to 90‑day compliance deadlines with fees ranging from $250 to $350.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Veteran's Advisory Committee

Veterans Advisory Committee discusses programs and memorial updates

The committee will review old business items, including a veterans breakfast guest speaker, planned field trips, and the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica. It will also hold a new‑business session to brainstorm future veterans programs, events, and initiatives. No formal actions or approvals are listed.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Public Art Advisory Committee

Public Art Committee to review designs for bike racks and painted horses

The Davie Public Art Advisory Committee will review proposed designs for bike racks, dominos/chess tables, and painted horse locations. The group will also discuss updates for utility box wraps and the Town Hall sculpture.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

Board will review code amendments on park smoking, park rules, transit corridor density

The board will hold a quasi‑judicial review of the Sheridan House development site plan at 1700 South Flamingo Road. It will also conduct a public hearing on three code amendments: smoking and vaping rules in town parks, general town park rules, and a land‑development amendment affecting density and building height in the transit‑oriented corridor. The meeting will include routine items such as old and new business, comments, and the adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Sheridan House site plan and two park code amendments

The Planning & Zoning Board voted 5‑0 to approve the Sheridan House site plan (SP25-075) with staff recommendations. The Board also approved a code amendment to prohibit smoking and vaping in town parks, voting 5‑0. A second code amendment updating town park rules was likewise approved by a 5‑0 vote.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Budget Advisory Committee

Budget Advisory Committee to discuss FY 2026 budget and potential bond issuances

The Budget Advisory Committee will review updates for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the Fiscal Year 2025 audit. The body will also discuss a financial advisor regarding an impact fees study and potential bond issuances.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear code compliance and building violation cases

The Special Magistrate will hold hearings for various contested matters regarding town code violations. The body is reviewing cases related to building permits, property maintenance, and registration requirements.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate ordered $51,500 lien for Davie Newport overgrowth violation

The Special Magistrate ordered a lien of $51,500 on Davie Newport LLC for an overgrowth violation (Case #19-059286). Additional actions included a $350 cost‑recovery fee and a 14‑day compliance order for Rafael Gonzalez’s driveway sight‑triangle issue (Case #25-043754) and continuation of several cases without fees. Several vacation‑rental registration cases were dismissed without prejudice, and other violations were either canceled, corrected, or resulted in smaller fines and liens.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Committee

Davie Agricultural & Environmental Advisory Committee meeting agenda

The committee will hold roll call, approve the previous meeting minutes, and receive a presentation. It will discuss any old business and consider new business items, followed by items for the next agenda, comments, and public comments. The meeting is open to the public and may include Town Council members.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear code compliance and building cases

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings for various contested matters, non-compliance issues, and citations. The body is reviewing violations related to town code, building safety, and business tax receipts.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate imposed a $1,000 lien on STAR BOSSES LLC for code violations

The Special Magistrate approved final orders for several properties, assessing cost‑recovery fees and setting compliance deadlines. A lien of $1,000 was imposed on STAR BOSSES LLC for five days of non‑compliance. A citation fee of $300 was approved for Green Roof Apartments Inc. Several previously issued citations were cancelled or corrected.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Special Magistrate

Foreclosure actions on multiple Florida Enterprises & Co. properties

The Special Magistrate will hold a hearing at Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center to consider a series of contested building code cases, non‑compliance violations, and foreclosure actions. Cases include permits, unsafe building conditions, and site‑plan modifications for various addresses. The board will also address foreclosure filings against Florida Enterprises & Co. properties on SW 8 Street and SW 7 Place. All matters are presented for formal hearing under relevant town codes and Florida statutes.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders property vacated and town entry for bee issue

The magistrate issued a Final Order vacating the property at 5770 SW 38th Court within 7 days, assessed a $350 cost‑recovery fee, and authorized town entry to address a bee problem. A lien was imposed on 1074 SW 119 Way for multiple code violations, totaling $2,100 per cited section. Additional Final Orders required compliance by specific dates and assessed fees for several building‑code cases.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

Planning & Zoning Board to review Wyatt Estates and Our Lady of Victory applications

The board will consider several development applications, including rezoning and site plans for Wyatt Estates and Our Lady of Victory. The meeting also includes public hearings for land use and development code amendments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved August 12 minutes; rezoning and site plan applications were tabled

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 voice vote. All quasi‑judicial items were waived. The rezoning (ZB24-136), plat (P24-137) and site‑plan (SP24-138) applications were tabled with no vote recorded.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

✓ Decided: Board approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, 3‑0. Staff presented the 2024‑25 Certified Local Government annual report, noting no certificates of appropriateness, demolition requests, or design reviews were reviewed and no ordinance amendments were made. The Davie Pioneer Award nomination was noted as having been sent to the Town Council before the board meeting, with no board action taken.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Magistrate imposed $5,300 lien on Gonzalez Padilla property for code violations

The Special Magistrate issued final orders requiring compliance and assessed recovery fees in several contested cases. Two liens were imposed: $1,200 on Aroma Davie LLC and $5,300 on Gonzalez Padilla for non‑compliance days. One case was withdrawn pending a settlement, and a 7‑Eleven case was canceled. Multiple vacation‑rental registrations were ordered to comply within 14 days with a $350 fee each.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved a rear‑setback variance for a pool at 8171 SW 29th Court

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a variance (V25-091) allowing a pool and deck to be built only 6 ft from the rear property line at 8171 Southwest 29th Court, with a condition to coordinate with the Central Broward Water Management District. The board also approved Public Storage’s request to change exterior paint colors (SP25-072) and voted to table a land‑development code amendment (ZBTXT25-076) until the September 9 meeting.

Thu Jul 31, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders $120,500 lien on Rodriguez property for code violations

The magistrate issued final orders requiring compliance within 30 or 60 days and assessed cost‑recovery fees for several properties. A lien of $120,500 was imposed on Rodriguez for multiple violations, and a $31,500 lien was imposed on Rengifo. Family Farms was ordered to submit a building‑permit application within 14 days and vacate the property within 7 days. Other cases received continuances, fee assessments, or consent agreements.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends Town Council support neighborhood community gardens

The Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Committee approved the April 15, 2025 minutes by a unanimous voice vote. It then voted 3‑0 to recommend that Town Council encourage the creation of neighborhood community gardens based on the presented blueprint. No other substantive actions were taken; other items were informational or slated for future discussion.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders compliance actions and fees for multiple code cases

The Special Magistrate approved final orders with cost‑recovery fees for two landscape‑standard violations and issued compliance deadlines for several other cases. Several citations and vacation‑rental applications were cancelled or corrected after owners complied or paid. Additional cases were continued to later dates with no fees assessed.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approved rear‑setback variance for Benhmada property

The Planning & Zoning Board voted 6‑0 to approve variance V25‑057, allowing a 10 ft × 36 ft screen porch to be located 2 ft from the rear property line at 9140 Lake Park Circle. All quasi‑judicial items were waived for this meeting. No other variances were decided during the session.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Town authorizes foreclosure on two properties due to unpaid code liens

The Special Magistrate ordered continuances for several Florida Enterprises cases until July 31, 2025 with no fee. A mitigation agreement was reached with CEMS Group LLC to come into compliance. Foreclosure actions were authorized for Davie Newport LLC and for Matthew Lanzillotta’s property. One case (13241 SW 7 Place Trust) was dismissed after the owner paid the full amount.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders Star Bosses LLC compliance, $350 fee

The magistrate issued a final order requiring Star Bosses LLC to come into compliance within 14 days and assessed a $350 cost‑recovery fee. A lien was placed on Khaled Abdalla for 56 days with a $500 fine, a $500 cost‑recovery fee, and a total amount of $28,500. Several other cases were continued, cancelled, or dismissed, and the hearing adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Board tables Wyatt Estates rezoning, plat, and site plan to Sep 9, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously voted to table three Wyatt Estates applications—rezoning (ZB24-136), plat (P24-137), and site plan (SP24-138)—until September 9, 2025. The board also unanimously tabled the Land Use Plan Amendment LA24-135 to the same date. Earlier, the board approved the April 8 and May 13, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote.

Thu May 29, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Magistrate imposed $29,500 lien on 4521 SW 55 Avenue property

The Special Magistrate issued Final Orders requiring compliance within 30 days for several cases, many with a $350 fee. Several cases were continued to July 31, 2025, and some were cancelled or corrected. Two liens were imposed: $29,500 for case #2024-0141 and $15,000 for case #2024-0320. No further matters were discussed before adjournment.

Tue May 27, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders property to remain compliant, no fee assessed

The Special Magistrate hearing on May 27, 2025 considered Case #2024-0380 for 15140 Meadhaven Street. The magistrate issued a Final Order requiring the property to remain in compliance with night‑sky and nuisance regulations. No cost‑recovery fee was assessed. The hearing was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.

Tue May 20, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

✓ Decided: Board approved February 2025 meeting minutes by 4‑0 vote

The Historic Preservation Board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Moore, seconded by Nan Gault, and passed by voice vote 4‑0. No further action was required on the Potter Park Historical School Site presentation. The meeting then moved to old business.

Thu May 15, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate issues $9,900 lien on SRP SUB LLC for code violations

The magistrate issued final orders and fees for several code compliance cases, approved continuances for others, and imposed liens for non‑compliance. A $9,900 lien was placed on SRP SUB LLC for two violations, and a $3,500 lien on John Thompson for parking violations. All actions were recorded in the May 15, 2025 hearing.

Tue May 13, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Board adopts 20% affordable‑housing requirement and approves key development plans

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the Land Development Code Amendment ZBTXT25-073, establishing a 20% town‑wide inclusionary housing requirement, with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the Eldridge Park Estates site plan (SP24-037) and its special permit (SE24-038), each by a 5‑0 vote, and recommended the applicant donate 10 bat boxes. Additionally, the board approved the Modera at Academical Village variance (V24-187) with staff‑recommended conditions, also by a 5‑0 vote.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate ordered compliance deadlines and imposed liens on several owners

The magistrate issued final orders requiring compliance within 30‑60 days and a $350 cost‑recovery fee for multiple building cases. A lien for Eton Countryside Condo Association was reduced to $150 per day, totaling $5,750. Additional liens of $2,800, $4,100 and $7,700 were imposed on other property owners. Several cases were continued or cancelled with no fee.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves CRA redevelopment plan extension to 2039

The board voted 7‑0 to table all pending 5000 Davie LLC applications until May 13, 2025. It also voted 7‑0 to approve the proposed modifications to the Community Redevelopment Agency plan, extending the plan to 2039 and supporting the $18.3 million funding commitment from Broward County. No other ordinances were adopted at this meeting.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved a second community garden at Potter Park

The Agricultural and Environmental Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It voted 4‑0 to authorize a second community garden at Potter Park. It also voted 4‑0 to adopt the updated Farm Guide. Items for the July 15, 2025 agenda include a composting presentation, the community garden expansion, and an agricultural map update.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Special Magistrate

✓ Decided: Special Magistrate orders 7‑day compliance and grants several continuances

The hearing issued a Final Order requiring Khaled Abdalla to correct a registration violation within seven days and pay a $350 fee. It approved a consent agreement for Family Farms Inc. with a $150 fee and granted continuances for multiple cases, some with $50 fees. Several cases were dismissed or cancelled after owners provided required documentation.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved Prestige Main Street site plan (6‑0 vote)

The Planning & Zoning Board appointed David Donzella as Chair and Ken DeArmas as Vice Chair, each by a 6‑0 roll‑call vote. The board also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (6‑0). Finally, the board approved the Prestige Main Street site plan (SP24‑185) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No decisions were made on the Davie Estates applications during this meeting.