Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 5/21/26

The City of Pompano Beach Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily to consider variance requests related to off-street parking requirements and setback encroachments. Two key variances were approved: one for Time LLC to reduce required parking spaces from 11 to 2 for a 2,179 square foot medical office, leveraging on-street parking and shared parking agreements; and another for Foliage Building LLC to reduce parking from 25 to 7 spaces for a 10,000 square foot indoor used automobile sales operation with appointment-only visits. Both variances included conditions requiring adherence to approved site plans and permits, with provisions that changes in use would nullify the variances. Additionally, a variance was granted for a duplex property to allow a 2.17-foot encroachment into the required 8-foot interior side yard setback, subject to obtaining necessary permits and compliance with submitted plans. The board emphasized the challenges of adapting older properties to current codes and the importance of variances as a last resort. No significant opposition was recorded during public hearings.