City staff briefed the Lauderhill City Commission on Sept. 29 about amortization and code-enforcement timelines for several properties along NW 30th Avenue and for the LifeNet feeding center.

Why it matters: The city is phasing out certain nonconforming uses — automotive operations and scrap-metal processing — as part of a corridor cleanup. Property owners and operators must either convert to permissible uses or cease the disallowed activities by stated deadlines.

Key points from staff:
- Automotive uses along the 30th Avenue corridor have a sunset date of March 29, 2026; property owners have been notified periodically and will not be eligible for certificate-of-occupancy renewals in FY 2026 for those uses.
- Two properties that conduct scrap-metal processing were also notified. One property at 1701 NW 30th Avenue is communicating with staff about alternative site plans and has submitted site-plan materials; another owner has not responded to staff outreach.
- The Lauderhill feeding center (operated by LifeNet) is subject to amortization that requires it to stop operating in its current manner by Dec. 14, 2025, unless it brings its operations into compliance with zoning and code. Staff said LifeNet intends to update its certificate of use and is exploring future workforce or senior housing development; LifeNet has told staff it will comply with amortization requirements.

Procedure and outreach:
- Staff said it will meet individually with property owners and the abutting homeowners associations to discuss proposed alternate uses, site plans and community impacts.
- The city noted planned public meetings—for example, a community meeting with the West Kenlark Association to discuss the property at 1701 NW 30th Avenue on Oct. 9.

Outcome: Commissioners accepted the staff brief and voted to continue monitoring compliance, directing staff to facilitate community meetings and discuss options with property owners and associations.