Commission approves $25,000 ULI technical advisory panel to study beach development rules

Nov 19, 2025

The commission directed the city manager to sign a $25,000 contract with the Urban Land Institute to run a three-day technical advisory panel examining Article 11 (beach/island development). Supporters said ULI brings neutral, expert analysis; some residents urged broader outreach and competitive options.

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The Deerfield Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to authorize the city manager to execute a contract with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) for a $25,000 Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) to review Article 11 of the city charter, which covers beach-area development and parking-lot restrictions.

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