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Southwest Ranches drops Sunrise-only rule for US 27 business zone; council adopts text amendment
Summary
The council voted unanimously to amend the comprehensive plan so properties in the US Highway 27 Business category may connect to any municipal water and sewer provider rather than only Sunrise; the town restored language about 'roof structures' before adoption.
The Town of Southwest Ranches unanimously adopted a text amendment to its comprehensive plan on Aug. 8 that removes a Sunrise-only potable water and sanitary sewer requirement for properties designated US Highway 27 Business, while preserving a provision related to roof structures.
Town planner Jeff (staff) told the Local Planning Agency and council the change is prospective and would apply only if property is rezoned and a site plan is approved. “What it does is it removes the restriction that all property designated US Highway 27 Business has to be connected to Sunrise Water and Sewer,” he said, adding the policy still requires connection to a municipal water and sewer system and that connections be made before a building permit is issued.
The amendment followed months of discussion and…
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