Lauderhill approves land‑use amendment for portion of Inverria Golf Course, clearing way for housing plan

The Lauderhill City Commission voted unanimously on May 27 to adopt a comprehensive‑plan map amendment affecting a 132.57‑gross‑acre site described in the record as a portion of the Inverria Golf Course, clearing the next procedural step toward residential development. The ordinance (No. 250‑07‑122) passed on second reading by a 5‑0 vote.

The second‑reading measure—introduced by the city attorney and described by staff as the final local legislative step before state recertification—changes the site’s future‑land‑use designation from commercial/recreation to residential, the ordinance text says. City records cited at the hearing say the amendment would allow a maximum of 8,888 dwelling units on the site.

Developer representatives and city consultants told commissioners the proposal has been reviewed by the planning and zoning board, the Broward County Planning Council (approved on Dec. 4, 2025) and the Broward County Commission on subsequent readings; staff said those approvals came without conditions. The applicant’s representative, Hope Calhoun, told the commission the application has the master association’s consent and that subsequent items—rezoning, site plan and facilities such as a clubhouse—will be filed after the land‑use step.

“I do intend to support this plan tonight,” Commissioner Saray Martin said, while placing conditions on her support. “I would still like to continue to request a copy of the tri‑party agreement,” Martin said, asking that promises made by Concord Wilshire be documented and carried over if Pulte Homes assumes responsibilities. She asked for clearer, written commitments on traffic mitigation and on timelines for construction of the golf course and related phases.

Hope Calhoun responded that Concord Wilshire, Pulte and the homeowners’ association are parties to a tri‑party agreement, that Pulte is aware of the obligations and that the developer has drafted a development agreement to be executed in the city’s favor; she said a draft was already with city staff and that the parties hoped to meet with staff in the coming week.

Vice Mayor Richard Campbell urged action after years of debate, saying in part that continuing to debate without moving forward “is unacceptable.” After closing public comment, the vice mayor moved to adopt the ordinance; Commissioner John T. Hudson seconded. The city clerk called the roll and the ordinance was adopted 5‑0.

Following adoption, staff said the next step is state review/recertification of the city’s land‑use plan for that property. The commission adjourned following the vote.

What’s next: city staff and the applicant will finalize the draft development agreement and continue community voting and engagement steps identified by the applicant; the city will transmit the amendment per the statutory recertification process.