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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Meeting Date: OCTOBER 15, 2026
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION [FAMILY COMMUNITY RESIDENCE] – BRIDGETTE SIMPO
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Request: Special Exception
P&Z# 26-17000009
Owner: Bridgette Simpo
Project Location: 130 NE 7 ST
Folio Number: 484235270070
Land Use Designation: M (Medium 10-16 DU/AC)
Zoning District: RS-3 (Single-Family Residence 3)
Commission District: 2 (Rhonda Sigerson-Eaton)
Agent: Bridgette Simpo
Project Planner: Scott Reale
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Summary:
The Applicant Landowner is requesting Special Exception approval pursuant to Section 155.4202(I)(3) of the City’s Zoning Code [Family Community Residence Standards] to allow the subject property, located in the RS-3 Zoning District, to be utilized as a family community residence primarily serving disabled veterans. The proposed residence is located less than 660 linear feet from an existing community residence or recovery community, in lieu of the minimum 660-foot separation required by Code.
The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 7th Street in Old Pompano.
ZONING REGULATIONS
155.4202. RESIDENTIAL: HOUSEHOLD LIVING USES
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I. Family Community Residence
1. Districts Where Permitted
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RS-4
RS-L
RD-1
RM-7
RM-12
RM-20
RM-30
RM-45
MH-12
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
M-1
CR
I-1
I-IX
OIP
M-2
TO
PR
CF
PU
T
BP
RPUD
PCD
PD-TO
LAC
PD-1
P
P
P
P
P
P
2. Definition
A family community residence is a community residence that provides a relatively permanent living arrangement for people with disabilities where, in practice and under its rules, charter, or other governing document, does not limit how long a resident may live there. The intent is for residents to live in a family community residence on a long-term basis, typically a year or longer. Oxford House is an example of a family community r...
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