Fort Lauderdale, Florida Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel - and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 71 districts.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Fort Lauderdale's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
RS-8 Residential Single Family And Low Medium Density | - | 5,322.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
RS-4.4 Residential Of Single Family And Low Density | - | 1,854.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
P Parks Recreation And Open Space | - | 1,440.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
RMM-25 Residential Multifamily Mid Rise And Medium High Density | - | 1,345.9 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Run it →How is Fort Lauderdale zoned?
Fort Lauderdale regulates land through 71 zoning districts, and its residential codes carry decimal numbers that are genuine designations rather than rounding. Districts such as RS-4.4, RS-6.7 and RS-6.85B exist alongside RS-8, and two of them are explicitly labelled Irregular Residential.
That is the first thing to understand about the map. The decimal is part of the district identity, and an irregular residential district reflects an area whose lot pattern does not fit the standard series. RS-8 is the largest district in the city at roughly 5,323 acres.
The multifamily districts state both height and density in their names: mid rise and medium high density, low rise and medium density, high rise and high density. That convention tells a developer the intended building form directly, not just the unit count.
The port and airport are zoned explicitly. A General Aviation Airport District covers roughly 794 acres, an Airport Industrial Park district about 407, and the Port Everglades Development District roughly 340. Together they mark the city's major infrastructure as its own regulatory territory.
A Regional Activity Center City Center district covers roughly 370 acres, and business districts run from boulevard business through general business to a heavy commercial and light industrial category. Parks, Recreation And Open Space covers roughly 1,440 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Fort Lauderdale zoning: frequently asked questions
Why do Fort Lauderdale residential codes have decimals?
The decimal is part of the district identity, not a rounding artefact. Districts such as RS-4.4, RS-6.7 and RS-6.85B exist alongside RS-8, and two of them are explicitly labelled Irregular Residential for areas whose lot pattern does not fit the standard series.
What does the multifamily naming convention tell me?
Both the height and the density. Districts are named as mid rise and medium high density, low rise and medium density, or high rise and high density, so the intended building form is stated directly rather than implied by a unit count.
How are the port and airport zoned?
Explicitly and separately. A General Aviation Airport District covers roughly 794 acres, an Airport Industrial Park district about 407, and the Port Everglades Development District roughly 340.
Which is the largest zoning district?
RS-8, a residential single family and low medium density district, at roughly 5,323 acres. The next largest residential district, RS-4.4, covers about 1,855 acres.
What is the Regional Activity Center City Center district?
A district covering roughly 370 acres in the city centre. It concentrates higher-intensity mixed development under a designation distinct from the general business and commercial districts.
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