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West Mixed Use District (subdistrict of Transitional Mixed-Use, RAC-TMU) Fort Lauderdale, Florida

West Mixed Use District (subdistrict of Transitional Mixed-Use, RAC-TMU): by-right and conditional uses are set by the single Sec. 122 use entries are permitted (P/*P) and 8 are conditional (C/*C) in this district's column, with 6 accessory-use entries.

1 building zoned RAC-WMU130 permitted business types
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Permitted uses

What you can operate in RAC-WMU, Fort Lauderdale

The businesses the RAC-WMU district in Fort Lauderdale allows. The ones on the left are permitted by right; the ones on the right need a special approval first. (Zoning codes are set by each municipality, so RAC-WMU here means specifically Fort Lauderdale's RAC-WMU district.)

Allowed by right
Automotive: Automotive Parts & Supplies Store (installation in wholly enclosed buildings)Automotive: Automotive Sales, Rental, new or used vehicles (only when abutting Federal Highway or the Florida East Coast Rail Road)Automotive: Automotive Service Station (only when abutting Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard)Automotive: Tire sales, including Retreading and ServiceBoats, Watercraft and Marinas: Marine Parts and Supplies StoreCommercial Recreation: Bowling AlleyCommercial Recreation: Indoor Motion Picture TheaterCommercial Recreation: Performing Arts Theater (less than 300 seats)Food and Beverage Sales and Service: Bakery StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Bar, Cocktail Lounge, NightclubFood and Beverage Sales and Service: CafeteriaFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Candy, Nuts StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Catering ServiceFood and Beverage Sales and Service: DelicatessenFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Food and Beverage, Drive-Thru and CarryoutFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Fruit and Produce StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Grocery/Food StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Ice Cream/Yogurt StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Liquor StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Meat and Poultry StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: RestaurantFood and Beverage Sales and Service: Seafood StoreFood and Beverage Sales and Service: SupermarketLodging: Bed and Breakfast DwellingLodging: HotelManufacturing: Apparel, Textile, Canvas and related uses (permitted only when contiguous to or separated by no more than a 60-foot public right-of-way from a railroad right-of-way)Manufacturing: Contractor's yards (permitted only when contiguous to or separated by no more than a 60-foot public right-of-way from a railroad right-of-way)Manufacturing: Industrial Machinery and Equipment (permitted only when contiguous to or separated by no more than a 60-foot public right-of-way from a railroad right-of-way)Manufacturing: Processing and assembly of previously prepared materials (permitted only when contiguous to or separated by no more than a 60-foot public right-of-way from a railroad right-of-way)Public Purpose Facilities: Active and Passive ParkPublic Purpose Facilities: Civic and Private Club FacilityPublic Purpose Facilities: Cultural, Educational and Civic FacilityPublic Purpose Facilities: Government FacilityPublic Purpose Facilities: House of WorshipPublic Purpose Facilities: LibraryPublic Purpose Facilities: Museum and Art GalleryPublic Purpose Facilities: Police and Fire SubstationPublic Purpose Facilities: Post Office Branch/SubstationPublic Purpose Facilities: Public/Private RecreationPublic Purpose Facilities: School, including trade/business schoolResidential Uses: Single Family Dwelling, StandardResidential Uses: Cluster DwellingsResidential Uses: Coach HomesResidential Uses: Multi-family DwellingResidential Uses: RowhouseResidential Uses: TownhouseResidential Uses: Two-Family/Duplex DwellingsResidential Uses: Zero Lot Line DwellingRetail Sales: Antiques StoreRetail Sales: Apparel/Clothing, Accessories StoreRetail Sales: Art Galleries, Art Studio, DealerRetail Sales: Arts & Crafts Supplies StoreRetail Sales: Bait and Tackle StoreRetail Sales: Bicycle ShopRetail Sales: Book StoreRetail Sales: Camera, Photographic Supplies StoreRetail Sales: Card & Stationery StoreRetail Sales: Cigar, Tobacco StoreRetail Sales: Computer/Software StoreRetail Sales: Consignment, Thrift StoreRetail Sales: Cosmetics, Sundries StoreRetail Sales: Department StoreRetail Sales: Fabric, Needlework, Yarn ShopRetail Sales: Flooring StoreRetail Sales: Florist ShopRetail Sales: Furniture StoreRetail Sales: Gifts, Novelties, Souvenirs StoreRetail Sales: Glassware, China, Pottery StoreRetail Sales: Hardware StoreRetail Sales: Hobby Items, Toys, Games StoreRetail Sales: Holiday Merchandise, Outdoor SalesRetail Sales: Home Improvement CenterRetail Sales: Household Appliances StoreRetail Sales: Jewelry StoreRetail Sales: Lawn and Garden Center, Outdoor DisplayRetail Sales: Linen, Bath, Bedding StoreRetail Sales: Luggage, Handbags, Leather Goods StoreRetail Sales: Medical Supplies StoreRetail Sales: Music, Musical Instruments StoreRetail Sales: Newspapers, Magazines StoreRetail Sales: Office Supplies, Equipment StoreRetail Sales: Optical StoreRetail Sales: Paint, Wallpaper StoreRetail Sales: Party Supply StoreRetail Sales: Pet StoreRetail Sales: PharmacyRetail Sales: Shoe StoreRetail Sales: Shopping CenterRetail Sales: Sporting Goods StoreRetail Sales: Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs & Spas, supplies and serviceRetail Sales: Tapes, Videos, Music CD's StoreServices/Office Facilities: Auction HouseServices/Office Facilities: Check Cashing StoreServices/Office Facilities: Child Day Care Facilities, LargeServices/Office Facilities: Copy CenterServices/Office Facilities: Dry CleanerServices/Office Facilities: Film Processing StoreServices/Office Facilities: Financial Institution, including Drive-Thru BanksServices/Office Facilities: Formal Wear, RentalServices/Office Facilities: Hair SalonServices/Office Facilities: Health and Fitness CenterServices/Office Facilities: Instruction: Fine Arts, Sports and Recreation, Dance, Music, TheaterServices/Office Facilities: Interior DecoratorServices/Office Facilities: LaundromatServices/Office Facilities: Mail, Postage, Fax ServiceServices/Office Facilities: Massage TherapistServices/Office Facilities: Medical/Dental Office/ClinicServices/Office Facilities: Nail SalonServices/Office Facilities: Nursing HomeServices/Office Facilities: Parking FacilityServices/Office Facilities: Personnel Services, including Labor PoolsServices/Office Facilities: Photographic StudioServices/Office Facilities: Professional OfficeServices/Office Facilities: Security SystemsServices/Office Facilities: Senior Citizen CenterServices/Office Facilities: Shoe Repair, Shoe ShineServices/Office Facilities: Tailor, Dressmaking Store, Direct to the CustomerServices/Office Facilities: Tanning SalonServices/Office Facilities: Tattoo ArtistServices/Office Facilities: Travel AgencyServices/Office Facilities: Veterinary ClinicServices/Office Facilities: Watch and Jewelry Repair
With special approval
Boats, Watercraft and Marinas: Charter and Sightseeing BoatBoats, Watercraft and Marinas: Hotel MarinaBoats, Watercraft and Marinas: MarinaBoats, Watercraft and Marinas: Marine Service StationPublic Purpose Facilities: Addiction Treatment CenterPublic Purpose Facilities: Food Distribution CenterPublic Purpose Facilities: Social Service Facility - GeneralPublic Purpose Facilities: Social Service Residential Facility
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Development standards

Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.

StandardAutomotive Service Station only when abutting Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard
StandardAutomotive Sales only when abutting Federal Highway or FEC Rail Road
StandardManufacturing limited to railroad-contiguous sites (within 60-ft ROW)
StandardPerforming Arts Theater under 300 seats
Accessory usesAccessory uses to Hotels; Child Day Care - Corporate/Employee Sponsors; Electronic Installation; Film Processing (accessory to a pharmacy or copy center); Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Cafés; Video Games Arcade
StandardRead from Sec. 47-13.1.1; use table Sec. 47-13.10; permitted = by right, conditional = needs conditional-use / special-exception approval
The fine print

In plain English

BY RIGHT No hearing needed

If your business is on the by-right list, you can occupy a space in this district and open — no zoning hearing. Building permits and licensing still apply, but the use itself is already allowed.

SPECIAL Approval first

Special-approval uses can work here too, but they go through a public review before opening. Plan for extra time and possible conditions — we'll tell you which path a space needs.

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Spaces zoned RAC-WMU in Fort Lauderdale

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Based on the Fort Lauderdale zoning code.
Educational content — not legal or zoning advice. Verify permitted uses with the municipality for your specific parcel.