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Multiple-family dwelling district (previously Broward County RD-10/RM-10/RM-15), Melrose Park and Riverland Road area Fort Lauderdale, Florida

RM-33.5 is one of the multiple-family districts adopted for the annexed Melrose Park and Riverland Road areas (Sec. 47-39.A); it permits single family, two-family, townhouse/villa and multifamily dwellings at up to 33.5 du/net acre. Hotels, nursing homes and child care facilities are not permitted.

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in RM-33.5, Fort Lauderdale

The businesses the RM-33.5 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 RM-33.5 here means specifically Fort Lauderdale's RM-33.5 district.)

Allowed by right
One-family detached dwellingTwo-family dwellingTownhouse or villaMulti-family dwelling (three or more dwelling units)Community residence with adult day care permitted as an accessory useNonprofit neighborhood social and recreational facilitiesGolf coursePlaces of worshipFamily day care homeHome office (Sec. 47-19.7)Temporary sales officesYard salesEssential servicesBed and breakfast (not permitted in RM-12.67)Off-site parking lotsOutdoor eventWireless communication facilities
With special approval
None noted for this district.
Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardMax density 33.5 du/net acre
StandardMax height 25 ft (single/two-family, townhouse); 55 ft multifamily
StandardMin plot area per unit 2,904 sf (two-family, townhouse, multifamily); 3,300 sf one-family
StandardMin floor area 800 sf (one-family per table)
Accessory usesAccessory uses and structures (permitted)
StandardRead from Sec. 47-39.A.1.a, 47-39.A.12 (uses), 47-39.A.6 (dimensional); 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 RM-33.5 in Fort Lauderdale

1 space available in this district, largest first. Click any space to view it.

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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.