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General Business (B-3) Pembroke Pines, Florida

Intended primarily for regional-scale shopping centers offering a diverse range of goods and services, with access to arterial roadways. Permitted uses come from Table 155.501 (P, P/S = permitted subject to specific use regulations, A / A/S = accessory, SE = special exception under Sec. 155.301(M)); uses not listed are decided by the Planning director.

13 buildings zoned B-3139 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in B-3, Pembroke Pines

The businesses the B-3 district in Pembroke Pines 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 B-3 here means specifically Pembroke Pines's B-3 district.)

Allowed by right

Public Library/ Museum/GalleryPublic Recreation Facilities and ParksAdult or Continuing Education SchoolsCollege or UniversitySpecialized EducationLibraryGovernment BuildingsPark and Recreational Facilities (Public) Both indoor and outdoor facilitiesPublic Services BuildingsReligious Institution, House of WorshipAdult Entertainment (specific use regs 155.503)Pawn Shop (specific use regs 155.521)Tattoo Parlor (specific use regs 155.532)Automotive and Vehicle Dealership (specific use regs 155.505)Automotive Parts and AccessoriesAuto Repair, MinorBoat SalesCar Wash, Attended Automated (specific use regs 155.508)Car Wash, Self Service (specific use regs 155.508)Motorcycle SalesService Stations (specific use regs 155.527)Small Engine Service and RepairAnimal Hospital, Veterinary ClinicPet Grooming, Sales, and SupplyPet Hotels, Dog Daycare (specific use regs 155.522)Business and Professional OfficesCall CenterEmployment OfficeParcel, Packaging or Postal FacilityPrinting and CopyingAdult DaycareChild Care Center (specific use regs 155.509)Banks, Credit UnionsCheck CashingFinancial InstitutionsInvestment Firms/ StockbrokersBakeryBanquet HallBar, TavernFood ProductionNightclubRestaurantRestaurant, Take OutRestaurant, Drive-ThruRestaurant, Food HallDetoxification, Treatment and Recovery CentersMedical Office, GeneralMedical Office, SpecializedMedical and Dental LabsPhysical Therapy and Rehab CentersSurgical Centers, OutpatientUrgent CareWellness CenterFreestanding Emergency FacilityHotel, Full Service (specific use regs 155.513)Hotel, Limited Services (specific use regs 155.513)Hotel, Extended Stay (specific use regs 155.513)Motel (specific use regs 155.513)Body Art Studios (specific use regs 155.507)Barber, Beauty Parlor, SalonDay SpaDry Cleaners (specific use regs 155.511)Dry Cleaners Pick-Up OnlyFuneral Home, MortuaryLocksmithMassage ServicesNail SalonSelf-Service Laundry, Laundromat (specific use regs 155.527)Tailor, AlterationsAmusement Center, ArcadesAquariumAssembly Hall (Non-Religious)Billiards or Pool HallBowling AlleyGolf Course, MiniatureGolf Driving RangeGym or Fitness CenterGym, SpecializedMovie Theatre, InlineMovie Theatre, Free StandingMuseum or Art Gallery (Private)Parks, Recreational Facilities (Private)Skating RinkSports Stadium, Amphitheatre, or ArenaTheatre or Music HallAlcohol Sales (specific use regs 155.504)AntiquesApparel and ClothingBait and TackleBooks, Cards, Stationary, GiftConvenience StoreDepartment StoreDrug Store or PharmacyElectronics Sales, Supply and ServiceFarmers MarketFloristFurniture for Home and OfficeGarden SupplyGrocery and Food SupplyHardwareHobby Supply, CraftHome Appliance Sales and ServiceHome Improvement CentersJewelry, Shoe and Accessory RepairMeat, Poultry, Fish, Seafood SalesOptical, EyeglassesPlumbing and Electrical FixturesRegional Shopping Malls (specific use regs 155.645 - 155.649)Sporting GoodsSwimming Pool Supplies and EquipmentThrift Store or Secondhand or ConsignmentAuctionArt and Photography StudiosBusiness, Commercial SchoolsDance StudioInstructional ServicesMartial Arts StudioPerforming Arts SchoolsPrivate Club, Lodge, NonprofitSeasonal Outdoor Storage (specific use regs 155.334)Swim SchoolTrade and Vocational SchoolsAudio, Photography, and Film Production StudioBroadcast, Radio and Television StudioTelecommunication Tower -Monopole (specific use regs 155.533)Telecommunication Tower -Stealth (specific use regs 155.533)Sign PrintingData Centers -Processing, Hosting, and Related

With special approval

Elementary/ Middle/ High School (special exception; see 155.526)Car Gallery (special exception; see 155.505)Construction Equipment Sales (special exception)Vehicle Rentals (special exception; see 155.531)Microbreweries, Microwineries, Brewpubs (special exception; see 155.517)Hospital (special exception)Gun Range, Indoor (special exception)Farm Supply and Equipment (special exception)Livestock Supply (special exception)Parcel Delivery Service (special exception)Fulfillment Center (special exception)

Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardMin lot area 15,000 sf; min 150 ft frontage on primary traffic artery and 100 ft depth

StandardMax height 100 ft (no building within 100 ft of single-family dwelling over 2 stories/35 ft); front/side setbacks increase above 35 ft

Setbacksfront/street side 30 ft; side 10 ft totally landscaped; rear 15 ft (first 10 ft sodded/landscaped); lots abutting residential per Sec. 155.630-155.633

Min floor areaeach structure min 1,500 sf (325 sf per dwelling unit)

StandardAdditional B-3 development criteria in Sec. 155.600 et seq.

Accessory usesAuto Repair, Major; Car Wash, Accessory Automatic (specific use regs 155.508); Car Wash, Manual (specific use regs 155.508); Mobile Food Vendors (specific use regs 155.518); Outdoor Dining (specific use regs 155.519); Outdoor Display and Sales (specific use regs 155.520)

StandardRead from Zoning Code Sec. 155.432 (B-3); Table 155.501 Permitted Use Table; Sec. 155.600 et seq. additional criteria; 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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