Weston, Cooper City, Pembroke Park and Southwest Broward Permits 2026

Construction Permits in Southwest Broward County

Southwest Broward County encompasses a diverse collection of communities from the upscale planned city of Weston in the far west to the urban municipalities of Cooper City, Pembroke Park, West Park, and Miramar. This area has seen sustained residential and commercial construction growth driven by proximity to major employment centers, excellent schools, and South Florida's year-round outdoor lifestyle.

City of Cooper City Building Department

Cooper City — a close-knit community known for its excellent schools and family-oriented character — contracts with the Broward County Building Code Division for building permit services. Permits for construction in Cooper City are processed by Broward County Building Code. The City of Cooper City Community Development Department, phone (954) 434-4300, handles local planning and zoning matters. Cooper City has active residential renovation and new construction activity. All construction must comply with Florida Building Code HVHZ requirements and Broward County product approval standards.

Town of Pembroke Park Building Department

The Town of Pembroke Park contracts with the Broward County Building Code Division for building permit services. Pembroke Park is a small commercial and industrial municipality adjacent to Hallandale Beach. The town has significant warehouse, distribution, and light industrial construction activity. Phone for Pembroke Park: (954) 966-4600.

City of West Park Building Department

West Park — incorporated in 2005 — contracts with the Broward County Building Code Division for building permit services. West Park is primarily residential with an active home renovation market. Phone for West Park: (954) 989-2688.

City of Miramar Building and Planning Department

Miramar contracts with the Broward County Building Code Division for building permit services. The City of Miramar Planning and Economic Development Department handles planning, zoning, and development review. Miramar is one of the fastest-growing cities in Broward County, with major mixed-use development in its downtown area and significant new residential construction in master-planned communities along Miramar Parkway. Phone for Miramar Building: (954) 602-3000. All construction in Miramar must comply with Florida Building Code HVHZ requirements.

Miramar Parkway Commercial Development

The Miramar Parkway corridor in Miramar has become one of the most active commercial development areas in southwest Broward County, with major office, retail, medical, and hospitality projects under construction. Commercial building permits for the Miramar Parkway corridor are processed by the Broward County Building Code Division through Miramar's ILA. Commercial projects in Miramar's active commercial zones require concurrent review by the Broward County Building Code Division, Miramar's Planning Division, and Broward County Fire Rescue. Plan review timelines for major commercial projects in Miramar typically range from 30 to 60 days.

City of Plantation Building Division

The City of Plantation operates its own building division and contracts with Broward County Building Code Division for some services. Plantation is a major commercial and residential municipality in central Broward County, home to significant corporate headquarters and Broward Health Medical Center. The City of Plantation Building Division is located at 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation, FL 33317. Phone: (954) 797-2650. Plantation has an active commercial renovation and residential construction market. USD permit fees per Plantation's schedule apply.

HVHZ Compliance Throughout Southwest Broward

All of southwest Broward County — Weston, Cooper City, Pembroke Park, West Park, Miramar, and Plantation — is within the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. All construction must comply with HVHZ wind resistance requirements under the Florida Building Code. Building products subject to product approval requirements must have valid FBCAs or NOAs recognized in Broward County. The same HVHZ standards that protect Miami-Dade County buildings from hurricane damage apply equally throughout Broward County.

Residential HOA Communities in Southwest Broward

Southwest Broward County has many master-planned communities with active homeowners associations — particularly in Weston, Miramar, and Cooper City. Property owners in these communities must obtain both HOA architectural review approval and Broward County (or applicable city) building permits for any exterior construction. The HOA's architectural review committee ensures aesthetic compliance with the community standards; the government building permit ensures structural and safety compliance with the Florida Building Code. Both approvals are legally required and neither substitutes for the other.

811 Before Excavation in Southwest Broward

All excavation in southwest Broward County requires 811 (Sunshine State One-Call) notification at least two full business days before beginning excavation. Southwest Broward County's utility infrastructure is dense, with FPL electrical lines, Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, AT&T and Comcast telecommunications, and private utility systems. Private utility systems in master-planned communities — community irrigation systems, private lighting conduits, private drainage systems — must be located independently through coordination with the HOA or community management company.

USD Fees and Timelines in Southwest Broward

Building permit fees for all municipalities contracting with Broward County Building Code Division in southwest Broward are per the Broward County fee schedule in USD. For Plantation, which has its own building division, fees are per Plantation's local schedule. Engineering and architectural fees, survey renewal costs ($800 to $8,500 USD), and inspection fees add to the total project cost. Endless Life Design monitors all permit timelines for southwest Broward clients and demands government accountability when errors cause delays.