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3-Z-26 — Vape/Smoke Shop in Tamarac, FL

Special Exception request to authorize the continued operation of an existing Vape/Smoke Shop (approximately 1,120 square feet) within a commercial retail plaza in the Mixed-Use Neighborhood zoning district. The application is contingent on approval of a related Variance (Case No. 3-B-26) seeking to reduce the required minimum separation distance between vape/smoke shops, package liquor stores, and schools from 1,000 feet to 320 feet. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions including satisfaction of pre-existing code violations before Certificate of Occupancy issuance.

Case number3-Z-26
TypeSpecific Use Permit
Location6041 N. University Drive, Applebee's Plaza
CountyBroward County
Current zoningMixed-Use Neighborhood (MU-N)
Proposed useVape/Smoke Shop
PetitionerMohamad El-Helou
Hearing2026-10-07
Hearing bodyPlanning Board
Staff recommendationapprove with conditions
RecordFirst seen on an agenda; not a decision

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