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Temporary Limo Permits to be Issued for Bowl Games To help address transportation needs for the expected crush of visitors to South Florida for the Super Bowl (February 7th) and the Pro Bowl (January 31st), the Broward County Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division is issuing temporary operating permits for limousines, luxury sedans and shuttle vans. Both games will be played at Landshark Stadium; the media centers for the games will be located in Broward County, as will the NFL and AFC Headquarter hotels . The permits, which are good for a two-week period from January 28 through February 10, enable vehicles to make pre-arranged pickups in Broward County, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The permits cannot be used at Port Everglades. Temporary permits are available to current Broward County limousine operators who want to increase their fleet for the duration of the games and related festivities. Those operators may also sponsor a limousine operator licensed in another jurisdiction who wants to operate in Broward County for the events. Operators who are awarded a temporary permit must pay a non-refundable fee of $100; the sponsorship fee is also $100. All operators who are awarded a temporary permit must have the required insurance and abide by all county regulations as well as the Broward County Code of Conduct. Temporary Permit Application -- PDF (123 KB) Temporary Permit Notice -- PDF (119 KB) Sponsorship Form -- PDF (68 KB) Temporary Checklist -- PDF (237 KB) Credit Card Authorization -- (66 KB)   Broward County Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division can assist you in seeking a Temporary Variance for certain elevator safety violations, which may extend the time for compliance beyond the current requirement of 30 days. ...More

The Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division protects public safety, health and welfare by administering and enforcing all applicable building, zoning and consumer protection ordinances, codes, laws, rules, resolutions and regulations in effect in Broward County, Florida.

This is accomplished by:

• administering and enforcing the Florida Building Code and Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structure regulations and such other County ordinances and laws relating to permitting that affect land, property structures and the environment in the unincorporated areas of Broward County and those cities in Broward County which contract for related services.
• Enforcing the Florida Building Code by performing plan review, inspections and issuing permits and Certificates of Occupancy for construction projects in unincorporated areas of Broward County and on a cost recovery only basis to cities which contract for these services.
• enforcing Florida's Elevator Safety Code for all elevators/escalators and other lift devices throughout Broward County by reviewing plans, conducting inspections and issuing construction/alteration/repair permits, temporary use permits and certificates of operation.
• issuing certificates of competency to construction tradespeople who contract with property owners to perform that work throughout Broward County; and providing liaison and administrative support to the Broward County Central Examining Boards (Building Construction Trades, Electrical Trades, Engineered Construction Trades, Plumbing Trades, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Trades, Mechanical Construction Trades and Tree Trimmers), the Unsafe Structures Board, Code Enforcement Board and all related advisory and regulatory boards.
• administering and enforcing Broward County ordinances by issuing permits and licenses to regulate owners and drivers of taxicabs, limousines and transport vans; auto body/paint shops and auto repair shops and their technicians; movers of household goods and sellers of kosher food.
• enforcing consumer protection laws by investigating and mediating complaints from individuals who feel they are victims of unfair or deceptive trade practices, and by providing consumer information and referral.