From David Volz
Oakland Park is on the move and so are city services.
By mid-October, the Permitting Division and staff will relocate from the Municipal Building at 5399 North Dixie Highway to the first floor of the Sky Building at 1100 Park Lane East.
Convenient public parking will be available in the Sky Building. The move is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize facilities, improve efficiency, and enhance the experience for residents, contractors, and businesses. As the team relocates and settles into its new space the city encourages people to use Oakland Park’s Online Permitting System. One can submit permit applications, plans, and related documents, track progress and approvals in real time, schedule inspections and schedule meetings for large development projects.
The City has also implemented process improvements to help projects progress faster, including concurrent plan reviews across trades, standardized inspection checklists, and monthly permit reviews to ensure steady progress. These changes are part of Oakland Park’s broader vision: building a more modern, connected, and efficient City that supports both residents and businesses.
Over the past 15 years, Oakland Park has invested more than $60 million in stormwater infrastructure, including the landmark $11 million LERIX pump station on the Sleepy River, which diverts water from the Lloyd Estates neighborhood into the C-13 canal.
The City marks another significant milestone with the completion of drainage improvements along NE 6th Avenue between NE 38th Street and Commercial Boulevard. This project enhances the City’s resilience by reducing flood risks and strengthening critical infrastructure.
Funded through the Broward County Mobility Advancement Program (MAP) and supported by the “Penny for Transportation” sales tax, the project added new pipes and underground infrastructure to increase drainage capacity and protect the community from future flooding. With construction now complete, residents and businesses along NE 6th Avenue will benefit from improved stormwater management and roadway resilience. This accomplishment highlights Oakland Park’s ongoing commitment to building a safer, more sustainable city and ensuring a higher quality of life for all who live, work, and visit.
