Help Plan the Future of Oakland Park on January 25th

The City of Oakland Park is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a tool that outlines goals and helps guide future development. We want to hear from residents and businesses on topics including public schools, conservation, recreation and open space, transportation, coastal management, and property rights. Join us on Wednesday, January 25th, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom to give input and learn more. Click here for details and to register for the meeting. Click here to visit the project website to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan updates. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Rick Buckeye at 954-630-4345 or rickb@oaklandparkfl.gov. 

City Commission to Meet Wednesday

The next Oakland Park City Commission Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is posted on the city website. Virtual participation is available through Zoom, registration ID# 857 2357 8220.

Public Participation

To provide public hearing or public comments virtually (limit 4 minutes), you must register by 5 p.m. on the meeting day on Zoom. Written public comments (no more than 250 words) can be submitted for the record to: publiccomments@oaklandparkfl.gov by 5 p.m. the day of the meeting. Call the City Clerk's office at 954-630-4300 for more information. 

Watch the Meeting

The City Commission Meeting is available via live web-stream on the City website, on Comcast Channel 78, AT&T Channel 99; and will be available on the City website the following day.

City to Break Ground on Fire Station 9 on Friday

Oakland Park is excited to announce another groundbreaking ceremony as the City continues to build for its second century. The community is invited to join us to break ground on the new Fire Station 9 on Friday, January 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at 599 Park Lane/N.E. 38th Street. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. This exciting project will provide Oakland Park with a new, modern Fire Rescue facility that will enhance public safety. Fire Station 9 is one of several bond projects under the Comprehensive Facilities Plan, part of the City’s Building Our 2nd Century initiative. The first new bond project, Phase I of City Park, opened in October 2022.

Upcoming Neighborhood Participation Meetings

The City facilitates a neighborhood participation meeting program to give the community an opportunity to participate early on in the planning and permitting process. Four neighborhood participation meetings are coming up in January. Please see more information on the meetings below.  

January 19 - 423 East Oakland Park Boulevard 

A potential permit applicant will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for Poinciana Car Wash & Repair at 423 East Oakland Park Boulevard on Thursday, January 19th, at 6:30 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

January 19 - 4201- 4231 North Dixie Highway

A potential permit application will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for the Chabad Dixie site located at 4201 - 4231 North Dixie Highway on Thursday, January 19th, at 7 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

January 31 - 4465 N.E. 10th Avenue

A potential permit application will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for the Street and Sand Toys Warehouse located at 4465 N.E. 10th Avenue on Tuesday, January 31st, at 6:30 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

January 31 - 491 East Commercial Boulevard

A potential permit application will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for Penny's: A Tiny Pet Shop located at 491 East Commercial Boulevard on Tuesday, January 31st, at 7 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

Mark Your Calendar for Soul Fest

Enjoy live performances of Funk, Motown, and Soul hits by The Khemistry Band at Soul Fest! This 10-member band will perform your favorite Top 40 Hits from your favorite decades. Join us for this fantastic, family-friendly event to celebrate Black History Month on Friday, February 3rd, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park, located at 4000 North Dixie Highway. Soul Fest will also feature kids' activities and food from local vendors. Free event parking will be available on Main Street/NE 12 Avenue. Parking is limited. Guests are encouraged to consider rideshare, carpooling, or public transportation. Visit our website for details.

Sign Up For Our Monthly Business Newsletter

Did you know? The City of Oakland Park sends out a free monthly business newsletter called The LOAKL Entrepreneur. If you own or operate a business in Oakland Park, sign up to have the newsletter delivered to your inbox. Get the latest on business news, financial resources, learning and networking opportunities, and more. Keep your eye out for the January issue coming soon!

Skip the Line! Use QLess to Schedule Building Appointments

Need help with building & permitting, planning & zoning, fire prevention, or community enhancement? Use our online scheduling app to make an appointment from your phone to meet with city staff at a day and time that is convenient for you! Simply download the QLess app today or click here to make an appointment. Did you know? Residential permits for structural, zoning, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (except new construction and substantial improvements) do not need an appointment and can be submitted online. Click here for more information.

Bulk Pick-Up Coming to Zone Four

Oakland Park offers residents bulk collection service once a month. Next week, starting Monday, January 23rd, is the fourth Monday of the month. The area that will be serviced for bulk trash collection is the area west of N.E. 5th Avenue between N.E. 38th Street and Prospect Road and all areas in Oakland Park west of I-95 (see the area shaded in blue on the enclosed map). Bulk Trash should be placed out between Sunday and 7 a.m. on Monday. Please place only acceptable items curbside for bulk collection. Please do not include items such as construction materials or demolition debris. Loose items such as leaves should be bagged and placed on the bulk pile, or in waste carts and placed out with regular waste collection service. Bulk trash collection information, including pick-up schedules and acceptable items, can be found on the City website.