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Fortune teller and psychic reader land use
Summary
After 20 years of lawsuits, the city is finally changing its code so fortune tellers and psychic readers can operate as part of retail businesses in CB and B-1 districts. The old ban dated to the 1950s and courts kept striking it down.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Settlement costs weren't disclosed, but continued litigation risk drove the change.
✅Who benefits
Psychic and fortune-telling businesses can now legally operate alongside retail shops on corridors like Las Olas.
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