Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending The City’s Existing Comprehensive Plan To Provide Clarifications And Modifications To Flexibility Unit Provisions Within The Land Use Element, As More Specifically Set Forth In Exhibit “A”; Providing For Transmittal To The Florida Department Of Commerce And Other Reviewing Agencies; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An Effective Date. (26-L-18a)
Strategic Plan Focus
Economic Vitality
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
This item is companion to TMP-2026-479 & 438 as a package of Comprehensive Plan amendments intended to be heard together for the purpose of continuity.
The Request
The proposed amendments to the Future Land Use Element modify existing policies governing Flexibility Units and Reserve Units by recognizing the City's Unified Flexibility Zone and clarifying that allocations may occur in accordance with Broward County Land Use Plan provisions, the Comprehensive Plan, adopted overlay districts, special area plans, and the City's Zoning and Land Development Regulations.
Background
In May 2025, the City undertook a Beach Economic Impact and Feasibility Study, a comprehensive planning effort intended to evaluate existing development patterns, redevelopment opportunities, infrastructure constraints, resiliency considerations, and long-term economic development objectives within the Hollywood Beach area. The Study, presented to the City Commission on March 25, 2026, provided the analytical foundation for the future evolution of the Hollywood Beach area. The Study evaluated whether the City's existing land use and development regulations remain economically viable, competitive, and responsive to current market conditions, while balancing redevelopment opportunities, tourism investment, historic preservation, environmental stewardship, and public benefit objectives.
The results of the Study and the public engagement process confirmed that Hollywood Beach should not be regulated as a single, uniform corridor. Rather, the Beach is comprised of distinct areas with different physical conditions, development patterns, neighborhood sensitivities, redevelopment opportunities, and public realm needs. Gaining public input on the feasibility study also reinforced the importance of maintaining the Beach’s pedestrian-oriented character, strengthening its resort and hospitality function, supporting resiliency, improving mobility and public access, and ensuring that redevelopment incentives are tied to meaningful public benefits.
Based on these findings, staff is recommending the implementation of a proposed Hollywood Beach Overlay District and associated Comprehensive Plan amendments (“Amendments”). The Amendments that are proposed establish consistency between the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed Beach Overlay District by updating Comprehensive Plan policies related to flexibility units, transferable development rights, and hotel and hospitality redevelopment within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
The proposed Amendments provide the policy framework necessary to then move forward with City Commission’s consideration of the proposed Hollywood Beach Overlay District which will support long-term economic vitality, resiliency, and reinvestment along Hollywood Beach
Fiscal Impact:
There is no Fiscal Impact associated with this Ordinance.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Cameron Palmer, Assistant Director of Development Services, Chief Planner
Andria Wingett, Director, Department of Development Services
Jose Cortes, Assistant City Manager