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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Zoning Designation Of 0.94 Acres, Generally Located At 2910 Polk Street, As More Specifically Described In Exhibit "A," From The Transitional Core Zoning District (TC-1) To Retail Core Zoning District (RC-1) And Amending The City's Zoning Map To Reflect The Change In Zoning Designation (25-Z-13a).
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
On June 9, 2026, the Planning and Development Board acting as the Local Planning Agency forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Commission with regard to a rezoning request for the properties generally located at 2910 Polk Street.
Background
The request involves approximately 0.94 net acres (the "subject property") currently zoned TC-1 (Transitional Core District) proposed to be rezoned to RC-1 (Retail Core District). The subject property is located within the Regional Activity Center (RAC) and consists of two predominantly vacant parcels, one of which contains an existing billboard structure. The applicant is requesting the rezoning to facilitate a companion Design, Site Plan, and Variance application, being reviewed concurrently by the PDB, for a proposed six-story office development.
The proposed rezoning supports redevelopment of an underutilized site, promotes economic development within the Regional Activity Center, and allows for a more market-responsive office development consistent with the City's long-term planning objectives. The RC-1 zoning district would permit additional development intensity and flexibility, including increased allowable floor area ratio and building height necessary to support modern office development standards and economic feasibility. The Design, Site Plan and Variance requests were considered by the Planning and Development Board on June 9, 2026, separately through companion applications and contingent upon this rezoning.
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