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
Body
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 H...
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