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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 And 10 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations To Revise The Development Review Process, Zoning Relief Measures, Nonconforming Structures And Uses, And The Intent Of The Planned Development District; And Providing For A Severability Clause. (23-T-79)
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
The proposed amendment recommends process improvements to the City's development review process, with the objectives of enhancing efficiency and fostering more effective public engagement. The proposed text amendment includes changes to the development review process, the creation of temporary use permits, the broadening of administrative authority, clarifications to the intent of Planned Developments, and removal and updating language throughout Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10.
On May 15, 2024, the Planning and Development Board (PDB), acting as the Local Planning Agency, heard this item and recommended approval to the City Commission with the condition that the Division of Planning and Urban Design conduct additional outreach to a wider range of Civic and Neighborhood Associations prior to first reading at City Commission. The Division of Planning and Urban Design conducted additional engagement with a wider group of Neighborhood Civic Associations and City Commissioners, undertaking jurisdictional scans and incorporating feedback received. The nature of comments received from neighborhood civic associations and City staff internal reviews resulted in the following:
? Refinements to the definition of Temporary Uses to clarify intent and timeframe;
? Refinements to the Planned Development District purpose, submission requirements, and applicability;
? Requiring all Registered Civic Associations and Commission members be notified of Public Participation Outreach meetings;
? Addition of the local Registered...
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