Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article 3 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations To Revise Standards For The Painting And Color Of Exterior Surfaces Of Buildings And Structures And Art In Public Places And Providing For A Severability Clause. (24-T-70)
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
On May 13, 2025, the Planning and Development Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Commission regarding the proposed Art in Public Places text amendment.
Background
In 2020, the City Commission initiated efforts to allow artwork installations on properties throughout the City, enhancing building aesthetics and promoting urban design. In November 2023, the City adopted Ordinance O-2023-17, formally establishing the Art in Public Places program. Since its adoption, staff have not approved any art projects through the development review process, and six have been approved through the voluntary participation program.
While it may take time for projects to advance through the development stream, Planning and Urban Design staff have continuously monitored the Ordinance's effectiveness. Based on this evaluation, staff are now proposing amendments to further refine and expand the program.
Current Request
The current request is to clarify requirements for Voluntary Art Permits. The current text of the Land Development Regulations was added to O-2023-17 at second reading and directed staff to create a voluntary art permit policy. After working with several applicants, staff is now proposing to modify this section to include the proposed requirements for the voluntary program. Additional proposed amendments also aim to:
* Distinguish the requirements between the previously adopted mandatory Public Art Permit for all new developments over 20,000 square feet, and the new Voluntary Art Per...
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