Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 3.22 Of Article 3 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations Entitled "Standards For The Painting And Color Of Exterior Surfaces Of Buildings And Structures" To Establish Regulations For Art In Public Places. (23-T-31) (20-T-19)
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends:
1. Approval of the attached Ordinance.
2. That it be directed to implement a pilot program allowing for pending applications to be processed, while providing the opportunity to refine the Ordinance prior to second reading.
3. That it be directed to establish associated fees for the program and return to the City Commission for approval at the time of second reading.
Explanation:
SECOND READING:
City Commission recommended approval of the Art in Public Places Ordinance at the November 15, 2023, Regular City Commission Meeting, directing staff to consider adding additional public membership to the Public Art Review Committee and explore options to reduce the burden of requiring participants of the program to provide easements.
In response to the Commission's comments, Staff has increased public participation on the committee by including an appointed a public representative from the City's Art Selection Committee. Moreover, adhering to the established standard operating procedures of the Planning and Urban Design Division, Civic Associations will be notified in advance to seek their input before the Public Meeting, affording members of the public the opportunity to contribute their perspectives.
Additionally, staff in consultation with external legal counsel explored the options to reduce the burden of requiring participants of the program to provide easements. When this item initially came before Commission in 2021, Commission was presented with a legal memo (attached), explaining two options:
Option 1. The City may only pursue the Content Regulations by: (1) implement...
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