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File #: PO-2026-005    Version: 1 Name: Amend Code Chapter 98 - Marine & Waterway Regulations, Boats and Other Vessels
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/28/2026 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 3/4/2026 Final action: 3/4/2026
Title: An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 98 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Marine And Waterway Regulations; Boats And Other Vessels" To Create A Vessel Exclusion Zone; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance.pdf, 2. Business Impact Form

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An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 98 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Marine And Waterway Regulations; Boats And Other Vessels” To Create A Vessel Exclusion Zone; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Public Safety

 

 

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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.

 

 

Explanation:

The ordinance amends Chapter 98 of the Code of Ordinances to create a vessel exclusion zone 218 yards from the shoreline.  The draft language was approved by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

This initiative will use current resources and staffing, with no additional cost to the City.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Jeffrey Levy, Fire Chief

Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety