Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Title VII Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Parking On Private Property” By Creating Section 72.054 Of The Code Of Ordinances; Adopting Requirements To Protect The Public From Predatory Parking Practices On Private Property.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
SECOND READING:
No changes since first reading.
FIRST READING:
On April 5th, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 271, which amends s.715.075, F.S., introducing new consumer-protection rules for private motor vehicle parking facilities. This bill mandates specific requirements for signage and invoices, authorizes entities to regulate such signage, and prohibits late fees before a certain period. It also ensures that invoices include dispute and appeal methods, requires a grace period before parking charges are incurred, and prohibits the sale or transfer of personal information by parking facility owners or operators. Additionally, this bill empowers the City of Hollywood, previously unable to regulate private parking lots, to enforce this new state statute, thereby protecting our residents and guests from undesirable private parking practices.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Ordinance will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jovan Douglas, Division Director of Parking and Code Compliance
Jeffrey Devlin, Chief of Police
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety