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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Articles 2 And 4 Of The Zoning And Land Development Regulations, Providing A Definition And Establishing Performance Standards For K-12 Schools. (24-T-04)
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
June 5, 2024:
On May 15, the City Commission instructed staff to present the proposed ordinance for a second first reading, incorporating a series of specific amendments. These recommended changes have since been reflected in the revised ordinance. Staff have highlighted the modifications made from the original first reading to the current proposal and have included the highlighted changes in the attached ordinance.
May 15, 2024:
The proposed text amendment is intended to establish a definition for 'K-12 Schools' under Article 2, and to establish performance standards under Article 4 of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations ("ZLDR"). The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to provide regulations supplemental to the Special Exception criteria found in Article of 5 of the ZLDR that more objectively establishes unified performance standards for public, private, or charter schools.
By defining K-12 schools and imposing regulations that ensure their appropriate location, size, and operation, and by restricting school placement in industrial areas and on major roadways, requiring traffic studies and dedicated drop-off areas, and prohibiting proximity to incompatible establishments, the amendment balances community improvement with property owner rights, fostering a safe, harmonious, and efficient land use framework.
On March 12, 2024, the Planning and Development Board unanimously recommended approval of the text amendment, with the condition that staff explore the ordinance's applicability to Day Cares and Religious Schools. Due to distinct regulatory frameworks for schools and daycares outlined in State Laws, staff have ...
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