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
Economic Vitality
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
SECOND READING:
On August 27, 2025, the proposed ordinance was presented for First Reading before the City Commission. During discussion, the Commission directed staff to amend the ordinance by reducing the provisions related to waivers for affordable housing developments, allowing all affordable housing projects to be eligible for a waiver, if requested.
FIRST READING:
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.
On August 27, 2025, Ordinance went for the first reading. The City Commission asked that amendments be made to remove the language in the ordinance regarding waivers for affordable housing developments.
Background
In 2020, the City Commission initiated efforts to allow artwork installations on properties throughout the City as a means of 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 req...
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