While the RAC provides the adequate land use framework for the vision, the existing Zoning does not. The existing Zoning has an array of issues, the majority of which are related to uses:

• the limitation of uses
• the adjacency of those uses
• inadequate transitions between uses
• majority of zoning categories do not encourage mixed-uses

Why Hollywood rezoned the RAC

 
American cities are on the rebound. Demographic shifts, lifestyle preferences, and improved mobility options are a few of the key factors driving the desire for urban living. Recognizing the importance of the RAC designation, the City of Hollywood has commenced the rezoning process within its RAC to encourage attractive and functional redevelopment in this area of regional significance. Hollywood's RAC covers an area of over 1,450 acres that includes Downtown Hollywood and the key commercial and residential corridors of Federal Highway, Dixie Highway, and a portion of Hollywood Boulevard.

While the RAC provides the adequate land use framework for the vision, the existing Zoning does not. The existing Zoning has an array of issues, the majority of which are related to uses:

• the limitation of uses
• the adjacency of those uses
• inadequate transitions between uses
• majority of zoning categories do not encourage mixed-uses

Additionally, existing Zoning density allowances create false expectations for development. The allowed densities could not be achieved within the envelope of the current regulations. This was proven in the Downtown Master Plan, published in 2009.

Public Outreach

In prearation for final adoption of the updated RAC rezoning, the City solicited feedback on the proposed policies from a broad constituency of impacted stakeholders that included residents, businesses, developers, architects, and industry organizations.
 
VIDEO: Joint Historic Preservation and Planning & Development Board Meeting, July 19, 2016
VIDEO: North Central Hollywood Civic Association Community Meeting, September 6, 2016

Below are links to the Planning staff presentation on July 19, 2016. Included in this presentation is the project background, a summary of proposed regulations, diagrams, area maps, and a list of parcels included in the proposed RAC rezoning plans. The files are very large so please allow for a period of time to open.

Staff Presentation PART ONE July 19, 2016 (PDF)
Staff Presentation PART TWO July 19, 2016 (PDF)

Event	Date/Time	Location
Highland Gardens Civic Association Meeting	November 19, 2014	McNicol Community Center 1411 South 28th Avenue
North Central Civic Association Meeting	January 27, 2015	Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center 2030 Polk Street
Hollywood Lakes Civic Association Meeting	February 15, 2015	Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center 1301 South Ocean Drive
United Neighbors Civic Association Meeting	February 19, 2015	McNicol Community Center 1411 South 28th Avenue
Real Estate Industry Workshop	August 19, 2015 2:00-6:00 PM	Hollywood Shuffleboard Center 309 North 21st Avenue
Community At-Large Workshop	August 24, 2015 6:00-8:00 PM	Commission Chambers City Hall, Room 219 2600 Hollywood Boulevard
Joint Planning & Development Board and Historic Preservation Board	July 19, 2016	Commission Chambers City Hall, Room 219 2600 Hollywood Boulevard
City Commission First Reading	September 21, 2016	Commission Chambers City Hall, Room 219 2600 Hollywood Boulevard
City Commission Second Reading & ADOPTION	October 19, 2016	Commission Chambers City Hall, Room 219 2600 Hollywood Boulevard