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Development
Review Process
New development or redevelopment projects involving substantial improvements are
subject to the Development Review process. The first step in the process includes
Site Plan review by the Technical Advisory Committee based on the Zoning & Land
Development Regulations and other life safety requirements. Once the Applicant has
satisfied all technical requirements at this level the project is presented to the
Development Review Board (DRB). Its members are appointed by the City Commission
and are private sector professionals, and lay citizens with experience in the field
of land development and sensitive to community concerns. The Board has the ability
to approve Design Review, Final Site Plan, Variances and Special Exceptions.
Therefore, the DRB offers a consolidated plan approval where all the required
approvals can be obtained at one meeting and run concurrently.
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Site
Plan
A site plan is a document that describes how a parcel of land is to be developed. In addition, the site plan
provides a scaled drawing that includes the outline of all structures and site improvements such as driveways,
parking lots, landscaping and utility connections.
Site plans are reviewed by staff as outlined in Chapter 162 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. A
pre-application meeting is conducted with the staff members, the company representative and their
design processionals to discuss the project and the City’s requirements in a cooperative environment.
City Staff reviews the project for Preliminary and the more detailed Final review. Two public meetings
are held to allow staff and the applicant to discuss the site plan while members of the public may attend,
listen and speak regarding the site plan.
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Design Review
Design Review examines architectural drawings for consistency with the City of Hollywood’s
Design Guidelines, General Criteria and any other neighborhood specific design review
criteria approved by the Development Review Board. Design Review encompasses
the aesthetics, appearances, safety and function of the structure in relation to the site,
adjacent structures and surrounding community.
Staff uses the Design Review Guidelines (available for sale and review in the
Office of Planning and Development Services, Room 315, City Hall) and the Development Review Board in evaluation the appropriateness
of architectural plans. The Design Guidelines should be read in their entirety because in most cases
multiple sections apply to individual design situations. The Design Guidelines are supplemental to
regulations listed in the City’s Zoning and Land Development Regulations.
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Historic Preservation
In 1994, the City Commission adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance. The regulations
of the ordinance are intended to promote excellence in urban design by assuring compatibility
of restored, rehabilitated or replacement structures within designated historic districts or for
sites with local designation. In that same year, the City established the Historic Preservation
Board, an important step in the preservation process. Hollywood obtained “Certified Local Government”
status from the Florida Department of State Bureau of Historic Preservation. This designation assists
the Historic Preservation Board in preserving historic and cultural resources and helps to create
public awareness of historic preservation. To aid the Historic Preservation Board, the City adopted
National Registry guidelines for building, additions, and safety (The Secretary of Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and Guidelines of Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, U.S. Department of Interior
National Parks Services, 1993).
A Historic Resource Database has also been created; the site surveys were formatted to appear
the same as the Florida Master Site File form used by the State. The information in the database,
which is available to the public, is used in the review of demolition permits, building permits and
during the design review process to ensure that historic properties are preserved.
Today the City has designated the Lakes Area Historic Multiple Resource Listing District,
the Harrison and Tyler Street Historic District, the Historic Hollywood Business District,
the Hollywood Beach Historic Overlay District and several local
historic sites.
Hollywood’s Design Guidelines for Historic Properties is a document used to supplement the
City’s Design Guidelines by providing information regarding goals, processes and the effects
of historic preservation. The Guidelines are intended to answer questions often asked about
Hollywood’s historic preservation program, illustrate appropriate design solutions for rehabilitation and
influence decisions regarding the ultimate disposition and preservation of historic properties.
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Comprehensive Planning
Comprehensive Planning is the process of identifying how residents wish their community to be
in the future. To facilitate that goal, the Comprehensive Plan is written to identify how various
departments within the City will work together to achieve the future vision of the City. The Plan
itself includes various elements including Land Use, Transportation, Infrastructure,
Intergovernmental Coordination, Public School Facilities, Conservation, Housing,
Coastal, Conservation and Recreation and Open Space.
Due to the importance of this planning process, the State enacted legislation requiring
every municipality to create its own Comprehensive Plan. This was done in the 1985 Florida
State Statute, Growth Management Act, Chapter 163. The City of Hollywood’s Comprehensive Plan was
adopted in 1989.
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Report
Scoping Meeting Presentation
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Transportation Planning
The Transportation Planning Section of the Planning & Development Services Department is
responsible for the coordination and implementation of transportation planning activities
of the division. Staff serves as the City representative on the Technical Coordinating
Committee of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization and as the City
representative on various interjurisdictional transportation projects.
Staff is responsible for ensuring the City receives its fair share of
funding for transportation related projects.
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Landscaping
Most of us enjoy the beauty and shade landscaping/trees provide around our houses,
places of work, and urban environments. While there is no doubt landscaping/trees
is a great asset, the rapid growth and development of Florida often appears to be the
mortal enemy of our landscaping/trees resources. This need not to be the case.
Landscaping/trees preservation can be compatible with development. Landscaping/trees
must be respected as living, breathing organisms. We encourage all property owners to
join us by improving and maintaining their properties. If we all take pride in our community,
the City of Hollywood will be a nicer place to call home.
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