The Planning and Development Board of Hollywood, Florida, convened on September 12, 2023, to discuss several key items, including the approval of a design and site plan for a local project, as well as a proposed text amendment regarding smoke shops.

The board unanimously approved the design for project 23-DPZ-36, which includes conditions for signage improvements in collaboration with the city. Following this, the site plan was also approved with two conditions: unity of title and collaboration with the city on streetscapes, landscapes, and lighting.

In addition to these approvals, the board addressed a text amendment proposed by the City of Hollywood. This amendment aims to define and establish distance separation regulations for smoke shops, responding to concerns about their prevalence in the area. The discussion highlighted the need for regulation as smoke shops have become increasingly common.

The meeting concluded with gratitude expressed to the board members and city staff for their contributions. The outcomes of these discussions are expected to influence local development and zoning regulations moving forward.