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Commission approves first reading of wide zoning/text amendments to speed reviews, add administrative streams and boost public outreach
Summary
On May 7 the commission approved first reading of a broad text amendment to Hollywood’s zoning and land‑development regulations meant to speed permit decisions, create tiered administrative review tracks and require earlier, clearer public outreach.
The City Commission approved on first reading a broad overhaul of multiple chapters of the zoning and land‑development code intended to shorten review timelines, add administrative review streams and increase early public outreach. The ordinance amends Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 of the code.
What staff proposed: Development Services Director Andrea Winget told the commission the text amendment aims to encourage higher‑quality development while reducing unnecessary delay. Key changes presented by staff included:
- New tiered review streams: retain building‑permit review for very small projects; create an administrative site‑plan stream for smaller projects (proposed for projects roughly 5–10 units or small site‑area changes); route mid‑sized projects to a Development…
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