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Planning board recommends forwarding Live Local zoning rules to commission; staff to refine language before city hearing
Summary
The board voted to forward a text amendment implementing Florida’s Live Local Act (file 25T36) to the City Commission, with staff directed to coordinate with legal to reflect pending state legislative changes effective July 1.
The City of Hollywood Planning and Development Board voted to forward a proposed citywide zoning text amendment to implement Florida’s Live Local Act for mixed‑use affordable housing, directing staff to work with the city attorney on minor changes before it reaches the City Commission.
A staff presenter described proposed section 4.24 as the city’s implementing language for Florida Statute 166.04151 (the Live Local Act) and related technical corrections enacted the following year. The amendment would establish procedures and development standards for qualifying “Live Local” mixed‑use, affordable housing projects. Staff told the board the statute requires municipalities to allow qualifying developments administratively if they meet statutory criteria.
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