Special Joint Historic and Preservation Board and Planning and Development Board 6.29.2026

The City of Hollywood held a special joint meeting of the Historic and Preservation Board and the Planning and Development Board on June 29, 2026, primarily to consider a comprehensive plan amendment related to the Hollywood Beach area. The meeting focused on proposed amendments establishing a hotel density bonus program, flexibility units, and a transfer of development rights (TDR) program as part of a broader zoning and redevelopment framework for the beach. Staff presented an economic feasibility study and overlay zoning concepts, emphasizing the need for updated policies to guide future development while balancing historic preservation and community character. The boards engaged in extensive discussion about the adequacy of information provided, public input, and the timing of the vote. Public comments expressed significant concern about potential overdevelopment, lack of transparency, and the impact on historic properties. Despite a motion to continue the item failing, the Local Planning Agency (LPA) voted narrowly to recommend approval of the three components of the comprehensive plan amendment, while the joint board voted to deny the amendments. The meeting concluded with acknowledgment that detailed zoning regulations and urban design guidelines would return for further review and public input in the future.