Planning and Development Board Meeting 9.8.2026

The City of Hollywood Planning and Development Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, to discuss multiple development-related agenda items, including a significant zoning overlay district proposal for Hollywood Beach and a quasi-judicial matter concerning the 1301 South Ocean Drive project. The board reviewed design and site plans for multifamily developments, variances, and a comprehensive Hollywood Beach Overlay District aimed at regulating building heights, setbacks, and public benefits. The overlay includes provisions for height bonuses, transfer of development rights, and public art requirements, with a focus on balancing development with community character and resiliency. The board approved several development plans with conditions, including preferences for Hollywood residents and limits on building heights. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to extensive public comment, with over 90 speakers expressing strong opposition to the proposed 1301 South Ocean Drive project, citing concerns about height, density, infrastructure capacity, environmental impact, and community character. The board ultimately approved the overlay district and related items with conditions limiting height and public art bonuses, while the 1301 South Ocean Drive project was recommended for approval of height, setbacks, and lot coverage despite ongoing litigation and public opposition. The board emphasized the need for further refinements and public engagement before final city commission decisions.