Commission approves marine anchoring ordinance, zoning map changes and water plan update; passes several finance resolutions
March 26, 2026 | Hollywood City, Broward County, Florida
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The City Commission took several formal votes March 25: on second reading it adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 98 (marine and waterway regulations) to create an overnight anchoring limitation and revise penalties; the ordinance passed 6–0.
In a separate quasi‑judicial matter commissioners approved a zoning designation change for approximately 1.11 acres along 19th Avenue between Jackson and Van Buren Streets (addresses 1841–1857 Jackson Street and 1856 Van Buren) on second reading, after staff, applicant and waiver of quasi‑judicial procedures were recorded; the motion passed unanimously 6–0.
The commission approved on first reading an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan to adopt by reference the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025 update (potable water subelement). That ordinance was transmitted to state agencies and passed 6–0 on first reading.
Other actions included a unanimous vote to appoint commission members and alternates as voting delegates to the Broward League of Cities and passage of a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Florida Inland Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program grant (up to $1.5M) with matching funds authorized; a related reimbursement resolution to preserve debt issuance options for future work tied to the Knights property purchase was adopted 5–0 with one commissioner absent for that vote.
Votes at a glance: Overnight anchoring ordinance (Item 16) — passed 6–0 on second reading. Zoning ordinance for Jackson/Van Buren (Item 17) — passed 6–0 on second reading. Potable water comprehensive plan amendment (Item 18) — passed 6–0 on first reading. Broward League delegates (Item 22) — approved unanimously. Reimbursement intent resolution (Item 24) — approved 5–0 (one commissioner absent). Waterway Assistance grant application (Item 25) — approved unanimously (5–0 at time of vote).
What’s next: The potable water amendment will be transmitted to state agencies for required review and formal adoption on return; staff will coordinate grant application materials if the city proceeds with the Waterway Assistance Program submission.
In a separate quasi‑judicial matter commissioners approved a zoning designation change for approximately 1.11 acres along 19th Avenue between Jackson and Van Buren Streets (addresses 1841–1857 Jackson Street and 1856 Van Buren) on second reading, after staff, applicant and waiver of quasi‑judicial procedures were recorded; the motion passed unanimously 6–0.
The commission approved on first reading an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan to adopt by reference the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025 update (potable water subelement). That ordinance was transmitted to state agencies and passed 6–0 on first reading.
Other actions included a unanimous vote to appoint commission members and alternates as voting delegates to the Broward League of Cities and passage of a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Florida Inland Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program grant (up to $1.5M) with matching funds authorized; a related reimbursement resolution to preserve debt issuance options for future work tied to the Knights property purchase was adopted 5–0 with one commissioner absent for that vote.
Votes at a glance: Overnight anchoring ordinance (Item 16) — passed 6–0 on second reading. Zoning ordinance for Jackson/Van Buren (Item 17) — passed 6–0 on second reading. Potable water comprehensive plan amendment (Item 18) — passed 6–0 on first reading. Broward League delegates (Item 22) — approved unanimously. Reimbursement intent resolution (Item 24) — approved 5–0 (one commissioner absent). Waterway Assistance grant application (Item 25) — approved unanimously (5–0 at time of vote).
What’s next: The potable water amendment will be transmitted to state agencies for required review and formal adoption on return; staff will coordinate grant application materials if the city proceeds with the Waterway Assistance Program submission.
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