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P.H. 2025-45: (PUBLIC HEARING 1ST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 155, "ZONING CODE," OF THE POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 155.3703., "ATLANTIC BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT (AOD)," BY EXPANDING PERMITTED USES IN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
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(Staff Contact: Max Wemyss)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Development Services Department has prepared a text amendment to Chapter 155, which amends the "Modified Use Standards" within the Atlantic Overlay District (AOD). The Atlantic Boulevard Overlay district (AOD) is established and intended to stimulate economic revitalization, create a pedestrian-friendly environment, encourage beachfront beautification, and promote mixed-use development.
In order to achieve these goals, the AOD has a list of principal uses that are permitted within the AOD regardless of the underlying zoning district in section 155.3703.C.Modified Use Standards. Aligned with the objectives of the AOD, the proposed text amendment adds "Museums" and "Other Indoor Commercial or Membership Recreation/Entertainment Uses" to the list of permitted uses within the AOD. The addition of these uses to the modified permitted uses list of the AOD will help continue the economic growth of this area and the establishment of the district as a destination, whether the uses are stand-alone or incorporated into a mixed-use project.
This amendment is of particular interest to a potential business looking to locate a "Jellyfish Museum" at 199 N Ocean Blvd. This property is presently zoned B-2 and therefore does not permit a museum. For reference to the Commission, the Jellyfish Museum business information and conceptual building improvement renderings are provided in the backup.
This item was heard at the March 26, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. At this meeting, the Board pr...
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