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P.H. 2020-56: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 155, "ZONING CODE," OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 155.5203., "LANDSCAPING," TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLAN; BY AMENDING SECTION 155.7502., "APPLICABILITY," TO REMOVE REQUIREMENTS TO UPGRADE EXTERIOR FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS ONLY; BY DELETING SECTION 155.7504., "INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODELING OF STRUCTURES," IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: APRIL 28, 2020
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(Staff Contact: Jennifer Gomez/David Recor)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
Article 7, Part 5 of the city's zoning code addresses "nonconforming site features." This section provides a means whereby the city can require certain nonconforming site features (i.e. landscaping, parking, screening, and lighting) to be brought into compliance with the zoning code when properties undergo either interior remodeling projects or when additions are constructed. The requirement for properties to come into compliance with landscape codes for interior remodels was added during a Comprehensive Code rewrite in 2012. Over the years, staff has received input from both owners and the development community that the requirement for exterior upgrades during interior renovation projects was adding significant unanticipated extra costs. The concern was that it necessitated the additional step of having to hire landscape and other design professionals to both design and upgrade the exterior of the property when they were otherwise only improving the interior.
The proposed text amendment removes the requirement to upgrade the exterior of the property for interior renovations only. This text amendment attempts to modify a zoning regulation that could create a potential barrier to reinvestment into existing buildings. The text amendment...
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