FAQs • Hollywood, FL • CivicEngage

Why do I need a Certificate of Use?: A Certificate of Use is necessary to verify the requested use is consistent with zoning regulations at the proposed location. Furthermore, a Certificate of Use is required for all businesses including new businesses, relocation of an existing business, new owner of business (transfer of ownership), and Rental of Apartment Units. Any change in use will require a new Certificate of Use.
However, a Certificate of Use is not required for single family homes, or home based businesses.

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Planning and Development

1. How do I apply for an Extended Hours License (E.H.L.)?: The EHL application and checklist can be found in the Division of Planning Office and online by selecting the link below. The application and checklist includes all applicable fee and requirement in order to submit. Please submit application to the Division of Planning Office, Room 315.
application

2. How do I apply for the Alcohol License?: The City of Hollywood’s application for Alcoholic Beverage Approval is available in the Division of Planning Office or by clicking the link below. The application must be submitted to the Division of Planning Office and include the following:
• City of Hollywood Application for Alcoholic Beverage Approval
• Certificate of Use
• Complete State ABT Application
• Distance Separation Survey (if applicable)
• Menu (if applicable)
application

3. How long is the Certificate of Use valid?: After obtaining a Certificate of Use a City of Hollywood Local Business Tax must be obtained within six months, or the Certificate of Use will become invalid and will result in the need to re-apply for a Certificate of Use. If the City of Hollywood Local Business Tax current is not maintained current and up to date do not the Certificate of Use will become invalid, and a new one will need to be applied for.

4. Do I need a Paint Permit to paint my house or building?: It is only necessary to obtain a Paint Permit if it is a commercial property located in the Community Redevelopment Area, or in any of the Historic Districts. A Paint Permit is not required for single family homes. The application for a Paint Permit can be found in the Division of Planning Office and online by clicking on the link below. The fee associated with a Paint Permit is $15.00. application

5. What gets reviewed by Historic Preservation Board (HPB)?: The Historic Preservation Board reviews all requests for additions to existing buildings, major restoration work or substantial alterations for locally designated historic sites or sites located within a historic district.

6. What gets reviewed by Planning & Development Board (P&D)?: Applications for Variance and Special Exceptions, applications to request for zoning change or land use change, applications to make a request for a text amendment, and to review site plans and architectural design.

7. What gets reviewed by Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)?: All new construction and modifications to existing residential developments, which result in five or more dwellings on a single lot, all new nonresidential developments and existing nonresidential modifications which result in an increase of 11 or more parking spaces.

8. How much does a Certificate of Use cost and how long does it take?: A Certificate of Use costs exactly $121.00. The application typically takes three to five business days to process.

9. What is the cost of a City of Hollywood Application for Alcoholic Beverage Approval?: A City of Hollywood Application for Alcoholic Beverage Approval costs $75.00.

10. Why do I need a Certificate of Use?: A Certificate of Use is necessary to verify the requested use is consistent with zoning regulations at the proposed location. Furthermore, a Certificate of Use is required for all businesses including new businesses, relocation of an existing business, new owner of business (transfer of ownership), and Rental of Apartment Units. Any change in use will require a new Certificate of Use.
However, a Certificate of Use is not required for single family homes, or home based businesses.

11. When does the Planning Board / Committee meet?: Meetings for Planning and Development Board are held the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm in room 219. The Historic Preservation Board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:00 pm in room 219. Technical Advisory Committee meets the first Monday and third Monday of every month at 1:30 pm in room 215. see calendar for additional

12. When would I ask for a variance?: A Variance is needed when you want a specific property exempt from the requirements of a zoning regulation. The development and Review Board shall have the authority to consider petitions relating to variances for all development outside the historic district and historic sites. Administrative Variance may be approved by the Planning & Development Services Director without review by the appropriate board.

13. What do I need to obtain a Temporary Banner/Balloon Permit?: To obtain a Temporary Banner Permit the submission should include the following when submitting to the Division of Planning:
• Temporary Banner/Balloon Permit Application (can be found in the Division of Planning Office and online by selecting the link below.
• Rendering of sign showing dimensions
• Certificate of Use
A temporary banner/balloon permit is only valid for 10 consecutive days, three times per year. A fee of $50.00 per 10 days is required.
application

14. Where is C.R.A. located?: Community Redevelopment Agency
330 N Federal Hollywood, FL
(CRA) 954.921.2980

15. Why do I need a Special Exception application?: A Special Exception is one which is not permitted by right, but which may be permitted after assessing and addressing potential uses. The purpose of the Special Exception application review process is to allow the Planning and Development Board an opportunity to review such requests, identify issues and impose appropriate conditions to avoid, minimize or mitigate the potential negative impacts .

16. Why would I need a General Application?: A completed general application is required to go before a board to request a Variance, Special Exception or request a Zoning Change, Land use Change, Text Amendment or to have site plans reviewed by TAC and P&D / HPB if applicable.