Hollywood FL establishes building setbacks in the Land Development Regulations by zoning district. Section 4.23 provides supplemental setback regulations for allowable encroachments. Corner setback areas have visibility requirements. The Building Division reviews all construction for compliance.
Hollywood FL's Land Development Regulations establish building setbacks by zoning district, covering front, side, and rear yard requirements. Section 4.23 provides supplemental setback regulations for allowable encroachments including eaves, porches, and certain architectural features. Corner setback areas have specific visibility requirements limiting fence and hedge height to 2 feet (or 4 feet with City Engineer approval). All construction is reviewed for setback compliance during the building permit process.
Construction within setbacks without a variance is a serious violation. Structures may need to be removed.
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Hollywood is near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). FAA rules preempt local aircraft noise regulation. The Broward County Aviation Depar...
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Hollywood's Noise Ordinance (effective May 1, 2021) defines Quiet Hours as 11 PM–6 AM. Noise is prohibited when it is plainly audible across a property line ...
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