Hurricane Preparedness in Hollywood, FL (2026)
1 verified hurricane preparedness rules for Hollywood, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Elevation
Hollywood's flood damage prevention chapter sets minimum building elevations above the base flood elevation. New construction and substantial improvement of residential buildings must have the lowest floor at or above the Florida Building Code elevation, or at least 18 inches above the crown of the adjacent street, whichever governs.
Hollywood FL Flood Elevation Requirements
Some RestrictionsHollywood Code of Ordinances § 154.50(C)(1)(a)
Residential buildings. New construction and substantial improvement of residential buildings shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the elevation required in the Florida Building Code, Residential or Florida Building Code, Building, as applicable, or at least 18 inches above the highest point of the crown of all streets adjacent to the plot upon which such buildin...
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