This Article is intended to: improve the appearance, environment, character, and value of the total community, and to protect nearby properties within the City of Hollywood; providing compliance with state regulations regarding water conservation and attaining the goals and objectives of the conservation element of the Hollywood Comprehensive Plan and the City-Wide Master Plan relating to preservation of natural areas, increased use of native plants in landscaping, and the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat.

(Ord. 0-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2004-05, passed 1-21-2004)

A. Development or rehabilitation projects requiring site plan approval shall comply with the minimum landscape standards and the Landscape Specifications Manual in effect at time of Site Plan submittal.

B. Development or rehabilitation projects not requiring site plan approval, but meeting the following thresholds, shall comply with the minimum landscape standards and the Landscape Specifications Manual in effect at time of building permit submittal:

1. New residential and commercial projects;

2. Expansion of floor area or a change of use which requires additional parking or an increase in the vehicular use area. This article shall apply to the new parking areas only unless there is an increase of 50% or more in paved area, then the entire site shall be consistent with this article;

3. New paved parking or when the total square footage of the vehicular use area is increased;

4. Renovations to a building exceeding 50% of the assessed value of the structure or an increase of more than 50% of the floor area of the building.

5. New construction or substantial rehabilitation projects that are subject to review by the Planning and Development Board.

C. Exemptions.

1. Vehicular use areas contained beneath structures or in courtyards which are concealed from public view.

2. Industrial uses requiring installation of the Industrial Landscape Buffers, as provided by the Performance Standards contained in § 4.4.E.1. (a. - e.)

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2001-16, passed 5-16-2001; Am. Ord. O-2011-14, passed 5-4-11)

A. Specifications for selection and grading of landscape material, recommended and prohibited plant species, definitions and installation requirements are provided in the Hollywood Landscape Specifications Manual, as amended and maintained by the Department of Planning and Development Services.

B. All landscaping required for projects listed in § 9.2 above, shall conform with the specifications set forth in the Landscape Specifications Manual. Failure to conform with these specifications shall be a violation of these regulations.

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2011-14, passed 5-4-11)

A. For all new construction or renovations to existing single residences exceeding $60,000.00 in value, or any work which results in an increase of 50% or more in floor area:

1. Installation of one tree, as set forth in the Landscape Specifications Manual, per 1,250 square feet (including any fraction) of front yard area;

2. Installation of swale trees, as provided in §§ 155.51 and 155.52 of the Hollywood Code of Ordinances;

3. Pervious areas are to be sodded or landscaped with living plant material;

4. Irrigation. All landscaped areas shall receive 100% coverage by means of an automatic sprinkler system designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances, the Florida Building Code, State law, and the regulations of the South Florida Water Management District. Failure to maintain or disconnection of the irrigation system shall be a violation of these regulations.

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2004-05, passed 1-21-2004; Am. Ord. O-2016-17, passed 9-21-16)

A. Perimeter landscaped setbacks for at-grade parking lots (as per § 4.21.I (1-4)); required perimeter landscaped setbacks shall be provided and maintained at a minimum grade elevation of the adjacent paved area.

B. Terminal islands shall be installed at each end of all rows of parking spaces. Each island shall contain a minimum of 190 square feet of pervious area and shall measure the same length as the adjacent parking stall.

C. Required Landscaping of Paved Vehicular Use Area:

1. Lots with a width of more than 50 ft.: 25% of the total square footage of the paved vehicular use area shall be landscaped (% calculation excludes required perimeter landscaped setback area).

2. Lots with a width 50 ft. or less: 15% of the total square footage of the paved vehicular use area shall be landscaped (% calculation excludes required perimeter landscaped setback area).

D. Category I & II plant material contained on the Exotic Pest Plant Council's list of invasive exotic pest plants, as provided in the Landscape Specifications Manual, are prohibited for use in landscaping. Prior to final inspection approval, plant material contained on this list shall be removed from the subject property.

E. Native Plant Requirement (as defined in the Hollywood Landscape Specifications Manual), excluding groundcover material, shall be a minimum of 60% trees and 50% shrubs.

F. Required trees.

1. One tree per 190 sq. ft. (or portion thereof) of terminal islands and one tree per 1,000 sq. ft. of pervious area of property.

2. Minimum tree size, palm size and number of species as set forth in the Landscape Specifications Manual.

G. Required hedges or perimeter screening. Within the exterior perimeter buffer strips, a hedge, decorative fence or wall, berm, or other durable landscaped visual barrier, shall be installed at a height of not less than 24 inches. If such visual barrier is of nonliving material, its height, design, location and material of construction must be approved by the Department of Planning and Development Services and the equivalent of one shrub or vine shall be planted along each 10 linear feet of said barrier. When abutting a public street or alley right-of-way, said barrier, if of nonliving material, shall be installed at a distance of not less than 5 feet from adjacent right-of-way lines, and the required shrubs shall be planted between the barrier and adjacent public alley or street right-of-way. Minimum sizes, required spacing and recommended species are set forth in the City of Hollywood Landscape Manual. All screening material installed must comply with § 155.12(D) of the City Code of Ordinances.

H. Required sod or groundcover. All pervious areas shall be landscaped or covered with a living ground cover or sod. Recommended species and specifications are set forth in the Landscape Specifications Manual.

I. Curbing. Landscaped areas, walls, structures and walks shall be protected from the encroachment or overhang of vehicles by a 6 inch continuous curbing; all parking stalls shall contain wheel stops. Specifications are set forth in the Landscape Specifications Manual.

J. Irrigation. All landscaped areas shall receive 100% coverage by means of an automatic sprinkler system designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances, the South Florida Building Code, the Florida State Statutes, and the regulations of the South Florida Water Management District. Failure to maintain or disconnection of the irrigation system shall be a violation of these Regulations.

K. Water conservation. Landscaping shall be designed to conserve water by utilizing the principles of "Xeriscaping," as provided by the regulations of the South Florida Water Management district:

1. Existing native plant communities (landscaping and area surrounding plants) shall be preserved and enhanced on site;

2. Plants shall be clumped according to their water demands;

3. Irrigation systems shall be zoned according to the specific needs of the plants within the irrigation zones;

4. A rain sensor delay shall be installed on all irrigation systems;

5. The design of the landscape shall minimize the use of turf;

L. Installation. All landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the City of Hollywood Landscape Manual.

For regulations related to sight distance restrictions at intersections refer to § 155.12 of the City Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2004-05, passed 1-21-2004; Am. Ord. O-2011-05, passed 2-2-11; Am. Ord. O-2011-14, passed 5-4-11)

Prior to commencement of construction, the following permits are required:

A. Building permits as required by the South Florida Building Code;

B. A landscape installation permit; fees to be set by the City Commission;

C. Tree removal permits (as applicable).

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94)

A. Prior to completion of construction an inspection will be called into the Department of Planning and Development Services.

B. Final approval shall not be granted for a permit until an inspection has been completed and the property is found to be in full compliance with the approved plan. When circumstances prevent the completion of the landscape installation prior to a final approval, the owner may post a cash bond equal to 150% of the total cost of the landscape installation, the amount to be determined by the Director of the Department of Planning and Development Services. Provisions of the bond are stated in § 106.26 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

C. Failure to obtain approval of this inspection shall be considered a violation of these regulations.

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2004-05, passed 1-21-2004; Am. Ord. O-2011-14, passed 5-4-11)

A. The owner of any land subject to this article, shall be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping so as to present a healthy, vigorous and neat appearance free from refuse and debris. All landscaped areas shall be sufficiently fertilized and irrigated to maintain the plant material in a healthy condition in accordance with the Landscape Specifications Manual.

B. Property owners shall permit trees to attain their natural height, shape and size; all pruning shall be done in compliance with the American Standards Institute, Inc. ANCI-300 Standards for pruning, set forth in the Landscape Specifications Manual.

C. If subsequent to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion, the landscaping of any applicable vehicular use area is found to be in non-conformance, notice shall be issued to the owners (or their agent) describing the corrective action required to comply with this article. The owners or their agent shall have 30 days to fulfill the landscaping requirements. Failure to comply within the allotted time shall be considered a violation of these regulations.

The owners or their agent shall have 30 days to fulfill the landscaping requirements. Failure to comply within the allotted time shall be considered a violation of these regulations.

(Ord. O-94-26, passed 7-6-94; Am. Ord. O-2004-05, passed 1-21-2004)

A. In instances where healthy plant material is being preserved on a site, the Department of Planning and Development Services Director may adjust the application of these regulations to allow credit for such plant material if such adjustment is in keeping with the intent of this article.

B. Where trees of a 3 inch caliper or greater are required to be removed from a site, the following shall apply for all properties, excluding single family residences:

1. The equivalent caliper diameter of replacement trees shall be planted on or off site with locations approved by the Director. The replacement trees are in addition to the number of new trees that are required to be planted; or

2. The equivalent value of the trees being removed shall be paid to the City of Hollywood’s Tree Trust Fund for purchase of replacement trees. For purposes of calculating replacement value, the City shall utilize the same standards as Broward County, as provided by the Broward County Department of Natural Resource Protection;

3. The following trees are exempt from the above provisions of this subsection:

a. Citrus species;

b. Invasive exotic pest trees, as provided in the Landscape Specifications Manual;

c. Palm species that are highly susceptible to lethal yellowing;

d. Trees determined by the Director to be in severe decline and/or diseased.

(Am. Ord. O-2004-05, passed 1-21-2004; Am. Ord. O-2011-14, passed 5-4-11)