State of the City of Hallandale Beach part 6

Speaking of Codes, we are in the final phases of our Code Rewrite. There is still time to let us know what changes you would like to see. There will be another round of follow-ups with our consultants and staff. Currently, we are conducting a business survey. Please visit our website and send in your concerns and ideas.

Our staff in Sustainable Development have been remarkably busy. While waiting for the rewrite we still have made some code changes and regulation changes that have a direct impact on redevelopment.

Some highlights from this year include changes to some signal codes and changes for Multifamily Developments including Setbacks, Unit Sizes, Accessory Dwelling Units and Parking Requirements.

Regulations for single family and duplex have not changed. These changes have taken into account the high demand for Affordable Housing.

While we were ahead of the curve many developers statewide have continued to be faced with Nimbyism “Not in My Backyard”. As a result, we now have “The Live Local Act.”

Limiting local control by adding density without taking into consideration where, how much and the local ability to address impacts creates a whole other list of issues.

As a city, we have looked at density with a carrot approach rather than being Nimby’s. If a developer wants housing units for mixed use development, they must include 15% affordable units.

Live Local allows for greater density but with 40% of units being affordable. The big issue for many areas is it allows heights as high as buildings within a mile or minimum 3 feet. We know here in Hallandale Beach what it means to produce infill development.

We have Implemented Form Base Codes and development areas with a focus on our corridors. But how do you find out what can be built where? As part of our website upgrades, we now have an interactive Planning and Zoning Page.

You can visit our Sustainable Development Page where you will find a map. Once there you can click on a parcel, and it will tell you the use and the base zoning is overlay zonings density, heights, setbacks, and other information.

As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns, and ideas to make our city a better place at phone/text 954-632-5700 or you can email me at jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit me on my Facebook page at Mayor Joy Cooper. Like, follow, and share.