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Resolution: R-21-0403
File Number: 10803
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 9/23/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DRAFT LEGISLATION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 13114,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, TO ALLOW OPEN-AIR PERGOLAS AND TRELLIS OVER
DRIVEWAYS FOR THE CITY COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, from time -to -time it becomes necessary to amend the zoning regulations of
the City of Miami ("City") and
WHEREAS, many parts of the City, including Coconut Grove, are known and loved for
their lush landscapes and verdant character; and
WHEREAS, open air trellises and pergolas encourage such character and, when placed
over residential driveways, provide useful shade; and
WHEREAS, existing land development regulations limit such application of trellises and
pergolas; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
as amended, the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this Resolution to be of an
emergency nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed to immediately draft legislation to amend the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, to authorize the construction of
open-air trellises and pergolas over residential driveways and submit such legislation to the
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board and City Commission for consideration.
Section 3. In the event that any portion or section of this Resolution is determined to be
invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of this Resolution, which shall remain in full
force and effect.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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File ID: 10803
Enactment Number: R-21-0403
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Vft6ria-Vrdel, City Attor iey 10/1/2021
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