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Resolution R-23-0341
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Legislation
File Number: 14331
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 7/27/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO PRESENT LEGISLATION
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") COMMISSION AT THE OCTOBER 26, 2023
CITY COMMISSION MEETING THAT WOULD CREATE A PROCESS FOR
HOMEOWNERS TO PLANT CERTAIN NATIVE PLANTS ON THEIR
ADJACENT SWALE BY RIGHT AND OTHER NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE
PLANTS BY A REVIEW AND PERMIT PROCESS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Sabina Covo
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") currently does not clearly allow homeowners to
plant a range of plants on any swale in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports efforts to beautify the City; and
WHEREAS, allowing homeowners to improve swales immediately adjacent to their
property would provide aesthetic and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to create a process that will help homeowners
beautify the swale adjacent to their properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interests of the City, its residents, and businesses;
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 as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby directs the City Manager to take any and all
actions and measures necessary to propose legislation at the October 26, 2023 City
Commission meeting to create a City permitting process to allow a mix of native and non-native
plants to be planted on a homeowner's adjacent swale.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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