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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-14200City of Miami ` Ordinance 14200 Legislation File Number: 13627 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date: 7/27/2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"),MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 6 TITLED "FRONTAGES"; AMENDING TABLE 8, TITLED "DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED"; AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO MODIFY SECTIONS 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 AND 5.8; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 8, TITLED "THOROUGHFARES" AND ARTICLE 9, TITLED "LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS," TO CLARIFY AND INTRODUCE NEW FRONTAGE -RELATED DEFINITIONS, ALLOW ARCHITECTURAL AND FRONTAGE FLEXIBILITY IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES WITHIN T5, T6, AND CI -HD TRANSECT ZONES, UPDATE AND INTRODUCE NEW DEFINITION ILLUSTRATIONS, MODIFY MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN T5 AND T6, AND ALLOWING ADDITIONAL SITE TREES PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, the guiding principles of the Miami 21 Code state that architecture and landscape design should grow from local climate, topography, history, and building practice, and that buildings should allow their inhabitants to experience the geography and climate through energy -efficient design; and WHEREAS, an update to the objectives, requirements, and illustrations relating to the design of frontages, facades, sidewalks, and landscaping set out in the Miami 21 Code is needed; and WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to increase Frontage architectural flexibility, clarify the First Layer requirements, and introduce provisions to resolve design challenges related to required grade changes; and WHEREAS, the proposed frontage design flexibilities include replacing the Build -to Line definition with a new Build -to Zone, updating the allowable frontage types, and clarifying those circumstances in which stairs and ramps may be placed in the First Layer; and WHEREAS, an amendment is needed to allow additional flexibility for required onsite trees to be placed on the upper levels instead of the First Layer; and City of Miami Page 1 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on May 17, 2023, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-23-053 by a vote of seven to zero (7-0), Item No. PZAB. 9, recommending approval of the small scale Land Use Designation Change; and WHEREAS, the City Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed text amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered whether the proposed amendments will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), the Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the Planning Director's recommendations and conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to amend the Miami 21 Code for the purposes stated herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:' "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS Build -to 4-Re Zone: A 4,e zone along all Principal Frontages in the T5 and T6 Transect Zones beginning at the front Setback line and extending ten (10) feet into the Second Laver established within a given I ^+ IN Rg where Building Facade(s) ^I I+^r ^,-I^^ of a StF Gt Ir^ shall be lap ced, teEa�as depicted in Article 4, Table 8, Illustration d. Layer, First: The area of a Lot comprised of the distance between the Base Building Line and the required Front Setback_ ORG1 Idly^ the Private Cre Ntage. Layer, Second: That r,ertieR of the Lot hehiRd the First Layer whinh ORGll Ides that r.ertieR of +he B61ildiRg rhiGh Er,f�+Gthe TheFeue. The area of a Lot directly behind the First Laver and Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material. City of Miami Page 2 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 extending fifteen (15) feet into the lot, as depicted in Article 4, Table 8, Illustration q. The Second Layer is intended for Habitable Spaces which directly enfront Thoroughfares; however, the Second Layer may contain elements required by the Florida Building Code and other public utilities where no other location is feasible. Lot Coverage: The area of the Lot occupied by all Buildings, excluding roof overhangs, balconies, shade eyebrows, canopies, and other unenclosed cantilevered elements that do not extend more seven (7) feet from a wall, and Structures such as decks, pools, and trellises. In the T5, T6, and CI -HD Transect Zones ground floor cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies within the First Laver shall not be counted towards Lot Coveraae. Right -of -Way, Public: That land held in trust by the City between the base building lines, including the Ssidewalk, swale and parkway area, and the roadway, street and highway, includina a limited -access exaressway. Section 3. Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:' "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 4 STANDARDS AND TABLES TABLE 6 FRONTAGES e. Stoop Frontage wherein the Fagade is aligned close to the Frontage Line with the first Story elevated from the sidewalk sufficiently to secure privacy for the windows. i The entrance is usually an All exterior stair and landing. This type is recommended for ground - floor Residential Use. f. Shopfront City of Miami Page 3 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 Frontage wherein the Fagade is aligned close to the Frontage Line with the Building entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail Use. It has substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and an Awning that may overhang the sidewalk. g. Gallery Frontage wherein the Fagade is aligned close to the Frontage Line with an attached cantilevered or a lightweight colonnade overlapping the n First Laver and may overlap the public ROW sidewalk. This type is conventional for retail Use. The Gallery shall be no less than 15' feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within 2 feet of the curb. Permitted by Special Area Plan. h. Arcade Frontage wherein the Fagade includes a colonnade that overlaps the ciiln First Laver and may overlap the public ROW sidewalk, while the Fagade at sidewalk level remains at the Frontage Line. This type is conventional for retail Use. The arcade shall be no less than 15' feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within 2 feet of the curb. Permitted by Special Area Plan. City of Miami Page 4 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 Frontage wherein the Facade includes an outdoor room, typically raised, and set back behind the First Layer. The Loggia typically includes a colonnade with no exterior walls on the sides facing frontages. TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED d LOT LAYERS BUILD -TO ZONE City of Miami Page 5 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 ABUTTING PROPERTY THIRD SECOND FIRST SIDE i Lu y I 1o� 01 I ;off I SIDE 10 FT ABUTTING PROPERTY w Q z City of Miami Page 6 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 q. MIAMI ZONING CODE LAYERS INTERIOR LOT J J ABUTTING PROPERTY ' v;t SIDE Igl z a ICI iii. THREE FRONTAGES FRONTAGE FRONTAGE FIRST LAYER: SECOND LAYER: T3 & T4: generally unpaved, per Article 5. Area for Active Space (Liner) and T5 & T6: shall be paved per Illustration 8.4 limited parking and service areas. ii. TWO FRONTAGES FRONTAGE WI Z / N O Z, °u Q ' SIDE ABUTTING. iv. FULL BLOCK FRONTAGE FRONTAGE FRONTAGE W z z THIRD LAYER: Parking, Loading, Service Areas are permitted, but shall be screened from view. City of Miami Page 7 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 Section 4. Article 5 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:' "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES 5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5) 5.5.1 Building Disposition (T5) e. 0 seFViGe areas On Principal Frontage(s), for the minimum Height, Facades shall be placed: 1. In the Build -to Zone for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage as shown in Illustration 5.5; or 2. At the edge of a Civic Space Type for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage and designed as per Article 4 Table 7; or 3. Along a Waterfront, pursuant to Appendix B — Waterfront Design Guidelines, Section 2.3 a ; or 4. Utilizina a combination of the nations above. In the absence of a Building along the corer remaining thirty percent (30%) of the Frontage Line, a Streetscreen shall be built co -planar with the Fagade to conceal parking and service areas. 5.5.2 Building Configuration (T5) a. Development within Private Frontages shall comply with Article 4, Tables 2 and 6 and Illustration 5.5. b. Encroachments shall be as follows: At the First Layer, �eir, GaRtileveFed AORgs and eRtF o of the setbaGki exGept City of Miami Page 8 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 1. At the first Story in the First Layer, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation shall not be permitted, except in the following circumstances: a. For Riahts-of-Wav with an adiacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or areater. stairs ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Laver for that portion of the site where the adjacent Sidewalk is ten (10) feet or greater. b. For Dortions of Lots with a death of one hundred (100) feet or less and a Riaht-of Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. c. For Lots with a length of three hundred (300) feet or more and a Right -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Laver for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet includina a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are Dlaced within the Riaht-of-Wav at those Doints. d. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of Waiver. 2. At the first Story in the First Laver, cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback; except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. City of Miami Page 9 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 3. Above the first Story in the First Laver, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs and Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet into the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. 4. At the Second and Third Lavers no encroachments are permitted. 5. When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the Property line. 5.5.6 Landscape Standards (T5) a. The First Layer as shewn in AFtiele 4, T-a shall be paved and landscaped cv4onr! the eRfrnn4iRg Diihlin Crn.Atage as shewp in 4rt0n10 Q as per Illustration 8.4. ILLUSTRATION 5.5 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T5) BUILDING DISPOSITION City of Miami Page 10 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 LOT UUUUPATIUN a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; - With rear vehicular 40,000 s.f. max. access 1,200 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width 50 ft min. - With rear vehicular 16 ft. min. access c. Lot Coverage 80% max. d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) N/A e. Frontage at front 70% min. Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 65 du/ac max. BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min. b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min. c. Side 0 ft. min. d. Rear 0 ft. min. e. Abutting Side or 6 ft. min Rear T4 Abutting Side or Rear 10% of Lot T3 depth**min. 1st through 2nd Story 26 ft. min. above 2nd Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn prohibited b. Porch & Fence prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. prohibited d. Forecourt permitted e. Stoop permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T5 L and T5 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia permitted BUILDING HEIGHT City of Miami Page 11 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 a. Min. Height 2 S+�T1 Story (15ft. min.) b. Max. Height 5 Stories c. Max. Benefit Height 1 Story Abutting D1 BUILDING HEIGHT M Mi - 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6) 5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6) City of Miami Page 12 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 8/11/2023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 e. minima im of StaVeRty Pe FGent (700/) of itc IeRgth nn the QothanL Linea as shnvnin in (20,04) ef +ho I „+ length On Principal Frontage(s), for the minimum Height, Facades shall be placed: 1. In the Build -to Zone for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage as shown in Illustration 5.6; or 2. At the edge of a Civic Space Type for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage and designed as per Article 4 Table 7; or 3. Along a Waterfront, pursuant to Appendix B — Waterfront Design Guidelines, Section 2.3 a ; or 4. Utilizing a combination of the options above. In the absence of a Building along the reamer remaining thirty percent (30%) of the Frontage Line, a Streetscreen shall be built co -planar with the Fagade to shield parking and service areas. In the case of two (2) or three (3) Principal Frontages meeting at Thoroughfare intersections, the Building corner may recede from the designated Setback up to twenty percent (20%) of the Lot length. Above the eighth #leer Story, minimum building spacing is sixty (60) feet, except that where the Building abuts T5, the sixty (60) feet required spacing shall be above the fifth floor. Side and rear Setbacks above the eighth floor shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet for side and rear property lines abutting a Right -of -Way seventy (70) feet or greater in width. For T6-12, T6-24, T6-36, T6-48, T6-60 and T6-80 Lots having one dimension one hundred (100) feet or less, side and rear Setbacks above the eighth floor may be reduced to a minimum of twenty (20) feet by Waiver. For T6-36, T6-48, T6-60 and T6-80 above the eighth floor in the Second Layer, at a setback of ten (10) feet, an additional two stories of habitable space may extend a maximum sixty percent (60%) of the length of the street Frontages. For T6-24, T6-36, T6- 48, T6-60 and T6-80 above the eighth floor an additional six feet of non -habitable space may be allowed without additional setback to accommodate depth of swimming pools, landscaping, transfer beams, and other structural and mechanical systems. 5.6.2 Building Configuration (T6) c. Encroachments shall be as follows: ERGFGa^hmeRtS shall be as fells ws: t the First I ayeF 0 may eRGreaGh up te thFee (3) feet ef the depth E)f the Setba&. FEK B61ild RgG with aR Established City of Miami Page 13 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 1. At the first Story in the First Laver, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation shall not be Dermitted. except in the followina circumstances: a. For Rights -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or greater, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for that portion of the site where the adjacent Sidewalk is ten (10) feet or greater. b. For portions of Lots with a depth of one hundred (100) feet or less and a Right -of - Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet includina a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. c. For Lots with a lenath of three hundred (300) feet or more and a Riaht-of-Wa with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Laver for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: iii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and iv. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. d. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of Waiver. 2. At the first Story in the First Laver, cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback; except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. City of Miami Page 14 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 3. Above the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs or Facade components promoting energy efficiency, such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach up to three (3) feet into the Setback; except: a. For Buildings with an Established Setback Area greater than a ten (10) foot setback, balconies above the first Story may encroach up to one third (1/3) of the Established Setback Area bevond the allowable three (3) foot encroachment. b. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. 4. Above the eighth Story when additional setbacks are required as detailed in Illustration 5.6, Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices, that are non -accessible or balconies may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet. 5. When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the Property line. 5.6.6 Landscape Standards (T6) a. The First Layer as shewn in AFtiele 4, T-a shall be paved and landscaped to mere FrA tage as she wn ;n 400do Q as per Illustration 8.4. ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-8) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max. City of Miami Page 15 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 b. Lot Width 50 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th 15,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 5 / 25% additional Ratio (FLR) Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting 0 ft. min. 1st Side or Rear T5 through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story Abutting Side 6 ft. min. 1 st through or Rear T4 5th Story 26 ft. min. above 5th Story Abutting Side 10% of Lot depth** min. or Rear T3 1st through 2nd Story 26 ft. min. 3rd through 5th Story 46 ft. min. above 5th Story BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common prohibited Lawn b. Porch & prohibited Fence c. Terrace or prohibited L.C. d. Forecourt permitted e. Stoop permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-8 L and T6-8 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 SteFeeT1 Story (15ft. min. b. Max. Height 8 Stories c. Max. Benefit 4 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diaqram 9 City of Miami Page 16 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 I I i max I � 11------ I � 37 ht --------------� 192 ------------ to i-------- ----- aK• I Height! i 8 i i i B I i I 5 I I i Min. i 3 Height! 2 min. Y 1 ABUTTING SIDE 8 REAR ALL ZONES D(CEFT\T4& I Max_ I ►r Benefit I 12 I 1I Height ----------I I 11 1 3►I 0' Min I� I 1 I 1 10 I 1 1 I Max. Height j I I 8 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-12) BUILDING DISPOSITION City of Miami Page 17 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 8/11/2023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; 70,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width 50 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th 15,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 8 / 30% additional Ratio (FLR) Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side 0 ft. min. 1st or Rear T5 through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story Abutting Side 6 ft. min. 1 st or Rear T4 through 5th Story 26 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story Abutting Side 10% of Lot depth** min. or Rear T3 1 st through 2nd Story 26 ft. min. 3rd through 5th Story City of Miami Page 18 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 6 ft. min. above 5th Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Prohibited Lawn b. Porch & Prohibited Fence c. Terrace or Prohibited L.C. d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-12 L and T6-12 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 12 Stories c. Max. Benefit 8 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-24) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION City of Miami Page 19 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; 100,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width 50 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th 15,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 6-24a: 7 / 30% Ratio (FLR) additional Public Benefit T6-24b: 16 / 0% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 1150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side 0 ft. min. 1st or Rear T5 through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Prohibited Lawn b. Porch & Prohibited City of Miami Page 20 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 Fence c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-24 L and T6-24 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 24 Stories c. Max. Benefit 24 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-36) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 15,000 s.f. min. City of Miami Page 21 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th 18,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 6-36a: 12 / 40% Ratio (FLR) additional Public Benefit T6-36b: 22 / 0% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 1150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side 0 ft. min. 1st or Rear T5 through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted City of Miami Page 22 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 f. Shopfront permitted (T6-36 L and T6-36 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special rea Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 36 Stories c. Max. Benefit 24 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-48) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. City of Miami Page 23 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 - Above 8th 18,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 6-48a: 11 / 50% Ratio (FLR) additional Public Benefit T6-48b: 18 / 50% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 1150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side 0 ft. min. 1st or Rear T5 through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Prohibited Lawn b. Porch & Prohibited Fence c. Terrace or Prohibited L.C. d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-48 L and T6-48 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan City of Miami Page 24 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 48 Stories c. Max. Benefit 32 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-60) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. City of Miami Page 25 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 - Above 8th 18,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 6-60a: 11 / 50% Ratio (FLR) additional Public Benefit T6-60b: 18 / 50% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 1150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side 0 ft. min. 1st or Rear T5 through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Prohibited Lawn b. Porch & Prohibited Fence c. Terrace or Prohibited L.C. d. Forecourt jPermitted City of Miami Page 26 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-60 L and T6-60 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 60 Stories c. Max. Benefit unlimited Stories Height Abutting all Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-80) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. City of Miami Page 27 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 - Above 8th 18,000 sq. ft. max. Story Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot 24 / 50% additional Ratio (FLR) Public Benefit e. Frontage at 70% min. front Setback f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story b. Secondary 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. Front above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Prohibited Lawn b. Porch & Prohibited Fence c. Terrace or Prohibited L.C. d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-80 L and T6-80 O only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special [Lea Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 12 Stories City of Miami Page 28 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 b. Max. Height 80 Stories c. Max. Benefit unlimited Stories Height Abutting all Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 5.8 CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONES — HEALTH DISTRICT (CI -HD) 5.8.2 Building Configuration (CI -HD) c. Encroachments n4ay shall be as follows: of the F=irct I ayer `+entire„erLQd 4,e,n0ngs and entry 0 , exGept ennrn�nh mwimi im of throe (3) foot 1. At the first Story in the First Laver. stairs. ramps. and other elements used for vertical circulation shall not be permitted, except in the following circumstances: a. For Rights -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or greater, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for that portion of the site where the adjacent Sidewalk is ten (10) feet or areater. b. For Dortions of Lots with a death of one hundred (100) feet or less and a Riaht-of Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Laver for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontaqe; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear Dublic Sidewalk for twenty Dercent (20%) of the Frontaae. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eiaht (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. c. For Lots with a length of three hundred (300) feet or more and a Right -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Laver for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: City of Miami Page 29 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone often (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are Dlaced within the Riaht-of-Wav at those Doints. d. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of Waiver. 3. At the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback, except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. 4. Above the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs, and Facade components promoting energy efficiency, such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet of the depth of the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. 5. At the Second Layer no encroachments are permitted, except that facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet. 6. Above the eighth Story when additional setbacks are required as detailed in Illustration 5.8, Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices, that are non -accessible, or balconies may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet. 7. When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the Property line. 5.8.6 Landscape Standards (CI -HD) a. The First Layer assh^WR OR AFt+cle ^ , Tom-- a shall be paved and landscaped to matGh the P61bliG FFE)Rtage as sh,,WR OR FtiGio Q as per Illustration 8.4. *„ Section 5. Article 8 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:' "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 8. THOROUGHFARES City of Miami Page 30 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 8.4 ILLUSTRATION: SIDEWALKS 8.4.a ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE FRONTAGES The intent of the First Laver is to create a Dedestrian-friendly Dublic realm by exaandina the adiacent Sidewalk with Davina and landscapina accordina to the standards below: i. The first ten (10) feet of the First Laver shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. ii. When existinq uses are adaptively repurposed to Commercial or Office uses, the First Laver shall be paved per this illustration: except where existinq legally built Structures or site improvements prevent compliance with this illustration. iii. Driveways that traverse the circulation zone shall be flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. with no raised curbs. and ADA comDliant. includina a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. City of Miami Page 31 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 iv. There shall be no vertical Structures that obstruct the circulation zone; except those Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article 5, Specific to Zones. V. Outdoor dining shall be placed in alignment and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. vi. Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope, and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. 2. All imarovements within the Public Riaht-of-Wav shall be coordinated with and aaaroved b Public Works. i. Street trees may be placed within parkways or bump -outs. Where not possible, street trees shall be located as close as possible to the back of curb and may be placed within tree grates or a porous paving tree pit system. ii. Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks, and signage shall be aligned and shall not obstruct a clear Dedestrian Dath. City of Miami Page 32 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 8.4.a ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE FRONTAGES SECTION LOT R.O.W PRIVATE► T PUBLIC Frontage Frontage m; m BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER LOT R.O.W PRIVATE► 4 PUBLIC Frontaae Frontage BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER BUMP -OUT OR PARKWAY WI TREES OUTDOOR DINING (IF PROPOSED) ON -STREET PARKING (IF AVAILABLE) FLEX ZONE SHALL MEET MINIMUM PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS STREETTREE LOCATED AT BACK OF CURB OR PARKWAY WHERE POSSIBLE City of Miami Page 33 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 8.4.b ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO FRONTAGES THAT ARE NOT COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, OR A CIVIC SPACE TYPE 1. The intent of the First Layer is to create a pedestrian -friendly public realm by expanding the adjacent Sidewalk with paving and landscaping according to the standards below: • The First Laver shall be Daved and flush with the adiacent Sidewalk for a minimum of the first six and one-half (6.5) feet. The remainder shall be Daved or landscaped. • When existing Commercial or Office uses are adaptively repurposed to other uses, the First Laver shall be paved at a minimum as listed above; except where existing legally built Structures or site improvements prevent compliance with this illustration. • Driveways that traverse the circulation zone shall be flush with the adjacent Sidewalk, with no raised curbs, and ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. • There shall be no vertical Structures that obstruct the circulation zone; except those Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article 5, Specific to Zones. • Back of house spaces should have landscaping or artistic/architectural elements to mitigate blank walls. Plantings shall be no more than 24 inches in height. • Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope, and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. 2. All improvements within the Public Riaht-of-Wav shall be coordinated with and aaaroved by Public Works. i. Street trees may be placed within parkways or bump -outs. Where not possible, street trees shall be located as close as possible to the back of curb and may be placed within tree grates or a porous paving tree pit system. Outdoor furnishinas. trash cans. bike racks. and sianaae shall be alianed and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path City of Miami Page 34 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 8.4.b ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO FRONTAGES THAT ARE NOT COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, OR A CIVIC SPACE TYPE SECTION LOT R.O.W PRIVATE► 4 PUBLIC Frontage Frontage BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER PLAN LOT R.O.W PRIVATE► -4 PUBLIC Frontage Frontage BACK OF HOUSE CONCEALED FROM PUBLIC VIEW BUMP -OUT OR PARKWAY WI TREES LANDSCAPE STRIP ON -STREET PARKING (IFAVAILABLE) FLEX ZONE SHALL MEET MINIMUM PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS STREETTREE LOCATED AT BACK OF CURB OR PARKWAY WHERE POSSIBLE BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER 8.4.c ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO A CIVIC SPACE TYPE City of Miami Page 35 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 1. The intent of the First Laver is to create a Dedestrian-friend ly Dublic realm by exaandin the adjacent Sidewalk with paving and landscaping according to the standards below: i. If the Uses directly adjacent to the Civic Space type are predominantly Commercial or Office, then the first ten feet (10 ft.) of the First Laver shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. ii. If the Uses directly adjacent to the Civic Space type are predominantly not Commercial or Office. then the first six and one-half (6.5) of the First Laver shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. The remainder shall be paved or landscaped. iii. Driveways that traverse the circulation zone shall be flush with the adjacent Sidewalk, with no raised curbs, and ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. iv. There shall be no vertical Structures that obstruct the circulation zone; except those Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article 5, Specific to Zones. V. Outdoor dining shall be placed in alignment and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. vi. Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope. and a maximum five Dercent (5%) circulation slope. 2. All imarovements within the Public Riaht-of-Wav shall be coordinated with and aaaroved by Public Works. i. Street trees may be placed within parkways or bump -outs. Where not possible, street trees shall be located as close as possible to the back of curb and may be placed within tree grates or a porous paving tree pit system. ii. Outdoor furnishinas. trash cans. bike racks. and sianaae shall be alianed and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. City of Miami Page 36 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 8.4.c ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO A CIVIC SPACE TYPE SECTION LOT R.O.W PRIVATE► 4 PUBLIC Frontage Frontage m; m I BUILD TO CIVIC CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE SPACE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER PLAN LOT R.O.W PRIVATE► - PUBLIC Frontage Frontage I I � � `1 44 We lot. BUILDTO CIVIC CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE SPACE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER BUMP -OUT OR PARKWAY WI TREES OUTDOOR FURNITURE (IF PROPOSED) ON -STREET PARKING (IF AVAILABLE) FLEX ZONE SHALL MEET PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS STREETTREE LOCATED AT BACK OF CURB OR PARKWAY WHERE POSSIBLE City of Miami Page 37 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 Section 6. Article 9 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:' "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 9. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS 9.5 MINIMUM STANDARDS 9.5.5 Minimum Number of Trees Where a conflict exists, the requirement imposing the higher standard shall apply. a. Urban Center and Urban Core Transect Zones. In Urban Center or Urban Core Transect Zones, if the minimum number of trees required cannot be reasonably planted on the ground level of the subject property, the applicant may plant twee forty percent (2,5-04 40%) of the required trees on upper levels such as open recreation areas or exposed decks. All trees located on upper levels used towards the minimum requirements shall be regulated through Chapter 17: Environmental Preservation. Section 7. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 8. It is the intention of the City Commission that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention. Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after final reading and adoption thereof.2 2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10) days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated herein, whichever is later. City of Miami Page 38 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023 File ID: 13627 Enactment Number: 14200 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 ria i dez, C oty Attor iey 6/12/2023 City of Miami Page 39 of 39 File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed on: 811112023