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` Ordinance 14200
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File Number: 13627
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3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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q. MIAMI ZONING CODE LAYERS
INTERIOR LOT
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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
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ABUTTING.
iv. FULL BLOCK FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
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THIRD LAYER:
Parking, Loading, Service Areas
are permitted, but shall be
screened from view.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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a. Min. Height 2 S+�T1 Story
(15ft. min.)
b. Max. Height 5 Stories
c. Max. Benefit Height 1 Story Abutting D1
BUILDING HEIGHT
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5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6)
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minima im of StaVeRty Pe FGent (700/) of itc IeRgth nn the QothanL Linea as shnvnin in
(20,04)
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+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
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may eRGreaGh up te thFee (3) feet ef the depth E)f the Setba&. FEK B61ild RgG with aR Established
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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.
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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.
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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
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ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-12)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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- 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
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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.
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- 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
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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.
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- 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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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