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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover Page AGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #14647 Ordinance Second Reading Sponsored by: City Commission AN ORDINANCE BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED S/IN GENERAL/BUILDING PERMIT FEE EXTENSIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTED BY THE NOVEL - PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Miami File ID: 14647 (Revision: A) Printed On: 10/13/2023 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number: 14207 File Number: 14647 Final Action Date: 9/28/2023 AN ORDINANCE BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED EXTENSIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTED BY THE NOVEL - PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. internationally by the continued development and redevelopment of high-quality residential projects; and WHEREAS, Chapter 10, Section 10-4(i) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as certificates of occupancy (T.C.O.); and WHEREAS, the City, like every other community in the United States, handled the unprecedented i- WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in widespread labor market disruptions, including layoffs, numerous travel restrictions, and concerns about workplace health hazards; and WHEREAS, multiple factors led to a shortage of skilled workers in the manufacturing and construction industry throughout the world, driving up labor costs in connection with residential real estate development; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, causing mass material shortages and direct delays in being able to full complete multiple construction projects; and WHEREAS, the closures of manufacturing and production facilities, along with transportation and logistics disruptions, made it challenging for developers to obtain essential materials like lumber, steel, and cement, as well as specially manufactured machinery and systems, leading to increased costs and project delays; and WHEREAS, exempting residential development projects negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic from T.C.O. extension fee payments sends a positive signal to real estate investors, both domestic and international, that the City is committed to supporting and facilitating development by creating a favorable investment environment, which will contribute to the continued growth and development of the City; and WHEREAS, exempting residential development projects negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic from T.C.O. extension fees will provide immediate relief to developers that City of Miami File ID: 14647 (Revision: A) Printed On: 10/13/2023 faced increased costs and labor shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic related disruptions; and WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City wishes to establish an exemption for residential development projects negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, this change in fee structure is in the best interests of the City and its residents to ensure that projects are able to obtain T.C.O.s to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. 1 Section 2. Chapter 10 of the City Code is amended in the following particulars: BUILDINGS ARTICLE I. IN-GENERAL * * * Sec. 10-4. Building permit fee scheduled. * * * (b) General fee information. * * * (3) Miscellaneous Permits and Inspections Fees * * * i. Certificate of occupancy (C.O.) and certificate of compliance (C.C.). In accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code. 1. Residential (single family/duplex, triplex or multifamily condominium): $105.00 per unit. 2. Commercial (including multifamily rentals): $0.10 per square feet of space with a minimum of $250.00 for a C.O. and $150.00 for a C.C. 1 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 File ID: 14647 (Revision: A) Printed On: 10/13/2023 3. Extensions of T.C.O. or T.C.C.:The T.C.O. or T.C.C. extension can be requested through the building official or designee. Any extensions shall be charged as follows: A. First Request. May request an extension of up to 270 360 days in 90- day increments. The cost per square foot shall increase by $0.10 per 90 days for commercial properties or $105.00 per 90 days for residential properties; B. Second Request. May request an extension of up to 270 360 days in 90-day increments. The cost per square foot shall increase by $0.10 per 90 days for commercial properties or $105.00 per 90 days for residential properties; C. Third Request. May request an extension of up to 270 360 days in 90- day increments. The cost shall be charged at a rate equal to 50 percent of the building/trade permit line. D. Exemption. Income restricted units certified by the city with a recorded covenant may be exempted from the additional permit fee charged beyond the second time pursuant to this section by the city manager or designee based upon a showing that all permits are currently active and/or no prior permit and/or code violations have occurred at the project site. The exemption shall only be allowed for the applicable income restricted units. I. Should an exemption to the fee be granted, it may be renewed for the extension times as provided for in subsection 10-4(3)(i). II. The exemption from the additional fee charged beyond the second time is retroactive to any active permit for a qualifying income restricted unit. * * Section 3. If any section, part of section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City 2 Commission. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 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 File ID: 14647 (Revision: A) Printed On: 10/13/2023