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PZAB Resolution
Enactment Number: PZAB-R-23-075
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Miami, FL 33133
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File ID: 13939 Date Rendered: 7/03/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES", SPECIFICALLY SECTION 5.5.1, TITLED
"BUILDING DISPOSITION," ILLUSTRATION 5.5, SECTION 5.6.1 TITLED "BUILDING
DISPOSITION," AND ILLUSTRATION 5.6 TO INTRODUCE A FLEXIBLE LOT
COVERAGE PROGRAM, AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 7, TITLED "PROCEDURES
AND NONCONFORMITIES," SPECIFICALLY SECTION 7.1.2.5, TITLED "WAIVER,"
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF WAIVERS AND AMEND THE 'TEN (10)
PERCENT' WAIVER; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114
as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to
time ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, Waivers permit minor deviations from the Miami 21 Code in certain
specified circumstances as provided in the various Articles of the Miami 21 Code and as
consistent with the Guiding Principles in Article 2 of the Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the Miami 21 Task Force, appointed by the City Commission, made
recommendations to simplify the review, permitting, and public hearing processes leading to
increased consistency and predictability; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends the Miami 21 Code to provide applicants and City of
Miami ("City") staff with increased clarity and a more streamlined process as summarized below:
• Waiver 29. Ten (10) percent Waiver (Article 7 Section 7.1.2.5 of the Miami 21 Code).
Revises text to clarify which numerical standards may be adjusted by up to ten (10)
percent and provides criteria for applicability of the Waiver; and
WHEREAS, this amendment further provides for a flexible lot coverage program; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board ("PZAB") has considered whether
the proposed text amendment as stated herein 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 PZAB has considered the need and justification for the proposed text
amendment, as stated herein, including changed and changing circumstances; and
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WHEREAS, the PZAB finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to
amend the Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the PZAB recommends approval to the City Commission of the proposed
text amendment, as stated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND
APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The PZAB recommends that the City Commission amend Ordinance No.
13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami 21 Code") by
amending Article 5, titled "Specific to Zones," in the following particulars.'
"ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES
5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5)
5.5.1 Building Disposition (T5)
a. Newly platted Lots shall be dimensioned according to Illustration 5.5.
b. Lot coverage by any Building shall not exceed that shown in Illustration 5.5.
Flexible Lot Coverage Program
Additional Lot Coverage may be approved up to ninety percent (90%) if the proposed
Development satisfies at least one (1) of the following conditions:
1. Provision of a Roof Terrace in an amount of square footage equivalent to four (4)
times the gross Lot Area obtained from increased Lot Coverage or twenty percent
(20%) of the Building roof surface area, whichever amount is greater.
2. Open Space provided off -site in an area of need identified by the City Parks and
Open Space Master Plan and the City's Parks Department, at an amount equal to
the square footage obtained from increased Lot Coverage. The Open Space shall be
provided as a Civic Space Type standard within Article 4, Table 7 of this Code.
3. A cash contribution to the Miami 21 Public Benefits Trust Fund or authorized
program account equivalent to the Development's Floor Area obtained by increased
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.
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Lot Coveraqe on a square foot basis. The value of this cash contribution shall follow
the provisions described in Section 3.14.4(b)(3).
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ILLUSTRATION 5.5 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T5)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCCUPATION
a. Lot Area
- With rear vehicular access
5,000 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max.
1,200 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max.
b. Lot Width
- With rear vehicular access
50 ft min.
16 ft min.
c. Lot Coverage
80% - 90% max.*
d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. 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 Rear T4
6 ft. min.
Abutting Side or Rear T3
10% of Lot 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.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T5-L and T5-O only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
b. Max. Height
c. Max. Benefit Height
* As modified through the
Flexible Lot Coverage
Program
2 Stories
5 Stories
1 Story Abutting D1
5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6)
a. Newly platted Lots shall be dimensioned according to Illustration 5.6.
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b. Lot coverage by any Building shall not exceed that shown in Illustration 5.6.
Flexible Lot Coverage Program
Additional Lot Coverage may be approved up to ninety percent (90%) if the proposed
Development satisfies at least one (1) of the following conditions:
4. Provision of a Roof Terrace in an amount of square footage equivalent to four (4)
times the gross Lot Area obtained from increased Lot Coverage or twenty percent
(20%) of the Building roof surface area, whichever amount is greater.
5. Open Space provided off -site in an area of need identified by the City Parks and
Open Space Master Plan and the City's Parks Department, at an amount equal to
the square footage obtained from increased Lot Coverage. The Open Space shall be
provided as a Civic Space Type standard within Article 4, Table 7 of this Code.
6. A cash contribution to the Miami 21 Public Benefits Trust Fund or authorized
program account equivalent to the Development's Floor Area obtained by increased
Lot Coverage on a square foot basis. The value of this cash contribution shall follow
the provisions described in Section 3.14.4(b)(3).
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.
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
c. Lot
Coverage
- 1-8 Stories
80% - 90% max.***
- Above 8th
Story
_
d. Floor Lot
Ratio (FLR)
15,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
Lodging
30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
Commercial
5 / 25% additional Public Benefit
e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
Front
c. Side
d. Rear
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story
e. Abutting
Side or Rear
0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
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T5
F30 ft. min. above 8th Story
Abutting
Side or Rear
T4
6 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
26 ft. min. above 5th Story
Abutting
Side or Rear
T3
10% of Lot depth** min. 1st through 2nd Story
26 ft. min. 3rd through 5th Story
46 ft. min. above 5th Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common
Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch &
Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or
L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-8-L and T6-8-O only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
8 Stories
c. Max. Benefit
Height
4 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
***As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-12)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
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% - 90% max.***
- Above 8th
Story
15,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
Lodging
30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
Commercial
d. Floor Lot
Ratio (FLR)
8 / 30% additional Public Benefit
e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
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BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. 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 or Rear
T5
0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
30 ft. min. above 8th Story
Abutting
Side or Rear
T4
6 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
26 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
30 ft. min. above 8th Story
Abutting
Side or Rear
T3
10% of Lot depth** min. 1st through 2nd Story
26 ft. min. 3rd through 5th Story
i 46 ft. min. above 5th Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common
Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch &
Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or
L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-12-L and T6-12-0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
12 Stories
c. Max. Benefit
Height
8 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except
T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
***As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-24)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCCUPATION
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% - 90% max.**
- Above 8th 15,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
Story Lodging
30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
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a. Lot Area
Commercial
d. Floor Lot
Ratio (FLR)
T6-24a: 7 / 30% additional Public Benefit
T6-24b: 16 / 40% additional Public Benefit
e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
—
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. 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
or Rear T5
ft
0 . min. 1st through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
30 ft. min. above 8th Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common
Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch &
Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or
L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-24-L and T6-24-0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
24 Stories
c. Max. Benefit
Height
24 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except
T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
** As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-36)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCCUPATION
5,000 s.f. min.
100 ft min.
b. Lot Width
c. Lot Coverage
- 1-8 Stories
80% - 90% max.**
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- Above 8th
Story
18,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
Lodging
30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
Commercial
d. Floor Lot Ratio
JFLRj
T6-36a: 12 / 40% additional Public Benefit
T6-36b: 22 / 40% additional Public Benefit
e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. 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
or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
30 ft. min. above 8th Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common
Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch & Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-36-L and T6-36-0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
36 Stories
c. Max. Benefit
Height
24 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones
except T3
r as moairiea in uiagram
Y ** As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
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% - 90% max.**
- Above 8th
Story
18,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
Lodging
30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
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Commercial
d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
T6-48a: 11 / 50% additional Public Benefit
T6-48b: 18 / 50% additional Public Benefit
e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. 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
or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
30 ft. min. above 8th Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch & Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-48-L and T6-48-0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
48 Stories
c. Max. Benefit
Height
32 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones
except T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
** As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-60)
BUILDING DISPO
SITION
LOT OCCUPATIO
N
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f. min.
b. Lot Width
100 ft min.
c. Lot Coverage
- 1-8 Stories
80% - 90% max.**
18,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
- Above 8th Lodging
Story 30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
Commercial
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d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
T6-60a: 11 / 50% additional Public Benefit
T6-60b: 18 / 50% additional Public Benefit
e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. 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
or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story
30 ft. min. above 8th Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
a. Common Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch & Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-60-L and T6-60-0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
60 Stories
c. Max. Benefit
Height
unlimited Stories Abutting all Transects Zones
except T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
** As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
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% - 90% max.**
- Above 8th
Story
18,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Residential &
Lodging
30,000 sf. max. Floorplate for Office &
Commercial
d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
24 / 50% additional Public Benefit
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e. Frontage at
front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
10% Lot Area min.
g. Density
150 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. 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 Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch & Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or L.0
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
permitted (T6-80-L and T6-80-0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories
b. Max. Height
80 Stories
Height Zones except T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
** As modified through the Flexible Lot Coverage Program
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Section 3. The PZAB recommends that the City Commission amend the Miami 21 Code
by amending Article 7, titled Procedures and Nonconformities," in the following particulars.2
"ARTICLE 7. PROCEDURES AND NONCONFORMITIES
7.1.2.5 Waiver
The Waiver permits specified minor deviations from the Miami 21 Code in certain specified
circumstances as provided in the various articles of this Code and as consistent with the
Guiding Principles in Article 2 of this Code. Waivers are intended to relieve practical
difficulties in complying with the strict requirements of this Code. Waivers are not intended
to relieve specific cases of financial hardship, nor to allow circumventing of the intent of this
Code. A Waiver may not be granted if it conflicts with the City Code or the Florida Building
Code.
2 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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a. Specific Waivers are described in the various articles of this Code; and are
referenced here only for convenience. The specific parameters of each Waiver are
further described in the articles in which each Waiver appears in this Code.
1. Parking reductions for Elderly Housing or for Adaptive Reuses in Community
Redevelopment Areas (Article 3, Section 3.6.1 and 3.6.7).
2. Setbacks for irregular Lots (Article 3, Section 3.3.3.c)
3. Setbacks for the property to be developed to match the dominant Setback in
the Block and its Context. (Article 3, Section 3.3.5; Article 5, Sections 5.5.1.g,
5.6.1.g and 5.8.1.g)
4. Shared Access for adjoining Lots (Article 3, Section 3.6.3.k).
5. Barbed wire fences in D1, D2 and D3 (Article 3, Section 3.7.2).
6. Review of Development within Neighborhood Conservation Districts for
compliance with NCD regulations (Appendix A).
7. The relaxation of Setbacks or required Off-street Parking for preservation of
natural features of land (Article 3, Section 3.13.1.d).
8. Decrease of required parking by thirty percent (30%) within the half -mile
radius of a TOD (Article 4, Table 4).
9. Reduction of setbacks for one-story, non -habitable accessory structures in T3.
(Article 5, Section 5.3.1.h)
10. Substitution of loading berths (Article 4, Table 5).
11. Required parking within one thousand (1,000) feet of the site that it serves
(Article 4, Table 4)
12. Extensions above maximum Heights for church spires, steeples, belfries,
monuments, water towers, flagpoles, vents, ornamental Building features,
decorative elements, or similar Structures. (Article 3, Section 3.5.3, Article 5,
Sections 5.3.2.f; 5.4.2.g; 5.5.2.h; 5.6.2.h, 5.9.2.g and 5.10.2.g).
13. Encroachment of mechanical equipment, such as air conditioning units,
pumps, exhaust fans or other similar noise producing equipment for existing
Buildings (Article 5, Sections 5.3.2.d and 5.4.2.d).
14. Service and Parking access from Principal Frontage (Article 5, Sections
5.4.2.e, 5.5.2.e and 5.6.2.f).
15. Pedestrian and vehicular entry spacing. (Article 5, Section 5.5.1.f, 5.5.4.e,
5.6.1.f and 5.6.4.g).
16. Adjustments to Building spacing and to Setbacks above the eighth floor for
Lots having one dimension one hundred (100) feet or less (Article 5, Section
5.6.1.h).
17. Adjustments to Building Disposition in Cl. (Article 5, Section 5.7.2.4.d).
18. Industrial Uses requiring additional Height in D2 and D3 (Article 5, Section
5.9.2.f and 5.10.2.f).
19. Primary and Secondary Frontage Parking placement (Article 5, Sections
5.5.4.d, 5.5.4.e, 5.6.4.d and 5.6.4.e).
20. Reduction of reservoir parking space (Article 6).
21. Gas Station Building Frontage requirement (Article 6).
22. Modifications in Setbacks up to fifty percent (50%) when Liner Uses are
provided along parking Structures in Major Sports Facility. (Article 6, Table
13).
23. Replacement or reconstruction of a nonconforming Structure (other than
Single -Family, duplex or multi -family) destroyed by natural disaster, explosion,
fire, act of God, or the public enemy. (Article 7, Section 7.2.2.b).
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24. Alterations to nonconforming Single Family or duplex Structures to enlarge a
nonconformity affecting the exterior of the Building or premises. (Article 7,
Section 7.2.3).
25. Development of Single Family or duplex Structures on certain nonconforming
Lots in T-3 zones. (Article 7, Section 7.2.7).
26. Modification to nonconforming Off-street Parking facilities involving restoration
or rehabilitation of an existing Building or an adaptive Use. (Article 7, Section
7.2.8).
27. Modification of the landscaping of nonconforming signs. (Article 7, Section
7.2.9.5).
28. Encroachment of stairs and ramps into the setback for existing buildings being
raised above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard. (Article 5, Sections
5.3.2.b, 5.4.2.b, 5.5.2.b, and 5.6.2.c)
29. As appropriate to the nature of the Waiver involved and the particular
circumstances of the case, Waivers up to ten percent (10%) of any particular
standard of this Code except Density, Intensity and Height, may be granted
when doing s/o�prromotc/s'theme+ intcnt of thc particular Tranccct Z1oI-nc /w� hcrc thc
1 1 `cal is Located;TC Tsisten ith g iding principles ofthis 1 ode; and
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there is practical difficulty in otherwise meeting the standards of the Transect
Zone, or when doing so promotes energy conservation and Building
sustainability. The inability to achieve maximum Dcnsity, Hcight, or floor plats
for the Transect shall not be considered grounds for the granting of a Waiver.
This Waiver cannot be combincd with any othcr cpccificd Waivcr of thc samc
standard.
As particular to the nature involved and the particular circumstances of the
case, a ten percent (10%) deviation of numerical standards specified in this
Code may be approved by process of Waiver. Application of this Waiver shall
be consistent with the Guiding Principles in Article 2 and promote the intent of
the particular Transect Zone. A ten percent (10%) Waiver shall not be
combined with any other specified Waiver of the same standard.
i. A ten percent (10%) Waiver shall not be applied to the following
standards:
a. Density;
b. Intensity;
c. Height;
d. Floorplate Area and Length;
e. Access aisle width;
f. Loading berth type and size dimensional standards;
g_ Threshold distances triggering or prohibiting a requirement (except
where the ten percent (10%) deviation in the threshold distance would
overcome a physical barrier that prevents access, such as a highway
or railroad);
h. Lot Coverage where a Flexible Lot Coverage program is available; or
i. Side and Rear Setbacks on a T5 or T6 Lot sharing an adjacent
property line to a T3 Transect Zone.
ii. A ten percent (10%) Waiver may be applied to Setbacks, Minimum
Building Separation above the eighth (8) floor, and Lot Coverage in a
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T3 Transect Zone (excluding those items listed in i. above) if
demonstrated that one (1) or more of the following conditions constrain
the development of the site:
a. Non -conforming Lots; or
b. Dedications greater than five percent (5%) of the Lot area; or
c. An irregular shaped Lot; or
d. A Lot with an atypical geographical elevation change; or
e. Restrictive Easements.
iii. A ten percent (10%) Waiver may be applied to other standards of this
Code (excluding those items listed in i. and ii. above) if demonstrated
that one (1) or more of the following conditions are met:
a. Promotes energy conservation and Building sustainability beyond the
minimum standards required; or
b. Application of a 10% Waiver to the particular standard improves the
development in a manner that (i) benefits the public realm, and/or (ii)
improves the efficiency of the building without impacting abutting
properties; or
c. Unique conditions exist with the Lot, Structure, or Building that are
not common to other Lots, Structures, or Buildings in the same
Transect such that a conventional project cannot be developed.
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Section 4. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Resolution is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall not be affected.
Section 5. It is recommended that new developments under review by the City that have
completed prescreen review within ePlan prior to effective date of the ordinance be vested
under previous standards.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Reviewed and Approved:
Lakisha Hull AICP LEED AP BD+C
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