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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC FR 06-28-07 Fact SheetPLANNING FACT SHEET FILE ID: 06-02095 APPLICANT Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami PAB HEARING DATE April 18, 2007 REQUEST/LOCATION Consideration of amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami to adopt a new Zoning Code to be known as the "Miami 21 ", as amended. PETITION An ordinance of the Miami City Commission amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami to adopt a new Zoning Code to be known as the "Miami 21 Code" to apply in the area generally described as East Quadrant and more specifically depicted in Exhibit A, "Miami 21 Atlas," attached hereto, including definitions, general provisions to include the adoption of the Miami 21 Atlas for the East Quadrant, regulations general to zones, standards and tables, regulations specific to zones, supplemental regulations, procedures and nonconformities, and thoroughfare guidelines; repealing Ordinance No. 11000 as applicable to replace it with the Miami 21 Code. PLANNING RECOMMENDATION Approval. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The proposed code is a form -based code which places emphasis on the form of a structure and the relationship of the buildings to each other rather than on their use. This approach provides clear and specific guidelines and is a long-term investment in the preservation and improvement to the quality of life of our City and its neighborhoods. The proposed legislation applies to the East Quadrant of the City specifically depicted in Exhibit "A" "Miami 21 Atlas." This legislation contains a repealer provision and a severability clause; and provides for an effective date. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Recommended approval with conditions to City Commission on April 18, 2007 by a vote of 7-2. CITY COMMISSION June 28, 2007 CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1400 Date: 6/21/2007 Page 1