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Home My WebLink AboutFINAL Comp Plan Amendments 3-24-08Volume 1 he MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN GOALS OBJECTIVES POLICIES City of Miami Planning Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue • Miami, FL 33130 EAR Revision March 24, 2008 The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan was adopted as Ordinance 70544 on February 9, 7989 and has been amended by the City Commission through March 23, 2006. Volume 1 of the MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN GOALS OBJECTIVES POLICIES TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF AMENDING ORDINANCES IV FUTURE LAND USE 1 URBAN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 12 The Downtown Miami Master Plan 13 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTERS 14 Buena Vista Yards Regional Activity Center 15 INTERPRETATION OF THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP 18 CONSERVATION 18 RESTRICTED PARKS AND RECREATION 18 RECREATION 19 MARINE FACILITIES 19 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 19 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL 20 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL 20 HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL 20 Little Havana Target Area 21 Southeast Overtown/Park West 21 Brlckel% Omni, and River Quadrant 21 OFFICE 21 MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES 21 MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES 21 RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL 22 MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES 22 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) 22 Residential Density Increase Areas 24 GENERAL COMMERCIAL 25 INDUSTRIAL 25 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) 25 Live/Work District 26 Work/Live District 26 CORRESPONDENCE TABLE - ZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 27 HOUSING 28 SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS 34 NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE 39 POTABLE WATER 40 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION 41 TRANSPORTATION 44 PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED FACILITIES 58 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 PORT OF MIAMI 58 MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 59 PORT OF MIAMI RIVER 59 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 62 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 62 COASTAL MANAGEMENT 79 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION 89 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 94 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION 100 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 iii LIST OF AMENDING ORDINANCES The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan was adopted in 1989 and substantially amended in 1991 in response to Florida Department of Community Affairs review comments. The ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan, including subsequent text amendments (only), are as follows: Ordinance Date of Adoption Description of Ordinance 10544 February 9,1989 Adopted the MCNP 1989-2000 with modifications that supersedes the MCNP (September 1985) and Addendum, provided support documents are not adopted with the plan. 10700 January 11, 1990 Amended the definition of the Land Use Element to refine the definitions of Residential, Office and Industrial; amended the Housing Element Objective 1.3 and Policy 1.3.4 and deleted Policy 1.3.5 pertaining to community - based residential facilities, adult congregate living facilities, family homes and family group and group homes; and corrected a scrivener's error. 10701 January 11, 1990 Amended the Drainage Sub -Element, Policy No. 2.1.3, specifying which storm sewers in the city will be designed for a 1-in-5 year event and establishing a specific LOS standard for the remainder of the storm sewers; Coastal Management Sub -Element, Policy 4.1.2, defining and designating the Coastal High -Hazard Area within the city; and adopted consistent LOS standards in both the Drainage Sub -Element and Policy No. 1.2.3 (d) of the CIP Element. 10832 January 24, 1991 Amended the MCNP Future Land Use; Interpretation of Future Land Use Maps; Housing; Sanitary and Storm Sewers; Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge; Potable Water; Solid Waste Collection; Transportation; Ports, Aviation & Related Facilities; Parks, Recreation & Open Space; Coastal Management; Natural Resource Conservation; and Capital Improvements and Intergovernmental Coordination elements. 10833 January 24, 1991 Amended the MCNP Future Land Use Map Plan by changing land use designations that affect approximately 5-percent of the total land area of the City. 11207 December 1,1994 Allowed professional offices, tourist & guest homes, and museums within historic districts/structures within single family, duplex and medium density multi -family residential areas. 11242 March 27, 1995 Allowed small-scale, limited commercial uses as accessory uses within medium, density multi -family areas. 11496 May 22, 1997 Allowed professional offices, tourist & guest homes, museums, and private clubs or lodges within historic districts/structures within single family, duplex and medium density multi -family residential areas; density and intensity restricted to the structure(s). Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 iv Ordinance Date of Adoption Description of Ordinance 11779 March 23, 1999 Amended the MCNP Future Land Use; Housing; Sanitary and Storm Sewers; Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge; Potable Water; Solid Waste Collection; and Parks, Recreation & Open Space elements according to 1995 EAR -based recommendations. 11781 March 23, 1999 Amended the Interpretation of Future Land Use Map to conditionally include residential uses to the general commercial land use designation. 11782 March 23, 1999 Amended the MCNP Interpretation of the Future Land Use Map to add "Restricted Parks and Recreation" and "Marine Facilities" land use classifications. 11864 November 16, 1999 Amended the MCNP Future Land Use Element to adopt the designation of an "urban infill" area to meet State requirements regarding school siting and co -location. 11961 September 14, 2000 Amended the MCNP Future Land Use Element, Policy LU-1.1.11, to exclude Virginia Key, Watson Island, and the uninhabited islands of Biscayne Bay having a "conservation" land use and zoning classification from the Urban Infill Area. 12332 February 27, 2003 Amended the Transportation Element of the MCNP in accordance with recommendations of the 1995 Evaluation and Appraisal Report; revisions to the "Report of Sufficiency Issues with Responses by the City of Miami" in response to the Florida Department of Community Affairs; affirmation of the designation of an "urban infill" area adopted by Ordinance 11864; and in accordance with the designation of an "urban streets" category of public thoroughfares. 12333 February 27, 2003 Amended the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element of the MCNP to include specific goals associated with a new park in Little Haiti. 12346 March 27, 2003 Amended the MCNP Interpretation of the Future Land Use Map to add a "Light Industrial" land use classification. 12442 November 25, 2003 Rescinded Ordinance Nos. 12332, 12333 and 12346; updated the Transportation Element, added policies associated with a new park in Little Haiti, and added the "Light Industrial" land use classification. 12445 November 25, 2003 Amended the Future Land Use Element of the MCNP to include the designation of "Regional Activity Centers" within the City of Miami. 12446 November 25, 2003 Amended the Future Land Use Element of the MCNP to designate the Buena Vista Regional Activity Center, and amended the Future Land Use Map to designate the Florida East Coast (FEC) Buena Vista Yard as a Regional Activity Center. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Ordinance Date of Adoption Description of Ordinance 12536 May 6, 2004 Amended the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the MCNP in accordance to recommendations from the 1995 Evaluation and Appraisal Report; amended the Future Land Use Element by deleting an objective and policies related to Intergovernmental Coordination by transferring them into the Intergovernmental Coordination Element. 12635 December 4, 2004 Amended the Coastal Management, Natural Resource Conservation and Capital Improvements elements of the MCNP in accordance to recommendations from the 1995 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. 12741 November 3, 2005 Amended the Future Land Use Element of the MCNP and the Future Land Use Map to designate the Downtown Miami Master Plan an Urban Central Business District. 12786 March 23, 2006 Amends certain policies of the Future Land Use, Housing, Parks Recreation & Open Space, Coastal Management and Capital Improvements elements of the MCNP to incorporate language necessary to implement the Miami 21 project. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 vi FUTURE LAND USE Goal L U-1: Maintain a land use pattern that (1) protects and enhances the quality of life in the City's city's residential neighborhoods; (2) fosters redevelopment and revitalization of blighted or declining areas; (3) promotes and facilitates economic development and the growth ofjob opportunities in the city; (4) fosters the growth and development of downtown as a regional center of domestic and international commerce, culture and entertainment; (5) promotes the efficient use of land and minimizes land use conflicts while protecting and preserving residential sections within neighborhoods; and (6) protects and conserves the city's significant natural and coastal resources; and (7) protects the integrity and quality of the City's existing neighborhoods. Objective LU-1.1: Ensure that land and development regulations are consistent with fostering a high quality of life in all areas, including the timely provision of public facilities that meet or exceed the minimum level of service (LOS) standards adopted in the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. Policy LU-1.1.1: Development orders authorizing new development or redevelopment that results in an increase in the density or intensity of land use shall be contingent upon the availability of public facilities and services that meet or exceed the minimum LOS standards adopted in the CIE, specifically sanitary sewer, solid waste, stormwater, potable water, parks and recreation, and transportation facilities. The public services and facilities provided to meet concurrency requirements shall be consistent with the Capital Improvements Element, or guaranteed in an enforceable agreement. The public services and facilities will include public schools when the Miami -Dade County School Board and local governments in the county implement school concurrency pursuant to paragraph 163.3177(12)(i), F.S.- Policy LU-1.1.2: The City's Planning Department, with the assistance of various City departments and agencies, shall be responsible for monitoring will -(1) continuously monitor land development activities to ensure compliance with the Future Land Use Plan Map and the goals, objectives, and policies of the Future Land Use element of the MCNP; (2) monitor all proposed amendments to land development regulations to ensure consistency with the MCNP and will forward its recommendation on such amendments to the Planning Advisory Board and to the City Commission; (3) continuously monitor the current and projected LOS standards provided by public facilities; and. The Planning Dcpartmcnt shall will perform the required concurrency review of proposed development for submittal to the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA), as required by Florida statutes and administrative rules Policy LU-1.1.3: The City's zoning ordinance provides for protection of all areas of the city from: (1) the encroachment of incompatible land uses; (2) the adverse impacts of future land uses in adjacent areas that disrupt or degrade public health and safety, or natural or man-made amenities; a (3) transportation policies that divide or fragment Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 1 established neighborhoods; and (4) degradation of public open space, environment, and ecology. Strategies to further protect existing neighborhoods through the development of appropriate transition standards and buffering requirements that do not diminish the amount of area encompassing the adjacent/abutting residential neighborhood will be incorporated into the City's land development regulations. Policy LU-1.1.4: The City will incroosc its codc cnforccmcnt cfforts by 10% oach yor and continue the enforcement of performance standards The City will continue to aggressively address code violations in its neighborhoods through the implementation of code enforcement strategies and initiatives with the intent of preserving and enhancing neighborhood environmental conditions. Policy LU-1.1.5: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.1.6: The City's street and storm sewer improvement projects will provide curb and gutter, and street landscaping, unless deemed to be physically or economically infeasible. Policy LU-1.1.7: Land development regulations and policies will allow for the development and redevelopment of well -designed mixed -use neighborhoods that provide for the full range of residential, office, live/work spaces, neighborhood retail, and community facilities in a walkable area and that are amenable to a variety of transportation modes, including pedestrianism, bicycles, automobiles, and mass transit. provision of adequate neighborhood shopping, recreation, day care, entertainment, and other neighborhood oriented support activities. Policy LU-1.1.8: The City's Planning Department will be responsible for coordinating the City's land development regulations and policies with those of Miami -Dade County and adjacent municipalities, and in particular: with respect to impacts to infrastructure, contiguous development with regard to physical height and mass transitions, and public open space. Policy LU-1.1.9: The City will maintain low to moderate density uses in the West Flagami area of the city (as shown on Figure 111.1 of Volume II — Data and Analysis of the MCNP) as necessary to protect the secondary aquifer recharge area. (See Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Policy AR-1.2.1.) Policy LU-1.1.10: The City's land development regulations will encourage high density residential development and redevelopment in close proximity to Metrorail and Metromover stations., consistent with the Station Arca Design and Development Plan for each station. (See Transportation Policy TR-1.5.2 and Housing Policy HO-1.1.9.) Policy LU-1.1.11: The City hereby adopts designation of the City, excluding Virginia Key, Watson Island and the uninhabited islands of Biscayne Bay, that have a land use and zoning classification of Conservation, as shown on "Attachment A," as an Urban Infill Area pursuant to Miami -Dade County's designation of an Urban Infill Area lying Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 2 generally east of the Palmetto Expressway and including all of the City of Miami. Areas designated Single -Family — Residential on the MCNP Future Land Use Map within the Urban Infill Area shall be protected from changes that permit higher density residential uses and from commercial, office and industrial uses within those areas, in order to preserve the low density residential character of these areas. Redevelopment of corridors adjacent to these areas shall be encouraged to be located primarily at major intersections of commercial corridors. Within this arca, Outside of these residential areas, the concentration and intensification of development around centers of activity shall be emphasized with the goals of enhancing the livability of residential neighborhoods and the viability of commercial areas. Priority will be given to infill development on vacant parcels, adaptive reuse of underutilized land and structures, and the redevelopment of substandard sites. Maintenance of transportation levels of service within this designated Urban InfiII Transportation Concurrency Exception Area shall be in accordance with the adopted Transportation Corridors level of service standards and the City of Miami Person -Trip Methodology as set forth in Policies TR- 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 of the Transportation Element of the MCNP. Policy LU-1.1.12: In order to encourage the development and maintenance of educational facilities in the City of Miami, the City's Land Use policies permit schools in all land use classifications except Conservation, Restricted Public Parks and Recreation, and Industrial. During pre -development program planning and site selection activities, the City shall coordinate with Miami -Dade Public Schools and continue to seek, where feasible and mutually acceptable, to co -locate schools with other facilities such as parks, libraries, and community centers to the extent possible. Objective LU-1.2: Promote, facilitate, and catalyze the redevelopment and revitalization of blighted, declining or threatened residential, commercial and industrial areas through a variety of public, private, and public -private redevelopment initiatives and revitalization programs. Policy LU-1.2.1: The City defines blighted neighborhoods as areas characterized by the prevalence of older structures with major deficiencies and deterioration, high residential vacancies, widespread abandonment of property, litter and poor maintenance of real property. Declining neighborhoods are defined as areas characterized by the prevalence of structures having minor deficiencies, a general need for improvements in real property, significant declines in real property values, high vacancy rates in commercial structures and increasing difficulty in obtaining insurance. Neighborhoods threatened with decline are defined as areas characterized by significant but infrequent property maintenance neglect, an aging housing stock, declining property values, general exodus of traditional residents and influx of lower income households. Policy LU-1.2.2: The City's land development policies will be consistent with affordable housing objectives and policies adopted in the Housing clement Element of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood PIarnMCNP. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 3 Policy LU-1.2.3: The City's residential, commercial and industrial revitalization programs will continue to place highest priority on protccting neighborhoods throotened with declining conditions, second priority to reversing trcnds in declining arcs, and third priority to removing blighted conditions, and the City will continue its efforts to secure federal and state aid in developing comprehensive redevelopment programs. priorities in implementing, facilitation, and encouraging redevelopment and revitalization projects shall be determined on an area specific basis in accordance with the adopted Consolidated Plan, Fiscal Years 2004-2009, adopted redevelopment plans, specific neighborhood and area plans, the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan, and the land development regulations, as appropriate and as incorporated in the MCNP by reference in accordance with F.A.C. 9J-5.005(2)(g). Policy LU-1.2.4: The City will continue to adhere to its established policies regarding Community Redevelopment Districts and will continue to implement plans for the Omni and Southeast Overtown/Park West as Community Redevelopment Districts. Policy LU-1.2.5: The City will continue to develop information programs on the availability of redevelopment opportunities within the city. Objective LU-1.3: The City will continue to encourage commercial, office and industrial development within existing commercial, office and industrial areas; increase the utilization and enhance the physical character and appearance of existing buildings; encourage the development of well -designed, mixed -use neighborhoods that provide for a variety of uses within a walkable area in accordance with neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of the amendments to the City's land development regulations and other initiatives; and concentrate new commercial and industrial activity in areas where the capacity of existing public facilities can meet or exceed the minimum standards for Level of Service (LOS) adopted in the Capital Improvement Element (CIE). Policy LU-1.3.1: The City will continue to provide incentives for commercial redevelopment and new construction where such redevelopment will contribute to the improvement in the built environment in designated Neighborhood Development Zones (NDZ), the Empowerment Zone, the Enterprise Zone, the Brownfield Redevelopment Area, Commercial Business Corridors, and other targeted areas. Such commercial redevelopment and new construction shall be conducted in accordance with neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of the amendments to the City's land development regulations and other initiatives. Such incentives may be offered through the building facade treatment program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and other redevelopment assistance programs. Policy LU-1.3.2: The City will continue to encourage the expansion of existing buildings and new construction through the private sector by assisting in making available commercial loan funds for rehabilitation and small business loans and seed moneys, particularly to local minority businesses and encouraging the maximum participation, especially through public/private partnerships, of financial institutions, Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 4 chambers of commerce, the Beacon Council, other business organizations, property owners and residents of the areas. Priority areas include, but are not limited to, Edison Center, Southeast Overtown/Park West, thc Garmcnt District, Little River Industria[ District, Littic Haiti, and thc Omni Aro Redevelopment District. designated Neighborhood Development Zones (NDZ), the Empowerment Zone, the Enterprise Zone, the Brownfield Redevelopment Area, Commercial Business Corridors, and other targeted areas. Policy LU-1.3.3: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.3.4: The City will continue to work with the Miami -Dade County School Board to ensure the expansion of educational facilities in areas that are easily accessible by public transit and facilitate the expansion of job training/job placement programs offered to youths (full time and summer terms) and low-income persons. Policy LU-1.3.5: The City will continue to promote through its land development regulations, the creation of high intensity activity centers which may be characterized by mixed -use and specialty center development. Such activity centers will be in accordance with the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of amendments to the City's land development regulations and other initiatives. Policy LU-1.3.6: The City will continue to encourage a diversification in the mix of industrial and commercial activities and tenants through strategic and comprehensive marketing and promotion efforts so that the local economy designated Neighborhood Development Zones (NDZ), the Empowerment Zone, the Enterprise Zone, the Brownfield Redevelopment Area, Commercial Business Corridors, and other targeted areas is -are buffered from national and international cycles. Policy LU-1.3.7: The City will continue to use the City's Enterprise Zone. and Tax Increment Financing district, Empowerment Zone, Commercial Business Corridors, and Brownfield Redevelopment Area strategies to stimulate economic revitalization, and encourage employment opportunities. Policy LU-1.3.8: The City will develop and implement job training and educational programs to assist the City's existing and future residents in achieving economic self-sufficiency utilizing government resources as necessary, and will continue to work with appropriate State and County agencies to direct training programs and other technical assistance, to support minority and semi -skilled residents of the city. Policy LU-1.3.9: The City will continue to concentrate Community Development efforts in small geographic areas that have special opportunities and/or potential for redevelopment such as thc Little Haiti commercial district, Latin Quarter, Little Rivcr Industrial District, Southeast Overtown/Park West, the Garmcnt District, Allapattah Industrial District and Downtown Flagler Street, consistent with implementation of small -area action plans that have the support of neighborhood residents and business owners. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 5 Policy LU-1.3.10: The City will incrcasc codc cnforccmcnt cfforts by 10% oach yo r and will continue to aggressively address code violations in its neighborhoods through the implementation of ongoing and new neighborhood improvements, and code enforcement strategies and initiatives; and will consider the adoption and enforcement of performance standards appropriate to preserve and enhance the physical condition and appearance of commercial and industrial areas in the city. The City will report on an annual basis what has been accomplished to fulfill the requirements of this policy. Policy LU-1.3.11: The City's land use regulations will provide incentives for the inclusion of day care facilities near major employment centers. Policy LU-1.3.12: The City's land use regulations will permit neighborhood -based health care facilities. Policy LU-1.3.13: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.3.14: The City will continue to enforce urban design guidelines for public and private projects which shall be consistent with neighborhood character, history, and function, and shall be in accordance with the neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of the amendments to the City's land development regulations and other initiatives. Policy LU-1.3.15: The City will continue to encourage a development pattern that enhances existing neighborhoods by developing a balanced mix of uses including areas for employment, shopping, housing, and recreation in close proximity to each other. Objective LU-1.4: Continue the growth of Downtown Miami, expand its role as a center of domestic and international commerce, further its development as a regional center for the performing arts and other cultural and entertainment activities and develop an urban residential base. Policy LU-1.4.1: [Reserved]. Policy LU-1.4.2: The City will continue to investigate and, where appropriate, create management districts, funded by special assessments to provide extra services and special events needed to attract visitors and residents to the Flaglcr Strcct retail core, and other special retail shopping areas in downtown. Policy LU-1.4.3: The City will continue to promote an active pedestrian sidewalk environment along the ground floor frontage of buildings on "pedestrian streets" through land development regulations. Policy LU-1.4.4: The City will continue to support Miami Dade County in construction of a regional performing arts center in downtown. Reserved - Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 6 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy LU-1.4.5: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.4.6: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.4.7: The City will continue to enforce regulations within downtown to ensure that retail signage is of high quality and consistent with the design and development objectives for downtown. Policy LU-1.4.8: The City will continue to enforce land development regulations as necessary in order to encourage rehabilitation and sensitive, adaptive reuse of historic properties and older structures in downtown, and to exempt rehabilitation projects from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) mitigation fees. Policy LU-1.4.9: The City will continue to promote rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of vacant and underutilized spaces and provide incentives for rehabilitation of older buildings in downtown. Policy LU-1.4.10: The City will continue to develop modifications to existing regulations with the intent of providing greater flexibility in the design and implementation of mixed -use developments within the general Downtown area and particularly along the Miami River in accordance with neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of the amendments to the City's land development regulations and other initiatives. Policy LU-1.4.11: The City will continue to streamline the development application for development approvals to simplify and standardize the process, while ensuring that the regulatory intent of the approvals is maintained. Policy LU-1.4.12: The City will continue to implement the Downtown DRI development orders for downtown and Southeast Overtown/Park West, and seek approval for future increments of development in a timely manner. Objective LU-1.5: Land development regulations will protect the city's unique natural and coastal resources, its neighborhoods, and its historic and cultural heritage. Policy LU-1.5.1: Development orders in the city will be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies contained in the Natural Resource Conservation and Coastal Management elements of the Miami Comprehensive Ncighborhood Plan MCNP. Policy LU-1.5.2: Land use regulations and development policies will be consistent with the intent and purpose of Miami -Dade County's Waterfront Charter Amendment, Shoreline Development Review Ordinance, and the_ rules of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Area, and other appropriate requirements regarding waterfront access and management. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 7 Objective LU-1.6: Regulate the development or redevelopment of real property within the city to insure consistency with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy LU-1.6.1: The "Interpretation of the Future Land Use Plan Map" section of this element, which follows these land use goals, objectives and policies, establishes the activities and facilities allowed within each land use category appearing on the Future Land Use Plan Map, and the City's land development regulations shall be consistent with this section of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood PIanMCNP. Policy LU-1.6.2: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.6.3: The City's Planning Department shall review all proposals to amend the City's zoning Zoning ordinance Ordinance and any other land development regulations, and shall report as to the consistency between any proposed amendment and the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood PIanMCNP, to the Planning Advisory Board, the City's "local planning agency," which will then forward its recommendation to the City Commission for approval and adoption. Policy LU-1.6.4: Any proposal to amend the City's zoning Zoning ordinance Ordinance that has been deemed to require an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan Map by the Planning Department, shall require a concurrency review and a finding from the Planning Department that the proposed amendment will not result in a LOS that falls below the adopted minimum standards described in Policy CI-1.2.3, and will not be in conflict with any element of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood PIanMCNP. Based on its evaluation, and on other relevant planning considerations, the Planning Department will forward a recommended action on said amendment to the Planning Advisory Board, which will then forward its recommendation to the City Commission. Policy LU-1.6.5: The City may continue to use special district designations as a land development regulation instrument for the purpose of accomplishing specific development objectives in particular areas of the city. Policy LU-1.6.6: The City will continue to enforce signage regulations to ensure the quality of life in the city's neighborhoods. Policy LU-1.6.7: [Reserved] Policy LU-1.6.8: The City's land development regulations and policies will al -low encourage and/or require, as setforth in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space element of this planes for the provision of open space in development projects in both residential and commercial areas. Policy LU-1.6.9: The City's land development regulations will establish mechanisms to mitigate the potentially adverse impacts of future development new development on existing neighborhoods through the development of appropriate transition standards Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 8 and buffering requirements that do not diminish the amount of area encompassing the adjacent/abutting residential neighborhood. Policy LU-1.6.10: The City's land development regulations and policies will allow for the provision of safe and convenient on -site traffic flow and vehicle parking and will provide access by a variety of transportation modes, including pedestrianism, bicycles, automobiles, and transit. Policy LU-1.6.11: The City's land development regulations and policies will insure that areas designated conservation are protected from development other than that which promotes its passive appreciation. Policy LU-1.6.12 74: The City's land development regulations will direct recreational activities to areas of the city where facilities and services are available. Objective LU 1.7: Encourage recreational development within designated recreation use areas, concentrating activities where the capacity of existing public facilities can serve development meeting adopted LOS standards. Policy LU 1. 7.1: The City's land development regulations will direct recreational activities to ar as of the city where facilities and services arc available. Goal LU-2: Preserve and protect the heritage of the City of Miami through the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, restoration and public awareness of Miami's historic, architectural and archaeological resources. (See Coastal Management Goal CM-5) Objective LU-2.1: Maintain, update, and amplify the City of Miami portion of the Miami -Dade County Historic Survey, which identifies and evaluates the city's City's historic, architectural, and archaeological resources, and continue to increase the number of eligible properties included in the Miami -Dade County Historical Survey (See Coastal Management Objective CM-5.1.). Policy LU-2.1.1: The City will continue to identify potential historic districts and conduct further surveys of contributing and noncontributing buildings. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-5.1.1.) Policy LU-2.1.2: The City will continue to develop and implement a maintain and update the computerized database of all relevant information for all 3T-3-54 sites in the Miami -Dade County Historic Survey. This listing will show, in three categories, all properties of historic, architectural or archaeological significance; together with their priority ranking for presentation. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-5.1.2.) Objective LU-2.2: Protect archaeological resources within the city from destruction and Toss. Policy LU-2.2.1: The City will pursue the designation of significant archaeological zones under the Historic Preservation Article of the City Code. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 9 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy LU-2.2.2: The City will continue to cooperate with the Miami -Dade County Archaeologist in monitoring building activity n ar sites known to be, or having a significant likelihood of bcing, arcs of archaeological significance. activities near archeological sites. Policy LU-2.2.3: The City will require, as part of the building permit application, pursuant to State law, that the Miami -Dade County Archaeologist and the City of Miami Archaeologist be notified of construction schedules in significant archaeological zones, and where potentially significant historical or archaeological artifacts are uncovered during construction, permit State and local archaeological officials the opportunity of surveying and excavating the site. Policy LU-2.2.4: The City will consider the need for adopting an ordinance levying civil penalties for failure to report the discovery of an archaeological site during construction. Policy LU 2.2.1: The City will consider the need for adopting an ordinance levying civil penalties for failure to report the discovery of an archaeological site during construction. Objective LU-2.3: Encourage the preservation of all historic and architectural resources that have major significance to the city by increasing continuing to increase the number of nationally and locally designated sites by five percent each year for the period 1996 2001 -2008-2013. Policy LU-2.3.1: The City will continue to review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places through the Certified Local Government Program. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-5.1.4.) Policy LU-2.3.2: The City had designated 67 historic sites and five historic districts pursuant to the Historic Preservation Article of the City Code. An additional 26 sites (or groups of multiple sites) and six districts have been identified as potentially worthy of designation. Of these, the City will designate 10 individual sites and two districts by 240-1- 2015. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-5.1.3.) Objective LU-2.4: Increase the number of historic structures that have been preserved, rehabilitated or restored, according to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. (See Coastal Management Objective CM-5.2.) Policy LU-2.4.1: The City will encourage the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration and adaptive reuse of historic and architecturally significant housing resources through low interest housing rehabilitation loans that may be offered by City agencies. Policy LU-2.4.2: The City will continue to utilize the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as the minimum standards for preservation of historic properties. To receive public financial support from the City, designated privately Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 10 owned structures must meet these standards. (See Coastal Management Policy CM- 5.2.1.) Policy LU-2.4.3: The City currently owns ninen+ne historic sites and other potential archaeological sites. If it is deemed in the public interest benefit for the City to transfer title of City properties of historic, architectural or archaeological significance, such transfers will include restrictive covenants to ensure the protection and preservation of such properties. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-5.2.2.) Policy LU-2.4.4: The City will continue to work with other local governments that have title to properties of major historic or architectural significance to ensure the conservation, preservation and adaptive and sensitive reuse of such properties. Objective LU-2.5: Increase public awareness of the historical, architectural, archaeological resources and cultural heritage of the city, and public policy and programs to protect and preserve this heritage, through public information and education programs. Policy LU-2.5.1: The City will continue to develop a series of publications relating to historic preservation in general and the city's historic resources in particular. Policy LU-2.5.2: The City will maintain an historic marker program for designated properties and other key areas, and will publish same. Policy LU-2.5.3: [Reserved] Policy LU-2.5.4: The City will continue to provide information on the eiP¢s City's historic, architectural and cultural heritage for inclusion in public information, economic development promotion and tourism materials. (See Coastal Management Policy CM- 5.1.5.) Goal LU-3: Encourage urban redevelopment in identified Urban lnfill Areas and Urban Redevelopment Areas. Objective LU-3-1: Promptly review and act on petitions for land use plan amendments and rezoning of property in Urban lnfill Areas or Urban Redevelopment Areas to facilitate redevelopment. Policy LU-3.1.1: Review existing Continue review of existing zoning regulations to determine if they provide adequate flexibility to promote redevelopment with a mix of uses in Urban lnfill Areas or Urban Redevelopment Areas and, if not, revise said existing zoning regulations or adopt new zoning regulations to promote redevelopment. Policy LU-3.1.2: Create Regional Activity Centers if appropriate in Urban lnfill Areas and Urban Redevelopment Areas to facilitate mixed -use development, encourage Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 11 mass transit, reduce the need for automobile travel, providee+csu-ra-cie public open space and parks as required in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space element of this plan, provide incentives for quality development, and give definition to the urban form. The permitted uses and density and intensity of uses within a RAC shall be governed by the underlying future land use map designations of the subject property, except as otherwise limited by the designation of the RAC in the comprehensive plan. A designated RAC shall routinely provide service to, or be regularly used by, a significant number of citizens of more than one county; contain adequate existing public facilities as defined in Rule 9J-5, F.A.C., or committed public facilities, as identified in the capital improvements element of the City's comprehensive plan; and shall be proximate and accessible to interstate or major arterial roadways. Policy LU-3.1.3: Designate the Downtown Miami Master Plan area an Urban Central Business District on order to increase the Development of Regional Impact threshold for development within those portions of downtown Miami that are not already in the DRI area. Objective 3-2: [Reserved] Policy LU-3.2.1: [Reserved] Policy LU-3.2.2: [Reserved] Urban Central Business District An Urban Central Business District (UCBD) identifies the single urban core area within the City of Miami. The UCBD shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map, shall contain mass transit service as defined in Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C., and shall contain high intensity, high density multi -use development to include: retail; professional and governmental office uses; cultural, recreational and entertainment facilities; high density residential; hotels and motels; and appropriate industrial activities. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 12 URBAN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT MAP xw nr.s KW 90114 Si ayF �•n .. ,.F .�, s� uw um 41. I4T!IT Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 d-'mxddmc ucbdbnd,a.8x11 nvx. 12 In accordance with Chapter 28-24.014(10)(a), F.A.C., the guidelines and standards of development, a designated Urban Central Business District within the City of Miami shall: 1. Increase the threshold for residential, hotel, motel, office, or retail development by fifty -percent (50%); 2. Increase the threshold for applicable multi -use guidelines and standards by one - hundred percent (100%), provided that one land use of the multi -use development is residential and the residential development amounts to not less than thirty-five percent (35%) of the City of Miami's applicable residential threshold; and 3. Increase the threshold for resort or convention hotel development by one hundred - fifty percent (150%). The following area has been designated an Urban Central Business District (UCBD) on the City of Miami Future Land Use Map (FLUM): The Downtown Miami Master Plan The Downtown Miami Master Plan was adopted by the Miami City Commission by Resolution Number 89-990 on October 26, 1989. The Downtown Miami Master Plan contains approximately 1, 354_acres and is bounded on the north by: Northwest 20t" Street on the north; Biscayne Bay, including Brickell Key (Claughton Island), on the east; Southwest 15t" Road on the south; and Interstate 95, the Miami River, Northwest 5t" Street, Interstate 395 and the Florida East Coast Railroad right-of-way on the west (see the Future Land Use Map for exact boundaries). Permitted Uses: Permitted uses within the Urban Central Business District shall be those of the underlying land use classification within the current Downtown Miami Master Plan, which includes: Central Business District; Major Institutional Public Facilities, Transportation & Utilities; Office; Restricted Commercial; General Commercial; Industrial; Recreation; High -Density Multifamily Residential; and Medium -Density Multifamily Residential (see descriptions in Interpretation of the Future Land Use Map). The following minimum and maximum development thresholds shall apply: The following numerical guidelines and standards shall be applied within the City of Miami's Urban Central Business District according to Chapter 28-24.014(11), F.S.: 1. A development that is at or below eighty -percent (80%) of all numerical thresholds shall not be required to undergo development -of -regional -impact review. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 13 2. A development that is between eighty -percent (80%) and one -hundred (100%) percent of a numerical threshold shall be presumed to not require development of regional impact review. 3. A development that is at one -hundred percent (100%) or between one -hundred percent (100%) and one -hundred twenty percent (120%) of a numerical threshold shall be presumed to require development -of -regional -impact review. 4. A development that is at or above one -hundred twenty percent (120%) of any numerical threshold shall be required to undergo development -of -regional -impact review. Regional Activity Centers Regional Activity Center (RAC). A Regional Activity Center designation is intended to encourage and promote large-scale development and redevelopment as well as small parcel infill development and redevelopment that facilitates a balanced mix of land uses by providing maximum flexibility for development and redevelopment activities. In accordance with Chapter 28-24.014(10)(b)2, F.A.C., a Regional Activity Center in the City of Miami shall be a compact, high intensity, high density multi -use area designated as appropriate for intensive growth as an urban infill or urban redevelopment area by the City and may include: residential use; commercial; office; cultural and community facilities; recreational and entertainment facilities; hotels or motels; transportation facilities; utilities; and appropriate industrial activities. The major purposes of this designation are to facilitate mixed -use development, encourage mass transit, reduce the need for automobile travel, provide incentives for quality development and give definition to the urban form. For an area to qualify as a Regional Activity Center, the following criteria must be met: 1. The type of land uses permitted within each Regional Activity Center and the density of residential uses shall be specified herein and within the City of Miami Land Use Plan. 2. Regional Activity Centers shall include mixed land uses of regional significance. 3. Regional Activity Centers shall consist of active pedestrian environments through high quality design of public spaces and buildings that create an appropriate human scale at street level and provide for connectivity of places through the creation of a system of pedestrian linkages. 4. Each Regional Activity Center shall be a defined geographical area of no less than 20 acres and shall be delineated on the City of Miami Future Land Use Plan Map. 5. Regional Activity Centers shall be proximate and accessible to interstate or major arterial roadways. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 14 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 The following area has been designated Regional Activity Center within the City of Miami Land Use Plan: Buena Vista Yards Regional Activity Center The Buena Vista Yards Regional Activity Center is designated to be a Chapter 380 Regional Activity Center and, subject to amendment of the Strategic Regional Policy Plan for South Florida by the South Florida Regional Planning Council, as a regional development district (a geographic area specifically designated as highly suitable for increased threshold intensity) for the purpose of increasing DRI thresholds. General Location: South of Northeast 36th Street, North of Northeast 29th Street, East of North Miami Avenue and West of the Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC) right-of-way; excluding certain properties located along Northeast 29th Street. (See Future Land Use Map for exact boundaries). Permitted Uses: Permitted uses shall be as for the underlying land use classification; however, the following minimum and maximum development thresholds shall apply: Residential: 2,000 units minimum / 4,500 units maximum Commercial: 500,000 s.f. minimum / 1,200,000 s.f. maximum Office: 80,000 s.f. minimum / 100,000 s.f. maximum Compatibility: The City shall develop and implement design standards to address compatibility of development within the Buena Vista Regional Activity Center with the surrounding area, which design standards should further the following concepts: ■ New streets and avenues should connect to the existing street grid. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 15 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER MAP BUENA VISTA YARDS NW 3ETH ST NW ET NW 34TH ST NW 33RD ST N 32NL T ST ST NW 29TH ST Omit wn recfcrmc Sx1 { E'Lb1H Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 0 Z N W z NE 30TH d T ST O Z Sidewalks, as principal pedestrian throughways, should be designed to create a comfortable outdoor public space to accommodate a range of active and passive pedestrian activities. ■ Buildings should have ground floor uses that activate the street and relate new development to surrounding areas. ■ The context and scale of new development should be reflected in new building design, including the setting back of upper floors in order to accommodate height while maintaining human scale at the pedestrian level. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 17 Interpretation of the Future Land Use Plan Map The Future Land Use Plan Map is a planning instrument designed to guide the future development and distribution of land uses within the city in a manner that is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP). The Future Land Use Plan Map is a generalized map that does not depict areas of less than 2 acres. The Planning Director is responsible for making all determinations of concurrency as defined in state statutes, and will also interpret the map based on all applicable state laws and administrative regulations and on the consistency between the proposed change or changes and the goals, objectives and policies expressed in the MCNP. The Planning Director will also determine whether or not proposed zoning changes require an amendment to the comprehensive plan. Land development regulations and policies are to be consistent with the Future Land Use Plan Map. The land development regulations further define and describe all requirements applicable to zoning categories contained under each land use designation, permitting the treatment of new development according to the particular conditions existing in different areas, and always consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, and specifically with the Land Use Element and its Future Land Use Plan Map. The land use designations are general designations that may include more than one zoning category. All activities and uses within each designation are compatible with each other by virtue of their scale, intensity and character, or by additional conditions required by the land development regulations, more specifically by the City Zoning Ordinance, which describes special districts in order to achieve more definite goals and objectives. The land use designations that appear in the Future Land Use Plan Map are arranged following the "pyramid concept" of cumulative inclusion, whereby subsequent categories are inclusive of those listed previously except as otherwise noted. These designations, and the uses allowed1 in them, are defined as follows: Conservation: This land use designation is restricted to environmentally sensitive areas that are to be left in an essentially natural state. Only activities that reinforce this character are allowed. Public access to these areas, including off-street parking, may be limited when unregulated access may present a threat to wildlife and plant life within such areas. Restricted Public Parks and Recreation: The primary intent of this land use classification is to conserve the green space open space and green spaces of —a park while allowing access and uses which will not interfere with the preservation of any significant environmental features which may exist within the park. in question. This land use designation allows only open space and park uses with limited recreational uses up to a maximum Floor Aroa Ratio "FAR") of 0.65 recreational and cultural uses where the total building footprints may cover no more than 25% of the park land area. Such limited recreational uses shall be permissible whcn dccmcd to be an integral part of a park's character and whcn designed and integrated within thc park in such a manncr as to conserve thc openness or grccn space of thc park. Some of thc recreational uses dccmcd to be appropriate include nature trails, interpretive ccntcrs, picnic areas, playgrounds, canoc trails and launches, small concession stands, restrooms, and othcr passive recreational uses whose scale and manncr of operation arc similar in nature to those described herein. Both 1 "Allowed" or "permitted" uses are allowed by right; "permissible" or "limited uses are candidates for inclusion, subject to an interpretation of consistency by the Planning Director and a grant of special exception by the Zoning Board. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 18 passive and active recreational uses shall be permitted including but not limited to -nature trails, interpretive centers, picnic areas, playgrounds, canoe trails and launches, small concession stands, restrooms, gyms, swimming pools, athletic fields, cultural facilities, marine and marina facilities and other facilities supporting passive and active recreational and cultural uses. Lands under this designation with specific qualities that make them desirable for commercial photography shall be allowed to be used in this manner conditionally, and only when it is determined that conducting such commercial photography will not endanger significant environmental features within the area. [Added 3/23/99 by Ordinance 11782.] Commercial Recreation: This land use designation only allows public parks and recreation uses. Within parks, such recreation uses permit educational and cultural facilities such as museums, art galleries and exhibition space, and marine and marina facilitiesSupporting So care centers) and public safety (police facilities) and entertainment facilities may also be permissible provided that such activities and facilities arc an integral part of the parks design or of the recreational function privately -owned recreation uses open to the public or to private groups. Marine Facilities: This land use designation is intended to apply to waterfront properties which are primarily public properties and intended to be developed and utilized in a manner which will facilitate public access to waterfront activities. Permissible uses within this designation include marine and marina facilities, marine stadiums, waterfront specialty centers (including restaurants, cafes and retailing), recreational activities including water theme parks, cultural, educational and entertainment facilities and accessory hotel accommodations with maximum FAR limitations between the range of 0.65 to 1.72 and a maximum density of 130 hotel units per acre; the higher FAR may be approved only upon demonstration and finding that the application of the higher limitations will not adversely affect access. Permanent living facilities are not permitted within this classification. [Added 3/23/99 by Ordinance 11782.] Single Family Residential: Areas designated as "Single Family Residential" allow single family structures of one dwelling unit each to a maximum density of 9 dwelling units per acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Supporting services such as foster homes and family day care homes for children and/or adults; and community based residential facilities2 (6 clients or less, not including drug, alcohol or correctional rehabilitation facilities also will be allowed pursuant to applicable state law. Places of worship, primary and secondary schools, child day care centers and adult day care centers are permissible in suitable locations within single family residential areas. Professional offices, tourist and guest homes, museums, and private clubs or lodges are allowed only in contributing structures within historic sites or historic districts that have been designated by the Historical and Environmental Preservation Board and are in suitable locations within single family residential areas, pursuant to applicable land development 2 A "Community based residential facility" provides room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty-four hour supervision. Such a facility functions as a single housekeeping unity. This category includes adult congregate living facilities, facilities for physically disabled and handicapped persons, for developmentally disabled persons, for non dangerous mentally ill persons and for dependent children, as licensed by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (FHRS), and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses, as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 19 regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for such uses. Density and intensity limitations for said uses shall be restricted to those of the contributing structure(s). Duplex Residential: Areas designated as "Duplex Residential" allow residential structures of up to two dwelling units each to a maximum density of 18 dwelling units per acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Community based residential facilities (14 clients or less, not including drug, alcohol or correctional rehabilitation facilities) also will be allowed pursuant to applicable state law. Places of worship, primary and secondary schools, child day care centers and adult day care centers are permissible in suitable locations within duplex residential areas. Professional offices, tourist and guest homes, museums, and private clubs or lodges are allowed only in contributing structures within historic sites or historic districts that have been designated by the Historical and Environmental Preservation Board and are in suitable locations within duplex residential areas, pursuant to applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for such uses. Density and intensity limitations for said uses shall be restricted to those of the contributing structure(s). Medium Density Multifamily Residential: Areas designated as "Medium Density Multifamily Residential" allow residential structures to a maximum density of 65 dwelling units per acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Supporting services such as community -based residential facilities (14 clients or less, not including drug, alcohol or correctional rehabilitation facilities) will be allowed pursuant to applicable state law; community -based residential facilities (15-50 clients) and day care centers for children and adults may be permissible in suitable locations. Permissible uses within medium density multifamily areas also include commercial activities that are intended to serve the retailing and personal services needs of the building or building complex, small scale limited commercial uses as accessory uses, subject to the detailed provisions of applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for such uses, places of worship, primary and secondary schools, and accessory post -secondary educational facilities. Professional offices, tourist and guest homes, museums, and private clubs or lodges are allowed only in contributing structures within historic sites or historic districts that have been designated by the Historical and Environmental Preservation Board and are in suitable locations within medium density multifamily residential areas, pursuant to applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for such uses. Density and intensity limitations for said uses shall be restricted to those of the contributing structure(s). High Density Multifamily Residential: Areas designated as "High Density Multifamily Residential" allow residential structures to a maximum density of 150 dwelling units per acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Higher densities may be allowed as shown for these specially -designated areas: Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 20 Little Havana Target Area Southeast Overtown/Park West Brickell, Omni, and River Quadrant 200 units per acre 300 units per acre 500 units per acre Supporting services such as offices and commercial services and other accessory activities that are clearly incidental to principal uses are permitted; community -based residential facilities (14 clients or less, not including drug, alcohol or correctional rehabilitation facilities) will be allowed pursuant to applicable state law; community -based residential facilities (15+ clients), places of worship, primary and secondary schools, and day care centers for children and adults may be permissible in suitable locations. Office: Areas designated as "Office" allow residential uses to a maximum density equivalent to "High Density Multifamily Residential" subject to the same limiting conditions and a finding by the Planning Director that the proposed site's proximity to other residentially zoned property makes it a logical extension or continuation of existing residential development and that adequate services and amenities exist in the adjacent area to accommodate the needs of potential residents; transitory residential facilities such as hotels and motels; general office use; clinics and laboratories; and limited commercial activities incidental to principal activities in designated areas. Supporting facilities such as auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship, and primary and secondary schools may be allowed with the "Office" designation. Areas designated as "Office" allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.72 times the gross lot area of the subject property; such FAR may be increased upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may not exceed a total FAR of 3.0 times the gross lot area of the subject property. All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Areas designated as "Office" in the Urban Central Business District are exempt from this FAR limitation and are allowed unlimited FAR. - Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities: Areas designated as "Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" allow facilities for federal, state and local government activities, major public or private health, recreational, cultural, religious or educational activities, and major transportation facilities and public utilities. Residential facilities ancillary to these uses are allowed to a maximum density equivalent to "High Density Multifamily Residential" subject to the same limiting conditions and a finding by the Director of Planning that the proposed site's proximity to other residentially zoned property makes it a logical extension or continuation of existing residential development and that adequate services and amenities exist in the adjacent area to accommodate the needs of potential residents. Areas designated as "Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.72 times the gross lot area of the subject property; such Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 21 FAR may be increased upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may not exceed a total FAR of 3.0 times the gross lot area of the subject property. All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Restricted Commercial: Areas designated as "Restricted Commercial" allow residential uses (except+ rescue missions) to a maximum density equivalent to "High Density Multifamily Residential" subject to the same limiting conditions and a finding by the Planning Director that the proposed site's proximity to other residentially zoned property makes it a logical extension or continuation of existing residential development and that adequate services and amenities exist in the adjacent area to accommodate the needs of potential residents; any activity included in the "Office" designation as well as commercial activities that generally serve the daily retailing and service needs of the public, typically requiring easy access by personal auto, and often located along arterial or collector roadways, which include: general retailing, personal and professional services, real estate, banking and other financial services, restaurants, saloons and cafes, general entertainment facilities, private clubs and recreation facilities, major sports and exhibition or entertainment facilities and other commercial activities whose scale and land use impacts are similar in nature to those uses described above, places of worship, and primary and secondary schools. This category also includes commercial marinas and living quarters on vessels as permissible. Areas designated as "Restricted Commercial" allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.72 times the gross lot area of the subject property; such FAR may be increased upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may not exceed a total FAR of 3.0 times the gross lot area of the subject property. Areas designated as "Restricted Commercial" in the Urban Central Business District are exempt from this FAR limitation and are allowed unlimited FAR. All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Central Business District (CBD): The area designated as "Central Business District (CBD) is intended to apply to the central commercial, financial and office core of the metropolitan region, and allows all activities included in the "Office," "Restricted Commercial," and "Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities" designations. Residential facilities (except for rescue missions) alone or in combination with other uses are allowable to a maximum density of 1,000 dwelling units per acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Also permitted is a mix of uses ranging from high density multifamily residential to high intensity office uses with retail uses on the lower floors of structures. Intensity of uses within the CBD land use designation are generally higher than those allowed in other areas of the city. Areas designated as CBD are exempt from other FAR limitations and are allowed unlimited FAR. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 22 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 23 •�lEqur" IAMP ii i-iiiiiii'■� �•°ll lu ul. l - Residential Density Increase Areas iig!r::i.! ;F"" .!!! Wirliffli9Vg. y^. J lou•sra'ph _r9. 'Ciir 11Ir ■.7MillIE IM IIIE iiii k.: rr:l llr.M,=■■"ile it ";Ill°":Il- rll;sf Jai In il:i:l:: I iii::Ili l H Si, -■�!I:I!::._'O:: - Litt! aFiliamana 200 UnitslAc Cr= err :III° 111 Ilf�l rill = 111 .lila•" :: =_ i i�uun'i■: l�uriuill"�lrr,.��. ��:�!��.� _ Il rau_:FA MN!! 1111.1.111.1 `:71'.4'ri:1.1! I=f I III 1111 II Illlll DIE MI: INii='Ili=„';rir■I.: 1.: I.I!I ill Omni mr50OTUnits/Ac s'4� MEE 111 kSEOPW 300[UnitsIAc amt ■oiirl 1021. -Ei.ii River QuadrI3;yant IL— �Pnfl JtL tr,I 50Unitg/Ac Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Briaell 50010nitslAc 24 General Commercial: Areas designated as "General Commercial" allow all activities included in the "Office" and the "Restricted Commercial" designations, as well as wholesaling and distribution activities that generally serve the needs of other businesses; generally require on and off loading facilities; and benefit from close proximity to industrial areas. These commercial activities include retailing of second hand items, automotive repair services, new and used vehicle sales, parking lots and garages, heavy equipment sales and service, building material sales and storage, wholesaling, warehousing, distribution and transport related services, light manufacturing and assembly and other activities whose scale of operation and land use impacts are similar to those uses described above. Multifamily residential structures of a density equal to R-3 or higher, but not to exceed a maximum of 150 units per acre, are allowed by Special Exception only, upon finding that the proposed site's proximity to other residentially zoned property makes it a logical extension or continuation of existing residential development and that adequate services and amenities exist in the adjacent area to accommodate the needs of potential residents. This cateaory also allows commercial marinas and living quarters on vessels for transients. Areas designated as "General Commercial" allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.72 times the gross lot area of the subject property; such FAR may be increased upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may not exceed a total FAR of 3.0 times the gross lot area of the subject property. Areas designated as "General Commercial" i 1 the Urban Central Business District are exempt from this FAR limitation and are allowed unlimited FAR. All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Industrial: The areas designated as "Industrial" allow manufacturing, assembly and storage activities. The "Industrial" designation generally includes activities that would otherwise generate excessive amounts of noise, smoke, fumes, illumination, traffic, hazardous wastes, or negative visual impact unless properly controlled. Stockyards, rendering works, smelting and refining plants and similar activities are excluded. Residential uses are not permitted in the "Industrial" designation, except for rescue missions, and live-aboards in commercial marinas. Areas designated as "Industrial" allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.72 times the gross lot area of the subject property; such FAR may be increased upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may not exceed a total FAR of 2.5 times the gross lot area of the subject property. Furthermore, all such uses shall be subject to the the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. Light Industrial (LI): The primary intent of this land use classification is to mandate mixed use development within this land use classification, and further, to facilitate the ability of developing a mixed occupancy within a unit in which more than one type of use is provided under Live/Work or Work/Live Districts. The Light Industrial category shall be designated on the Future Land Use Plan map as either LI-LW (live/work) or LI-WL (work/live). Areas designated as "Light Industrial" allow all activities included in the "Office" and the "Restricted Commercial" designations, as well as wholesaling and distribution activities that generally serve the needs of other businesses; generally require on and off loading facilities; and benefit from close proximity to general commercial areas. These commercial activities (beyond those permitted in the "Office" and the "Restricted Commercial" designations) include retailing of second hand items, new and used vehicle sales, parking lots and garages, wholesaling, Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 25 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 warehousing, light manufacturing and assembly and other activities whole scale of operation and land use impacts are similar to those uses described above. This category also allows commercial marinas and living quarters on vessels for transients. This land use category shall not permit storing, packaging, handling, processing or distribution of explosive, flammable or otherwise hazardous materials; scrap yards; wholesale trade -marts; drive -through facilities; flea markets; health clinics; and auto care service centers and related activities. The hazard level of an activity shall be one of the determining factors as to whether that activity shall be permissible within a Light Industrial district; the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations shall prohibit high-level hazard activities within live/work developments. Live/Work District: Within a live/work development, residential uses shall occupy between fifty percent (50%) and ninety-eight percent (98%) of the area of the development and commercial uses shall be developed as a secondary use; employees and walk-in trade are not usually permitted; however, may be allowed upon compliance with specified criteria as defined in the governing land development regulations; such criteria may include requirements that clients visit by appointment, and/or limitations on number of employees. Work/Live District: Within a work/live development, commercial uses shall occupy between fifty percent (50%) and ninety-eight percent (98%) of the area of the development and residential uses shall be developed as a secondary use. Work/live space requires access according to the American Disabilities Act. Areas designated as "Light Industrial" allow residential uses to a maximum density of 65 dwelling units per acre, and both residential and nonresidential uses to a maximum height of six stories (with "story" defined as height between 8 and 14 feet per story) and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.72 times the gross lot area of the subject property; such FAR may be increased upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may not exceed a total FAR of 4.0 times the gross lot area of the subject property. All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements. The Light Industrial category is not intended to be subject to the restrictions and limitations of home occupations as defined in Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 (as amended). Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 26 Correspondence Table - Zoning and Comprehensive Plan ZONING ORDINANCE 11000 MCNP JULY 2008 CS CONSERVATION CONSERVATION RESTRICTED PARKS AND RECREATIONCOMMERCIAL RECREATION PR PARKS AND RECREATION RECREATIONRESTRICTED PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION MARINE FACILITIES R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL R-3 MULTI -FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-4 MULTI -FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL 0 OFFICE OFFICE G/I GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES C-1 RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL C-2 LIBERAL COMMERCIAL GENERAL COMMERCIAL CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT I INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL RT FIXED -GUIDEWAY RAPID TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 27 HOUSING Goal HO-1: Increase the supply of safe, affordable and sanitary housing for very low-, low moderate-, and middle -income households (as those terms are defined by HUD) and the elderly by alleviating shortages of very -low- low- , moderate- and middle -income housing, rehabilitating older homes, maintaining, and revitalizing residential neighborhoods in order to meet the needs of all income groups. Objective HO-1.1: Provide and/or encourage a local regulatory, investment, and neighborhood environment that will assist the private sector in increasing the stock of affordable housing for all income levels, including very low-, low-, moderate-, and middle —income (as those terms are defined by HUD), within the city City by at least 10 percent by 2005 2010. Policy HO-1.1.1: The City defines affordable (moderate -income) housing in accordance with the current standards and regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City continues to promote equal access to housing opportunities. With other governmental agencies, it enforces monitors fair housing ordinanccs d qulations.The City, with other governmental agencies and non-profit organizations, will educate appropriate parties regarding fair housing and refer fair housing concerns to the appropriate enforcement agency. Policy HO-1.1.2: Continue and expand the City's current affordable housing programs and continue its participation in federal housing programs and the County Documentary Stamp Surtax Program. Policy HO-1.1.3: The City will continue to develop comprehensive neighborhood redevelopment plans and programs that encourage private developers to build new, or rehabilitate old, residential structures and ensure that public investments are coordinated with private sector developments to increase the overall attractiveness of redeveloping neighborhoods. Policy HO-1.1.4: Tax Increment Financing districts, which are designated by Miami - Dade County, as a mechanism for financing public improvements in residential areas and stimulating neighborhood revitalization, will continue to be used. Policy HO-1.1.5: The City will continue to enforce, and where necessary strengthen those sections of the land development regulations that are intended to preserve and enhance the general appearance and character of the City's neighborhoods and to buffer such neighborhoods from incompatible uses through the implementation and enforcement of transition and buffering standards that do not diminish the amount of area encompassing the adjacent/abutting residential neighborhood. Policy HO-1.1.6: The City will continue to encourage the designation, restoration, and adaptive and sensitive reuse of historic or architecturally significant housing through Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 28 the appropriate and equitable use of zoning incentives zoning and other incentives deemed appropriate. Policy HO-1.1.7: The City will continue to control, through restrictions in the City's land development regulations, large scale and/or intensive commercial and industrial land development which may negatively impact any residential neighborhood and will provide appropriate transitions between high --rise and low --rise residential developments that do not diminish the amount of area encompassing the adjacent/abutting residential neighborhood. Policy HO-1.1.8: Through the land development regulations, the City will protect and enhance existing viable neighborhoods in those areas suitable for housing and, where appropriate, enhance them in a manner compatible with their existing character. Policy HO-1.1.9: The City's land development regulations will encourage high -density residential development and redevelopment in close proximity to Metrorail and Metromover stations, consistent with the Station Area Design and Development Plan for each station. (See Land Use Policy LU-1.1.10 and Transportation Policy TR-1.5.2.) Policy HO-1.1.10: Reserved. The City shall report annually the extent to which the housing recommendations set forth in the adopted City of Miami Consolidated Plan (as they may be amended from time to time) are being realized including those relating to: 1) the preservation of affordable rental housing through the rehabilitation of existing rental stock and the encouragement of new rental housing construction, with a focus on serving the needs of small families and single person households, such as the elderly and person with HIV/AIDS; 2) the preservation of existing affordable housing — homeowner retention by assisting very low-, low- and moderate -income households to obtain repair financing from private lenders, with preference given to the elderly, disabled and persons with HIV/AIDS: 3) assistance to residents to achieve homeownership by seeking to increase the inventory of affordably priced units through new construction and the creation of a Purchase Rehab program; by providing second mortgage, down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers, and the creation of a Lease to Purchase Program; and 4) stimulation of affordable housing development through the implementation of policy with respect to: a. the creation of a land acquisition program for Infill b. identification of additional funding for affordable housing c. expediting of the Tax Credit Process d. creation of special districts for mixed -use projects e. the continued provision of Affordable Housing incentives Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 29 f. the provision of training/workshops to developers on City programs and regulations g. streamlining of the RFP process and the provision of multi -year funding h. Increasing the capacity of non-profit housing providers. Policy HO-1.1.11: [Reserved] Objective HO-1.2: Conserve the present stock of very low-, Iowa and -moderate-, and middle -income housing (as those terms are defined by HUD) within the city City and reduce the number of substandard units through rehabilitation, reduce the number of unsafe structures through demolition or rehabilitation, and insure the preservation of historically significant housing through identification and designation. Policy HO-1.2.1: The City defines very low-, low-, and moderate-, and middle -income housing (as those terms are defined by HUD) in accordance with the current standards and regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State of Florida. Policy HO-1.2.2: The City will continue, and when necessary expand; very- low-, low - and moderate -income housing programs with the intent of preventing a net loss of very- low-, Iowa and moderate -income housing (as those terms are defined by HUD) units within the eC. Policy HO-1.2.3: The City's housing programs will provide for low and moderate income, low density housing scattered site locations in a diverse range of housing types in -all areas of the City, including housing that is affordable to very- low-, low-, moderate-, and middle --income households (as those terms are defined by HUD) as an alternative to the geographic concentration of low-income housing. Policy HO-1.2.4: The City will continue to assist non-profit, community -based organizations in the development and provision of very low-, lowand moderate - income housing (as those terms are defined by HUD) projects as an alternative to augment the public sector provision of very low-, low-, and moderate -income housing. This assistance will include, but not be limited to, technical assistance, marketing and financial planning assistance, and the provision of public improvements, such as street improvements, curbing, landscaping and public open spaces, proper drainage and street lighting. Policy HO-1.2.5: The City defines substandard housing as any residential unit that lacks either complete kitchen or plumbing facilities or does facilities, does not satisfy health and safety codes, or detracts from the physical appearance of neighborhoods in the City's definition of substandard housing as compliant with the State's definition of substandard housing in s.420.0004(12), F.S. Policy HO-1.2.6: With the intent of preserving and enhancing neighborhood character, the City will utilize code enforcement to prevent the illegal conversion of single-family residences into multifamily units. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 30 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy HO-1.2.7: The City will continue to enforce where necessary, and implement neighborhood specific design and development standards that may be developed as a result of the amendments to the City's land development regulations and other initiatives to strengthen those sections of the zoning ordinance Zoning Ordinance that are intended to preserve and enhance the general appearance and character of the e City's neighborhoods. Policy HO-1.2.8: The City will increase code enforcement efforts in areas where significant concentrations of substandard units are likely to exist. The City will implement programs to assist very low-, low-, and moderate -income households (as those terms are defined by HUD) in rehabilitating their units. Owners of substandard units will be required to make needed repairs in a timely manner and vacant or abandoned property will be required to be secured so as not to represent a public health or safety hazard. Policy HO-1.2.9: The City will monitor conditions and if necessary formally request that Miami -Dade County maintain an acceptable quality of public housing within the e jr-City. Policy HO-1.2.10: The City will, through its building code enforcement, demolish all structures determined to be structurally unsafe. Policy HO-1.2.11: Historically significant housing in the-ity City will be identified and subjected to the Heritage Conservation Article Chapter 23 and other appropriate sections of the City's Code and Zoning Ordinance. Objective HO-1.3: Facilitate the private and public sector provision of housing in non - isolated residential areas for community -based residential facilities and foster care facilities (including those funded by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services). Policy HO-1.3.1: The City will permit the operation of group homes, foster care facilities and Adult Congregate Living Facilities (ACLFs), subject to restrictions reflected in the City Zoning Ordinance, in all residential areas at the residential densities for which those areas are zoned. Policy HO-1.3.2: The City's land development regulations will be reviewed and amended where warranted, to prevent concentrations of group homes, foster care facilities, and Adult Congregate Living Facilities (ACLFs) in any area of the city City. Policy HO-1.3.3: [Reserved] Policy HO-1.3.4: [Reserved] Objective HO-1.4: The City will continue to participate in a regional effort to provide adequate shelter for the homeless. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 31 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy HO-1.4.1: The City, along with Miami -Dade County, Broward County, the major municipalities of the region, the South Florida Regional Planning Council, and the State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services will participate in the development of a coordinated plan to address the problem of homelessness in South Florida. Policy HO-1.4.2: [Reserved] Policy HO-1.4.3: The City will assist in providing, when necessary, temporary emergency shelter facilities to serve homeless families and children. Policy HO-1.4.4: The City's land development regulations will permit temporary crisis intervention facilities and short-term transitional facilities (aimed at assisting the homeless to become self-supporting members of society) to be located proximate to areas where social assistance and economic opportunities are available. Policy HO-1.4.5: The City will continue and expand its efforts to acquire and administer federal and state financial aid for homeless assistance. Policy HO-1.4.6: The City will provide regulations for, and permit the siting of, homeless shelters within its land development regulations and take appropriate measures to prevent a net loss of shelter capacity. The City will develop a ten-year plan designed to end chronic homelessness by working toward a more equitable distribution of facilities throughout Miami -Dade County. Objective HO-1.5: Provide for —assistance to displaced occupants where public redevelopment programs require relocation. Policy HO-1.5.1: The City's housing program will continue to provide for assistance to occupants displaced by public redevelopment projects so that suitable relocation housing in proximity to employment and necessary public services is available prior to the demolition or replacement of existing housing serving very -low, low- and moderate - income occupants. Objective HO-1.6: [Reserved] Policy HO-1.6.1: [Reserved] Goal HO-2: Achieve a livable city center with a variety of urban housing types for persons of all income levels in a walkable, mixed -use, urban environment. Objective HO-2.1: Achicvc a Iiyab a downtown Design and create pedestrian friendly environments and neighborhoods with varied housing prototypes and amenities catering to persons of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds, with a variety of urban housing types for persons of all income levels including those of very Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 32 low-, low-, and moderate -income households (as those terms are defined by HUD) provided in a walkable, mixed -use, urban environment. Policy HO-2.1.1: Through the land development regulations, the City will continue to protect and enhance existing neighborhoods in downtown. Policy HO-2.1.2: The City will continue to revise residential zoning district regulations to provide greater flexibility for the design and development of a variety of contemporary housing types and mixed -use developments with the application of new higher density zoning in accordance with neighborhood specific design and development standards that might be adopted as a result of amendments to the City's land development regulations and other neighborhood planning initiatives. Policy HO-2.1.3: The City will continue to assure that necessary support services, institutions and amenities are available to existing neighborhoods. Policy HO-2.1.4: The City will continue to promote development of new, high quality, dense urban neighborhoods —along the Miami River (in accordance with the Miami River Plan), in Central Brickell and in Southeast Overtown/Park West. Policy HO-2.1.5: The City will continue to encourage adaptive reuse of commercial space for residential use by working to eliminate unnecessary residential requirements in the Zoning Ordinance that inhibit reasonable adaptive reuse. Policy HO-2.1.6: The City will continue to target available governmental housing assistance programs and funds to assist with development of affordable housing in existing viable neighborhoods and publicly designated redevelopment districts while avoiding undue concentrations of assisted housing. Policy HO-2.1.7: Working together with private developers, the City will continue to apply for Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG's), a Housing Development Action Grants (HoDAG's)—, and other potential grant programs in the Southeast Overtown/Park West, Lummus Park, River Quadrant and West Brickell areas, where housing can be developed as a part of mixed -use projects. Policy HO-2.1.8: Through changes in the City's land development regulations, the City will continue to expand the areas in which new commercial development may receive incentives for Housing Trust Fund contributions. Policy HO-2.1.9: [Reserved] Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 33 SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS Goal SS-1: Ensure a clean, healthy urban environment through the proper maintenance, timely provision and efficient operation of a centralized wastewater treatment and ancillary sewerage system. Objective SS-1.1: All residences and businesses within the City that have been approved are served by sanitary sewers, and the City will continue to replace and repair aging segments of the system as required, and will coordinate with Miami -Dade County on the extension of, or increase in the capacity of, treatment facilities to meet future needs. Policy SS-1.1.1: The City will continue to implement existing plans to extend the sewerage system to all approved areas of the City. Policy SS-1.1.2: The City will complete those sanitary sewer projects described in the City's Capital Improvement Program as scheduled. Policy SS-1.1.3: The City will monitor progress on all sanitary sewer related capital improvement projects on an annual basis as part of its capital improvement implementation procedures. Policy SS-1.1.4: Although the City has no authority with respect to Miami -Dade County's wastewater treatment programs, the City shall, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, continue to support, and cooperate with, Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Authority Department (WASA M DWASD) actions to expand the capacities of its wastewater treatment facilities as expressed in that Department's -201- 2001 Plan, as may be amended from time to time. Objective SS-1.2: Ensure that the practice of wastewater management is consistent with the protection and preservation of natural resources. Policy SS-1.2.1: Although the City has no authority with respect to Miami -Dade County's wastewater treatment programs, the City shall, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, support and encourage Miami Dade County WASA Department M-DWASD -to continue to adhere to its current policies of: no discharge of wastewater to surface fresh waters; advanced waste treatment at all "package" treatment plants that are granted variances from "no discharge" requirements; secondary treatment prior to discharge from ocean outfalls; secondary treatment, proven design, local operating experience and compliance with all regulatory agency requirements prior to discharge from injection wells; and secondary or higher levels of treatment, as required by regulations, prior to discharge to shallow groundwater to ensure no negative impact on the ability of the receiving waters to meet Federal Drinking Water Standards. Policy SS-1.2.2: In the design and construction of new sewers, and in the repair and replacement of old sewers, the City will use appropriate design and construction Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 34 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 techniques to eliminate infiltration of storm waters into the sanitary sewer system, or the overflow of wastewater into the storm sewer system. Policy SS-1.2.3: The City will use its authority under local codes and ordinances to cooperate with Miami -Dade County DERM to identify and eliminate any sites where there may be illegal connections of sanitary sewers to the storm sewer system. Policy SS-1.2.4: The City will, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, negotiate with Miami Dade County WASA Department M DWASD to seek cooperative agreements to ensure that the operation of the Central District wastewater treatment facility on Virginia Key does not degrade the natural environment or limit the public's access to recreational opportunities on the island. Objective SS-1.3: The City's land development regulations will ensure that approval of development or redevelopment will not occur until there exists adequate wastewater transmission capacity to serve that development. Policy SS-1.3.1: The level of service standard to determine adequate transmission capacity is 100 gallons per capita per day (GPCD). Policy SS-1.3.2: All improvements for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of the sanitary sewer transmission network shall be compatible with the level of service standard adopted in Policy 1.3.1. Policy SS-1.3.3: Since the sanitary sewer network is an interconnected; &Countywide system, the departments of Public Works and Planning will cooperate with Miami -Dade County WASA Department to jointly develop methodologies and procedures for biannually updating estimates of system demand and capacity. Policy SS-1.3.4: The City will enforce its policy that requires City permits for monitor the permitting of any development or redevelopment occurring outside of the City's boundaries which by gravity connects to the City's sewer transmission network. Objective SS-1.4: The City's of Miami's sanitary sewer collection system is a valuable and costly element of the urban infrastructure, and its use is to be maximized in the most efficient manner. Policy SS-1.4.1: The City of Miami will use its land development regulations to ensure that dcvclopmcnt and redevelopment is consistent with the capacity of the sanitary sewer collection system will —ensure, through its concurrency management system, that sanitary sewer and storm sewers shall be in place to serve new development or redevelopment no later than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. dcvclopmcnt and rcdcvclopmcnt is consistent with the capacity of the sanitary sewer collection system. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-2.5.1.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 35 Goal SS-2: Provide adequate stormwater drainage to reasonably protect against flooding in areas of intensive use and occupation, while preventing degradation of quality in receiving waters. Objective SS-2.1: In accordance with the 1986 Storm Drainage Master Plan and subsequent updates, the City will address the most critical drainage problems. The City's goals for retrofitting subcatchment areas within the city City will meet or exceed the 6five-year frequency, 24-hour duration standard while utilizing water quality design criteria. The City will confer with local agencies, namely the Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) when retrofitting City projects to incorporate design criteria and best management practices (BMPs). Policy SS-2.1.1: The City will adhere to its 1986 Storm Drainage Master Plan and subsequent updates as the long-range policy guideline for improving its storm drainage management system, and will periodically update the estimated cost of implementing that plan Plan through the annual upates to the City's Capital Improvements Program included in the Capital Improvements element of the MCNP. The City will rank the projects specified in that plan the 1986 Storm Drainage Master Plan, with priority given to addressing the most critical problem areas within the eCity, and implement those projects supported by a financing plan according to the provisions of Chapter 18, Article VIII of the City Code, entitled "Storm Water Utility System." Policy SS-2.1.2: The City will continue to monitor progress on all storm sewer: -related capital improvement projects on an annual basis as part of its capital improvement implementation procedures. Policy SS-2.1.3: The City will ensure, through its concurrency management system, that sanitary sewer and storm sewers shall be in place to serve new development or redevelopment no later than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. Issuance of any development permit shall require compliance with a drainage level of service standard of a one -in -five-year storm event while incorporating water quality considerations. Objective SS-2.2: The practice of stormwater management within the City will be designed to reduce pollutant -loading rates to surface waters. Policy SS-2.2.1: The City will retrofit the number of storm water outfalls that discharge into the Miami River and its tributaries, the Little River and directly into Biscayne Bay. If positive drainage systems to these water bodies are deemed to be the only feasible method of maintaining adequate storm drainage, then these storm sewers will be designed and constructed to retain grease and oil, and minimize pollutant discharges. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-1.1.2 and Coastal Management Policy CM-1.1.2.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 36 Policy SS-2.2.2: In order to reduce the level of contaminants carried into Biscayne Bay via the Miami and Little rivers, the Solid Waste Department should be encouraged to increase the frequency and extent of street sweeping. (See Solid Waste Policy SW- 1.3.3.) Policy SS-2.2.3: The City will continue to seek cooperative agreements and funding support from Miami -Dade County DERM, the South Florida Water Management District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and any other appropriate state and federal agencies in order to protect the quality of its surface waters and reduce pollutant loadings into the Miami River, its tributaries, the Little River, and directly into Biscayne Bay. Policy SS-2.2.4: The City shall require that "best management practices" shall be used in the design and construction of stormwater management systems to minimize pollutant load eventually discharged to natural drainage systems, as well as to regulate the volume and timing of storm water delivered to natural systems. Policy SS-2.2.5: The City will continue to enforce South Florida Building Code requirements for the on -site retention of the first inch of storm water runoff. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-2.1.2.) Policy SS-2.2.6: The City will consider the inclusion of stormwater quality control structures in any new projects for major road improvements and commercial parking areas. Objective SS-2.3: As the City implements the storm water management improvements specified in the 1986 Storm Drainage Master Plan, it will ensure that stormwater management contributes to the conservation of ground water as a future potable water supply. Policy SS-2.3.1: In its stormwater management practices, the City will promote infiltration of storm water to surficial or artesian aquifers to prevent further saltwater intrusion, where such infiltration is deemed to be feasible and cost efficient, and is not likely to represent an environmental hazard. Objective SS-2.4: All areas of the City are now served by storm drainage facilities, and the City will continue to coordinate the replacement, repair, extension, and capacity increases of the system consistent with development and redevelopment needs. Policy SS-2.4.1: Through enforcement of its Storm Water Utility System as provided in Chapter 53.5 of the City Code, the City will use its authority "to construct, reconstruct, improve, and extend stormwater utility system and to issue revenue bonds and other debts if needed to finance in whole or part the cost of such system and to establish just and equitable rates, fees, and charges for the services and facilities provided by the system." Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 37 Objective SS-2.5: The City's of Miami's storm drainage system is a valuable and costly element of the urban infrastructure, and its use is to be maximized in the most efficient manner to serve this fully developed community. Policy SS-2.5.1: The City of Miami will use its land development regulations to ensure that development and redevelopment is consistent with the capacity of the storm drainage system. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-1.4.1.) Objective SS-2.6: The City's of Miami's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System discharges to the surface waters of the United States. These discharges are regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The City shall meet the requirements of the permit when operating its drainage facilities. Policy SS-2.6.1: The City will comply with the conditions in its NPDES permit. Policy SS-2.6.2: The operation of the City's drainage system to meet NPDES requirements shall meet the following criteria: • The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP) shall be consistent with $stormwater management program elements as defined in the NPDES permit shall be consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP). • Stormwater projects and activities shall be consistent with the current local, state and federal regulations at the time of implementation. • Stormwater capital improvement and operation and maintenance projects shall be implementable. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 38 NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE Goal AR-1: Protect the functions of the natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas within the City. Objective AR-1.1: Ensure that stormwater management practices contribute to conservation of groundwater as a future potable water supply. Policy AR-1.1.1: As the City implements the projects identified in its 1986 Storm Drainage Master Plan and subsequent updates, it will promote the infiltration of storm water to surficial or artesian aquifers to prevent further saltwater intrusion, where such infiltration is deemed to be feasible, not to represent an environmental hazard, and to be cost efficient. Policy AR-1.1.2: The City will coordinate with and support local, state and federal agencies to achieve regional aquifer recharge protection objectives, including those pertaining to the quality and quantity of groundwater resources. Policy AR-1.1.3: The City will continue to support the South Florida Water Management District efforts to monitor the water levels at the salinity control structures within the City to prevent against further saltwater intrusion and protect the aquifer recharge areas and cones of influence of wellfields from contamination. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-2.1.3.) Objective AR-1.2: The City will use its land use and development regulations to ensure that land uses for areas within the City of Miami deemed to be aquifer recharge areas by the South Florida Water Management District, maintain adequate recharge for the aquifer. Policy AR-1.2.1: The City will maintain low to moderate density uses in the West Flagami area of the City (as shown on Figure 111.1 of the Data and Analysis) as necessary to protect the secondary aquifer recharge area. (See Land Use Policy LU- 1.1.9.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 39 POTABLE WATER Goal PW-1: Ensure that all residents and workers within the City have adequate access to safe drinking water through the efficient operation of centralized, County operated potable water treatment facilities and ancillary potable water transmission system. Objective PW-1.1: Land development regulations will ensure that approval of development or redevelopment will not be granted unless and until there exists adequate potable water transmission capacity to serve that development. Policy PW-1.1.1: Since the potable water network is an interconnected, Ceountywide system, the City departments of Public Works and Planning will cooperate with Miami - Dade County WASH Water and Sewer Department to jointly develop methodologies and procedures for biannually updating estimates of system demand and capacity, and ensure that sufficient capacity to serve development exists. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-2.1.4.) Objective PW-1.2: Ensure adequate levels of safe potable water are available to meet the needs of the City. (See Natural Resource Conservation Objective NR-2.1.) Policy PW-1.2.1: The City will ensure, through its concurrency management system, that potable water facilities shall be in place to serve new development or redevelopment no later than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent in compliance with Ensure potable water supplies meet the established level of service standards for transmission capacity of 200 gallons per capita per day (GPCD). (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-2.1.5 and Capital Improvements Policy CI-1.2.3.) Policy PW-1.2.2: The City will cooperate and participate to the fullest extent possible with Miami -Dade County and other county municipalities receiving potable water from WASAD in developing and implementing an acceptable countywide water conservation plan as well as the Water Supply Facilities Workplan as required by Florida Statutes. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-2.1.7.) Policy PW-1.2.3: [Reserved] Policy PW-1.2.4: [Reserved] Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 40 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Goal SW-1: Ensure a clean, healthy urban environment through the proper maintenance, timely provision and efficient operation of an integrated solid waste disposal and ancillary solid waste collection system. Objective SW-1.1: The City will continue to provide solid waste collection services to &ay City residents and businesses in a manner that ensures public health and safety, and a clean urban environment. Policy SW-1.1.1: The City's solid waste collection services shall maintain City will ensure, through its concurrency management system, that solid waste capacity shall be in place to serve new development and/or redevelopment no later than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent in compliance with a level of service standard of seven (7) lbs. per person per day, which is equivalent to 1.28 tons per person per year. Policy SW-1.1.2: Commercial structures and high density residential areas will continue to be served by either the City's Solid Waste Department or by private sector providers of solid waste collection services. The City will require levels of service to be complied with by private haulers operating within the City's boundaries, and will enforce all City regulations regarding the disposal and collection of solid waste. Policy SW-1.1.3: The City shall maintain solid waste collection equipment as required to serve the public needs according to the service standard adopted in Policy SW- 1.1.1. Policy SW-1.1.4: The City will take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with its "Garbage and Trash Ordinance," Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code. Policy SW-1.1.5: Land development regulations will be consistent with the provision of solid waste collection services in accordance with the adopted level of service. Policy SW-1.1.6: In the allocation of funds for the provision of solid waste services, first priority will be given to those improvements and programs that are necessary to protect the health, safety and the integrity of the environment, and meet federal, state and local legal and regulatory requirements. Second priority in the allocation of funds will be assigned to improvements that are necessary to meet existing deficiencies in capacity or service, or required to replace or repair needed equipment, while third priority will be assigned to those projects that increase the extent of services. Policy SW-1.1.7: The City shall, through enforcement of its powers to regulate solid waste collection services, require promoters of major public events to reimburse the City for extraordinary trash and garbage collection services required as a result of such events. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 41 Objective SW-1.2: Although the City has no authority governing solid waste transfer and disposal, it will continue to support Miami --Dade County efforts intended to ensure that transfer stations and disposal sites are sufficient to meet the needs of city City residents according to the service standards adopted in Policy 1.1.1. Policy SW-1.2.1: The City's departments of Solid Waste and Planning, through the City's Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, shall request the Miami Dadc County Public Works Department, Division of Solid Waste Miami -Dade County Department of Solid Waste to jointly develop methodologies and procedures to biannually biennially update estimates of system demand and capacity. Policy SW-1.2.2: The City shall support Miami -Dade County's policy to implement the County's Solid Waste Disposal and Resources Recovery Management Plan and those County projccts identified in accordance with thc Solid Wastc Disposal Fund Bond Scrics A and B. Policy SW-1.2.3: The City will continue to explore the development of resource recovery and cogeneration activities and, subject to concurrence by Miami -Dade County, consider the implementation of programs and procedures that decentralize solid waste disposal and reduce the volume of solid waste that is disposed of at County landfills. Policy SW-1.2.4: The City will work with, and support, the County's efforts to identify generators of hazardous waste, and to develop and enforce procedures for the proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste. Its departments will support the County's program to enforce all non -household producers of hazardous waste in identifying waste and disposing of it according to EPA, State, and local standards. The City will support Miami -Dade County's development of a hazardous waste temporary storage and transfer facility in a non -populated area. In coordination with Miami -Dade County, the City will work to meet the Region's objective to reduce the incidence of improper hazardous materials and waste handling and disposal. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-1.1.8.) Policy SW-1.2.5: The City shall, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, encourage the County to utilize "amnesty days" to encourage small volume, non- commercial producers of hazardous waste to safely dispose of such waste, and to develop a permanent system for households, small business and other low volume generators to safely dispose of hazardous wastes. Objective SW-1.3: It shall be the City's policy that solid waste collection procedures shall be conducted in a manner that will reduce the quantity of litter, trash and abandoned personal property on city streets. Policy SW-1.3.1: The City will continue its "Chan Neighborhood" campaigns and support thc County's "Keep Dadc Boutiful" program to actively support and implement neighborhood clean-up and beautification efforts through public awareness and information programs. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 42 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy SW-1.3.2: The City shall, through enforcement of those provisions of the City Code code Code that protect and enhance the appearance of neighborhoods, ensure that streets and yards remain clean and attractive. Where the City Code falls short of the provisions necessary to accomplish this, revisions shall be proposed to the City Commission. Policy SW-1.3.3: The Solid Waste Department should be encouraged to increase street sweeping frequencies in order to reduce pollution to surface waters via storm water runoff and to reduce or eliminate litter in areas where significant problems may exist. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-2.2.2.) Objective SW-1.4: Although the City has no authority governing solid waste transfer and disposal, it will continue to support and cooperate with Miami -Dade County efforts to encourage the recycling of solid waste materials and reduce the volume of waste set aside for collection and disposal. Policy SW-1.4.1: The City shall, through its publicity programs and mechanisms, encourage the use of recyclable packaging materials. Policy SW-1.4.2: The City shall evaluate the development of reuse and/or recycling programs for used tires, waste oils and similar recyclable materials and make recommendations for applicable additions or amendments to City procedures governing the disposal of these materials. Policy SW-1.4.3: The City shall, through its publicity programs and mechanisms, encourage residents to reduce the volume of yard and tree trimmings set aside for disposal by promoting the use of composting. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 43 TRANSPORTATION Goal TR-1: Maintain an effective and cost efficient traffic circulation network within the City of Miami that provides transportation for all persons and facilitates commercial activity, and which is consistent with, and furthers, neighborhood plans, supports economic development, conserves energy, and protects and enhances the natural environment. Objective TR-1.1: All arterial and collector roadways under County and State jurisdiction that lie within the City's boundaries will operate at levels of service established by the respective agency. All other City streets will operate at levels of service that are based upon the multi -modal capacity of the transportation system which recognizes the frequency of existing and programmed public transit service operating within consistent with an urban center possessing an extensive urban public transit system and characterized by a mixture of compact development and moderate -to -high residential densities and land use intensities, along with single- family residential and mixed -use neighborhoods, located and within a transportation concurrency exception area (TCEA). The City will monitor the levels of service of all arterial and collector roadways to continue to develop and enhance transportation strategies that promote public transit and minimize the impacts of the TCEA. Policy TR-1.1.1: The City hereby adopts designation of the City, excluding Virginia Key, Watson Island and the uninhabited islands of Biscayne Bay that have a land use and zoning classification of Conservation, as an Urban Infill Area pursuant to Miami - Dade County's designation of an Urban Infill Area lying generally east of the Palmetto Expressway and including all of the City of Miami. Areas designated Single -Family — Residential on the MCNP Future Land Use Map within the Urban Infill Area shall be protected from changes that permit higher density residential uses and from commercial, office and industrial uses within those areas, in order to preserve the low density residential character of these areas. Redevelopment of corridors adjacent to these areas shall be encouraged to be located primarily at major intersections of commercial corridors. Within this aro, Outside of these residential areas, the concentration and intensification of development around centers of activity shall be emphasized with the goals of enhancing the livability of residential neighborhoods and the viability of commercial areas. Priority will be given to infill development on vacant parcels, adaptive reuse of underutilized land and structures, and the redevelopment of substandard sites. Maintenance of transportation levels of service within this designated Urban Infill Transportation Concurrency Exception Area shall be in accordance with the adopted Transportation Corridors level of service standards and the City of Miami Person -Trip Methodology as set forth in Policies TR-1.1.2 and TR- 1.1.3 of the Transportation Element of the MCNP. (See Land Use Policy LU-1.1.11.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 44 Policy TR-1.1.2: The City of Miami originated and continues to utilize a person -trip methodology for measurement of local level of service (LOS) on a transportation facility, which may be a roadway, mass transit service, pedestrian way, bikeway, or any other transportation mode alone or in combination with others. The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (adopted as Ordinance 10544 on February 9, 1989) established under Policies TR 1.1.2 and TR 1.1.3 that within designated Transportation Corridors, the capacity of all transportation modes will be used in the measurement of future, peak hour level of service standards. The City of Miami "Methodology for Calculating Peak Hour Person -Trip Capacity" was incorporated into the Transportation Element of the MCNP under Policies TR 1.1.2 and TR 1.1.3 on January 24, 1991 (adopted as Ordinance 10832), and was separately published as a report entitled "Transportation Corridors: Meeting the Challenge of Growth Management in Miami", September 1990. The City of Miami Person -Trip MethodologyThis tcchniquo calculates the total person -trip capacity of all transportation modes utilizing a transportation facility against the total person -trip demand for travel on that facility expressing the resulting ratio in letter grades LOS A through LOS F in the same manner as used by the conventional vehicles volume - over -capacity (V/C) methodology. The measurement of LOS is made for the peak period (the average of the two highest consecutive hours of trip volume during a weekday), where a an overall minimum peak -period LOS standard of E (100 percent utilization of person -trip capacity) will be maintained. Issuance of development orders for new development or significant expansion of existing development shall be contingent upon compliance with these LOS standards, subject to the modifications described in subparagraphs 1.1.2.1 through 1.1.2.3 below, and any applicable provisions of the Urban Infill Transportation Concurrency Exception Area. 1.1.2.1: Where no public mass transit exists, and private passenger vehicles are the only vehicular mode available for travel on the facility: minimum LOS E (100 percent of capacity) shall apply using 1.6 persons per vehicle as the practical capacity of a private passenger vchicic. 1.1.2.2: Where local bus mass transit service on minimum 20-minute headways is available parallel to and within/ mile of the facility, the facility shall operate at no greater than 120 percent of capacity. 1.1.2.3: Where express bus transit and/or rapid rail premium transit service on minimum 20-minute headways is available parallel to and within ' mile of the facility, the facility shall operate at no greater than 150 percent of capacity. Policy TR 1.1.3: [Reserved] Policy TR-1.1.3: Notwithstanding the foregoing, as required by s. 163.3180(10) F.S., the following standards established by rule by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are adopted by the City of Miami as its minimum LOS standards for Florida Intrastate Highway System (FINS) roadways within the City Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 45 subject to any applicable provisions governing requirements of the Urban Infill Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (see Policy TR-1.1.1): 1.1.3.1: Limited access FIRS highways shall operate at LOS D or better, except that where exclusive through lanes exist, such roadways may operate at LOS E. 1.1.3.2: Controlled access FIHS highways shall operate at LOS D or better, except that where such roadways are parallel to exclusive transit facilities or are located within a Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA), roadways may operate at LOS E. 1.1.3.3: Where FDOT has determined that a FIHS roadway is constrained or backlogged, such roadways operating below the foregoing minimums must be managed so as not to cause significant deterioration, which is defined as an average annual daily traffic increase in two-way traffic volume of 10 percent or more, or a 10 percent or greater reduction in operating speed for the peak direction in the 100th highest hour. Policy TR-1.1.4: s nart of thn Evaluptinn and ppraisal Report (EAR) nn thn Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (MCNP) scheduled for completion in 2005, and the subsequent comprehensive revision by amendment of the MCNP, the Transportation Element of the MCNP will be revised to introduce the Miami Intcrmoda4 Transportation (MIT) plan, replacing the former Transportation Corridors plan. The As needed, the City will continue to prepare transportation plans that wil4 identify, describe, measure, and evaluate the multimodal transportation corridors, facilities and terminals in the City of Miami and recommend measures to enhance vehicular and mass transit operations, provide for greater pedestrian access and amenity, and offer incentives for use of alternative transportation modes. The MIT plans will pay particular attention to the differing characteristics of Miami's neighborhoods such as land use, population density, economic activity, housing and business type and quality, and neighborhood plans, and will develop detailed standards for transportation facilities and services that will complement neighborhood development, redevelopment, and conservation. These transportation plans Miami's downtown wilR be the subject of special attention, to will promote ensure that its new residentia4 development will enjoy the benefits of an improved multimodal transportation system that will improve transit access within neighborhoods, while improving their connectivity system wide.as described in the Miami Downtown Transportation Master Plan. As a component of this effort, the City will evaluate the person trip methodology and assess how the methodology could be enhanced to add identify projected transit needs and programming on a route -by -route basis in coordination with the MPO and Miami -Dade Transit. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 46 Policy TR-1.1.5: The City, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council (TPC), and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, will support the County's efforts to increase the efficiency and enhance the safety of the existing thoroughfare network by such methods as improved signal timing, better intersection and street design, car pooling, and encouraging staggered work schedules. The City will continue to enforce the Transportation Control Measures Ordinance pursuant to Section 14-182 of the City Code, to improve the efficiency of the existing transportation infrastructure. Policy TR-1.1.6: The City, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, will annually coordinate with Miami -Dade County on improving the efficiency expansion of its public bus transit system, including new service and the expansion of neighborhood -based local circulator services. The City will work with Miami -Dade County, as required, in the formulation of bus system policies, and continually encourage Miami Dadc County to adopt level of service standards or land use patterns that arc compatible with thc operation of a public transit system to promote the transit oriented development policies found in the Miami -Dade County's CDMP. Policy TR-1.1.7: The City shall seek, where appropriate, based on operational analysis, cost effectiveness, land development regulations, and the concurrence of Miami -Dade County or FDOT, to restore existing one-way streets to two-way operation to improve access and reduce trip length and vehicular speeds, particularly in the very high density areas of the City such as Little Havana and Downtown/Brickell/Omni, where access to existing buildings and garages will not be diminished or impeded. Policy TR-1.1.8: Through enforcement, amendment, and interpretation of its land development regulations, the City shall require the provision of adequate vehicular parking facilities with energy efficiency lighting consistent with parking demand at locations that are not disruptive to nearby residential communities. Policy TR-1.1.9: Require new development in downtown to implement transportation control measure provisions in accordance with Section 14-182, "Transportation Control Measures" of the City Code, to promote a general reduction in vehicular traffic by increasing auto occupancy and transit ridership. Prior to thc 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Rcport submittal, tThe City shall enforce existing revise thc "Transportation Control Measures" and shall promote compliance usingto include current additional transportation demand management strategies fcquircmcnts for all future and existing developments (as applicable pursuant to Section 14-182), such as parking management and ridesharing programs to promote carpooling, vanpooling, car sharing and use of hybrid vehicles, transit discount and fare subsidy programs, transit fare tax incentive programs, and staggered work schedules, flexible work hours, compressed work weeks, telecommuting programs, the construction of on -site transit shelters, transit amenities, transit stops, transit drop-off locations or pull-out bays, bicycle storage facilities and additional based upon transportation demand management strategies and criteria established between the City and the business community. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 47 Policy TR-1.1.10: Upon completion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) in 2005, and in conjunction with subsequent revision to thc Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, tThe City will annually update the location of amend the Transportation Element of its comprehensive plan to facilitate implementation of the EAR recommendations and dcpict existing and planned future major parking facilities on appropriate maps. Policy TR-1.1.11: The City will continue to relocate and/or extend streets that do not fit the developed street grid system of downtown, and have contributed to the disruption of circulation. Policy TR-1.1.12: The City will, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, encourage Miami -Dade County to improve downtown connections to the expressway system by providing a means of access to and from 1-95 at Northwest 20th Street, redesigning the existing 1-395 to improve its capacity and aesthetics in Overtown, Park West and Omni, thc vicinity of Biscayne Boulevard and facilitate access to OvertownNorthoast 1st and 2nd Avenues, and construct+ a -truck tunnel connecting the seaport to 1-395. Policy TR-1.1.13: New development in downtown shall be required to contribute to established transportation impact mitigation fees pursuant to applicable provisions in the City Code. its fair share toward thc mitigation of regional roadway impacts as provided for by thc Development Order implementing thc downtown and Southost Overtown/Park West Developments of Regional Impact. Policy TR-1.1.14: The City will, through its membership on the MPO's Transportation Planning Council (TPC) continue to participate in Miami -Dade County's formulation of transportationtraffic circulation policies, and will, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, support the County's efforts to increase reliance on remote intercept parking at outlying Metrorail stations and express bus stops. Policy TR-1.1.15: Through enforcement of minimum and maximum on -site parking limitations, as provided for in Section 14-182 "Transportation Control Measures" of the City Code, the City will manage the downtown parking supply to maintain an appropriate balance among the need to promote economic growth, to facilitate local traffic circulation, and to encourage public transportation use. Policy TR-1.1.16: Through enforcement of applicable provisions of Section 14-182 "Transportation Control Measures" of the City Code, regarding downtown parking requirements, together with the powers of the City's Off -Street Parking Authority Department, the City will actively pursue the development of public and private peripheral parking garages near the expressway and arterial entrances to downtown in order to reduce congestion in the core area. In addition, the City will continue to enforce the maximum parking provisions mandated in Section 14-182. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 48 Policy TR-1.1.17: The City of Miami will coordinate with South Florida Commuter Services and the Florida Department of Transportation to support and encourage City employee participation in the Downtown Miami Transportation Management Initiative (TMI), established to increase the use of alternative modes of transportation by offering Downtown employers and their employee's alternatives to driving to work alone. The City will also work with the South Florida Commuter ServicesDowntown 414 to ensure consistent implementation of the City's Section 14-182 "Transportation Control Measures" and provide assistance to employers and businesses required to implement the measures. In addition, the City will utilize the South Florida Commuter ServicesDowntown TMI to establish the transportation demand management (TDM.) requirements for all future and existing employers with more than 50 employees in the City. The City of Miami will lead by example in developing TDMD strategies for City employees prior to the 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Rcport (EAR). Policy TR-1.1.18: The City will work with representatives of the Miami -Dade Transit Agency to increase the number of MDT bus routes operating within the City that participate in the Agency's Bike and Ride Program. Policy TR-1.1.19: Prior to submittal of the 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), tThe City will promote multi -modal transportation initiatives and the amend the Transportation Element to incorporate recommendations of the adopted Miami Downtown Transportation Master Plan_., particularly those relating to the Buena Vista Yards Regional Activity Center. Policy TR-1.1.20: Prior to submittal of the 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), tThe City will utilize funds provided through the People's Transportation Plan and funds collected from traffic impact mitigation fees as specified in the Capital Improvement Element of the MCNP, identify funding mechanisms for the cost of studies, plans and programs contained herein as well as targeted physical improvements to serve the residents, employees and visitors of and to the RAC. Objective TR-1.2: At the time of all development reviews, the City will determine rights -of -way and corridors needed for existing transportation networks and ensure those rights -of -way will be designated and reserved prior to development. Policy TR-1.2.1: The City will maintain and enforce, and where necessary revise, the minimum right-of-way requirements established in its City Code to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the thoroughfare network. Policy TR-1.2.2: The City will continue to maintain a comprehensive public rights -of - way improvements program for those major commercial streets that are under the City's jurisdiction and have high levels of pedestrian activity. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 49 Objective TR-1.3: The City's transportation system will enhance safe person -trip and vehicular movements and minimize collision potential for all modes of transportation through design. Beginning January 1, 2004, the City will implement the prioritized Capital Improvements Program including sidewalk and curb replacements, and street resurfacing and reconstruction. Policy TR-1.3.1: The City will continue to provide an adequate, a properly designed and safe system for controlling vehicular traffic by adhering to adopted design standards and procedures and recognizing those relevant standards and procedures applicable to the agency with jurisdiction over the roadway or transportation facility. Policy TR-1.3.2: The City, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, will annually coordinate with Miami -Dade County to support the monitoring of locations of high accident -frequency on the city's streets and its identification of design improvements that may alleviate hazardous conditions, especially to pedestrians. The City shall utilize safety as an evaluation criteria when will incorporate such improvements are incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Element. Objective TR-1.4: The City's street network will be utilized to protect and enhance the character of the city's residential neighborhoods and neighborhood commercial centers through coordination with the Land Use Plan, Zoning Code, and adopted Neighborhood plans and recommendations. Prior to the 2005 EAR, the Transportation Element will be amended to reflect proposed measures for neighborhood protection and enhancement will include such as neighborhood traffic management and traffic calming plans. Policy TR-1.4.1: The City will seek cooperative agreements, as necessary, with Miami -Dade County and with FDOT to ensure that the County and State's transportation improvements = are designed to minimize the intrusion of commuter traffic on City residential streets, do not sever or fragment well-defined neighborhoods, and do not result in major disruption to pedestrian traffic. Policy TR-1.4.2:7 The City will coordinate with Miami -Dade County and with FDOT to and encourage local traffic to use alternatives to the Florida Intrastate Highway System roadways, where practicable, to protect its interregional and intrastate functions. Policy TR-1.4.32: The City will develop a streetscape design program that will guide landscaping, lighting and construction of sidewalks and bicycle paths along city streets, and such improvements will be coordinated with major repairs and renovation of city streets. Policy TR-1.4.43: As streets undergo major repairs or renovation, the City will seek to eliminate dirt shoulders and provide curbing, gutters and sidewalks in order to improve the physical appearance and quality of the City's neighborhoods and districts. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 50 Policy TR-1.4.54: A new category of public thoroughfares is created entitled "Urban Streets," defining the Urban Street as a pedestrian and vehicular way whose primary function is to serve adjoining residential neighborhoods and the businesses that serve them in the City of Miami. Characteristics and standards for such streets will be defined and specifications created on a case -by -case basis in cooperation with the governmental entity having ownership of the street, local residents and homeowner associations. Principles that will guide the design process will include, as appropriate: lower design speeds and control of traffic volumes utilizing traffic calming devices including but not limited to modification of lane widths consistent with lower design speeds; wide sidewalks; medians; roundabouts; landscaping; attractive lighting; creative and informative signage; on -street parking; and other design features and amenities as appropriate. Urban Streets shall be subject to the level of service standards described in Policies TR-1.1.2 and TR-1.1.3. The first such Urban Streets to be designated shall be: Biscayne Boulevard Grand Avenue Calle Ocho from Brickell Avenue to S.W. 27 Avenue Coral Way from Brickell Avenue to S.W. 37 Avenue N.E. 2 Avenue from N.E. 36 Street to the North City Limit. Additional streets may be designated from time to time by Resolution of the City Commission upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Department, based upon criteria developed in connection with the neighborhood planning studies conducted as part of the comprehensive update and revision of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan in 2005. (Resolution No. 01-1126, adopted by the City Commission October 24, 2001). Objective TR-1.5: The City of Miami's continued development requires the provision of effective public transit and paratransit services that serve existing and future land uses, the provision of safe and convenient public transit passenger transfer terminal facilities, the appropriate coordination of public transit with existing and future land uses, and the accommodation of the special needs of the City of Miami's population, many of whom are transportation disadvantaged. Therefore, the City of Miami will support Miami -Dade County, which is the sole authorized operator of public transit in in the provision of these essential public transit services. Prior to the 2005 EAR, the City will amend the Transportation Element to include Miami Dade Transit's updated Transportation Development Plan as it relates to the City. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-3.2.2.) Policy TR-1.5.1: The City will, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, continually encourage Miami -Dade County to facilitate exchanges improve connections between transit modes using, but not limited to, local circulator transit services of transit by intcrconnccting transit lines at intcrmodal terminals. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 51 Policy TR-1.5.2: The City shall conduct appropriate land use and zoning analysis of the areas surrounding each Mctrorail premium transit station as such station sites are approved by Miami -Dade County for development in order to determine whether appropriate land use and zoning changes should be implemented that foster the development and use of the stations while protecting adjacent neighborhoods from incompatible development (examining height, density and intensity, use and scale). Such land use and zoning changes shall include minimum and maximum density and intensity standards at the time of implementation. Policy TR-1.5.3: The City shall encourage use its land dcvclopmcnt rcgulations to assist the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital to participate in transportation management initiatives and strategies to assist in meeting the demands of the Health District/Civic Center expansion and helping to solve the consequent accessibility, traffic circulation and parking problems_ and, through its membership on the Board of Directors of the Civic Ccntcr Tr gcmcnt Organization (CCTMO), The City shall encourage the Health District/Civic Center stakeholders and facility operators to work together to increase Metrorail ridership and utilization of the transit station to help decrease the need for excessive surface parking demand_ in Civic Ccntcr. Policy TR-1.5.4: The City will, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, encourage Miami -Dade County to provide a Mctrorail premium transit station to serve the River Quadrant area of downtown. Policy TR-1.5.5: [Reserved]. Policy TR-1.5.6: The City of Miami will, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, assist Miami -Dade County as necessary, in the completion of the planning and construction of Mctrorail Phase II developing the premium transit projects identified in the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan.by The CityLs will utilize land development regulations to help direct development where it will support the densities required for premium urban rail transit systems. Policy TR-1.5.7: The City shall, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, request that Miami -Dade County include appropriate public transit systems in its Transportation Plan to connect the following: Bayside to Flagler Street, the seaport to Metromover, the Miami International Airport to downtownDowntown, Southest Bayshorc Drive to Mctromovcr, Mctrorail Phase II in the west Omni arca to Mctromovcr, Orange Bowl to Health District/Civic Center, and Miami Beach to 4Downtown and the FEC Corridor to Downtown. Policy TR-1.5.8: Prior to thc submittal of thc 2005 EAR, tThe City will amend its land dcvclopmcnt rcgulations and public facility improvements to ensure a stronger interface between the development or redevelopment of neighborhood activity centers and the public transportation system by establishing design guidelines for connectivity Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 52 and transit infrastructure to be incorporated into the development/redevelopment program. The City shall require all new development and redevelopment in existing and planned transit corridors to be planned and designed to promote pedestrianism and transit usage through the following: A. The City shall encourage development of a wide variety of residential and non-residential land -uses and activities in nodes around rapid transit stations to produce short trips, minimize transfers, attract transit ridership, and promote transit operational and financial efficiencies. Land uses that may be approved around transit stations shall include housing, shopping, and offices in moderate to high density and intensity, complemented by compatible entertainment, cultural uses and human services in varying mixes. The particular uses that are approved in a given station area should respect the character of the nearby neighborhood, strive to serve the needs of the neighborhood, and promote balance in the range of existing and planned land uses along the subject transit line. B. It is the policy of the City of Miami to accommodate new development around rapid transit stations that is well designed, conducive to both pedestrian and transit use, and architecturally attractive. In recognition that many transit riders begin and end their trips as pedestrians, pedestrian accommodations shall include, as appropriate, continuous sidewalks to the transit station, small blocks and closely intersecting streets, buildings oriented to the street or other pedestrian paths, parking lots predominantly to the rear and sides of buildings, primary building entrances as close to the street or transit stop as to the parking lot, shade trees, awnings and other weather protection for pedestrians. C. On all arterial and collector streets served by public transit new non-residential buildings and substantial alterations to existing non-residential buildings, and residential buildings wherever practical shall provide at least one full-time building entrance that is recognizable and accessible from the street and is comparably as close to the street and/or transit stop as it is to the primary parking lot. D. New residential and non-residential developments, subdivisions and replats shall provide for buildings that front the transit street, or provide streets or pedestrian connections that intersect with the transit street in close proximity to transit stops not more than 700 feet apart. E. Redevelopment of property within one-half mile of existing and planned transit stations and bus routes shall not cause an increase in walking distance from nearby areas to the transit services and shall, wherever practical, be done in a manner that reduces walking distances and is comfortable and attractive to pedestrians. F. Land uses that are not conducive to public transit ridership such as car dealerships, car -oriented food franchises, and uses that require transporting large objects should not be permitted to locate or expand within mile of a rapid transit station. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 53 G. Residential development around a rapid transit station should have a density of at least 15 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) within '/4 mile walking distance from a station and 20 du/ac or higher within 700 feet of the station and at least 10 du/ac between 'A and 'h mile walking distance from the station. Business and office development intensities around a rapid transit station should produce at least 75 employees per acre within 'A mile walking distance from the station, 100 employees per acre within 700 feet, and at least 50 employees per acre between '/4 and mile walking distance from the station. Policy TR-1.5.9A: The City will, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, encourage Miami -Dade County to approve the use of private jitneys where it is determined that there exists public need for such services and wherethat conventional bus transit services will do not satisfactorily meet the need. Policy TR 1.5.9B: The City will, through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, encourage Miami Dade County to approve the use of water borne transportation as a commuter transit service. Policy TR-1.5.9B: The City will promote water borne transportation as a commuter transit service and through its membership and regular attendance at meetings of the MPO's Transportation Planning Council and through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies will encourage Miami -Dade County to approve the use of water borne transportation as a commuter transit service. Policy TR-1.5.10: Through application of the provisions of its land development regulations, the City shall encourage residential development near large employment centers in order to minimize Commutes within the City and near the large employment centers. The City shall continue to update the land development regulations, as necessary, to ensure the regulations promote residential development near large employment centers and investigate opportunities for mixed -use developments. Policy TR-1.5.11: Through enforcement of applicable provisions of Section 14-182 "Transportation Control Measures" of the City Code, the City will seek to require new large-scale development to adopt and enforce measures that will reduce the generation of new single -occupant passenger car trips in areas of high -density development, and encourage the use of multiple -occupant vehicles, including public transit, for home -based work trips. The City will coordinate with the Downtown TMI and South Florida Commuter Services to provide support for transportation demand initiatives undertaken by new developments. Policy TR-1.5.12: The City, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, will continue to support Miami -Dade Transit County in its efforts to increase transit ridership. implementation of individual projects in order to achieve the Regional Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 54 objective to incr ase the average daily share of transit ridership by 30 percent of total person trips In addition, by the 2005 EAR submittal, tThe City will coordinate with Miami -Dade Transit to develop weekday peak hour transit ridership data the appropriate data collection needs of transit ridership to ensure that a baseline can be established to support the City's person -trip methodologycapacity level of service measurements and to support Miami -Dade Transit's efforts to improve transit services. Policy TR-1.5.13: The City shall annually coordinate with Miami -Dade County and its update of the Five Year Transit Development Program (TDP) to address transit needs consistent with the adopted level of service standard and transit planning guidelines, established by Miami -Dade County, and population growth trends within the City of Miami. Policy TR-1.5.14: Prior to submittal of the 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), tThe City will publish an annual listing of amend the Transportation Elcmcnt to incorporate the updated MDT Transit Development (TDP) and its programmed improvements within the City of Miami. Policy TR-1.5.15: Prior to submittal of the 2005 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), tThe City will publish an annual listing of amend the Transportation Elcmcnt to incorporate the updated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and its programmed improvements within the City of Miami. Objective TR-1.6: The City shall through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, annually coordinate and communicate its transportation plans and its public transit planning for transportation disadvantaged people, with those of Miami -Dade County. The City will annually monitor programs sponsored by the State of Florida and seek opportunities for coordination with other local municipalities. Policy TR-1.6.1: The City shall coordinate its transportation planning activities with annually review the annual update to the Metropolitan Planning Organization and subsequent Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Five -Year Transportation Improvement Program 41-a-45 and the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Long Range Transportation Plan Update_ and coordinate the City's transportation planning with these plans. Objective TR-1.7: The City shall, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, annually meet with Miami -Dade County to coordinate the protection of existing and designation of future public transit corridors within Miami, to ensure that public transit expansion and improvement may be facilitated. Policy TR-1.7.1: The City shall use its land development regulations to ensure that adequate public rights -of -way are preserved for transportation purposes, which includes the need for mass transit services. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 55 Policy TR-1.7.2: The City shall develop a transit corridor right-of-way map to use when evaluating new projects and their proximity to existing and future planned transit service. Objective TR-1.8: Prior to the 2005 EAR, The City shall regularly coordinate the transportation system and the information provided in the Transportation Element shall be coordinated with the goals, objectives and policies of the Land Use element, including coordination with the land use, map, population densities, housing, employment patterns, projected development and redevelopment, urban infill, and other similar characteristics of land use that have an impact on transportation. Policy TR-1.8.1: The City shall continue to assure provision of an adequate, a properly designed and safe system for controlling vehicular accessibility to major thoroughfares through adopted design standards and procedures as contained in the City Public Works Manual as adopted for use in the review process, which at a minimum address: 1. Adequate storage and turning bays; 2. Spacing and design of median openings and curb cuts; 3. Provision of service roads along major thoroughfares, where applicable; 4. Driveway access and spacing; and 5. Traffic operations, including the provision of turning bays and bus bays s for bus transit. Policy TR-1.8.2: The Transportation Element will be amended to reflect changes to the Land Use Element every five years, or as necessary, after the adoption of the 2005 EAR and will include updated information based upon changes to the land use map, population densities, housing, employment patterns, projected development and redevelopment, urban infill, and other similar characteristics of land use impacting the transportation system. Policy TR-1.8.3: The Transportation Element updates provided as part of Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) will utilize a long range planning horizon of a minimum of 20 years in order to achieve the maximum consistency with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Objective TR-1.9: The City shall seek to achieve consistency and coordination between the Port of Miami and the Miami International Airport plans and the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. Policy TR-1.9.1: The City, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, will annually coordinate with the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport to ensure consistency between the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and the port and airport master plans, and to improve access to and compatibility with port and airport facilities. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 56 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 57 PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED FACILITIES Port of Miami Goal PA-1: Ensure that the development and expansion of Miami -Dade County's Port of Miami is compatible with and furthers the physical development of Miami's greater downtown area while mitigating negative impacts to neighborhoods, yet protecting the Port's economic function, operation, and potential improvements. Objective PA-1.1: The City of Miami, through its land development regulations, shall coordinate land use in areas of the city adjacent to the Port of Miami with the transportation related activity which occurs within the port to ensure compatibility and complementary land uses and activities while mitigating negative impacts to neighborhoods, yet protecting the Port's economic function, operation, and potential improvements. Policy PA-1.1.1: The City of Miami shall, through its land development regulations, encourage facility improvement which will further both the land development, coastal management and conservation goals and objectives of the City of Miami and the port development goals of Miami -Dade County and the Port of Miami. Policy PA-1.1.2: The City shall, through its land development regulations, ensure that encourage the availability of an adequate amount of commercial and industrial land will be available_ to complement planned expansions of port activity, and will establish a "free trade zone" within adequate proximity to the Port of Miami. Policy PA 1.1.3: Through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, the City of Miami will seek concurrence from Miami Dadc County to agree that all parking, roads ccommodate new terminals will be constructed within the Port of Miami. Policy PA 1.1.4: Through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, the City of Miami will scck concurrence from Miami Dadc County to agree that all non transportation related land uses, including but not limited to retail, general office, and hotel uses, will not bc permitted within the Port of Miami, but inst ad such uses will bc made available in areas adjacent to the Port. Policy PA-1.1.35: All surface transportation improvements providing access to the Port must be compatible with the needs, goals and objectives of the City of Miami as related to the development of the greater downtown area, and such improvements will be financed with an appropriate share of County, state and federal funds. Policy PA-1.1.46-The Port shall prepare guidelines that will serve as design criteria for the construction, renovation and landscaping of its facilities; and such guidelines must comply with all City of Miami Code requirements. - Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 58 Policy PA-1.1.57: The City shall, through its land development regulations, cooperate with Miami -Dade County and its Port of Miami operation to mitigate adverse structural and non-structural impacts from the Port of Miami upon adjacent natural resources and land uses. Policy PA-1.1.68: The City shall, through its land development regulations, cooperate with Miami -Dade County and its Port of Miami operation to protect and conserve natural resources. Miami International Airport Goal PA-2: Ensure that the development and expansion of Miami -Dade County's Miami International Airport is compatible with and furthers the physical development of the City of Miami. Objective PA-2.1: The City of Miami, through its land development regulations, shall coordinate land use in areas of the city adjacent to Miami International Airport with the transportation related activity which occurs within that facility to ensure compatible and complimentary land uses and activities. Through such land development regulations, the City will mitigate negative impacts to neighborhoods that might result from airport activities, while protecting the airport's economic function, operation, and potential improvements. Policy PA-2.1.1: The City of Miami shall, through its land development regulations, encourage facility improvement which will further both the land development, coastal management and conservation goals and objectives of the City of Miami and the development goals of Miami -Dade County and Miami International Airport. Policy PA-2.1.2: All surface transportation improvements providing access to Miami International Airport and impacting upon transportation within the City of Miami must be compatible with the needs, goals and objectives of the City and such improvements will be financed with the appropriate share of County, state and federal funds. Policy PA-2.1.3: The City shall, through its land development regulations, ensure that zoning within the city protects existing aviation flight paths. Port of Miami River 1 Goal PA-3: The Port of Miami River, a group of privately owned and operated commercial shipping companies located at specific sites along the Miami River, shall be encouraged to continue operation as a valued and economically viable component of the city's maritime industrial base. 1 The "Port of Miami River" is simply a legal name used to identify some 14 independent, privately -owned small shipping companies located along the Miami River, and is not a "Port Facility" within the usual meaning of the term. The identification of these shipping concerns as the "Port of Miami River" was made in 1986 for the sole purpose of satisfying a U.S. Coast Guard regulation governing bilge pump outs. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 59 Objective PA-3.1: The City of Miami, through its land development regulations, shall help protect the Port of Miami River from encroachment by non water -dependent or water -related land uses, and shall regulate its expansion and redevelopment in coordination with the City's applicable coastal management and conservation plans and policies. Policy PA-3.1.1: The City shall use its land dcvclopmcnt rcgulations to encourage the establishment and maintenance of water -dependent and water -related uses along the banks of the Miami River along with water taxi and water pleasure craft uses along the entire river, and to discourage encroachment by incompatible uses. The City shall, through its land development regulations, allow for residential development along the Miami River, provided the residential uses are compatible with adjacent land uses while protecting the Port of Miami River's economic function, operations and potential improvements. Policy PA-3.1.2: The City shall, through its land dcvclopmcnt rcgulations, encourage the development and expansion of the Port of Miami River consistent with the coastal management and conservation elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Policy PA-3.1.3: The City shall, through its land dcvclopmcnt rcgulations, encourage development of compatible land uses in the vicinity of the Port of Miami River so as to address the depletion of land zoned for marine industrial use and so as to mitigate potential adverse impacts arising from the Port of Miami River upon adjacent natural resources and land uses. Objective PA-3.2: The City of Miami shall coordinate the surface transportation access to the Port of Miami River with the traffic and mass transit system shown on the traffic circulation map series. Policy PA-3.2.1: The City of Miami shall, through the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, coordinate intermodal surface and water transportation access serving the Port of Miami River. Objective PA-3.3: The City of Miami shall coordinate its Port of Miami River planning activities with those of ports facilities providers and regulators including the U.S. Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and Miami -Dade County's Port of Miami. Policy PA-3.3.1: The City of Miami, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, shall support and coordinate with other jurisdictions and agencies having jurisdiction over the Miami River, the functions of the Port of Miami River consistent with the future goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, particularly with respect to the unique characteristics of the Port of Miami River's location and its economic position and functioning within the local maritime industry, and the necessity for coordination of these characteristics and needs with the maritime industry that complements, and often competes with, the Port of Miami River. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 60 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 61 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE Goal PR-1: Provide sufficientadequate opportunities for active and passive recreation to all city 2Lresidents based on access to parks, recreation and open space, per capita park funding, and regular surveys of residents on park and recreation needs. Objective PR 1.1: Increase public access to all identified rccrcation sitcs, facilities and opcn spaccs including thc Miami River and bcachcs and cnhancc thc quality of recreational and educational opportunitics for all age groups and handicapped persons within thc city's ncighborhoods. Policy PR 1.1.1: The City will continue to develop detailed management plans for any neighborhoods where there is a critical shortage of access to public recreational services, with the intent of identifying measures to address current deficiencies, determining the projected cost of implementing such measures and identifying funding sources to finance their implementation. Policy PR 1.1.2: The City will continue to improve thc quality and diversity of rccrcational programs offered at community parks, incresing staff and hours of operation where deemed necessary and fiscally practicable, and encourage Policy PR 1.1.3: The City's land development regulation policies will consider the impact of future development that significantly incr uses residential densities on the quality and delivery of neighborhood parks and recreation services. These regulations will establish mechanisms, including, but not limited to, special development fees, that will be used to mitigate thc adverse impacts of such development. Policy PR 1.1.1: The City will incr ose rccr ational opportunities on Virginia Key through the island's redevelopment, and as provided for in thc Virginia Kcy Master Plan. Policy PR 1.1.5: The City will retain a majority of its land use as rccr ational land use on Watson Island as designated in the Watson Island Master Development Plan. Policy PR 1.1.6: All park renovation and expansion, or new park plans will contain a provision for providing a program to ensure that in the development of new and the renovation of existing parks, the special rccr ation, education, and safety needs of preschool age children and the elderly within the service radius of park facilities arc addressed. Policy PR 1.1.7: The City will establish a program to coordinate actions with nonprofit providers of social services to the elderly and the youth, so as to permit such providers to utilize public park facilities for meeting the rccr ation and education needs of the cldcrly and the youth. Policy PR 1.1.8: Features that increase access for handicapped persons will be included in the designs for all renovations, expansions, and developments of park facilities. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 62 Policy PR 1.1.9: Thc City will cstablish a program to coordinatc actions with nonprofit social service agcncics to permit the dcvclopmcnt of special recreation and education programs for thc handicapped to be offered by such agcncics at City facilities. Policy PR 1.1.10: In the transfer of ownership of City park facilities or public open spaces, or if thc conversion of City owned park or public open space to non rccr ational use occurs in ar as of crucial shortages, a formal justification for such action will be prepared in order to assure that thc City will take appropriatc actions to ensure that, in these ar as with deficiencies, no net loss of rccr ational opportunities to affected residents occurs as a result of such title transfers or conversions. Policy PR 1.1.11: Whcrc appropriatc and in thc interest of public safcty and promotion of outdoor recreation opportunities on environmentally sensitive areas, future land dcvclopmcnt rcgulations will require non water dependent or related dcvclopmcnt or redevelopment to maintain public acccss to the coastal and Miami Rivcr shorelines. (Scc Coastal Managcmcnt Policy CM 2.1.1.) Policy PR 1.1.12: All City owncd, watcrfront property, including thc Miami Rivcr shorelines, will providc for public opcn spaccs that providc acccss to thc shorclinc Policy PR 1.1.13: Thc City will incorporate provisions for public physical and/or visual acccss to thc shorclinc in its watcrfront zoning rcgulations. (Scc Coastal Managcmcnt Policy CM 2.1.7.) Policy PR 1.1.11: Interpretative displays, cducational programs, wildlifc observation locations, and picnic arcs will bc encouraged in parks and opcn spaccs for outdoor recrction activitics by 2005. Objcctivc PR 1.2: Increase public safcty and security within thc City's parks, reducing crime and accidcnt ratcs by at least five percent each five years 1995 2015. Policy PR 1.2.1: All community parks will bc equipped with adcquatc cncrgy cfficicnt night lighting. Policy PR 1.2.2: Community and ncighborhood parks will incresc thcir hours of operation and cnhancc thcir programs, whcncvcr fcsiblc, so as to cncouragc a grctcr public prescncc in thc parks. Policy PR 1.2.3: Thc City's Policc Dcpartmcnt will cstablish a program to work with neighborhood residcnts to crcate and support community crimc watch groups to assist in park safcty and crime prevention. Policy PR 1.2.1: Thc City will cstablish a system of rcgular, uniformcd policc patrols and prescncc in and around community and ncighborhood parks. Policy PR 1.2.5: In all activc parks thc City will maintain an adcquatc numbcr of trained staff based on professionally rccognizcd standards, and on a rcgular basis will conduct safcty inspections of cquipmcnt and structural facilitics. Policy PR 1.2.6: Thc City will disseminate information to thc public on proper safcty proccdurcs that arc to bc followed whilc using park facilitics. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 63 Objective PR 1.3: Increase the efficiency of park operations, while improving the quality of recreation services and strengthening the financial support of the parks and recreation service system. Policy PR 1.3.1: Thc City's operating budget and the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) will give priority to the quality of programs in, and the physical condition of, existing park facilities and to meeting existing deficiencies, before constructing new facilities for parks and recreation. Policy PR 1.3.2: The City will establish a "parks of excellence" program for selected community parks where staff support and operations arc focused on high quality programs leading to the development of nationally competitive athletes. Policy PR 1.3.3: A projection and analysis of operational and maintenance costs with their anticipated funding sources, will be required and made publicly available prior to the decision to appropriate public funds for capital improvements. Policy PR 1.3.1: Thc City will implcmcnt innovative managcmcnt and maintcnancc altcrnativcs designed to minimizc operating and maintcnancc costs, whilc not rcducing the extent and quality of programs or adversely affccting the physical condition of park facilities. Policy PR 1.3.5: Thc City will implcmcnt public/private partnerships with CBO's and Merchant Associations to providc for the maintcnancc and cnhanccmcnt of public spaces. Policy PR 1.3.6: [Reserved] Policy PR 1.3.7: [Reserved] Policy PR 1.3.8: Thc City will establish a permancnt parks advisory board that is representative of all city ncighborhoods, for thc purpose of incroosing cffcctivcncss in the delivery of recrootion services. This board, together with staff support from the City's administration, will prcparc a biannual rcport, which will includc, but not be limited to: an analysis of physical conditions within thc City's parks; a prioritizcd list of capital rcpairs and rcplaccmcnt needs, estimated costs of those capital projects; a critical cvaluation of the City rccrcatinn service deli inry cvctnm• and an xcnccmnnt of thc progress madc toward achieving Goal 1 of this element. Objective PR 1.1: Ensurc that future dcvclopmcnt and rcdcvclopmcnt pay an equitable, proportional share of the cost of public open space and recreational facilities required to maintain adopted LOS standards. Policy PR 1.1.1: Thc City will continuc to use developer contributions, including dcvclopmcnt impact f^ yelp fund thc cost of public -open -space and recrotional facilities nccdcd to serve ncw dcvclopmcnt or rcdcvclopmcnt. Policy PR 1.1.2: Thc City will periodically revise all fccs rclatcd to thc impact of ncw dcvclopmcnt and rcdcvclopmcnt to rcflcct incrooses in thc cost of providing public opcn space and recrotional facilitics. Policy PR 1.1.3: Thc City will consider thc use of special assessment districts to help fund open space and recrootional facilitics projccts whose public bcncfits tcnd to be localized to specific gcographic sub arcs of thc city. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 64 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy PR 1.1.1: The acceptable Level of Service Standards for the City of Miami with regards to Recreation and Open Space will be a minimum of 1.3 acres of public park space per 1000 residents. Objective PR 1.5: Develop and enhance the quality of parks and open spaces within the city's downtown and other neighborhoods in a manner that addresses the need of city residents, workers and visitors, and strengthens the city's economic development. Policy PR 1.5.1: [Reserved] Policy PR 1.5.2: The City will complete thc renovation of Bicentennial Park and development of the FEC Tract, in accordance with the goals and recommendations given in the City's Downtown Waterfront Master Plan, by 2002. Policy PR 1.5.3: The City will work to restore the utility of Southsidc Park as a downtown ncighborhood ccntcr and recrctional resource. providc an activity/program ccntcr for history, rivcrfront activities and recrotional facilities for visitors and city residents. Policy PR 1.5.5: Crete a specialty "Fishermen's Wharf' cafc district and marine services ccntcr in thc Riverside District along N.W. North Rivcr Drive on thc Miaml River. Policy PR 1.5.6: As dcpictcd in thc Watcrfront Master Plan and programmcd in the CIE, thc City will providc a continuous nctwork of public parks and major attractions along thc downtown watcrfront. Policy PR 1.5.7: As specified in thc City of Miami Chartcr and Rclatcd Laws, and more specifically the Watcrfront Chartcr Amendment all new dcvclopmcnt and redevelopment along thc downtown watcrfront is rcquircd to providc a watcrfront setback, and those developments that rcquirc publicly accessible shoreline walkways, will design them in conformance with thc "Baywalk/Riverwalk Design Standards." (Sec Coastal Managcmcnt Policy CM 2.1.8.) Policy PR 1.5.8: [Reserved] Policy PR 1.5.8: Expand thc exiting Jose Marti Park to providc additional recreational opportunitics for thc aroa's residents, workcrs, and visitors. Policy PR 1.5.9: [Reserved] Policy PR 1.5.10: Thc City will continuc to cncouragc development of urban street promenade linkages with widcncd sidewalks, high quality matcrials, landscaping, lighting, graphics and furnishings. Policy PR 1.5.11: Thc City will continuc to work toward improvement of the landscaping and pedestrian oricntcd amcnitics along major boulcvards, including Biscayne Boulcvard, Brickell Avenue, and North 1 Avenue, to croate distinctive images and unifying elements between downtown districts. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 65 Policy PR 1.5.12: The City will continue to work toward enhancement of public spaces (entrances, plazas, lobbies, courtyards and atriums) and gateways into downtown through artwork. The City will use, whenever appropriate, the "Art in Public Places" allocation in public facility construction budgets as well as the assistance of the County Arts Council staff and encourage private organizations to construct civic monuments at gateway locations. Objective PR 1.6: Plan and implement new park districts in designed areas of the city where additional parks may be necessary to ensure sufficient active and passive recreation opportunities are made available to city residents within such designated Policy PR 1.6.1: The City will commence a planning process to determine the necessary expansion of recr ation and open space needs within the Little Haiti area; more specifically, within the ar a depicted below; said plan shall include an implementation plan and schedule for the designation of a new park district. Objective PR-1.1: The City shall work to achieve a medium -term objective of providing a park within one-half mile of every resident by 2015 and to achieve a long- term objective of a park within one -quarter mile of every resident by 2020. Policy PR-1.1.1: The City will establish a new hierarchy for the City park system to reflect Miami's urban condition, as described in the Miami Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan dated May 2007 and adopted by the City Commission. The hierarchy will have the following elements: ■ Citywide parks: o Destination parks — four types: conservation, waterfront over 3 acres, sports complex and aquatic, specialty (unique programs) o Community parks - parks over 3 acres that include active recreation facilities o Linear parks — greenways and trails ■ Neighborhood parks — all remaining parks under 3 acres that do not fit in other categories Policy PR-1.1.2: The City will focus on park land acquisition according to the following priorities that emerged from community preferences during the 2007 Parks Master Plan process: land with water views and/or water access; land for "walk -to" parks, including neighborhood parks, in underserved areas of the City identified in Citywide and NET -area maps in the 2007 Parks Master Plan and any subsequent updates to these maps; land to expand destination and community parks; land for expansion or creation of linear park segments. Information on target priorities and target areas for new parks will be disseminated to all relevant City departments to enhance the potential for parkland acquisition in conjunction with infrastructure and other projects. Ideally, new parks should be at least one acre in size, but smaller areas may be suitable, depending on the surroundings and proposed uses. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 66 Policy PR-1.1.3: The City will provide areas for safe, passive use in all parks, including those in active recreational use parks. The passive areas will include usable green space with plantings, shade and seating. Policy PR-1.1.4: The City will conduct a study to support a revised Level of Service for parks, recreation and open space for concurrency purposes and adopt a revised Level of Service for parks, recreation and open space for concurrency purposes by January 2009 that will assist in achieving the access and per capita funding objectives of PR-1.1. Until that time, the Level of Service for concurrency purposes shall be 1.3 acres of public park space per 1000 residents. Objective PR-1.2: Provide sufficient per capita funds for the parks system to support the parks, recreation and open space standards expected by the public, as indicated in surveys and other responses to public outreach, for resources and programs that benefit the community. The City will strive to meet and exceed a benchmark level of spending annually of $100 per capita in 2007 dollars, within fiscal limits and based on identified needs. Policy PR-1.2.1: The City will establish the cost of providing park and recreation programs and services, identify which core park and recreation services are to be offered according to criteria related to level of benefits to individuals and the community as a whole, identify which services and programs should be free, and formulate how a fee structure should be set for other services and programs. Policy PR-1.2.2: The City will develop annual parks and recreation budgets that explain the rationale behind the program, operational and maintenance standards that the City intends to meet; the costs of meeting those standards; and the per capita budget in comparison with similar cities, including cities in Florida. Policy PR--1.2.3: The City will allocate program revenues generated by the Parks and Recreation Department to the department's budget. Policy PR--1.2.4: The City will work to identify and create a dedicated funding source for the park system. Policy PR-1.2.5: The City will seek grants and other funding for new resources, including land, activities, and programs. Some of these funds may come from nonprofit partnership groups that may be formed, such as a potential Miami Parks Foundation. Objective PR-1.3: Pursue expanded and new opportunities identified in the 2007 Parks Master Plan (and any subsequent updates) to share park, recreation and open space resources with the school district, the housing authority, churches, nonprofit organizations, transportation agencies and other groups that may be able to share land and programs with the City Parks and Recreation Department. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 67 Policy PR-1.3.1: The City will establish communication with and liaisons to agencies and groups that have existing and potential recreation and open space resources in order to pursue access to these resources by City residents. Policy PR-1.3.2: The City will evaluate current costs, benefits and procedures for sharing resources and programming and will develop policies and procedures that will maximize benefits for City residents. Objective PR-1.4: Expand existing and create new greenways and trails to meet resident needs. Policy PR-1.4.1: The City will continue to work with transit agencies to coordinate the park system and pedestrian connections with opportunities to improve and expand the Metro -Path Trail. Policy PR-1.4.2: The City will continue to work with transportation agencies to implement the Commodore Trail improvements and the Flagler Trail (FEC Corridor Greenway). Policy PR-1.4.3: The City will continue to work to implement the Overtown Greenway plan to link the Miami River through Overtown to Downtown. Policy PR-1.4.4: The City will work with Miami -Dade County and other groups to ensure that greenway, trail and park systems within the City are effectively linked to proposed regional trails such as the Venetian Connector, the Unity Trail, the Perimeter Trail, the Ludlum Trail, and the East-West Trail. The City will continue to advocate for funding of trails identified in the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization 2030 Long -Range Transportation Plan. Policy PR-1.4.5: The City will designate as scenic transportation corridors those segments of roadways that have significant vegetative features, and will encourage the development of bicycle and pedestrian paths along such corridors, where appropriate. Future land development regulations will encourage the provision of sufficient land areas for uses that are compatible with and encourage the flow of bicycle and pedestrian traffic along these corridors. Objective PR-1.5: Ensure that future development and redevelopment pay an equitable, proportional share of the cost of public open space and recreational facilities required to maintain adopted LOS standards. Policy PR-1.5.1: The City's land development regulations will establish mechanisms to meet expanded demand for Citywide parks, neighborhood parks, and recreational programs resulting from new residential development, including, but not limited to, impact fees, density bonuses and contributions in lieu of land that will be used to provide new park and recreation resources to serve new development. The City will review these fees annually in accordance with recreation and open space needs and revise them as necessary to reflect increases in the cost of providing public open Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 68 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 space and recreational facilities to meet its adopted Level of Service for parks, recreation and open space. Policy PR-1.5.2: The City will continue to work with developers of mixed use and nonresidential projects to ensure the creation of appropriate public spaces. Policy PR-1.5.3: The City will consider the use of special assessment districts to help fund open space and recreational facilities projects whose public benefits tend to be localized to specific geographic sub areas of the City. Goal PR-2: Preserve and enhance existing parks and recreation facilities. Objective PR-2.1: Protect existing park land. Policy PR-2.1.1: The City has a no -net -loss policy for public park land and will adopt procedures to this effect for park land in the City Zoning Ordinances, as described in the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan, by 2010. These will allow only recreation and cultural facilities to be built on park land, will limit building footprint on any such land, will require that conversion of park land for any other purposes be subject to public procedures, and replace the converted park land with land similar in park, recreation or conservation value in terms of usefulness and location. Policy PR-2.1.2: The City will continue to define and protect conservation areas in the zoning code, as well as other parks and recreation areas. Objective PR-2.2: Maintain and enhance existing parks and recreation facilities. Policy PR-2.2.1: The City will provide appropriate staffing, services, equipment, and maintenance at all parks. Criteria for appropriateness will include park category (Citywide or neighborhood), recreation programs, demand for passive and active spaces and activities, sizes, and facilities. Policy PR-2.2.2: The City will maintain and staff nine public swimming pools to be open all year round by 2009, with the remainder to be open year-round by 2012. Policy PR-2.2.3: The City, through the Parks and Recreation Department, will continue to develop and implement maintenance level of service standards, identify associated costs, and address funding those costs, including replacement programs for equipment and vehicles, before adding more assignments. Goal PR-3: Increase public access to all parks, recreation, facilities and open spaces including waterfront areas and the Picnic Islands in Biscayne Bay. Objective PR-3.1: Enhance public access by pedestrians and bicyclists to parks and recreation sites Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 69 Policy PR-3.1.1: The City will continue to implement sidewalk and shade tree planting programs along public roadways that connect to parks and other community destinations. Tree planting programs will be implemented in accordance with the 2007 City of Miami Tree Master Plan. Policy PR-3.1.2: The City will work with the Parks and Recreation Department and with neighborhood groups to identify pedestrian routes within a half -mile radius of parks that are appropriate for improvements to sidewalks, lighting, street trees, crosswalks and pedestrian count -down signals, and signage to support a ParkWalks program, as described in the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Plan. The ParkWalks improvement plans will be included in the City's Capital Improvement Program. One ParkWalks planning process will be completed in each Commission district annually beginning in 2009, with implementation to follow in the following year. Policy PR-3.1.3: Bicycle parking facilities such as bike racks shall be provided in existing and future park projects. Objective PR-3.2: Enhance the public's visual and physical access to waterfront areas. Policy PR-3.2.1: The City will continue to work to complete the Bavwalk, encompassing as much of the Biscayne Bay waterfront as possible, and to complete the Riverwalk and the Miami River Greenway. Policy PR-3.2.2: All City -owned waterfront property, including the Miami River shorelines, will provide for public open spaces that provide access to the shoreline. Policy PR-3.2.3: The City will incorporate provisions for public physical and/or visual access to the shoreline in its waterfront zoning regulations. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-2.1.7.) Policy PR-3.2.4: Where appropriate and in the interest of public safety and promotion of outdoor recreation opportunities on environmentally sensitive areas, future land development regulations will require non -water dependent or related development and/or redevelopment to maintain public access to the coastal and Miami River shorelines. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-2.1.1.) Policy PR-3.2.5: The City will continue to expand launch areas for personal kayaks/canoes, kayak/canoe rentals and other boating programs at parks on Biscayne Bay, the Miami River and the South Fork of the Miami River. Policy PR-3.2.6: The City will pursue creation of water shuttles or water taxis that will expand public access to the Picnic Islands in Biscayne Bay off the Upper Eastside and the Dinner Key islands off Coconut Grove. Policy PR-3.2.7: The City will work with other organizations and agencies to identify recreational opportunities, including boating, on the smaller waterways in the City, such as Wagner Creek, the Little River, and the canals. Policy PR-3.2.8: All renovations and improvements to City parks and recreational facilities will be designed to enhance rather than obstruct waterfront views. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 70 Policy PR-3.2.9 1,1-:4: The City will increase public recreational opportunities on Virginia Key through the island's redevelopment, and as provided for it the Virginia Key Master Plan and its implementation. Policy PR-3.2.10: The City shall continue to ensure that park and recreational lands open to the public are included in redevelopment projects for Watson Island and will monitor the project after construction to ensure continued public access without any requirements for the public to make purchases or any other barriers to open public use. Policy PR-3.2.11: As specified in the City of Miami Charter and Related Laws, and more specifically the Waterfront Charter Amendment, all new development and redevelopment along the downtown waterfront is required to provide a waterfront setback, and those developments that require publicly accessible shoreline walkways, will design them in conformance with the "Baywalk/Riverwalk Design Standards." (See Coastal Management Policy CM-2.1.8.) The City will monitor these areas to ensure continued public access, as required. Objective PR-3.3: Park and recreational facilities will be accessible to handicapped persons and provide opportunities for special needs groups. Policy PR-3.3.1: All renovations, expansions, and development of park and recreation facilities will be designed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, including handicapped parking spaces, ramps, handrails, pathways and other accessibility improvements to be appropriately located with respect to recreational facilities. Policy PR-3.3.2: Designs for renovations, expansions, and developments of park and recreation facilities will be evaluated to ensure that there are sufficient facilities within the service area to provide for the recreation, education, and safety needs of preschool age children, the elderly, persons with disabilities and other special needs groups. Goal PR-4: Enhance the quality of recreational and educational opportunities for all age groups, persons with disabilities, and other special needs groups. Objective PR-4.1: Continue to improve the quality and diversity of recreational programs offered at destination and community parks,.- and neighborhood parks where such programs may be offered. Policy PR-4.1.1: The City will use participant evaluation surveys, at the completion of recreational programs to evaluate program success, and online public opinion surveys; at least once every five three years, and scientific surveys at least once every ten seven years to identify needed and desired programs. Policy PR-4.1.2: The City will increase staff and hours of operation where necessary and fiscally feasible, provide professional development opportunities for park and recreation staff, and encourage staff to be certified by the Florida Recreation and Parks Association. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 71 Policy PR-4.1.3: The City will continue to provide interpretive displays, educational programs, wildlife observation locations, and picnic areas in parks and open spaces for outdoor recreation activities. Policy PR-4.1.4: The City will continue to coordinate with nonprofit providers of social services to the elderly, youth, and other special needs groups, so as to permit such providers to use public park facilities for meeting the recreational and educational needs of these groups. Goal PR-5: Improve management and operations in the park and recreation system. Objective PR-5.1 14: Increase the efficiency of park operations, while improving the quality of recreation services and strengthening the financial support of the parks and recreation service system. Policy PR-5.1.1: The vision and mission of the Parks and Recreation Department will be revised to include the protection of green spaces and natural areas in addition to the existing focus on recreational and cultural activities. Policy PR-5.1.2 4: The City's operating budget and the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) will give priority to the quality of programs in, and the physical condition of, existing park facilities and to meeting existing deficiencies, before constructing new facilities for parks and recreation. This policy does not preclude the use of impact fees or other funds to purchase additional land to be held in inventory for new parks in underserved neighborhoods. Policy PR 1.3.2: The City will establish a "parks of excellence" program for selected community parks whcrc staff support and operations arc focused on high quality programs loading to thc development of nationally competitive athletes. Policy PR-5.1.31.3.3: A projection and analysis of operational and maintenance costs associated with all park and recreation related capital projects which exceed $50,000, with their anticipated funding sources, will be required and made publicly available prior to the decision to appropriate public funds for capital improvements. Policy PR-5.1 _3 4: The City will continue to implement innovative management and maintenance alternatives designed to minimize operating and maintenance costs while not reducing the extent and quality of programs or adversely affecting the physical condition of park facilities through establishment of core services according to level of benefit to the community, identifying costs and potential revenues, improving management accountability, establishing preventive maintenance and replacement programs, establishing formal policies and systems for working with groups that sponsor programs that use City facilities, and strengthening support services. Policy PR-5.1.&5: The City will implement public/private partnerships with CBO's and Merchant Associations to provide for thc maintenance and enhancement of public spaces assign staff time to develop and manage a network of volunteer "friends" groups for individual parks. implement public/private partnerships with CBO's and Merchant Associations to provide for the maintenance and enhancement of public spaces. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 72 Policy PR-5.1.6 1-3 6: [Reserved] The City will continue to develop and implement public/private partnerships to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of parks, recreational facilities, and public spaces, while ensuring that public spaces remain freely open to the public. Policy PR-5.1.1,3,7: [Reserved} The City will create a Citywide Miami Parks Foundation by 2010 to serve as a nonprofit partner to focus attention on the park system, raise money to help support maintenance, enhance and expand parks and recreational programs, attract volunteers, and broaden the constituency for the park system. Objective PR-5.2: Create institutions and procedures to ensure resident and community consultation in the development of system wide policies and planning for park and recreation program improvements. Policy PR-5.2.1: The City will establish a permanent Parks and Recreation Advisory Board made up of residents who are; park users, program participants, and representatives of groups with special relevant expertise. The Board's responsibilities will include advising elected officials and staff on implementation of the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan and any adopted subsequent updates to that Plan. The Board will be supported by staff from the Parks and Recreation Department, and will report annually to the Mayor and City Commission on progress in implementing the Master Plan, including financial reports, holding at least one public hearing on the draft report before submitting it to the Mayor and Commission. The Board will also review and advise on capital plans and designs based on the Master Plan and advise the Commission on any proposals to expend more than $50,000 to acquire new park land, to diminish or convert existing park land, to accept donated land for parks, or to sell City land that may be suitable for parks. The City will periodically review and refine the mission and charge of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in order to ensure maximum opportunities for public involvement and effectiveness in addressing parks and recreation needs. Proposed changes to the mission and charge of the Board will not be implemented until after a public hearing by the appropriate public board. Policy PR-5.2.2: The City will survey City residents to monitor preferences, needs and satisfaction with the park system on a regular basis, at a minimum through evaluations of all programs by program participants to evaluate program success, online surveys every two to five three years, and scientific surveys every ten seven years (starting from the Parks Master Plan survey of 2006). Policy PR-5.2.3: The City will develop regular procedures by 2010 to provide opportunities for park user and neighborhood consultation in the planning and design of park and recreation facilities improvements and new parks and programs. Policy PR-5.2.4: The City will develop a full update on the Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan at least once every ten years, to coincide with a scientific survey of residents' park and recreation needs andy, to precede and contribute to the EAR process. Objective PR-5.3: Continue to increase public safety and security within City parks. Policy PR-5.3.1: All parks will be equipped with adequate energy efficient night lighting by 2012. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 73 Policy PR-5.3.2: Citywide and neighborhood parks will increase their hours of operation and enhance their programs, whenever feasible, so as to encourage a greater public presence in the parks. Policy PR-5.3.3: The City's Police Department will continue to work with neighborhood residents to create and support community crime watch groups to assist in park safety and crime prevention. Policy PR-5.3.4: The City will continue regular, uniformed police patrols and presence in and around Citywide and neighborhood parks. Policy PR-5.3.5: In all parks with active recreation the City will maintain an adequate number of trained staff based on standards recognized by professional organizations such as the Florida Recreation and Park Association or the National Recreation and Park Association, and on a regular basis will conduct safety inspections of equipment and structural facilities. Policy PR-5.3.6: The City will disseminate information to the public on proper safety procedures that are to be followed while using park facilities. Policy PR-5.3.7: When parks are being renovated or designed, the City will evaluate the park's safety, consulting with park users and the police whether high fences or other obtrusive security measures remain necessary. Goal PR-6: Develop and enhance the quality of parks and open spaces within the City's downtown and other neighborhoods in a manner that addresses the needs of City residents, workers and visitors, and strengthens the City's economic development. Objective PR-6.1: Implement the NET Area Visions in the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan, using the NET Area Implementation Tasks and Park Opportunities section of the Plan as a guide to enhancing and expanding Citywide and neighborhood parks, recreational facilities and programs. Policy PR-6.1.1: The City will annually review implementation sections of the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan to include implementation actions in developing an annual work plan and capital improvements plan for parks and recreation facilities and programs. Policy PR-6.1.2: The City will work to implement the specific master plans that include parks and recreation facilities, such as the Coconut Grove Waterfront Master Plan, the Museum Park Master Plan, and the Virginia Key Master Plan, and create pedestrian and water linkages among Fern Isle Park, Sewell Park, the recently acquired Police Benevolent Association property, and Curtis Park to create a Miami "Central Park." As depicted in the Waterfront Master Plan and programmed in the CIE, the City will provide a continuous network of public parks and major attractions along the downtown waterfront. Policy PR-6.1.3: The City will continue to redevelop Lummus Park in the Riverside District to provide an activity/program center for history, riverfront activities and recreational facilities for visitors and City residents, including creation of a speciality "Fisherman's Wharf" cafe district and marine services center. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 74 Policy PR-6.1.4: The City will create a specialty "Fishermen's Wharf" cafe district and marine services center in the Riverside District along N.W. North River Drive on the Miami River. Objective PR-6.2: Improve and enhance public spaces and linkages in the City. Policy PR-6.2.1: The City will continue to encourage development of urban street promenade linkages with widened sidewalks, high quality materials, shade trees, landscaping, lighting, graphics and furnishings. Policy PR-6.2.2: The City will continue to work toward improving landscaping and pedestrian -oriented amenities along major boulevards, including Biscayne Boulevard, Brickell Avenue, and North 1st Avenue, and other major transportation corridors, to create distinctive images and unifying elements between downtown districts. Policy PR-6.2.3: The City will continue to work towards enhancement of public spaces (entrances, plazas, lobbies, courtyards and atriums) and gateways through artwork. The City will use, whenever appropriate, the "Art in Public Places" allocation in public facility construction budgets as well as the assistance of the County Arts Council staff, and encourage private organizations to construct civic monuments at gateway locations. Little Haiti Park Planning Arm Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 75 Goal PR-72: Develop public parks and open spaces that are aesthetically appealing and enhance the character and image of the cCity. Objective PR-7 2. 1: Improve the aesthetic qualities of parks and recreation facilities Policy PR-7.1.1: The City will use the design principles in the 2007 Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan as a basic framework for the design and redesign of parks and park improvements, and prepare more specific design guidelines as needed. Policy PR-7.1.2: The City will ensure that its staff includes a landscape architect with knowledge of best practices in park and recreation facility design and that this staff person will be employed to design park improvements, when designers are retained on contract, to review and monitor park design projects. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 76 Goal PR-8 3: Encourage the development of high quality cultural arts facilities and programs within the vCity. Objective PR-8 3. 1: The city will CGontinue to develop and support cultural districts, facilities and programs. a clearly defined and functioning cultural arts district within within the city and will be completed by the year 2001. Policy PR 3.1.1: Land development regulations within downtown permit and cncouragc the dcvclopmcnt of a cultural arts district within downtown as specified in the City's Downtown Master Plan, and the City will continue to support dcvclopmcnt of such a district. Policy PR 3.1.2: The City supports Miami Dade County in construction of the new downtown Performing Arts Center, which is being built in conformity with the Downtown Master Plan, and with appropriate shares of state, county and private sector funding. Objective PR 3.2: Promote an increase in thc number of small performing arts theaters within selected residential/commercial areas of thc city. Policy PR 3.2.1: The City will cncouragc through land dcvclopmcnt regulations the mixed use of structures to include small capacity thoaters for selected arcs within the city. Policy PR-8.1.1: The City will continue to support development of a downtown cultural arts district as described in the proposed Downtown Master Plan, through land development regulations and other strategies. Policy PR-8.1.2: The City will support cultural and heritage programs and facilities in selected areas of the City such as, but not restricted to, Overtown, the Design District, and Little Havana, including small performing arts venues, heritage trails, street fairs, and similar programs, through land development regulations and other strategies. Goal PR 1: Encourage thc provision of facilities for outdoor recreational 3cti vitics including but not limited to boardwalk, rivcrwalk, and waterway trails, interpretative displays, Objective PR 1.1: Public accessibility to existing park and rccrcational facilities will be improved by 2005. Policy PR 1.1.1: Handicapped parking spaces, ramps, handrails, and other accessibility improvements shall be provided and appropriately located with respect to recroational facilities. Policy PR 1.1.2: Bicycle parking facilities such as bike racks shall be provided to exiting and future park projects. Policy PR 1.1.3: Interpretative displays, educational programs, wild observation aroas, and picnic aroos will be encouraged for outdoor recroation purposes at parks. Goal PR-9: Establish sustainable and green practices in park design, maintenance, building, planting and energy efficiency. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 77 Objective PR-9.1: Protect and restore native plant communities, where feasible and appropriate, and provide educational programs and interpretive signage about South Florida environments. Policy PR-9.1.1: The City will continue its program of native plant protection and restoration and elimination of exotic plants at Simpson Park and the Virginia Key nature area; expand this program to the conservation area at Wainwright Park; restore native vegetation in woodland, shoreline and streamfront edges of parks, where appropriate; establish, where appropriate, native plantings that require limited water and fertilizer in parks; and establish native plantings in public road, rail, drainage and utility corridors that are not suitable for pedestrian and recreation access. Policy PR-9.1.2: The City will seek partnerships to establish coastal hammock exhibit plantings as part of environmental education programs and exhibits in community parks. Policy PR-9.1.3: The City will continue to promote the planting and preservation of native species by property owners in the City through educational materials and programs. Objective PR-9.2: Introduce sustainable and energy -efficient materials and methods in park maintenance and operations. Policy PR-9.2.1: The City will employ life -cycle costing to evaluate costs of new park structures and make efforts to incorporate energy- and water -efficient methods and materials, in new and renovated park structures including the use of green roofs, solar panels, and other innovative approaches. Policy PR-9.2.2: The City will implement best management practices such as water conservation, integrated pest management, water conservation, elimination of toxic chemicals, and similar sustainable practices. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 78 COASTAL MANAGEMENT Goal CM-1: Maintain, protect, and enhance the quality of life and appearance of Miami's .eCoastal Zone including the preservation of natural resources as well as the enhancement of the built environment. Objective CM-1.1: Preserve and protect the existing natural systems including wetlands and beach/dune systems within Virginia Key and those portions of Biscayne Bay that lie within the City's boundaries; and improve water quality within the Miami River, its tributaries, and the Little River. Policy CM-1.1.1: As a precondition to the development or redevelopment of Virginia Key, a comprehensive assessment will be made of environmental hazards that are the result of past disposal activities at the Virginia Key landfill and other relevant environmental concerns. Such assessment will be made in cooperation with appropriate County, State and Federal environmental agencies, and an action plan to reduce or eliminate any hazards will be formulated. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-1.1.1.) Policy CM-1.1.2: The City will retrofit the number of storm water outfalls that discharge into the Miami River and its tributaries, the Little River and directly into Biscayne Bay. If positive drainage systems to these water bodies are deemed to be the only feasible method of maintaining adequate storm drainage, then these storm sewers will be designed and constructed to retain grease and oil and minimize pollutant discharges. (See Natural Resource Conservation Policy NR-1.1.2 and Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-2.2.1.) Policy CM-1.1.3: [Reserved] Policy CM-1.1.4: The City will continue to work cooperatively encourage the reduction in point and non -point sources of pollution into Biscayne Bay through coordination with the Miami River Commission, Miami -Dade County DERM, the South Florida Water Management District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and any other appropriate state and federal agencies in order to reduce point and non -point sources of pollution into Biscayne Bay._ Policy CM-1.1.5: Within the eCoastal Zone, or along the Miami and Little Rivers, no land uses which represent a likely and significant source of pollution to surface waters will be permitted, unless measures which substantially eliminate the threat of contamination are implemented as conditions for approval of development or redevelopment. Policy CM-1.1.6: The City will adhere to Miami -Dade County DERM standards and require DERM approvals in its permitting procedures to ensure that all fuel storage facilities in the eCoastal Zone or near major canals do not pose a significant threat to water quality. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 79 Policy CM-1.1.7: The City will regulate development on Virginia Key and the intermittent wetland areas of the coast of Coconut Grove to ensure that there will be no net loss of functional wetlands; that beaches and dune systems on the island will not be degraded or disrupted; that when non-native vegetation is removed, it will be replaced with native species; and that wildlife habitats and native species of fauna and flora will be protected. Priority will be given to water dependent land uses, and to development that enhances the natural environment and ensures adequate physical public access to Virginia Key. Policy CM-1.1.8: Because of its unique character and environmental significance, all development on Virginia Key will be in conformance with the 1987 Virginia Key Master Plan and/or any subsequent plans for Virginia Key that have been or might be adopted by the City and, if necessary, the preparation of an updated plan. Policy CM-1.1.9: Site development criteria will ensure that development or redevelopment within the ECoastal Zone will not adversely affect the natural environment or lead to a net loss of public access to the ciPis-City's natural resources. Policy CM-1.1.10: [Reserved] Policy CM-1.1.11: All City owned property within the eCoastal Zone that may be identified as areas of significant or unique natural resources will be designated as Environmental Preservation Districts, and the City will also consider designating private properties within the coastal with significant or unique natural resources as Environmental Preservation Districts. Policy CM-1.1.12: The City will continue to require implement and enforce that all new and renovated marinas meet marina siting requirements and receive appropriate county, state, and federal approvals during the development permitting process in the land development regulations. Policy CM-1.1.13: The City will continue to work with the Biscayne Bay Management Plan Committee appropriate agencies to support provisions of the committee that prevent new development and redevelopment along the shorelines from directly discharging storm water runoff into surface waters and to get support for state and county funding for any infrastructure improvements deemed necessary to support development of Virginia Key and Watson Island. Policy CM-1.1.14: The City will cooperate with Miami -Dade County in fostering the protection of coastal wildlife and wildlife habitat through the protection of nesting areas, the establishment of wildlife corridors, the protection of travel corridors, and the promotion of public awareness of wildlife resources. Policy CM-1.1.15: The City will cooperate with Miami -Dade County in the implementation of any antidegradation targets developed to protect Outstanding Florida Waters and Outstanding National Resources Waters of Biscayne Bay. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 80 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Objective CM-1.2: The city City will continue to follow and enforce the South Florida Building Code, which establishes construction standards that minimize the impacts of man-made structures on beach and dune systems. Policy CM-1.2.1: The City will increase inspection and code enforcement efforts for coastal area construction to ensure the proper standards are met. Objective CM-1.3: In order to enhance the built environment of the coastal area, redevelop and revitalize; blighted, declining, or threatened coastal areas. Policy CM-1.3.1: The City will continue to adhere to its established policies regarding the designation of Community Redevelopment Districts in appropriate coastal areas of the city. Policy CM-1.3.2: Through increased citywide code enforcement of coastal areas with deteriorated conditions the City will report any structures in severe condition to the unsafe structures board to either force improvements or facilitate the demolition of the structure. Objective CM-1.4: Ensure that land development regulations and policies for the eCoastal zZone are consistent with the City's ability to provide the capital facilities required to maintain adopted LOS standards and those needed to maintain or enhance the quality of life within the Coastal zone —Zone of the city. (See Capital Improvements Objective CI-1.2.) Policy CM-1.4.1: The eCoastal Zone of the eCity will adhere to the level of service standards as adopted and amended in the Capital Improvements Element, and more specifically Policy CI-1.2.3 of that element. Goal CM 2: Improve public awareness, appreciation, and use of Miami's coastal resources by preserving traditional water -dependent and water -related uses, ensuring adequate public access to such uses, and minimizing user conflicts. Objective CM-2.1: Where feasible, increase, physical and visual public access to Biscayne Bay and ,_the city's City's shoreline, and publicly -owned islands. Policy CM-2.1.1: Where appropriate and in the interest of public safety and promotion of outdoor recreation opportunities on environmentally sensitive areas, future land development regulations will require non -water dependent or related development or redevelopment to maintain public access to the coastal and Miami River shorelines. (See Parks, Recreation and Open Space Policy PR 1.1.11 3.2.41.1.11.) Policy CM-2.1.2: All City owned, waterfront property, including the Miami River shorelines, will provide for public open spaces that provide access to the shoreline. (See Parks, Recreation and Open Space Policy PR-1.1.12.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 81 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy CM-2.1.3: By 2000, amend Amend the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan to reflect changing conditions and needs_, and, by 2002,_preparc an implementation and continue to implement projects in accordance with the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan or other adopted plans that impact the downtown waterfront as appropriate plan identifying funding sources and recommending an appropriate mix of public and private sector financing. (See Parks, Recreation and Open Space Policy PR-1.5.21 Policy CM-2.1.4: The City will continue development of the river walk and bay walk along City owned property as funds become available and will continue to require development of the bay walk and river walk along private property through its land development regulations. Policy CM-2.1.5: [Reserved} The City shall continue to implement design guidelines along the baywalk and riverwalk in accordance with the Miami River Greenway Action Plan and other adopted plans as appropriate. Policy CM-2.1.6: [Reserved] Policy CM-2.1.7: The City will incorporate provisions for public physical and/or visual access to the shoreline in its waterfront zoning regulations (See Parks, Recreation and Open Space Policy PR 1.1.13 3.2.31.1.13.) Policy CM-2.1.8: As specified in the City of Miami Charter and related laws, and more specifically the Waterfront Charter Amendment and Ordinance 11000 (Zoning Ordinance for the City of Miami) all new development and redevelopment along the downtown waterfront is required to provide a waterfront setback, and those developments within Special Districts (SDs) that require publicly accessible shoreline walkways, will design them in conformance with the "Baywalk/Riverwalk Design Standards." (See Parks, Recreation and Open Space Policy PR 1.5.7 3.2.11.) Policy CM-2.1.9: The City will continue to work toward increased physical public access to Virginia Key and Watson Island by pursuing appropriate development and redevelopment as directed by the Virginia Key and Watson Island master plans. Policy CM-2.1.10: The City will ensure that development regulations are not altered so as to prohibit water dependent uses such as swimming, boating, and fishing and will encourage and support such uses. Objective CM-2.2: [Reserved] Policy CM-2.2.1: [Reserved] Policy CM-2.2.2: [Reserved] Goal CM-3: [Reserved] Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 82 Objective CM-3.1: [Reserved] Policy CM-3.1.1: [Reserved] Goal CM-4: Ensure public safety and the protection of property within the Coastal iZone from the threat of hurricanes. Objective CM-4.1: Minimize the potential for Toss of human life and the destruction of property from hurricanes. Policy CM-4.1.1: Enforce building code standards that protect against the destruction of structures by hurricane winds and tidal swells. Policy CM-4.1.2: Continue to ensure that all development and redevelopment conforms to proper elevation requirements in the Coastal Zone or Coastal High Hazard Area, which is defined as the areas below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge line, as established by a Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model as depicted on the Future Land Use Plan Mapthat ar a identified as a "V" zone by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) except that on Virginia Key, where a Coastal Construction Control Linc (CCCL) has been established, either the "V" zone or the ar a s award of the CCCL, whichever is more landward, shall define the Coastal High Hazard Arca. (See map following -Rage.) Policy CM-4.1.3: M asures providing The City shall continue to implement measures for the protection of City owned historic properties from destruction in the event of a major storm, and plans for each site's restoration in the event of destruction or major damage will remain in effect. Policy CM-4.1.4: Immediately subsequent to the event of a major storm, the adequacy of existing building standards and the appropriateness of land uses and development regulations in the Coastal High Hazard Area will be reviewed, and all modifications to standards, zoning or land use policies required to reduce future risk of loss of life and property damage will be adopted prior to the approval of long term, post disaster redevelopment plans. Policy CM-4.1.5: Each proposed future land use map change within the Coastal High Hazard area of the city will require an analysis of its potential impact on evacuation times and shelter needs in the event of a hurricane. Policy CM-4.1.6: [Reserved] Policy CM-4.1.7: The City will incorporate into its Comprehensive Plan any relevant recommendations of interagency hazard mitigation reports as they become available. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 83 Policy CM-4.1.8: The City will work in cooperation with regional and state agencies to adopt plans and policies that protect public and private property and human lives from the effects of natural disasters. Policy CM-4.1.9: The City will work in cooperation with regional and state agencies in the preparation of advance plans for the safe evacuation of coastal residents. Policy CM-4.1.10: The City will adhere to its "Emergency Operations Plan for Civil Defense in War and Natural Emergencies" and "The Emergency Procedures Manual" for immediate repair and cleanup actions needed to protect public health and safety. The City will update these manuals on an annual basis. Objective CM-4.2: The City will adhere to and cooperate with the County in executing evacuation procedures as well as annually update information and procedural brochures for the public; these brochures will contain information on evacuation procedures and routes, and will be distributed to city residents at local businesses and government agencies. Policy CM-4.2.1: The City's fire and police departments will continue to work with Miami -Dade County and regional emergency agencies to update and revise, as needed coordinated peacetime emergency and evacuation plans. Policy CM-4.2.2: The City will annually update and distribute an informational brochure to establish public awareness and information programs that educate as to the need for evacuation, and indicate evacuation routes and procedures. Policy CM-4.2.3: The City will follow the County in providing appropriate evacuation route markers within City boundaries as part of a Countywide coordinated program. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 84 Areas Subject to Coastal Flooding and High Hazard Flood AreasCoastal High Hazard Area 1 City of Miami Coastal Zone or Coastal High Hazard Area XV 0 0;5 1 2 Miles Zones Coastal High Hazard Area Source: National Hurricane Center —NW Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 85 City (9 c Areas Subject to Coastal Floodina- and High Hazard Flood Areas 1 Zones Areas Inundated by 100 Year Flood gggE Areas Inundated by 100 Year Flood with Velocity Hazard Source: Federal Eirergency ManagertErd Agency Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 86 Objective CM-4.3: Ensure that public capital expenditures within the coastal zone do not encourage private development that is subject to significant risk of storm damage. (See Capital Improvements Objective CI-1.4.) Policy CM-4.3.1: Public expenditures for capital facilities in the coastal high hazard area will be limited to those required to eliminate existing LOS deficiencies, maintain adopted LOS standards in non -high hazard areas, improve hurricane evacuation time, or reduce the threat to public health and safety from storm events. (See Capital Improvements Policy CI-1.4.1.) Policy CM-4.3.2: Public expenditures for capital facilities in the coastal zone intended to further the goals and objectives of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan will be limited to those projects that do not measurably increase the risk to public health and safety from storm damage. (See Capital Improvements Policy CI-1.4.2.) Goal CM-5: Preserve and protect the heritage of the City of Miami through the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, restoration and public awareness of Miami's historic, architectural and archaeological resources. (See Land Use Goal LU-2) Objective CM-5.1: Maintain, update and amplify the City of Miami portion of the increase the number of eligible properties contained in the Miami -Dade County Historic Survey, which identifies and evaluates the City's historic, architectural and archaeological resources. (See Land Use Objective LU-2.1.) Policy CM-5.1.1: The City will continue to identify potential historic districts and conduct further surveys of contributing and noncontributing buildings. (See Land Use Policy LU-2.1.1.) Policy CM-5.1.2: The City will continue to develop and implement maintain a computerized database of all relevant information for all 37-3-54 sites in the Miami -Dade County Historic Survey. This listing will show, in three catcgorics, all propertics of historic, architectural or archaeological significance; together with thcir priority ranking for presentation. (See Land Use Policy LU-2.1.2.) Policy CM-5.1.3: The City has designated 64 numerous historic sites and five -historic districts pursuant to thc Historic Preservation Article Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code. An additional 26 sites (or groups of multiple sites) and six districts have been identified as potentially worthy of designation—. Of these, thc City will designate 10 individual sites and two districts by 2001 The City will continue to designate sites and districts as appropriate and warranted. (See Land Use Policy LU-2.3.2.) Policy CM-5.1.4: The City will continue to review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places through the Certified Local Government Program. (See Land Use Policy LU-2.3.1.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 87 Policy CM-5.1.5: The City will continue to e include information on the cis City's historic, architectural and cultural heritage for inclusion in public information, economic development promotion and tourism materials. (See Land Use Policy LU- 2.5.4.) Objective CM-5.2: Increase the number of historic structures that have been preserved, rehabilitated or restored, according to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. (See Land Use Objective LU-2.4.) Policy CM-5.2.1: The City will continue to utilize the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as the minimum standards for preservation of historic properties. To receive public financial support from the City, designated privately owned structures must meet these standards. (See Land Use Policy LU-2.4.2.) Policy CM-5.2.2: The City currently owns {}i-ne historic sites and other potential archaeological sites. If it is deemed in the public interest for the City to transfer title of City properties of historic, architectural, or archaeological significance, such transfer will include restrictive covenants to ensure the protection and preservation of such properties. (See Land Use Policy LU-2.4.3.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 88 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION Goal NR-1: Maintain, preserve, enhance and restore the quality of natural resources within the context of the city's urban environment. Objective NR-1.1: Preserve and protect the existing natural systems within Virginia Key, the Dinner Key spoil islands, and those portions of Biscayne Bay that lie within the City's boundaries. Policy NR-1.1.1: As a precondition to the development or redevelopment of Virginia arc the result of past disposal activities and other relevant environmental concerns. Such assessment will be made The City shall continue to take actions to protect and restore the natural environment of Virginia Key in cooperation with appropriate County, State and Federal environmental agencies, and an action plan to reduce or eliminate any hazards will be formulated. iSee Coastal Management Policy CM-1.1.1.) Policy NR-1.1.2: The City will continue retrofitting the number of storm water outfalls that discharges discharge into the Miami River and its tributaries, the Little River and directly into Biscayne Bay in accordance with water quality improvement programs and adopted plans. If positive drainage systems to these water bodies are deemed to be the only feasible method of maintaining adequate storm drainage, then these storm sewers will be designed and constructed to retain grease and oil and minimize pollutant discharges. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy 2.2.1 and Coastal Management Policy CM-1.1.2.) Policy NR-1.1.3: [Reserved] Policy NR-1.1.4: The City will continue to participate in the State funded SWIM program for funding support in order to reduce point and non -point sources of pollution into Biscayne Bay. Policy NR-1.1.5: Regulate development on Virginia Key to ensure that there will be no net loss of functional wetlands; that beaches and dune systems on the island will not be degraded or disrupted; and that wildlife habitats and native species of fauna and flora will be protected. Policy NR-1.1.6: Through land development regulations, ensure that development or redevelopment within the coastal Coastal zone Zone will not adversely affect the natural environment or lead to a net loss of public access and public use (consistent with protection of natural systems) to the city's natural resources. Policy NR-1.1.7: The City will increase code enforcement to prevent illegal disposal of hazardous waste into the city's natural resources such as the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and will encourage Miami -Dade County to approve and post signs warning against illegal disposal. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 89 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy NR-1.1.8: The City will work with, and support the County's efforts to identify generators of hazardous waste, and to develop and enforce procedures for the proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste. The City will support Miami -Dade County's development of a hazardous waste temporary storage facility in a non -populated area. (See Solid Waste Collection Policy SW-1.2.4.) Objective NR-1.2: Improve the water quality of, and ensure health safety within, the Miami River, its tributaries and the Little River. Policy NR-1.2.1: The City will continue to work with the Biscayne Bay Management Plan Committee and with the appropriate agencies in order to encourage and support Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management in the monitoring of contaminants within these water bodies and to ensure that the City is kept adequately informed of environmental conditions. Policy NR-1.2.2: Continue to implement the Biscayne Bay Management Plan and other relevant plans in order to reduce the level of contaminants in these water bodies and improve the water quality within them. Policy NR-1.2.3: Participate in state and federally funded programs to remove abandoned and repair leaking underground fuel storage tanks on City owned properties. Policy NR-1.2.4: The City of Miami will continue to cooperate with the Miami River Commission, which has been granted broad powers over environmental and other issues related to the Miami River by state statute. Among the issues to be addressed by the commission are those related to acceptable water quality standards for the Miami River and its tributaries. The City of Miami will cooperate with the Miami River Commission in establishing such standards and, to the extent feasible, achieving them. Objective NR-1.3: Maintain and enhance the status of native species of fauna and flora. Policy NR-1.3.1: Continue and, where necessary, expand the use of scenic corridor and Environmental Preservation District designation. Policy NR-1.3.2: Identifyy-City-owned land with significant native vegetative features or wildlife habitats, and designate those areas as Environmental Preservation Districts. Policy NR-1.3.3: Continue designating private properties with significant or unique resources as Environmental Preservation Districts. Policy NR-1.3.4: Review development and redevelopment to determine any adverse impacts on adjacent areas with significant native vegetative features, wildlife or marine life, and establish regulations that reduce or mitigate such impacts. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 90 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy NR-1.3.5: Through the development review and approval process, ensure that off -site mitigation for disruption or degradation of significant natural resources occurs in an orderly and sound manner, so as to maximize benefits to the overall natural system. Policy NR-1.3.6: Through the development review process, deny the use of intrusive exotic plant species, encourage the use of native plant species, and those species that do not require the excessive use of fertilizers, excessive watering, are not prone to insect infestation or disease, and do not have invasive root systems. Policy NR-1.3.7: Permit applications for all boating facilities located on city shorelines shall be evaluated in the context of their cumulative impact on manatees and marine resources. Policy NR-1.3.8: Slow or idle speed zones shall be adopted in areas frequented by manatees and enforcement of speed zones will be improved. Policy NR-1.3.9: To the extent that there are wetlands on the Resources of Regional Significance, State Save Our Rivers, or Dade County Environmentally Endangered Lands acquisition lists within the City of Miami, consideration will be given to public acquisition and management of such properties when such actions are feasible. Objective NR-1.4: Maintain, protect and enhance the City'sCitys tree canopy and significant trees. Policy NR-1.4.1: The City will continue to protect the tree canopy and significant trees through the Tree Protection Ordinance. Policy NR-1.4.2: The City will work with public and private partners to achieve the 2007 Tree Master Plan goal of 30% tree canopy coverage citywide by 2020. Goal NR-2: Maintain an adequate and safe supply of water for the city residents. Objective NR-2.1: Ensure adequate levels of safe potable water are available to meet the needs of the city. (See Potable Water Objective PW-1.2.) Policy NR-2.1.1: In periods of regional water shortage, the City will support the South Florida Water Management District's policies and regulations regarding water conservation. Policy NR-2.1.2: The City will continue to enforce Florida Building Code requirements for the on -site retention of the first inch of storm water runoff. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-2.2.5.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 91 Policy NR-2.1.3: The City will continue to support the South Florida Water Management District efforts to monitor the water levels at the salinity control structures within the city to prevent against further saltwater intrusion and protect the aquifer recharge areas and cones of influence of wellfields from contamination. (See Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Policy AR-1.1.3.) Policy NR-2.1.4: Since the potable water network is an interconnected, countywide system, the City departments of Public Works and Planning will cooperate with Miami - Dade County WASH Water and Sewer Department (WASD) to jointly develop methodologies and procedures for biannually updating estimates of system demand and capacity, and ensure that sufficient capacity to serve development exists. (See Potable Water Policy PW-1.1.1.) Policy NR-2.1.5: Ensure potable water supplies meet the established level of service standards for transmission capacity as set in the Capital Improvements Element. (See Potable Water Policy PW-1.2.1 and Capital Improvements Policy CI-1.2.3.) Policy NR-2.1.6: [Reserved] Policy NR-2.1.7: The City will cooperate and participate to the fullest extent possible with Miami -Dade County and other county municipalities receiving potable water from WASAD WASD in developing an acceptable countywide water conservation plan. (See Potable Water Policy PW-1.2.2.) Policy NR-2.1.8: [Reserved] Goal NR-3: Attain and maintain a degree of air quality that is safe and to meet all attainment standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the city as a whole. Objective NR-3.1: Improve the monitoring of air quality within areas perceived to have the highest potential for air quality problems. Policy NR-3.1.1: The City shall Gcontinue working with eCounty, sState and federal environmental agencies to ensure that the number of air quality monitoring stations maintained by these agencies are+s sufficient to ensure accurate ongoing monitoring of air quality standards.in arcas most likely to have problems. Objective NR-3.2: Prevent the degradation of ambient air quality within the city. Policy NR-3.2.1: Establish vehicular transportation patterns that reduce the concentration of pollutants in areas known to have ambient air quality problems. Policy NR-3.2.2: Although mass transit can be operated within the City of Miami only under the absolute authority of Metropolitan Miami Dade County, tThe City of MiamiLs continuesd to supportdcvclopmcnt requires the provision of efficient mass transit and Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 92 paratransit services that serve existing and future trip generators and attractors, the provision of safe and convenient mass transit passenger transfer terminal facilities, and the accommodation of the special needs of the City of Miami's population. Therefore, the City of Miami will support IVIctropolitan Miami -Dade County in the provision of these essential mass transit services. (See Transportation Objective 1.5) Policy NR-3.2.3: The City will Wwork with the Miami -Dade County transportation planning agencies to continue to increase the quality of mass transit services within the city. Policy NR-3.2.4: The City will work with the appropriate federal, state, regional, and county agencies to ensure that owners of buildings and facilities with unacceptable levels of asbestos (according to EPA and State Standards) in ambient air test remove, treat and seal asbestos -containing materials as long as this action will not cause further degradation to the air quality. Policy NR-3.2.5: The City will monitor developers to ensure that they appropriately treat exposed construction areas by means such as mulching, spraying or grass coverings, to minimize air pollution. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 93 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS* Goal Cl-1: Adhere to sound fiscal management policies that ensure the timely provision of public capital facilities required to maintain existing public infrastructure, that meet the need for public facilities resulting from future development and redevelopment, and that enable the provision of public capital facilities that enhance the quality of life within the city. Objective CI-1.1: The Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan will provide for the sound fiscal planning of capital facility needs and assess the financial capacity of the City to undertake capital improvement projects. Policy CI-1.1.1: The Capital Improvement Element (CIE) and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) represent the means by which the capital facilities needs of the city will be addressed, and both the CIE and CIP will be revised on an annual basis to reflect changes in the economic, social and public fiscal environment. Policy CI-1.1.2: All capital expenditures in excess of $5,000 per distinct project must appear within the CIE and CIP, with the exception of expenditures required to meet public emergencies or unforeseeable contractual obligations. Policy CI-1.1.3: The City will adopt a Capital Budget that corresponds to the first year of the CIE and CIP. Policy CI-1.1.4: As capital projects are incorporated into the CIE and CIP, consideration will be given to the elimination of public hazards, the elimination of shortfalls between the adopted level of service (LOS) standards and the existing capacity of public facilities; the impact of proposed capital projects on the capital and operating budgets of the City; the fiscal capacity of the City to meet future capital spending needs; the economic and social benefits to be generated by proposed projects; the environmental impacts of proposed projects; the public facility requirements of new development or redevelopment; consistency between proposed capital projects and the goals and objectives set forth in the various elements of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan; and the coordination between proposed City projects and those projects and programs of federal, state, and county agencies and the South Florida Water Management District. Policy CI-1.1.5: In the appropriation of capital funds priority will be given to the maintenance, repair and replacement of existing public capital facilities. Policy CI-1.1.6: All bond authorizations must be in conformance with the capital facilities needs, programs and expenditure requirements as expressed within the City's Capital Improvement Element. Policy CI-1.1.7: The City will continue to seek the advice of qualified counsel to ensure the proper timing of debt issuance and efficient management of its capital financing resources. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 94 Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 Policy CI-1.1.8: Debt issuance timing, size, and amortization schedules will be planned and executed to maintain a level repayment and minimize fluctuations in the ad valorem tax rate. Policy CI-1.1.9: Competitive sale will be utilized whenever possible to assure that the City obtains the most competitive interest rate in the municipal markets. Policy CI-1.1.10: The City will maintain its long standing policy of avoiding the issuance of short term financing in the form of Bond Anticipation Notes, and Revenue Anticipation Notes, unless there is a compelling need or extraordinary circumstance for such interim financing. Policy CI-1.1.11: The ratio of net direct general obligation debt as a percentage of the assessed valuation of taxable property will not exceed 25% of the Charter -mandated limit of 15% of the assessed valuation, or 3.75% of assessed valuation. Policy CI-1.1.12: Total debt service payments as a percentage of the Combined General Fund, Enterprise Fund, and Debt Service Fund expenditures shall not exceed 15%. Policy CI-1.1.13: To the greatest extent possible, capital projects financed through the issuance of general obligation bonds shall have an expected useful life commensurate with the period of the financing. Policy CI-1.1.14: Direct net general obligation and special obligation debt shall be maintained at below $1,000 per capita. Policy CI-1.1.15: The City will seek to attain a bond rating of investment grade to ensure that its citizens benefit from the lowest possible interest rates on its bonds. Objective CI-1.2: Ensure that through the City's land development regulations policies are consistent with the City's ability to provide the capital facilities required to maintain adopted LOS standards and those needed to maintain or enhance thc quality of life within the city that development orders authorizing new development or redevelopment that results in an increase in the density or intensity of land use shall be contingent upon the availability of public facilities and services that meet or exceed the minimum LOS standards for sanitary sewer, solid waste, stormwater, potable water, adequate water supply, parks and recreation, and transportation facilities, and that land use map changes maintain the financial feasibility of the MCNP. (See Coastal Management Objective CM-1.4.) Policy CI-1.2.1: The impact of proposed future land use map changes on meeting adopted LOST standards and public capital facility needs_, and thc City's financial ability to provide required facilities will be assessed for their effect on the financial feasibility of the MCNP before such proposals are adopted and no land use map change will be approved if the change causes the MCNP not to be financially feasible. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 95 Policy CI-1.2.2: All development orders authorizing changes in permitted land uses for new development or redevelopment that results in an increase in the density or intensity of land use will be contingent upon the ability of existing or programmed public facilities to continue to provide service at or above the adopted LOS standard for the public facilities listed in Policy CI-1.2.3. Such development orders may be granted, however, if capital improvements which would eliminate any resulting service deficiency are programmed to begin within one year and are included in the current Capital Budget. The public facilities to serve the new development or redevelopment shall be in place and available to serve new development as follows: a) Sanitary sewer, solid waste, potable water facilities and adequate water supply shall be in place and available to serve new development or redevelopment no later than the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. The concurrency requirement for sanitary sewer may be met through the use of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems approved by the Department of Health. Prior to approval of a building permit or its functional equivalent, the city shall consult with the Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department to determine whether the adequate water supplies to serve the new development will be available no later than the anticipated date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. b) Park and recreation facilities shall be in place or under construction to serve new development or redevelopment no later than one (1) year after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent. The acreage for such facilities shall be dedicated or acquired by the city prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or its functional equivalent, or funds in the amount of the developer's fair share shall be committed no later than approval to commence construction. c) Transportation facilities shall be in place and available to serve new development or redevelopment no later than three (3) years after the issuance of a building permit or its functional equivalent that results in traffic generation, consistent with the provisions of Policy TR-1.1.1, TR-1.1.2 and TR-1.1.3. If the funds in the CIE are insufficient to fully fund the transportation facility improvement required, the City may enter into a binding proportionate -share agreement sufficient to mitigate the impacts by paying for one or more improvements which will significantly benefit the impacted transportation system, which improvements shall be adopted into the 5 year capital improvements schedule at the next annual CIE update. d) Storm -sewer. Issuance of any development permit shall require compliance with the stormwater level of service standard. Policy CI-1.2.3: Acceptable Level of Service Standards for public facilities in the City of Miami are: Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 96 a) Recreation and Open Space — 1.3 acres of public park space per 1000 residents. (See Parks, Recreation and Open Space y PR 1.4.4. Policy PR-1.1.4.). b) Potable Water Transmission Capacity — 200 gallons/ resident/day. (See Potable Water Policy PW-1.2.1 and Natural Resource Conservation Policy N R-2.1.5.). c) Sanitary Sewer Transmission Capacity — 100 gallons/ resident/day. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-1.3.1.) d) Storm Sewer Capacity Issuance of any development permit shall require compliance with a drainage level of service standard of a One -in -five-year storm event. (See Sanitary and Storm Sewers Policy SS-2.1.3.) e) Solid Waste Collection Capacity — 1.28 tons/resident/year. (See Solid Waste Collection Policy SW-1.1.1.) f) Traffic Circulation — The minimum level of service standard on limited access, arterial, and collector roadways that are not within designated Transportation Corridors is the peak period LOS E, with allowable exceptions and justifications therefore, with LOS measured by conventional methodology pursuant to Objective TR-1.1, Policy TR-1.1.1, Policy TR-1.1.2 and Policy TR- 1.1.3. The measurement of LOS is made for the peak period (which is the average of the two highest consecutive hours of trip volume during a weekday). Within designated Transportation Corridors, which include approximately 95% of the roadway mileage within the City of Miami, a minimum peak period LOS E is also maintained, but the measurement methodology is based on the peak hour period person -trips wherein the capacities of all modes, including mass transit, are used in calculating the LOS. An overall minimum peak -period LOS standard of E (100 percent utilization of person -trip capacity) will be maintained on Transportation Corridors. Specific levels of service by location and mode are set out in Policies TR-1.1.2 (addressing transportation corridors) and TR-1.1.3 (addressing FIHS facilities) from of the Transportation eElement of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood PIariMCNP. g) Adequate Water Supply -- As determined by the Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department. Policy CI-1.2.4: The latest point in the application process for determination of concurrency shall be prior to the approval of an application for development order or permit that contains a specific plan for development, including the densities and intensities of development. Concurrency will be determined by the Planning Department during the review of a Major Use Special Permit, rezoning, and special permits and exceptions pursuant to the City's land development regulations. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 97 Policy CI-1.2.5: The Planning Department, with the assistance of various City departments and agencies, shall be responsible for monitoring and ensuring adherence of the issuance of development orders to the adopted level of service standards, the schedule of capital improvements and the availability of public facility capacity. Objective CI-1.3: Ensure that future development and redevelopment pay an equitable, proportional share of the cost of public facilities required to maintain adopted LOS standards. Policy CI-1.3.1: The City will continue to use developer contributions, including development impact fees, to help fund the cost of public facilities needed to serve new development or redevelopment. Policy CI-1.3.2: The City will periodically revise all fees related to the impact of new development and redevelopment to reflect increases in the cost of providing public capital facilities. Policy CI-1.3.3: The City will consider the use of special assessment districts to help fund capital projects whose public benefits tend to be localized to specific geographic sub areas of the city. Policy CI-1.3.4: The City will take appropriate measures to ensure that increased property values resulting from new development and redevelopment are accurately reflected on the County Tax Assessor's property tax rolls in a timely manner. Objective CI-1.4: Ensure that public capital expenditure within the coastal Coastal zone Zone does not encourage private development that is subject to significant risk of storm damage. (See Coastal Management Objective CM-4.3.) Policy CI-1.4.1: Public expenditures for capital facilities in the coastal high hazard area will be limited to those required to eliminate existing LOS deficiencies, maintain adopted LOS standards in non -high hazard areas, improve hurricane evacuation time, or reduce the threat to public health and safety from storm events. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-4.3.1.) Policy CI-1.4.2: Public expenditures for capital facilities in the coastal zone intended to further the goals and objectives of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan will be limited to those projects that do not measurably increase the risk to public health and safety from storm damage. (See Coastal Management Policy CM-4.3.2.) Objective CI-1.5: The City's Capital Improvements Program and Schedule is adopted as follows in Appendix CI-1 of the MCNP. *Drafting note: This element will reflect changes for school concurrency once the school concurrency amendments, currently pending compliance review by the state, are adopted. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 98 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 99 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Goal IC-1: Increase effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of government services through the appropriate coordination of local government actions. Objective IC-1.1: To establish formal procedures for coordinating City planning and operating functions that are directly related to the City's comprehensive plan with the Miami -Dade County School Board, Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Authority Department, Miami -Dade County Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM), the Seaport Department (Port of Miami), Aviation Department (Miami International Airport), the Miami -Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Miami -Dade County Shoreline Development Review Committee, Miami -Dade Transit, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, the South Florida Regional Planning Council, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, the Division of Historical Resources, Department of State, adjacent local governments, and any other state, local or federal agency whose cooperation is required to accomplish the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Policy IC-1.1.1: By 2005, establish by interlocal or other formal agreement with appropriate jurisdictions joint processes for collaborative decision making on issues including, but not limited to, the location and extension of public facilities subject to concurrency and the siting of facilities with countywide significance, including locally unwanted land uses. Policy IC-1.1.2: The City will continue implementation activities associated with the lnterlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami -Dade County, effective February 27, 2003, including, but not limited to, coordinating City, County, and School Board plans based upon consistent projections of the amount, type, and distribution of population growth and student enrollment; participating in decision - making, through floating membership on the School Board's School Site Planning and Construction Committee, regarding potential sites for new schools and proposals for significant renovation, the location of relocatables or additions to existing buildings, and potential closure of existing schools; and collaborating to identify options aimed to provide the capacity to accommodate anticipated student enrollment demand associated with increases in residential development potential. Policy IC-1.1.3: [Reserved] Policy IC-1.1.344: The City will continue to seek membership on the Biscayne Bay Management Committee, the principal coordinating body for Biscayne Bay, as a means of expressing its policies pertaining to Biscayne Bay. Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 100 Policy IC-1.1.45: The City encourages Miami Dade County to review, evaluate and recommend County Chartcr changes (a) to standardize information and (b) to allow the Board of County Commissioncrs to waive a separate affirmative vote of resident property owncrs, so that small enclaves lying between municipalities can be rationalized through annexation shall maintain its membership and involvement with committees and groups addressing the environmental healthy and water quality of Biscayne Bay. Policy IC-1.1.6: The city will coordinate with county, state and local governments, districts and agencies to create partnerships to share open spaces and recreational facilities and promote enhancement and expansion of parks, recreational facilities and programs, greenways, trails and similar resources for use by Miami residents. Goal 1C-2: Promote orderly and appropriate regional land development and transportation policies through consultations with Miami -Dade County, adjacent counties, the region, and locally impacted municipalities. Objective IC-2.1: To further and strengthen existing and potential planning coordination mechanisms to ensure that consideration is given to both the impacts of land development and transportation policies within Miami on areas outside the City's jurisdiction and the impacts of land development outside the City's boundaries on the City of Miami. Policy IC-2.1.1: The City will continue its active participation in the Miami -Dade Planners' Technical Committee (PTC) for the purpose of addressing common concerns and sharing resources toward solving planning problems, with particular emphasis on examining State of Florida planning requirements in the context of Miami - Dade County's unique governmental structure to more effectively coordinate local planning efforts. Policy IC-2.1.2: Working through the Planners' Technical Committee, the City will share copies of its comprehensive plan and plan amendments as well as information regarding scheduled comprehensive planning -related public hearings for the benefit of adjacent and other interested jurisdictions, and will encourage other participating jurisdictions to provide this information as well. Policy IC-2.1.3: The City will support the South Florida Regional Planning Council in developing informal coordination mechanisms such as regional issue study groups that coordinate land development and transportation policies among local governments; and to establish mediation mechanisms to resolve potential regional conflicts. (See Intergovernmental Coordination Policy IC-3.1.1.) Policy IC-2.1.4: [Reserved] Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 101 Objective IC-2.2: [Reserved] Policy IC-2.2.1: [Reserved] Goal IC-3: Contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation among local governments within Miami -Dade County. Objective IC-3.1: Maximize the use of informal, cooperative agreements as mechanisms for intergovernmental conflict resolution within Miami -Dade County and minimize the use of litigation. Policy IC-3.1.1: The City will exhaust all efforts to solve intergovernmental conflicts arising from adoption and implementation of comprehensive plans through informal mechanisms, including but not limited to working through the Miami -Dade Planners' Technical Committee or utilizing the Miami -Dade County League of Cities and the South Florida Regional Planning Council's mediation process, before seeking remedies through the judicial system, provided that efforts at informal resolution do not prevent the City from seeking legal remedies, or jeopardize the City's ability to prevail in any legal action. (See Intergovernmental Coordination Policy IC-2.1.3.) Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan Goals Objectives Policies March 24, 2008 102