HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-MNU AmendmentsMNU Proposed MCNP Amendments — Color Coding
MNU proposed Amendments are mainly relating to three major issues:
1. Assigning of Neighborhood Types
2. Adding provisions for Neighborhood Plans and the new Neighborhood Element
3. Changes related to the two new Land Use designations.
Since these major issues affect many Objectives and Policies, the changes look more
complicated than they actually are.
We have used color highlightings to simplify review as follows:
Changes relating to Neighborhood Type, segregating LDTNs, MI)LINs and HDUNs
are all highlighted in grey.
Changes relating to Neighborhood Plans and the new Neighborhood Element
are all highlighted in yellow.
Changes relating to the new Land Use fesignatlons "Community General" and
Urban Village are all highlighted in green.
Other MNTJ proposed changes are not color coded. Each is a self -standing
recommendation.
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MNU 5/06/08 Land Use Version - Redlined
FUTURE LAND USE (City 4/30/08 Version)
Goal LU-1: Maintain a land use pattern that (1) protects and enhances the quality of life in the City's
neighborhoods; (2) fosters redevelopment and revitalization of blighted or declining areas; (3)
promotes and facilitates economic development and the growth of job 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 by planing for increased density and intensity in the urban Central
Business District and selected other higher density urban neighborhoods and transit nodes while
protecting and preserving Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods resicien#al—seetions wi tin
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 by insuring public
notice, input and appellant rights regarding changes in existing zoning and land use regulations.
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 that meet or exceed the minimum LOS standards adopted in the
CIE, specifically sanitary sewer, solid waste, storm water, potable water, parks and recreation,
and transportation facilities. The public services and facilities provided to meet concurrency
requirements shall be consistent with a 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)(j),F.S.
Policy L11-1.1.2: The City's Planning Department, with the assistance of various City
departments and agencies, will (1) continuously monitor land development to ensure
compliance with the Future Land Use Plan Map of the MCNP 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 of 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 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
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from: (1) the encroachment of incompatible tend uses; (2) the adverse impacts of tut' irc
uses in adjacent areas that disrupt or degrade public health and safety, or natural or man-
made amenities; (3) transportation policies that divide or fragment established neighborhoods,
and (4) degradation of public open space, environment, and ecology, Strategies to further
protect the Lower Density Tradition Neighborhoods (LDTNs) through
the development of appropriate transition standards and buffering requirements for Medium
Density Urban Neighborhoods (MDUNs) and High Density Urban Neighborhoods (HDUNs)that
do not diminish the amount of area encompassing the adiacentlabutting LDTNs rieighberiFteed—wA be incorporated into the City's land -use development regulations by
December 2008.
Policy LU-1.1.4: The City will continue to aggressively address code violations and it's
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: The Planning Department,, with the assistance of the various City
departments and agencies, shall annually monitor steps taken to fulfill the Goals,Objectives,
and Policies per annum (GOPs) of the MCNP and biennially report the status of the GOP's to
the Planning Advisory Board and the City Commission, including but not limited to, improving
measurability of objectives.
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 gjwell-designed mixed -use MDUNs and HDUNs aeighttierhee4srthat
provide for the full ran a of residential, office, a live/work s aces, net hborhood retail, and
community facilities areas that
provide a limited range of residential, office a live/work spaces. nephhborhood retail,_ and
community facilities, where both (a) and (b) are in a walkable area and that are amenable to a
variety of transportation modes, including pedestrianism, bicycles, automobiles, and mass
transit.
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,
especially with regard to the requirements of LDTNs and MDIJNs.
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 11 — 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 selected Metrorail and
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Metromover stations which have Transit Node Neighborhood Plans developed with full
participation of neighbors and other stakeholders. (See Transportation Policy TR-1.5.2,
Neighborhoods Element -and Housing Policy HO-1.1.9.)
Policy LU-1.1.11ll: 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 tnfrtl Area pursuant to Miami -Dade
County's designation of an Urban Infiil Area Eying generally east of the Palmetto Expressway
and including all of the City of Miami.
(b) The City hereby adopts the Neighborhoods Type Map which designates the Medium
Density Urban Neighborhoods jMDUNs) and the High Density Urban Neighborhoods (HDUNs).
All areas of the Cif not designated as MDUNs, HDUNs, Industrial, Governmentllnstitutional or
Parks are Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods (LDTNs). The City hereby adopts the
designated areas of the MDUNs and HDUNs as Transportation Concurrencv Exception Areas
(TCEAs). LDTN areas on the Neighborhoods Tvpe Mao shall be protected from mid rise and
hi -rise, 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.
Properties currently zoned Medium Density Multifamily Residential, High Density Multifamily
Residential Office Restricted Commercial. or General Commercial in LDTNs will be
Community General or Urban Village unless surrounded an two sides or more by existing mid -
rise or hi -rise structures. Redevelopment along Transit corridors in LDTNs shall be encouraged
to be located primarily at mator intersections of the corridors.
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In Concentration and intensification of development around centers of activity in MDUNs and HDUNs
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 parcets, adaptive
reuse of underutilized land and structures, and the redevelopment of substandard sites irk t4UNs,
HDUNs and Transport Node Neighborhoods.
tal Maintenance of transportation levels of service within these this -designated tan-ll
Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas 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, 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.
Policy LU-1.1.13: The City shall adjust the Future Land Use Map and the Zoning Mari to include the
MDUNs. HDUNs. Urban la' Areas. TCEAs and new Land Use Designations by June 30, 2009 and the
Ci r shall review and evaluate the areas designated Urban lnfifl Area (UIA) der-Tra+isperta#iee
within two years of the adoption of this policy to determine, but not
limited to, the following: the appropriateness of the areas included in the UTA f-the-T-GEA; the
benefits and/or disadvantages resulting from the inclusion (or exclusion) of these areas within the UlA
ardto•'eCd;, the strategies to support mobility and alternative modes of transportation within those
areas included in the UTA-aror-the-TOR and the strategies to address urban design and network
connectivity to improve mobility within those areas included in the UTA.
Policy L.U-1.1.14: Improve facility and program accessibility through implementation of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Policy LU-1.1.15: The City shall monitor all Neighborhood Plans to ensure consistency with the
land use regulations and Future Land Use Map and, conversely, will propose amendments to
the land use regulations and Future Land Use Map consistent with the needs of the
Neighborhood Plans as they are deveiopmed (See the Neighborhood Element).
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 in revitalization programs including, where
appropriate, historic designations.
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 generaf
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.
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Policy LU-1.2.2: The City's land development policies will be consistent with affordable housing
objectives and policies adopted in the Housing Element of the MCNP.
Policy LU-1.2.3: The City's priorities in implementing, facilitation, and encouraging redevelopment
and revitalization projects shall be determined on area specific bases in accordance with the adopted
Consolidated Phan, To 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 P.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
OvertownlPark 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 existin buildin s; encourage the development
of well -designed, mixed -use MDUNs and HDUNs 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 MDUNs
and HDUNs 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 in designated neighborhood development zones (NDC), and the Empowerment Zone,
the Enterprise Zone, the Brownfield Redevelopment Area, Commercial Business Corridors, MDUNs
and HDUNs. . Such commercial redevelopment in new construction shall be
conducted in accordance with specific Neighborhood Plans, neighborhood design standards and
development standards adopted as a result of the amendments to the city's land development
regulation 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, chambers of commerce,, the Beacon Council, other business organizations,
property owners and residents of the areas. Priority areas include, but are not limited to designated a
Neighborhood Development Zones (NDC), the Empowerment Zone, the Enterprise Zone, the
Brownfield Redevelopment Area, Commercial Business Corridors, and Gilief-taFgeted-afeas specific
Neighborhood Plans.
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Policy LU-1.3.3: The City shall encourage development and redevelopment of water dependent and
water related uses on the Miami River within existing districts designated Industrial on the Future
Land Use Map.
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 in HDUNs which may be characterized by mixed -use and
specialty center development. Such activity centers will be in accordance with the comprehensive
neighborhood plan,, speck Neighborhood Plans and neighborhood design standards 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 designated Neighborhood Development Zones (NDC), the Empowerment Zone,
the Enterprise Zone, the Brownfield Redevelopment Area, Commercial Business Corridors, and other
targeted-areasIADUNs and HDUN4 are buffered from national and international cycles_
Policy LU-1.3.7: The City will continue to use the City's Enterprise Zone 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 consistent with
implementation of small -area action plans that have the support of neighborhood residents and
business owners through individual Neighborhood Plans (See: the Neighborhood Element/.
Policy LU-1.3.10: The City 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 adopt and enforce performance standards appropriate to preserve
and enhance the physical condition and appearance of commercial and industrial areas in the city_by
July 2009. The City will report on an annual basis, as of calendar year end, what has been
accomplished to fulfill the requirements of this policy.
Policy LU-1.3.11: The City's land use regulations will provide ince:.tives for the inclusion of day care
facilities near major employment centers.
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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 wilt 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 in individual
Neighborhood Piens, as a result of the amendments to the City's land use development regulations
and other initiatives. (See the Neighborhoods Element)
Policy LU-1.3.15: The City wilt continue to encourage a development pattern that enhances existing MDUNs
and 1-HDUNs, fieighbeiteeds-by developing a balanced mix of uses incfuding areas for emptoyrrnent, shopping,
housing, and recreation in close proximity to each other.
Policy LU-1.3.1 s: The City shall work with individual LOTNs
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 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 Boor frontage of buildings on "pedestrian streets" through land development regulations.
Policy LU-1.4.4: [Reserved].
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
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underutilized spaces and provide incentives for rehabilitation of older buildings in downtown.
Policy LU-1.4.10: The City will ir`inue 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 Downtown in accordance
with neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of development of the
Neighborhoods Element, individual Neighborhood Plans and 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 DR! 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
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, rules of the Biscayne Pay Aquatic Preserve Management Area and other appropriate
requirements, regarding waterfront access and management.
Policy LU-1.5.3: it shall be the policy of the City that Nnotice of application far special permits. or other such
administrative land use or zoning permits provided for in future zoning and land use regulations. shall be
provided to any NET registered homeowners and neighborhood associations fifteen days prior to issuance of
the special permit, or other such administrative land use or zoning permits provided for in future zoning and
land use regulations. and promptly after issuance of the decision, with explanation of appeal procedures,.
allowing sufficient time for such appeals.
Policy LU-1.5.4: Notice of application requiring public hearings shall be provided to any NET registered
homeowner and neighborhood associations and to owners within a certain number of feet as provided for in
City Code.
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
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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 MCNP.
Policy LU-1.6.2: e e T17e City shall be sub-dlvieded into three Neighborhood Types. Lower
pensity Traditional Neighborhoods (LDTNs). Medium Density Urban Neighborhoods (MDUNs) and
High Density Urban Neighborhoods (HDUNs) (See LU-1.1.11), excluding industrial,
Government{Institutional or Parks, which shall remain as they are.
Policy LU-1.6.3: The City's Planning Department shall review all proposals to amend the City's
Zoning Ordinance and any other land development regulations, and shall report as to the consistency
between any proposed amendment and the MCNP, 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 Atlas that has been deemed to require an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan Map by the Planning Department, shall require a level of
service (LOS) 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 public be in conflict with any element of the MCNP. Based on its evaluation, and on other relevant
planning considerations, the Planning Department will forward a recommended action on sad
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. Existing Special Districts may be eliminated or
changed by_ implementation of Neighborhood Types (see LU-1.1.11) or by individual
Neihoborhood Plans or Transit Node Neighborhood Plans.
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: The City will provide adequate opportunity for public comment regarding
zoning changes and variances within neighborhoods.
Policy LU-1.6.8: The City's land development regulations and policies will encourage and/or
require, as set forth in. the Parks, Recreation and Open Space ellement of this plan, 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 new development on existing neighborhoods
through the development of appropriate transition standards and 'buffering requirements that
do not diminish the amount of area encompassing the adljacentUabutting residential
neighbefheedeLDTNs and through adequate notice to affected parties.
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
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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: 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: insure that the Miami comprehensive neighborhood plan is updated as
needed to meet changing conditions and, improve its effectiveness and success.
Policy LU-1.7.1: update the MCNP by January 2009, to include a detailed list of definition of
terms used by the MCNP with an effective timeline showing coordination and consultation with
various city departments and stakeholders.
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 and the
Neighborhood Element.)
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 historic, architectural and
archaeological resources and continue to increase the number of eligible opportunities
included in the Miami -Dade County Historical Survey. (See Coastal Management Objective
CM5.1)
Policy LU-2.1.1: The City will continue to identify potential historic districts and conduct
additional historic surveys to identify eligible historic resources.. (See Coastal Management
Policy CM-5.1.1.)
Policy LU-2.1.2: The City will continue to maintain and update the a computerized database of ail
relevant information for all 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 loss.
Policy LU-2.2.1: The City will pursue the designation of significant archaeological zones under the
Historic Preservation Article of the City Code.
Policy LU-2.2.2: The City will continue to cooperate with the Miami -Dade County Archaeologist in
monitoring building activities near archaeological sites,
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Policy LU-2.2.3: The City will continue to identify and take appropriate action when construction
activity occurs within and archaeological conservation zone or designated zone or site, to ensure that
prop or identification and conservation procedures are followed,
Policy LU-2.2,4: The City shall adopt 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, architectural and archaeological
resources that have major significance to the city by continuing to increase the number of
nationally and locally designated sites for the period 2008 -- 2017.
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 maple sites) and
six districts have been identified as potentially worthy of designation. Of these, the City will designate
a minimum of '10 individua'l sites and two districts by 2010. (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 the treatment of historic properties. To receive
public financial support from the City, designated privately owned structures must meet these
standards. (See Coastal Management Policy GM5.2.1.)
Policy LU-2.4.3: The City currently owns nine historic sites and other potential archaeological
sites. If it is deemed in the public 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.
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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 City's historic,
architectural and cultural heritage for inclusion in public information, economic development
promotion and tourism materials. (See Coastal Management Policy CM5.1.5.)
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 Infill Areas or Urban Redevelopment Areas to facilitate
redevelopment.
Policy LU-3.1.1: Continue review of existing zoning regulations to determine if the rovide
adequate flexibility to promote redevelopment with a mix of uses in
MDUNsti-IDUNs; Urban Infill Areas or Urban Redevelopment Areas and. if not, revise said existing
zoning regulations or adopt new zoning regulations to promote redevelopment while respecfmq the
development rules and quidelirres of each type of:aree..
Policy LU-3.1.2: Create Regional Activity Centers if appropriate in Urban Infill Areas and Urban
Redevelopment Areas to facilitate mixed -use development, encourage mass transit, reduce the need
for automobile travel, provide 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 maor arterial roadways.
Policy LU-3.1.3: Designate the Downtown Miami Master Plan area an Urban Central Business Districtin 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 LU-3.2: [ Reserved]
Policy LU-3.2.1 [Reserved}
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Policy LIJ-3.2.2 [Reserved]
PROPOSED ECONOMIC ELEMENT
Goal LU-4: The City will acknowledge the interrelationship between economic growth and the reduction of
economic disparity within the city; issues of land use, affordable housing, the adequacy of infrastructure
including the ability of public transit to provide acceptable commutation to and from all areas of the city,
education and training, the environment And the Port of the Miami River.
Objective LU-4.1: The City shall, within and no later than, two years of the adoption of this goal add an
Economic Element to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan that lays out goals, objectives and
policies to provide an environment for sustained economic growth within the city, particularly with respect
to those areas of economic activity characterized by higher -paying jobs, while reducing the economic
disparity that currently exists among City residents. This Element shall be prepared through the
collaboration of the appropriate City departments with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to,
representatives of neighborhood groups, business environmental groups, organizations involved in
manpower development and training and the Miami River Commission.
PROPOSED HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ELEMENT
Goal LU — 5: The City will acknowledge that: a) historical resources offer an important tool for education,
help to provide a distinctive quote `sense of place" to the various neighborhoods in the City, and are a
significant resource in promoting tourism; and b.) Cultural resources are important reminders and remnants
of the history of the area. These resources offer physical evidence of the prehistoric and historic occupation
of the land.
The objective LIJ -- 5.1: The City shall within, and no later than, two years of the adoption of this goal add a
Historic and Cultural Element to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan that lays out goals, as
objectives and policies for those areas with significant his historical, archaeological and cultural identities.
The preparation of this Element will consider establishing notification procedures for land use changes that
may impact historic resources. The Element shall include a list of definitions of terms used including, but
not limited to, neighborhoods, adaptive reuse, mixed -use, redevelopment revitalization; with clarity of
meaning in the associated context. This Element should be prepared through the collaboration of
appropriate City departments with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives of
neighborhood groups, historic preservation groups and citizens. Protection of historical and archaeological
resources is mandated by Federal law on by the State of Florida through the Division of Historical
Resources.
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Objective Lli 6.1= The City .hall, no later than 2012, create Neighborhood Master Plans for the City's
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MNU 5/06/08 Future Land Use Plan Map Version - Redlined
Interpretation of the Future Land Use Plan Map (City 4130108'Version)
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. Determinations of concurrency, interpretations of the map, and
determinations that proposed zoning changes do not require and amendment to the MCNP made by the
Planning Director may be appealed to the Zoning Board or the City Commission.
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. AR
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 and regulates development within the zoning 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 allowed' in them, are defined as
follows:
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
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affect access. Permanent living facilities are not permitted within this classification. [Added 3/23/99 by
Ordinance 11782.]
Nonresidential floor area is the sum of areas for nonresidential use on ail floors of buildings,
measured from the outside faces of the exterior waifs, including interior and exterior halls,
lobbies, enclosed porches and balconies used for nonresidential uses. Not countable as
nonresidential floor area are:
(a) Parking and loading areas within buildings;
(b) Open terraces, patios, ,atriums or balconies; or
(c) Stairways, elevator shafts, mechanical rooms.
Duplex Residential: Areas designated as "Duplex Residential" allow residential structures ofup 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).
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modified by a specil c Neighborhood Plan developed with community property owners and
nearby residents
Uses can be modified by a specific Neiehhorhood Plan de) eloped ‘% it col munity pr rerty
owners and nearby residents
Medium Density Multifamily Residential: Areas designated as "Medium Density Multifamily Residential"
will be permitted within MDUNs and HDUNs and will allow residential structures to a maximum density of
65 dwelling units per acre, subiect 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
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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)
Can be modified by i specific Neighborhood Plan developed with eornniunityproperty owners
and nearby residents
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Uses can be modified by a specific Neighborhood Plan developed w:ll
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t.owl-11IFllly property
High Density Multifamily Residential: Areas designated as "High Density Multifamily Residential" will be
permitted within HDUNs and wilt allow residential structures to a maximum density of 150 dwelling units per
acre, subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations, HDUN or
Neighborhood Plan requirements 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:
Southeast Overtown/Park West 300 units per acre
Brickell, Omni, and River Quadrant 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 applicabie 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" will be permitted within HDUNs and W it allow residential uses to a maximum
density equivalent to "High IDensity Multifamily Residential" subject to the same limiting conditions and a finding by
the planning director that the proposed site's proximity to other residential 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,
The nonresidential portions of developments within areas designated as "Office" allow a maximum floor 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. Properties within a Regional Activity Center that are designated as "Office"
are exempt from this FAR requirement; however, they are subject to their specific limitations within the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan.
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All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development
regulations, HDUN or Neighborhood: Plan requirements 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 FA R.
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 up to a maximum density equivalent to the least intense abutting/adjacent zoning district
subject to the same limiting conditions.
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 FAR may be increased
upon compliance with the detailed provisions of the applicable land development regulations; however, may
not exceed a total FAR 3.0 times the gross lot area of the subject property, except with the Jackson
Memorial Hospital Center District where it rnay not exceed a total FAR of 3.2 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 in 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" will be permitted within HD'', ill
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 twin HDUNs ar as permitted in a sdecific Neiahbarhdod Plan 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, read estate, banking and other financial services,
restaurants, saloons and cafes, general entertainment facilities, private clubs and recreation facilities, major sports
and exhibition ar 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.
The nonresidential portions of developments within areas designated as "residential commercial" allow a maximum
floor area ratio (FAR) 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. Properties designated as "Restricted Commercial" in
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the Urban Central Business District are exempt from this FAR limitation and are allowe,. Li +limited FAR. Properties
within a Regional Activity Center that are designated as "Restricted Commercial" are exempt from this FAR
requirement; however, they are subject to their specific limitations within the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood
Plan.
All such uses and mixes of uses shalt be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development
regulations. NOUN or Neighborhood Plan requirements and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities
and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements.
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General Commercial: Areas designated as -General Commercial" will be permitted within HDUNs and will
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 Tots
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 category also allows commercial marinas and living quarters on vessels
for transients.
The nonresidential portions of developments within areas designated as *General Commercial" allow a maximum
floor area ratio (FAR) 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. Properties designated as "General Commercial" in
the Urban Central Business District are exempt from this FAR limitation and are allowed unlimited FAR. Properties
within a Regional Activity Center that are designated as "General Commercial" are exempt from this FAR
requirement; however, they are subject to their specific limitations within the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood
Plan.
All such uses and mixes of uses shall be subject to the detailed provisions of the applicable land development
regulations, HOUN or Neighborhood Plan requirements and the maintenance of required levels of service for facilities
and services included in the City's adopted concurrency management requirements.
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Correspondence Table — Zoning and Comprehensive Plan
ZONING ORDINANCE 11000
MCNP JULY 1999
CS
CONSERVATION
CONSERVATION
RESTRICTED PARKS ARKS AND RECREATION
PR
PARKS AND RECREATION
RECREATION
MARINE FACILITIES
R-1
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
R-2
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
1
1
R-3
MULTI -FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL
R-4
MULTI -FAMILY HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
O
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
1
INDUSTRIAL
INDUSTRIAL
RT
FIXED -GUIDEWAY RAPID
TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT
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TRANSPORTATION {City 4/30/08 Vsersion)
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, while recognizing the substantlallyr
different needs of Lower Density Traditional Neiohborhhoods (LDTNst versus Medium Density
Urban Neighborhoods (MDUNs) and Higher Density Urban Neighborhoods (HDL/Ns).
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 and w4sh-recognizes the frequency of existing
and programmed public transit service operating within the City, which is
and -characterized by a mixture of compact development and moderate -to -high residential
densities and land use intensities in MOUN and HDUN TCEAs; and -along with LITNs of the
single family and duplex residentialed-use-neighborhoods outside of the TCEAs..;
ra spo tatien-copy-e*Geption-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 TCEAs.
Policy TR-1.1.11a : 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 Infiii Area lying generally east of the Palmetto Expressway
and including all of the City of Miami.
ib) The City hereby adopts the Neighborhoods Type Map which designates the Medium
Density Urban Neighborhoods (fYIDUNsl and the Nun Density Urban Neighborhoods (HDUNs).
All areas of the City not designated as MDUNs HDUNs. Industrial, Governmentllnstitutional or
Parks are Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods (I.DTNs). The City hereby, adopts the
designated areas of the MDUNs and HDUNs as Transportation Concurrency Exce5ition Areas
(TCEAs). LDTN areas on the Neighborhoods Tye Map shall be protected from mid -rise and
hi -rise, higher density residential uses and from commercial. office, and industrial uses within
those areas, in order to preserve the lows density residential character of these areas.
Properties currently zoned Medium Density Multifamily Residential, High Density Multifamily
Residential, Office. Restricted Commercial, or General Commercial in LDTNs will be
Conhn'unil i General or Urban 1littae unless surrounded nn two sides or more by existing m d-
rise or hi -rise structures. Redevelopment along transit corridors in LDTNs sh ail he rnrnirrRferi
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to be located primarily al maior intersections of the corridors.
f Concentration and intensification of development around centers of activity in MDUNs and
HDUNs shall be emphasized, with the goals of enhancing the livability of residential
neighborhoods and the viability of commercial areas. Priority will be given to infll development
on vacant parcels, adaptive reuse of underutilized land and structures, and the redevelopment
of substandard sites in MDUNs, HDUNs and Transport Node Neighborhoods
Cr Maintenance of transportation levels of service within these 4t -designated #41
Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas 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 TR-1.1.2: The City of Miami originated and continues to utilize a person -trip methodology
for measurement of focal 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 Methodology, This technique 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
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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 and 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 Infiil4 Transportation Concurrency
Exception Area.
1.1.2.1: Where no public 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.
1.1.2.2: Where local bus transit service on minimum 20- minute headways is available parallel
to and within Y2 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 premium transit service on minimum 20- minute
headways is available parallel to and within Y2 mile of the facility, the facility shall operate at no
greater than 150 percent of capacity,
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 (FOOT) are adopted by the City
of Miami as its minimum LOS standards for Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS) roadways within the
City 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 FINS 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 100t highest tour.
Policy TR-1.1.4: As needed, the city will continue to prepare transportation plans that 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 plans
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will pay particular attention to the differing characteristics of Miami's LDTNs, MDUNs, HDUNs,
Transportation Node Neighborhoods and individual Neighborhood Plans ne40134rhoods-such as land use,
population density, economic activity, housing, business type and quality, and will develop detailed
standards for transportation facilities and services that will complement neighborhood development,
redevelopment;, and conservation.
These transportation plans will promote an improved multimodal transportation that will improve transit
access within MDUNs and HDUNs -n, while improving their conductivity system wide. As a
component of this effort, the City projected transit needs and programming on a route -by -route basis in
coordination with the MPO and Miami -Dade Transit.
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.
Proposed measures for neighborhood protection and enhancement will include 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's 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: The City will coordinate with Miami -Dade County and with FDOT to encourage
local traffic to use alternatives to the Florida Intrastate Highway System roadways, where practicable,
to protect its interregional and intrastate functions,
Policy TR-1.4.3: 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•1.4.4: 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 MDUNs and 1-1DUNs. Such improvements in
LDTNs will only be made when approved as part of a Neighborhood Plan created with extensive
public input. (See the Neighborhoods Element.1
Policy TR-1.4.5: 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
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'Homeowner associations. LDTNs will be by-passed or protected from increases in traffic volume,
noise, signage and any other intrusive efffecls. 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).
Policy TR-- 1.4.6: develop and encourage bicycle paths and bicycle lanes throughout the city of Miami in
coordination with FOOT, Miami Dade County and the MPO.
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 in the provision of these essential public transit services.
(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 improve connections between transit modes using, but
not limited to, local circulator transit services,
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shall prepare together with neighbors. neighborhood associations and stakeholders
a Transit Node Neighborhood Plan for selected existing and future premium transit stations as such
station sites are approved by Miami -Dade County or the City of Miami 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 and uce and zoning
ohaes-The Transit Node Neighborhood Plans shall be a specific, complete "urban design", which
shall include minimum and maximum density, and -intensity, height and such other design standards
as may be appropriate at the time of implementation. No development or redevelopment or changes
to land use or zoning in the proximity of an existing or future premium transit station shall occur until
a Transit Node Neighborhood Plan has been prepared with wide reread con-munity input. been
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recommended by the local planning agency and been approved by the City Commission. (See tale
Neighborhood Element
Policy TR-1.5.3: The City shall encourage 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. 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.
Policy TR-1.5.4: The City will encourage Miami -Dade County to provide a premium transit station' to serve
the River Quadrant area of downtown.
Policy TR-1.5,5: [Reserved).
Policy TR-1.5.6: The City 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 developing a premium transit projects identified in the MPO's Long -Range
Transportation Plan. The City will utilize land development regulations to help direct development where it
will support the densities required for premium 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 Hagler Street, the seaport to Metromover, the Miami International Airport to
Downtown, Southeast Bayshore Drive to Metromover, Stadium to Health District/Civic Center, and Miami
Beach to Downtown and that the FEC Corridor to Downtown.
Policy TR-1.5.8: The City will ensure a stronger interface between the development or redevelopment of
neighborhood activity centers in MDUNs and HDUNs and the public transportation system by establishing
design guidelines for connectivity and transit infrastructure to be incorporated into the
develop mentlredevelopment orooram.
The City shall require all new
development and redevelopment in existing and planned transit corridors to be planned and designed with
neighborhood and other stakeholder input to promote pedestrianism and transit usage through the
following:
A. The city shall encourage development of a'wide variety of residential and nonresidential land uses and activities
in nodes around selected rapid transit stations with Transit Node NeiaN . )roduce short trips,
minimize transfers, attract transit ridership, and promote transit operatic s l 1ii ;ial ificiencies, Larid uses that
may be approved around transit stations will be specified to the Transit Node Neighborhood Plan and may staatl
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
Transit Node Neighborhood Plan shallrespect 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.
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B. It is the policy of the City of Miami to accommodate new development around selected rapid transit stations that is
well designed, conducive to both pedestrian and transit use, and architecturally attractir n. These factors will be
jncorjarated in Transit Node Neighborhood Plans. In recognition that many transit ride, ;gin and end their trips as
pedestrians, pedestrian accommodations shall include, as appropriate, continuous side !o the transit station,
small blocks and closely intersecting streets, buildings oriented to the street or other ixien paths, parking lots
predominantly to the rear and sides of buildinrgs, primary building entrances as close to the street or a transit stop as
to the parking lot, shade trees, awnings and other weather protection for pedestrians.
C. Transit Node Neighborhood Plans shall generally provide that an G-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. Transit Node Neighborhood Plans will generally provide that new New -residential and non-residential
developments, subdivisions and re plats 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. Transit Node Neighborhood Plans will generally provide that Rredevelopment 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 1/4 mile of a rapid
transit 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 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 where conventional bus transit services do not satisfactorily meet the need.
Policy TR-1.5.9B: The City will promote waterborne 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 waterborne transportation as a commuter transit service.
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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 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 South Florida Commuter Services to provide
support for transportation demand initiatives undertaken by new developments. Within one year of the
adoption of this policy, the City shall modify Article 17 of the City Zoning Code to incorporate Transportation
Control Measures in the Major Use Special Permit application process.
Policy TR-1.5.12: The City, through its Intergovernmental Coordination Policies, will continue to
support Miami -Dade Transit in its efforts to increase transit ridership. The City will coordinate with
Miami -Dade Transit to develop weekday peak our transit ridership data to ensure that a baseline can
be established to support the City's person -trip methodology level of service measurements and to
support Miami -Dade Transit's efforts to improve transit services.
Policy TR-1.5.13: The City shah 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: The City will publish an annual listing of the updated MDT Transit Development
programmed improvements within the City of Miami.
Policy TR-1.5.15: The City will publish an annual listing of the 'updated Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) improvements within the City of Miami.
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Neighborhood Element
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING Sub -Element
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In recognition of the importance of neighborhoods as the core of a stable, and
well -managed municipality, Miami adopts this Neighborhood Protection Element
of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. Because Miami's strength and
vitality comes from its neighborhoods, this Element recognizes the differences
between neighborhoods, their common needs and the rights of citizens to
participate in and contribute to planning efforts that affect their lives and
livelihoods. The following goals and policies reflect the belief that good planning
practices involve the public at an early stage and lead to plans that are both
feasible and in line with community desires.
Goal PL-1: Recognize neighborhood planning and its implementation as
critical tools for refining and turning into reality the vision of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Objective PL-1.1: Develop neighborhood plans for all areas of the city
expected to take significant amounts of growth, as well as those for whom
growth would degrade their traditional character. Such a plan should
reflect the neighborhood's history, character, current conditions, needs,
values, vision and goals. These neighborhood plans, when applied to
Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods, have as their objective the
protection of the existing neighborhoods' character, history, values and
scale.
Policy PL 1.1.1 - Specific neighborhood plans for targeted areas are to be
completed by 2010, beginning with the first 10 neighborhoods expected to
experience significant growth in the corning ten years.
Objective PL1.2: Permit areas interested in developing neighborhood plans
to undertake neighborhood planning. In areas not expected to experience
significant amounts of growth encourage limited scopes of work that focus
on specific issues or concerns, rather than broad multi -focused planning
processes.
Goal PL-2 Give all community members the opportunity to participate in
shaping the future of their neighborhoods.
Objective PL-2.1 Neighborhood Planning activities, including applications
for changes in zoning and variances, will be well advertised and provide
adequate opportunity for public comment.
Policy PL 2.1.1 Notice of requested variances and zoning changes shall be
posted at the project site at least one (15) calendar days before the public
hearing on the item may take place. It is the responsibility of the applicant to see
that this notice is not removed or defaced, if it found to have been removed or
defaced, the item will not be heard until the full 15 days have been provided.
Policy PL 2.1.2 - All mailed and posted notices shall include the "Zoning ❑ata
Sheet" indicating the scale, height, footprint and general description of the
project. If this information substantially changes before the hearing, re -notice will
be given to allow the full comment period.
Policy 2.1.3 - All mailed and posted notice shall include the dates of the public
comment period, not to be less than fifteen (15) calendar days and a specific
Planning Department contact (name and phone number) to receive
comments/and or questions.
Policy 2.1.4 - All mailed and posted notice will include the appeal procedure as
provided in the Code.
Policy PL 2.1.5- Residents will be provided with notice of permit applications and
approvals when requested in writing, giving access to the appeal process
provided for in the Code. Failure to provide notice as provided for in the Code
will result in the permit being revoked.
Policy PL 2.1.6 -- Planning Advisory Board meetings will be televised via City of
Miami television channel and minutes will be available to the public online within
seven (7) days of the meeting. Video of the Planning Advisory Board, Zoning
Board and City Commission meetings will be posted online as individual video
files indicating date and agenda item number, to be made available within 3
working days of the meeting.
Policy PL 2.1.7 - Online notification shall only be allowed as a secondary means
of notification to mailed notice and notice published in the local newspaper of
record.
Objective PL 2.2 - Decisions on zoning changes and variances that affect a
neighborhood will be fully governed by the Design Criteria Guidelines, [
insert 1305.2 Design Review Criteria here] which encourage compatibility
with neighborhood characteristics, rather than the needs and
circumstances of individual applicants.
Policy 2.2.1 All written comments submitted to the Planning Department must be
filed and become part of the formal record.
Policy 2.2.2 Information about the past activities or reputation of the applicant,
and/or the applicant's financial need shall not be allowable criteria for
consideration in decisions on zoning changes and variances.
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Goal PL-3: Foster collaborative relationships between citizens and the City.
Objective PL 3.1 Encourage collaborative neighborhood planning that
involves simultaneous consideration of City and neighborhood goals and
strategies, and includes representatives for both the City and
neighborhoods working together.
Policy PL 3.1.1 Either community organizations or the City may initiate
neighborhood plans, with City financial support, to the extent provided in the
City's annual budget.
Policy PL 3.1.2 In large scale planning activities. involve residents early to
identify problems and create a common vision for the future.
Objective PL 3.2 In implementing neighborhood plans, work with
neighborhood groups to refine and prioritize recommendations in light of
changing circumstances and consistent with the adopted goals and
policies of each neighborhood plan.
Policy PL 3.2.1 Methods used to create and update neighborhood plans will
ensure an inclusive, collaborative and effective approach.
These goals and objectives are intended to involve residents in the ongoing
development/redevelopment of their neighborhoods, to reinforce and develop the
cultural and historic character of each neighborhood to and encourage
continuous renewal and reinvestment in these important areas within the City.
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Neighborhood Element
NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION Sub -Element
Goal NP-1: Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods are recognized as
the backbone of American society, the place where families raise their
children, grow their gardens, and take pride in ownership of their own land
and home. These single family and duplex neighborhoods shall be be
protected from erosion by upzoning to higher density residential or
commercial uses. They will also be protected from out -of -scale and out -of -
character development in their vicinity.
Objective NP 1.1: A comprehensive plan's Goals, Objectives and
Policies need not be vague and aspirational; instead they are to be
specific, measurable and objective. In order to provide meaningful,
substantive protection to Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods,
the Goals, Objectives and Policies in this Neighborhood Protection
Element are specific, measurable and objective as they strive to
protect Miami's neighborhoods.
Policy NP-1.1,1: In order to allow simultaneous protection of Lower
Density Traditional Neighborhoods and economic development, all new
high-rise buildings (over 50 feet tall) and all high -density residential
development (over 65 units per acre) shall be Limited to those areas of the
city designated Higher Density Urban Neighborhoods (HDUNs) in the
Neighborhood Type Map incorporated in the Land Use Element.
Policy NP-1.1.2: In order to protect the character and scale of Lower
Density Traditional Neighborhoods, no building along a commercial corridor
that abuts a single-family or duplex neighborhood may be higher than 35
feet, and such a building shall have surface parking as a buffer between
itself and the neighborhood.
Policy NP-1.1.3: The city will continue to protect and enhance existing
viable neighborhoods by retaining existing residential zoning.
Policy NP-1.1.4: Single family and duplex zoning behind commercial
properties will not be changed to commercial.
Policy NP-1.1.5: Protecting the integrity of single-family and duplex
neighborhoods, and their zoning, will take precedence over commercial
zoning expansion in LDTNs.
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Policy NP-1.1.6: The use of Metrorail and Metromover will be encouraged
by directing new high -density development or redevelopment first to areas
nearest Metrorail and Metromover stations.
Policy NP-1.1.7: It is recognized that several neighborhoods in the city
have areas whose existing built environment is predominantly single family
and duplex housing, but for whatever reason are zoned medium or high
density. For purposes of Neighborhood Protection, these areas shall be
considered Lower Density Traditional Neighborhoods, based on the existing
built environment as of April 16, 2008.
Policy NP-1.1.8: Any land zoned Government / Institutional, or its
equivalent, may be re -zoned only to the same zoning as the lowest abutting
and / or adjacent zoning intensity and / or density classification. In order to
prevent the circumvention of this policy, the boundaries of any parcel shall
be considered to be as they were on January 1, 2007. This is for the
specific purpose of preventing a selective carve -out of a piece of property,
because that might allow an evasion of the intent of this policy.
Policy NP-1.1.9: Zoning districts may not be re -drawn to be narrower than
a platted lot, in order to avoid creating misleading buffer zones.
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