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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114,
THE MIAMI 21 CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, SECTION 1.1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS OF
BUILDING FUNCTION: USES", TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR REGIONAL ACTIVITY
COMPLEX, ARTICLE 4, TABLE 3, ENTITLED "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES", TO PROVIDE
PERMISSIBILITY FOR SAID USES, ARTICLE 6, TABLE 13, ENTITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS", AND SECTION 6.5, ENTITLED "SIGN STANDARDS", BY ADDING
SIGNAGE PROVISIONS FOR SAME; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered this
item at its July 6, 2011 meeting, Item No. PZAB.5, adopting Resolution No. PZAB-R-11-0034 by
a vote of seven to zero (7-0), and has recommended APPROVAL to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114,
as the City of Miami's Zoning Ordinance ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that provisions for large assembly facilities serving
the regional market are needed in the community and the Miami 21 Code needs to be updated
to reflect that intent and set forth appropriate review procedures and standards for such
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter deems it
advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its citizens to
amend Miami 21 as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars: {1}
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
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SECTION 1.1 DEFINITIONS OF BUILDING FUNCTION: USES (Article 4, Table 3)
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Regional Activity Complex: A large facility encompassing at least one Principal Building with
possible Accessory Structures designed and outfitted as a venue for large assemblies,
performances or events intended to serve as a regional destination. Regional Activity
Complexes shall be located in parcels larger than four (4) acres; shall be equipped to provide
permanent seating for more than 4,000 patrons and shall provide Off -Street Parking for more
than 1,000 vehicles.
DENSITY (UNITS PER ACRE)
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COMMUNITY FACILITY
RECREATIONAL FACILITY
RELIGIOUS FACILITY
REGIONAL ACTIVITY COMPLEX
DENSITY (UNITS PER ACRE)
REGIONAL ACTIVITY
COMPLEX
City of Miami
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ARTICLE 4. TABLE 3 - BUILDING FUNCTION: USES
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SUBURBAN
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ARTICLE 6. TABLE 13 - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
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DISTRICTS
D1 D2 D3
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T6 - URBAN CORE ZONE
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
150 UNITS PER ACRE : >
150 UNITS PER ACRE
150 —1,000 UNITS PER ACRE`
Regional Activity Complex: Allowed by
Exception with City Commission approval
and are subject to the following additional
requirements:
Regional Activity Complexes are not
allowed In Transect Zones T6-8 and T6-
12.
Minimum distance requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed facility and any T3
or T4 Zone.
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DENSITY (UNITS PER ACRE)
REGIONAL ACTIVITY
COMPLEX
NIA
DENSITY OF ABUTTING ZONE
150 UNITS PER ACRE
Regional Activity Complex: Allowed by
Exception with City Commission approval
and are subject to the following additional
requirements:
Minimum distance requirement of 1,000 feet
between proposed facility and any T3 or T4
Zone.
Regional Activity Complex: Allowed by
Exception with City Commission approval
and are subject to the following additional
requirements:
Minimum distance requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed facility and any
T3 or T4 Zone,
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ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 6.5 SIGN STANDARDS
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6.5.2.5 T5-L, T5-O, T6-L, T6-O, CI -HD, D1, D2 and D3
d. for Regional Activity Complexes.
Comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes may only be permitted by
Exception. Proposed Sign Area, in the aggregate, shall not exceed three (3) square feet for
each linear foot of wall fronting on a street. In determining whether an Exception should be
granted, the PZAB shall consider the following guidelines and the design review criteria of
Article 4, Table 12:
1. Certain deviations from the sign standards and areas otherwise applicable may be
considered within comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes. Specific
sign criteria may be waived to achieve specific objectives commensurate with the facility's
regional purpose, size, bulk and scale.
2. Signs should be consistent with the Architectural Features of the Structure and be sized and
placed subordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, extensions beyond
parapet edges obscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of dominant Facade lines
should be avoided.
3. The Sign's color and value (shades of light and dark) should be harmonious with Building
materials. Strong contrasts in color or value between the Sign and Building that draw undue
visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall architectural composition shall be
avoided.
4. In the case of a lighted Sign, a reverse channel letter that silhouettes the SiRn against a
lighted Building face is desirable. Lighting of a Sign should be accompanied by accent lighting of
the Building's distinctive Architectural Features and especially the Facade area surrounding the
Sign. Lighted Signs on unlit Buildings are unacceptable. The objective is a visual lighting
emphasis on the Building with the lighted Sign as subordinate. Mesh, including LED features
acceptable under the Miami -Dade County Code 33-96.1, may be reviewed for compliance under
this Section.
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5. Feature lighting of the Building, including exposed light elements that enhance Building lines,
light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of the Miami Dade County art -in -public
places ordinance, shall not be construed as Signage subject to these regulations.
6.5.2.6 CI
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e. for Regional Activity Complexes.
Comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes may only be permitted by
Exception. Proposed Sign Area, in the aggregate, shall not exceed three (3) square feet for
each linear foot of wall fronting on a street. In determining whether an Exception should be
granted, the PZAB shall consider the following guidelines and the design review criteria of
Article 4, Table 12:
1. Certain deviations from the sign standards and areas otherwise applicable may be
considered within comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes. Specific
sign criteria may be waived to achieve specific objectives commensurate with the facility's
regional purpose, size, bulk and scale.
2. Signs should ne consistent with the Architectural Features of the Structure and be sized and
placed subordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, extensions beyond
parapet edges obscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of dominant Facade lines
should be avoided.
3. The Sign's color and value (shades of Tight and dark) should be harmonious with Building
materials. Strong contrasts in color or value between the Sign and Building that draw undue
visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall architectural composition shall be
avoided.
4. In the case of a lighted Sign, a reverse channel letter that silhouettes the Sign against a
lighted Building face is desirable. Lighting of a Sign should be accompanied by accent lighting of
the Building's distinctive Architectural Features and especially the Facade area surrounding the
Sign. Lighted Signs on unlit Buildings are unacceptable. The objective is a visual lighting
emphasis on the Building with the lighted Sign as subordinate. Mesh, including LED features
acceptable under the Miami -Dade County Code 33-96.1, may be reviewed for compliance under
this Section.
5. Feature lighting of the Building, including exposed light elements that enhance Building lines,
light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of the Miami Dade County art -in -public
places ordinance, shall not be construed as Signage subject to these regulations.
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
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Section 4. It is the intention of the City Commission that the provisions of this
Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Miami 21 Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and signature of the
Mayor. {2}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS"
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
..Footnote
{1} Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or
figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged.
Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material.
{2} This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor
within ten days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it
shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon
the effective date stated herein, whichever is later.
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