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File Number: 13-00359 Final Action Date:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED
"BUILDINGS" , MORE PARTICULARLY BY CREATING ARTICLE VII ENTITLED
"SECURITY SCREENS AND SHUTTERS", SECTIONS 10-111 THROUGH 10-114,
WITH RESPECT TO SECURITY SCREENS AND SHUTTER REGULATIONS,
WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, COCONUT GROVE
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND THE COCONUT GROVE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ADDING NEW TITLES, PROCEDURES, AND
CRITERIA; AND REFRESHING TIMELINES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, this Ordinance seeks to protect the historic flavor of downtown Miami and the
commercial area of Coconut Grove by returning certain buildings to their original appearance of old
Downtown Miami and Coconut Grove; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that certain buildings would be aesthetically
enhanced by removing unnecessary and unsightly security screens and shutters within certain
commercial and special districts within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, in order to promote quality of life and regulate visual blight, the City needs to allow for
the control of the display of unnecessary security screens and shutters on building openings and
windows within certain commercial and special districts in the City; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance would protect property values, the local economy, and the quality of life
of citizens by preserving and enhancing the areas as described herein; 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 and its citizens to amend the Code of the City of
Miami, Florida, as amended (the "City Code"), 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 herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Chapter 10 of the City Code entitled "Buildings" is further amended in the following
particulars: {1}
"CHAPTER 10
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ARTICLE VII. SECURITY SCREENS AND SHUTTERS
Reserved 10-104-10-110.
Sec. 10-111. Transparency of Windows in the Downtown and Coconut Grove areas.
Applicability: This ordinance shall apply in the downtown district under the jurisdiction of the
Downtown Development Authority, created pursuant to City Code, Chapter 14, Article II, Divisions 1
and 2, as amended; to the Coconut Grove Central Commercial District, described pursuant to Chapter
35, Article V, as amended; and to the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, more particularly
described in Resolution No. 08-0455 adopted July 24, 2008, and later confirmed in Resolution No.
09-0076 adopted February 12, 2009, all incorporated herein by reference.
Sec. 10-112. Definitions.
Clear Glass. Glass in windows, doors, and display windows shall be transparent to insure a safe,
pedestrian -oriented environment, and to maintain the historic charm of the areas. Glass shall be clear
in appearance at the street level.
Reflective Surfaces. The use of highly reflective surfaces, including reflective glass and mirrors, is
prohibited on the ground floor.
Sec. 10-113. Security Screens and Shutters not allowed.
a. Security Screens and Shutters shall be defined as any exterior barrier or covering (made of any
material, including but not limited to aluminum, metal, steel, plastic, etc) which may cover any opening
of a building such as a window or door. Security Screens and Shutters may include, but are not limited
to, hurricane shutters or curtains, rolling or retracting metal flexible shutters, and other security
devices. However, hurricane shutters or curtains may be installed temporarily when there is a tropical
storm warning, hurricane warning, hurricane, or other similar large-scale weather event provided that
said hurricane curtains are removed no later than seventy-two (72) hours after the dissipation of said
weather condition.
b. Security Screens and Shutters shall not be permitted on the exterior of any building. If they are
located inside a building, they may not be visible from the glass window, sidewalk or public
right-of-way.
Sec. 10-114. Compliance with this Article.
a. All nonconforming Security Screens and Shutters will come into compliance with this ordinance
within two (2) years of passage. However, any issuance of a building permit for the exterior
remodeling of a building or changing windows will trigger immediate compliance with this Article.
b. All nonconforming Security Screens and Shutters, after two (2) years of the passaqe of this
ordinance, shall be subject to enforcement via Chapter 2, Article X, entitled "Code Enforcement" and
any other remedy as provided by law.
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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.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{2}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU V •
CITY ATTORNE
Footnotes:
{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}If the Mayor does not sign this Ordinance, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar 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.
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