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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "DEFINITIONS" AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6,
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS", SPECIFICALLY DELETING, STRIKING,
AND REPEALING SECTION 6.5 ENTITLED "MEDIA TOWER"; CONTAINING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 250-5400
This will amend the zoning ordinance by specifically deleting, striking and
repealing section 6.5 entitled, "Media Tower".
Recommends approval.
June 23, 2015.
City of Miami
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PZAB Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15-00778zt Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL TO THE CITY COMMISSION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1,
"DEFINITIONS" AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6, "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS",
SPECIFICALLY DELETING, STRIKING, AND REPEALING SECTION 6.5 ENTITLED
"MEDIA TOWER"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PURPOSE: This will amend the zoning ordinance by specifically deleting, striking and
repealing section 6.5 entitled, "Media Tower".
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered this item at its
June 23, 2015, special meeting, Item No. PZAB_, adopting Resolution No. PZAB by a vote of
to _ (_ _), and has recommended the adoption of this item to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted the Miami 21 Code, Ordinance
No. 13114 as the City of Miami's Zoning Ordinance ("Zoning Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, a portion of the former Zoning Ordinance related to Media Towers was carried over
to the Miami 21 Code at its adoption; and
WHEREAS, there is a will to remove those Media Tower regulations from the Miami 21 Code
and make such regulations similar to an established process for Media Towers under Chapter 62 of the
Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended; 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 its Zoning
Ordinance as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by making modifications to Article 1 and
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Article 6 in the following particulars: {1}
1.3 DEFINITIONS OF SIGNS
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
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Media Tower: A Structure that may serve as a viewing tower and a kinetic illuminated media display
system, utilizing signage, video and all other forms of animated illuminated visual message media as
per Article 6, Section 6.5 of this Code or as per Chapter 62 of the City Code.
ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
The supplemental regulations of this article apply to the specific uses listed below within the
broader Use categories identified in Article 4, Table 3 and Article 5. These regulations
supplement other standards listed elsewhere in this code. No permit or Certificate of Use may
be granted for any Use, unless the Use complies with the requirements of these supplemental
regulations and any other applicable stan-dards of the Miami 21 Code.
Specifically excluded from all Transect Zones in the City are stockyards, slaughterhouses,
wrecking yards, rag shops, cement plants, paper factories, ammunition plants, fireworks
manufacturing, house barges, refining, smelting, forging, and unattended donation collection
bins.
The regulations of Article 6, Table 13 are arranged by Transect Zone and in the same order in
which they appear in Article 4, Table 3. These regulations may be further supplemented by
Article 6, Sections 6.2 to 6.5. 6.4.
When calculating distance separation requirements, measurement shall be made from the
nearest point of the Lot of the existing facility, Use, or Structure to the nearest point of the Lot
of the proposed facility, Use, or Structure.
A blank cell in Table 13 signifies that the Use is prohibited.
6.5 MEDIA TOWER
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R F 1 Media Tower Within the Southeact Overtown / Dark Wect Redevelopment Area
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message media within the Southeast / Overtown Palest Redevelopment Area Plan.
consistency within the private owned properties within the area based upon criteria provided
applicablc provisions of Chaptcr 163, Part III, Florida Statutes.
Notwithstanding other Sign provisions of this code, Animated and Flashing Signs and Banners
within the Southeast / Overtown Park West Redevelopment Area.
as dcfincd in this code.
West Redevelop ment Area.
signage of this type can be plascd n a— ^were) -tat together th architecturaml decig„
urbanist principles in the area of the City, will establish a unique local, regional and national
identity within the area; (b) strengthen the economy of the City by encouraging the
nothing else.
shall require a mandatory review and approval by the Executive Director of the CRA.
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Section 3. If any section, part of section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is
declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
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 Zoning Ordinance 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 immediately after final reading and adoption
thereof. {2}
REVIEWED AND APPROVED
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
Initial
Date
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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} 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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