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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS
BOARD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL TO THE MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION OF AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE
3, ADDING SECTION 3.12.3, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD
REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS (NRD)"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager, on behalf of City of Miami.
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 250-5400
Purpose: This ordinance will amend Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance by adding Section
3.12.3, entitled "Neighborhood Revitalization Districts (NRD)".
Finding(s):
Planning & Zoning: Recommends approval.
Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board: June 17, 2015.
City of Miami
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PZAB Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 15-00678zt1 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION OF
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, ADDING SECTION 3.12.3, ENTITLED
"NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS (NRD)"; 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 AND ZONING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PURPOSE: This will amend Article 3, adding Section 3.12.3, entitled "Neighborhood
Revitalization Districts (NRD)", to the Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, Ordinance No. 13114, was adopted as the City of Miami's
Zoning Ordinance ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2015, a public workshop was held to discuss proposed the Wynwood
NRD-1 with the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID), the general public, and interested
parties; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Revitalization Districts (NRDs) are needed to assist in revitalizing
unique and distinctive areas of the City that exhibit a certain defined character worthy of
enhancements; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that adding Section 3.12.3 is required so that the Wynwood
Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD-1) intent can be reflected in Miami 21 Code and establish a
framework for the Wynwood NRD-1 and future NRDs within the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board, at its meeting of June 17, 2015,
Item No.PZAB.4, following an advertised hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-15- by a vote
of to (_ _), RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of this item to the City of Miami City
Commission; 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,
City of Miami
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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. Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is hereby
amended by making modifications to Article 3 in the following particulars {1}:
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ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
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3.12 DESIGN GUIDELINES, ALB NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS
3.12.3 Neighborhood Revitalization Districts (NRD)
a. Intent
A Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD) is an overlay zoning district that is intended to
revitalize unique and distinctive neighborhoods that exhibit a certain defined character worthy of
enhancements, such as distinct physical features, unique design characteristics, or recognized
cultural identity. An NRD provides additional regulations or design guidelines for new construction
or modifications to existing Buildings and Streetscapes, in order to promote, enhance, and
perpetuate the value of properties while responding to the existing conditions of the neighborhood.
It is further intended that such districts and the regulations adopted for them shall be in accordance
with, and promote the adopted Zoning Ordinance and Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan.
b. Purposes
The purposes of creating a NRD, singularly or in combination, are to:
1. Revitalize unique and distinctive neighborhoods that have exhibited a certain defined
character worthy of enhancements, such as distinct physical features, unique design
characteristics, or recognized cultural identity.
2. Identify and preserve structures within the district that, while not historically designated,
possess significant character reflecting a Legacy Structure which is a component of the
neighborhood and important to Miami's past.
3. Protect and promote specialized commercial areas with distinct character, such as arts,
outdoor markets, or design districts, and assist in their economic revitalization and enhancement.
4. Establish commercial Corridors to function as Mixed -Use, transit -oriented, walkable areas for the
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neighborhood and its surrounding community.
5. Improve off-street parking efficiency through transit incentivized parking reductions and centralized
parking programs.
6. Implement a Public Benefits Program calibrated to the neighborhood to address specific needs for
Affordable/Workforce Housing, Public Parks and Open Space, and/or Civic Space or Civic Support
Uses.
c. Designation Process
The NRD shall be designated by process of rezoning, and may be initiated by the Planning
and Zoning Department or by an applicant. If initiated by an applicant, such application must be
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department and accompanied by the following:
1. A description of the proposed boundaries of the NRD;
2. A description of the distinctive physical features and characteristics of the district which are
sought to be enhanced and perpetuated for the future of the neighborhood;
3. A list of all property owners within the boundaries of the proposed District;
4. Evidence that demonstrates that at least fifty-one percent (51 %) of the owners within the
proposed boundary support the initiation of the NRD rezoning.
The Planning Director shall prepare a recommended revitalization plan and any proposed
regulations and/or design guidelines as provided in paragraph d. below. The PZAB shall consider
the recommendations and provide its recommendations to the City Commission. In addition, the
City shall conduct at least one workshop regarding the proposed NRD during the consideration of
the rezoning, and notification of the workshop shall be sent by first class mail to all property owners
located within the proposed boundaries of the district, as shown on the tax roll, at least ten (10)
days prior to the workshop. The City Commission upon designation of the NRD shall adopt the
revitalization plan and any proposed regulations and/or design guidelines for the NRD, and the
Zoning Atlas shall be amended to show the district boundaries of the NRD. Amendments to any
NRD adopted under this Code shall be adopted pursuant to this Code.
d. Recommendation for Neighborhood Revitalization District designation
The Department of Planning and Zoning shall prepare a recommendation for the
designation of each NRD. Each recommendation shall identify the proposed rezoning by the
specific name created for the NRD and shall contain the following information:
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1. A statement of the purposes of the NRD, specifying the substantial public interest involved,
the objectives to be promoted by the revitalization plan and any proposed regulations and/or design
guidelines, and any special regulations for the district as a whole, or within any subareas of the
district which may be recommended.
2. The boundaries of the NRD district and any sub -areas, if any, including a map and a
general land description of the boundaries.
3. An explanation of the boundaries selected that meets the intent and requirements for the NRD.
4. Appropriate maps and graphics, and any design guidelines or regulations recommended to
promote the purposes of the district. Regulations may require rezoning to different Transect zones
than those existing at the time of designation, additional overlay zoning standards, additional
overlay zoning processes, or the like, as tailored specific to NRD.
e. NRD Land Development Regulations
The requirements of this Code shall be effective in the NRD except as modified by the
regulations of the revitalization plan and any proposed regulations and/or design guidelines
adopted by the City Commission upon designation of the NRD. The ordinance designating the NRD
shall be referenced in this Code, with any specific regulations and design guidelines of the NRD
adopted by reference to this Code and maintained in the Planning and Zoning Department.
f. NRD-1 Wynwood Neighborhood Revitalization District
The Wynwood NRD-1, originally adopted by Ord. No. XXXX, on XXXXXXX XX, 2015, is hereby
amended and codified in Appendix J to this Code.
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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. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after approval at second reading,
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. {2}
REVIEWED AND APPROVED
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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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 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,
whichever is later.
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