HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up from Law DeptSec. 62-535. -Temporary uses on vacant land.
(a) As provided for in section 62-529, temporary uses and occupancies are those uses and occupancies
within the city of limited duration that occur on private property, public property, or in a combination of
public and private properties, that would require special review by the city zoning administrator.
Temporary uses and occupancies are those that are not expected to remain on a property for more
than two consecutive years. For purposes of this section, temporary uses and occupancies on vacant
land shall be limited to those uses and occupancies which contemplate temporary type structures,
such as tents, kiosks, mobile or manufactured offices, temporary exhibition areas, and other similar
structures and provide such things as food, arts, entertainment, cultural, civic, scientific, horticultural,
vocational or educational uses. Any intensive commercial or industrial use or occupancy is strictly
prohibited, unless expressly allowed by the zoning ordinance. Notwithstanding the provisions of
section 62-529, uses and occupancies pursuant to this section shall have a limited duration of six
months and can be extended administratively by the zoning administrator, in six-month increments for
a maximum of two years.
(b) A temporary permit must be obtained from the office of zoning for any property owner who wishes to
have a temporary use on vacant land. Permit fees provided in article VI shall apply to all such permits
and any extensions that may be granted.
(c) All uses shall be as set forth in the applicable transect zone as described in the zoning code of the
city, as amended, and must comply with all local, state and federal laws. A temporary permit that is
issued allowing a temporary use shall replace the necessity of a warrant or exception that may be
required for a permanent use pursuant to the zoning code.
(d) Any use that is allowed must provide sufficient parking on -site. No off -site parking shall be permitted.
If a temporary use abuts a T3 or T4-R transect zone, the applicant shall demonstrate, as part of the
temporary permit application, where additional parking will be provided. Parking in a residential
transect is strictly prohibited.
(e) A landscape plan to be approved by the department of planning shall be provided as part of the
submittal for a temporary permit. The landscape plan shall substantially comply with the requirements
of the Miami 21 zoning ordinance and shall include street tree plantings.
Property owner permission. Any uses or occupancies pursuant to this section, shall require the
applicant to obtain owner's permission, via notarized affidavit, in a form acceptable to the zoning
administrator.
(f)
(g) The owner of any vacant land who wishes to avail him or herself of this section must be registered
with the city pursuant to section 22-115.
(h) Review of applications shall be conducted in accordance with article XIII, division 2.
(i) All violations shall be subject to enforcement via chapter 2, article X, Code enforcement and any other
remedies as are provided by law, jointly and severally, including but not limited to the revocation of the
permit, certificate of use, or business tax receipt.
(Ord. No. 13311, § 2, 2-23-12)
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