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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution: R-18-0427
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 4200
Final Action Date: 9/27/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE (1) YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR
PARKLETS ("PILOT") TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
("CITY") DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS
("DEPARTMENT"); ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PERMITTED LOCATIONS,
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FABRICATION, CONSTRUCTION,
AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION FEE;
ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF
APPLICATIONS; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF A PARKLET PERMIT AS A
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND
OPERATION OF A PARKLET; DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTION
OF PARKLET PERMITS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE;
ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FIVE (5) PARKLETS UNDER THE
PILOT, SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE FOR AUTHORIZATION OF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) PARKLETS,
UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN BY THE DEPARTMENT; ESTABLISHING
SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE PARKLET
REVOCABLE LICENSE AS DEEMED NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Commissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, Parklets are platforms/semi-permanent decks, installed adjacent to public
sidewalks and over parking spaces within the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Parklets, which are open to the general public because of their location in
the public right-of-way, may include tables, chairs, umbrellas, landscaping, food and beverage
service, and sun shade; and
WHEREAS, development of a Parklets Pilot Program will allow adjacent business
owners to provide outdoor seating without the need for permanent street re -design; and
WHEREAS, Parklets expand the pedestrian experience and enhance the quality thereof
beyond the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, Parklets have been successfully implemented in San Francisco, Oakland,
Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Jose, Birmingham, and Michigan and on a pilot
program basis in Fort Lauderdale; and
WHEREAS, Parklets are a new concept within the City of Miami ("City"), serve a valid
municipal purpose, and are deemed in the best interest of the public on a one (1) year pilot
program basis, subject to evaluation;
City of Miami
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File ID: 4200
Enactment Number: R-18-0427
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. There is hereby created, authorized, and established a Pilot Program for
Parklets. The term of the Pilot Program shall be for a one (1) year period ending September 27,
2019. Applications may be accepted and processed immediately upon final passage of this
Resolution. This Pilot Program is to be administered by the Department of Resilience and Public
Works ("Department").
Section 3. Eligible Locations. The locations of any Parklet shall be in accordance with
the following criteria:
a. Parklets are permitted on City maintained roadways with speed limits of twenty-
five miles per hour (25 mph) or less that abut Commercial Uses.
b. Parklets can be sited along the curb line on streets where on -street parking
spaces exist. The Parklet can be considered on any location where there are, or
would be, space(s) for on -street parking including spaces with metered or
unmetered parking.
c. Parklets are generally permitted on streets with a running slope (grade) of five
percent (5%) or less. When installed on streets with running slopes of three
percent (3%) or greater, Parklets will be required to include a wheelchair rest
area. Parklets may be permitted on streets with a running slope of greater than
five percent (5%) only if they can provide safe access and turnaround area for
wheelchair users.
d. Parklets shall be limited to two (2) per City block on a first come first serve basis.
Section 4. General Physical Requirements. The general physical requirements for a
Parklet shall be in accordance with the following criteria:
a. Reflective elements are required at the outside corners of all Parklets. Soft -hit
posts are a standard solution deployed at the outside edges; however, the City
will consider additional reflective elements incorporated into the Parklet design.
b. For Parklets in parallel parking spaces, a three-foot wheel stop must be installed
one (1) foot from the curb at the edge of the front and back parking spaces. When
Parklets are installed adjacent to parallel parking spaces, wheel stops should be
setback four (4) feet from the Parklet structure.
c. The initial site plan accompanying the application should accurately reflect the
existing site conditions and include streetscape features like adjacent bicycle
racks, utility covers, street poles, existing signs, street trees, tree wells, etc.
d. Parklets must not interfere with visibility sight triangles regulated by the
Department's Standards and Ordinance No. 13114, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida.
e. If the Parklet is located in an area with metered parking, the locations of the
parking meters to be taken out of service must be shown, including their
associated parking meter zone number(s).
Section 5. Criteria for the fabrication, construction, and installation of the Parklet
platform are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated.
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Enactment Number: R-18-0427
Section 6. The process by which applications for approval for Parklets are to be made
and administered are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, which includes the
following:
•
•
•
•
Application Form
Site Plan
Parklet Programming
Support
Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
Departmental Review
Permit Application
Construction Permit Approval
Construction of Parklet
Other Permits
Parklet Removal
Transfer of Permits
Pilot Program Changes
Section 7. Each Application for Parklet approval shall be reviewed by the Department
and representatives from the Departments of Planning, Zoning, and Off -Street Parking ("MPA")
based on the following criteria:
• Meets established design criteria (25 points)
• Enhancement of streetscape quality and preliminary design (25 points)
• Compliance with technical and accessibility provisions (20 points)
• Location of Parklet is likely to be well used and active (15 points)
• Realistic and viable maintenance plan (10 points)
• Does not conflict with City streetscape initiatives (upcoming streetscape,
redesigns, paving projects, etc.) (5 points)
• Community support.
Section 8. In reviewing each Application for Parklet approval, the City will also consider
support of the community, although no points will be added to said consideration. The five (5)
applications with the highest scores shall receive notification and proceed to the next step of the
process.
Section 9. Applications for Parklet approval shall only be considered by those owning or
operating a business adjacent to the proposed Parklet location.
Section 10. Filing of an Application for a Parklet shall be accompanied by a non-
refundable application fee of $50.00 plus $5.00/square foot of parking space area required for
the proposed Parklet. MPA fees are separate from the Parklet fee and shall be as provided for
in the City Code.
Section 11. The City Commission hereby delegates the authority to the City Manager, or
designee, to execute the applicable Parklet Permit and any amendments thereto.
Section 12. A maximum number of five (5) Parklets may be approved under the Pilot
Program, provided however, for good cause shown by the Department, the City Manager may
add an additional five (5) Parklets.
Section 13. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
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signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
p" r�dez, City ttor ey 11/29/2018
Enactment Number: R-18-0427
y ttor ey 7/23/2019
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution: R-18-0427
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 4200
Final Action Date: 9/27
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHM
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE (1) YEAR PILOT PROG
PARKLETS ("PILOT") TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF MI
("CITY") DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS
("DEPARTMENT"); ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PERMITT
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FABRICATION, CO
AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN
ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE EVALUATION A
APPLICATIONS; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF A PAR
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION, IN
OPERATION OF A PARKLET; DELEGATING AUT
OF PARKLET PERMITS TO THE CITY MANAGE
ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FIV
PILOT, SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF T
DESIGNEE FOR AUTHORIZATION OF AN
UPON GOOD CAUSE SHOWN BY THE
SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITI
REVOCABLE LICENSE AS DEEMED
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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LOCATIONS,
STRUCTION,
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S PURSUANT TO THE PARKLET
ECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez ommissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, Parklets are platfo s/semi-permanent decks, installed adjacent to public
sidewalks and over parking spaces hin the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Parklets, wh. are open to the general public because of their location in
the public right-of-way, may in• de tables, chairs, umbrellas, landscaping, food and beverage
service, and sun shade; and
WHEREAS, dev: opment of a Parklets Pilot Program will allow adjacent business
owners to provide out or seating without the need for permanent street re -design; and
WHEREA , Parklets expand the pedestrian experience and enhance the quality thereof
beyond the side alk; and
WH ' EAS, Parklets have been successfully implemented in San Francisco, Oakland,
Brooklyn, ' iladelphia, Los Angeles, San Jose, Birmingham, and Michigan and on a pilot
progra .asis in Fort Lauderdale; and
WHEREAS, Parklets are a new concept within the City of Miami ("City"), serve a valid
nicipal purpose, and are deemed in the best interest of the public on a one (1) year pilot
rogram basis, subject to evaluation;
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File ID: 4200 Enactment Number: R-18-0427
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. There is hereby created, authorized, and established a Pilot Program •r
Parklets. The term of the Pilot Program shall be for a one (1) year period ending June . 1, 2019.
Applications may be accepted and processed immediately upon final passage of thi
Resolution. This Pilot Program is to be administered by the Department of Resilie e and Public
Works ("Department").
Section 3. Eligible Locations. The locations of any Parklet shall be i accordance with
the following criteria:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Parklets are permitted on City maintained roadways wit
five miles per hour (25 mph) or less that abut Commer
Parklets can be sited along the curb line on streets
spaces exist. The Parklet can be considered on a
would be, space(s) for on -street parking includi
unmetered parking.
Parklets are generally permitted on streets
percent (5%) or less. When installed on st
percent (3%) or greater, Parklets will be
area. Parklets may be permitted on str
five percent (5%) only if they can pr
wheelchair users.
Parklets shall be limited to two
peed limits of twenty -
la! Uses.
ere on -street parking
location where there are, or
spaces with metered or
h a running slope (grade) of five
ets with running slopes of three
quired to include a wheelchair rest
ets with a running slope of greater than
ide safe access and turnaround area for
per City block on a first come first serve basis.
Section 4. General Physical Requi -ments. The general physical requirements for a
Parklet shall be in accordance with the f• owing criteria:
a. Reflective elements ar- required at the outside corners of all Parklets. Soft -hit
posts are a standar• olution deployed at the outside edges; however, the City
will consider additi- nal reflective elements incorporated into the Parklet design.
b. For Parklets in parallel parking spaces, a three-foot wheel stop must be installed
one (1) foot fr• the curb at the edge of the front and back parking spaces. When
Parklets are ' stalled adjacent to parallel parking spaces, wheel stops should be
setback fo . (4) feet from the Parklet structure.
c. The initi. site plan accompanying the application should accurately reflect the
existin site conditions and include streetscape features like adjacent bicycle
rack•, utility covers, street poles, existing signs, street trees, tree wells, etc.
d. P. lets must not interfere with visibility sight triangles regulated by the
►-partment's Standards and Ordinance No. 13114, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida.
e. If the Parklet is located in an area with metered parking, the locations of the
parking meters to be taken out of service must be shown, including their
associated parking meter zone number(s).
Section 5. Criteria for the fabrication, construction, and installation of the Parklet
tform are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated.
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Section 6. The process by which applications for approval for Parklets are to be made
and administered are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, which includes the
following:
• Application Form
• Site Plan
• Parklet Programming
• Support
• Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
• Departmental Review
• Permit Application
• Construction Permit Approval
• Construction of Parklet
• Other Permits
• Parklet Removal
• Transfer of Permits
• Pilot Program Changes
Section 7. Each Application for Parklet approval shall b- reviewed by the Department
and representatives from the Departments of Planning, Zoni and Off -Street Parking ("MPA")
based on the following criteria:
Meets established design criteria (25 pots)
Enhancement of streetscape quality a.. preliminary design (25 points)
Compliance with technical and acce ibility provisions (20 points)
Location of Parklet is likely to be I used and active (15 points)
Realistic and viable maintenanc plan (10 points)
Does not conflict with City stre' scape initiatives (upcoming streetscape,
redesigns, paving projects, = c.) (5 points)
• Community support.
Section 8. In reviewing each pplication for Parklet approval, the City will also consider
support of the community, althoug no points will be added to said consideration. The five (5)
applications with the highest sco -s shall receive notification and proceed to the next step of the
process.
Section 9. Applica '•ns for Parklet approval shall only be considered by those owning or
operating a business ad' .cent to the proposed Parklet location.
Section 10. ing of an Application for a Parklet shall be accompanied by a non-
refundable applica on fee of $50.00 plus $5.00/square foot of parking space area required for
the proposed P. let. MPA fees are separate from the Parklet fee and shall be as provided for
in the City Co
Se ► ion 11. The City Commission hereby delegates the authority to the City Manager, or
designer , to execute the applicable Parklet Permit and any amendments thereto.
Pr
Section 12. A maximum number of five (5) Parklets may be approved under the Pilot
gram, provided however, for good cause shown by the Department, the City Manager may
d an additional five (5) Parklets.
Section 13. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
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signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, City ttor ey 11/29/2018
Enactment Number: R-18-0427
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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