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File Number: 7920 Final Action Date:
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 7, SECTION
7.2, TITLED "NONCONFORMITIES: STRUCTURES; USES; LOTS; SITE
IMPROVEMENTS; AND SIGNS", TO PROVIDE FOR REESTABLISHMRINTrit
OF SPECIFIC -PURPOSE DESIGNED STRUCTURES THAT ARE `2 c
LOCALLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC SITES OR CONTRIBUTING cr" r�
STRUCTURES IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR THE USES IN WHICH
THEY WERE DESIGNED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A Am
SEVEFRABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE 3
EFFECTIVE DATE. 3-<"
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting or,c so
October 7, 2020, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-20-
038 by a vote of six to one (6-1), Item No. 3, recommending approval of the proposed text
amendment stated herein; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114
as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, it is efficient and environmentally sound to allow structures to fulfill their
intended function for their intended Iifespan so as not to demolish and discard them
prematurely; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to examine any prolongation of a non -conforming uses in
order to prevent or mitigate against any potential adverse impacts and ensure their compatibility
with their present context; and
WHEREAS, in certain instances, the value of a structure in its context is such that its
preservation merits special consideration; and
WHEREAS, certain uses may offer a benefit to the City of Miami ("City") and its
residents given a particular set of circumstances worthy of consideration and public deliberation;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has given full consideration to the Planning Director's
recommendations as to this proposed text amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has conducted a public hearing on the proposed text
amendment; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered whether the proposed text amendment
will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan,
the Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the need and justification for
the proposed text amendment including changed or changing conditions that make the passage
of the proposed text amendment stated herein necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY 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 as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Article 7 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following
particulars:1
"ARTICLE 7. PROCEDURES AND NONCONFORMITIES
7.2 NONCONFORMITIES: STRUCTURES; USES; LOTS; SITE IMPROVEMENTS; AND SIGNS
* * *
7.2.6 Nonconforming Uses
a. Time Limitation
Where, at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Code, a lawful Use exists which
would not be permitted under this Code, the Use may be continued for twenty (20) years from
the date the Use first became legal nonconforming and consistent with the regulations of this
section. The Use shall not be allowed to continue automatically upon expiration of the twenty
(20) years. Upon application, the City Commission may grant by Exception an extension for
continuance of the Use for an additional term of up to twenty (20) years. However, accessory
parking abutting T3-R areas that were approved as transitional Uses under prior zoning codes
and were legally nonconforming prior to the adoption of this Code will not have a continued
automatic twenty-year (20) extension as provided in this section, but shall instead seek an
Exception before the City Commission within sixty (60) days of renewal of a Certificate of Use.
b. Legally established alcoholic beverage establishments, having a valid Certificate of Use or
certificate of occupancy and all other required permits, may continue in existence despite
subsequent establishment of a church or school within the distance limitations of Chapter 4
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" of the City Code.
c. Replacement and Expansion of Structures that Contain Nonconforming Use
1. No enlargement, extension, replacement, or reconstruction of an existing Structure which
contains a nonconforming Use shall be permitted except to change the Use to a conforming
Use, except as provided below:
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.
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THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO
ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE
SEEN AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT.
1. Interior Arrangement
A nonconforming Use may be extended throughout any parts of a Structure which was
clearly designed or arranged for the nonconforming Use at the time that the Use
became nonconforming. If a portion of a Structure was unoccupied or not manifestly
designed for the nonconforming Use, the Use may not be expanded within the
Structure.
2. Alterations to the extent of Tess than fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of a
Structure containing a nonconforming Use
Where an alteration of a Structure containing a nonconforming Use is less than fifty
percent (50%) of the square footage of the Structure at the time of alteration, the
nonconforming Use may be permitted to continue pursuant to an Exception.
3. Exterior
No nonconforming Use which exists outside a Structure shall be extended to occupy
more area than was occupied at the time the Use became nonconforming, except as
approved by Exception and to comply with the non Use regulations of the Transect in
which it is located. In this case, the occupancy of the new location shall be construed
as remaining a nonconforming Use.
2. Extending / Transferring the Nonconforming Use
No nonconforming Use shall be extended to occupy any other Structure on the same Lot or
parcel if the other Structure was not used for the nonconforming Use at the time the Use
became nonconforming.
3. Subdivision or structural additions
Structures used for nonconforming Uses shall not be subdivided, nor shall any Structures be
added on the premises, except for conforming Uses and Structures.
d. Discontinuance or Abandonment of a nonconforming Use
If, for a period of more than six (6) months, a nonconforming Use is documented as being
discontinued or a Certificate of Use for a nonconforming Use lapses, any subsequent Use shall
conform to the regulations of this Code. Provided, however, the time period shall not include any
time during which the discontinuance is caused by govemmental action which impedes access
to the premises.
e. Exception for specific purpose structures
Structures clearly designed or arranged specifically for a Use or Uses that are no longer in
conformity with the regulations of the Transect Zone in which they are located may be permitted
to reestablish the non -conforming Use or Uses by Exception upon demonstrating said non-
conforming Use or Uses can be rendered compatible with their present context; provided that
the structure is locally designated as a historic site or is a contributing structure in a historic
district. This process is limited to reestablishing Uses that are currently permitted in the Citv
under this Code.
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 should not be
affected.
THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO
ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE
SEEN AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT.
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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 Miami 21 Code, which provisions may be renumbered
or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section","article", or other
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2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
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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File Number: 7920
City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance:
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.cam
Final Action Dat
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.2, LED
"NONCONFORMITIES: STRUCTURES; USES; LOTS; SITE IMPROVMENTS;
AND SIGNS", TO PROVIDE FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF SPECI . C-
PURPOSE DESIGNED STRUCTURES THAT ARE LOCALLY D :IGNATED
HISTORIC SITES, CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES IN A HIST' ' IC DISTRICT,
OR CONTAIN ONLY RESIDENTIAL USES FOR THE USES WHICH T�E
WERE DESIGNED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A ' VERABILI—
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFE' IVE DATE. 52: FA
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WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ZAB"), at its meeting _
October 7, 2020, following an advertised public hearing, ad • •ted Resolution No. PZA 0-co
038 by a vote of six to one (6-1), Item No. 3, recommend' g approval of the proposed t
amendment stated herein; and
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Keon Hardemon
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WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City • mmission adopted Ordinance No. 13114
as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, FI • da ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, it is efficient and environ entally sound to allow structures to fulfill their
intended function for their intended lifespa so as not to demolish and discard them
prematurely; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary t• examine any prolongation of a non -conforming uses in
order to prevent or mitigate again any potential adverse impacts and ensure their compatibility
with their present context; and
WHEREAS, in certa instances, the value of a structure in its context is such that its
preservation merits speci consideration; and
WHEREAS, - ain uses may offer a benefit to the City of Miami ("City') and its
residents given a p - icular set of circumstances worthy of consideration and public deliberation;
and
WHE' EAS, the City Commission has given full consideration to the Planning Director's
recomme . ations as to this proposed text amendment; and
EREAS, the City Commission has conducted a public hearing on the proposed text
am - dment; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered whether the proposed text amen
will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood
the Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the need and justification
the proposed text amendment including changed or changing conditions that mak
of the proposed text amendment stated herein necessary;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSIO OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble , this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Secti, n.
Section 2. Article 7 of the Miami 21 Code is further amend - d in the following
particulars:'
"ARTICLE 7. PROCEDURES AND NON • NFORMITIES
7.2 NONCONFORMITIES: STRUCTURES; USES; L• S; SITE IMPROVEMENTS; AND SIGNS
* * *
7.2.6 Nonconforming Uses
a. Time Limitation
Where, at the effective date of adoption • r amendment of this Code, a lawful Use exists which
would not be permitted under this Co. - , the Use may be continued for twenty (20) years from
the date the Use first became legal ►onconforming and consistent with the regulations of this
section. The Use shall not be allo d to continue automatically upon expiration of the twenty
(20) years. Upon application, th ity Commission may grant by Exception an extension for
continuance of the Use for an - • ditional term of up to twenty (20) years. However, accessory
parking abutting T3-R areas at were approved as transitional Uses under prior zoning codes
and were legally nonconfo ing prior to the adoption of this Code will not have a continued
automatic twenty-year (2extension as provided in this section, but shall instead seek an
Exception before the C' Commission within sixty (60) days of renewal of a Certificate of Use.
b. Legally establish
certificate of occu
subsequent est
entitled "Alcoh
alcoholic beverage establishments, having a valid Certificate of Use or
ncy and all other required permits, may continue in existence despite
lishment of a church or school within the distance limitations of Chapter 4
is Beverages° of the City Code.
c. Replace ' ent and Expansion of Structures that Contain Nonconforming Use
' W-.rds and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
a.. ed. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
nchanged material.
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File ID: 7920 Enactment Number.
1. No enlargement, extension, replacement, or reconstruction of an existing Structure which
contains a nonconforming Use shall be permitted except to change the Use to a conformi
Use, except as provided below:
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1. Interior Arrangement
A nonconforming Use may be extended throughout any parts of a Structur= hich was
clearly designed or arranged for the nonconforming Use at the time that t - e Use
became nonconforming. If a portion of a Structure was unoccupied or t manifestly
designed for the nonconforming Use, the Use may not be expanded , thin the
Structure.
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2. Alterations to the extent of Tess than fifty percent (50%) of the s• are footage of a M
Structure containing a nonconforming Use ttn
Where an alteration of a Structure containing a nonconformi - g Use is less than fifty
percent (50%) of the square footage of the Structure at th = ime of alteration, the
nonconforming Use may be permitted to continue pursu- t to an Exception.
3. Exterior
No nonconforming Use which exists outside a Stru • ure shall be extended to occupy
more area than was occupied at the time the Us: •ecame nonconforming, except as
approved by Exception and to comply with the pion Use regulations of the Transect in
which it is located. In this case, the occupanof the new location shall be construed
as remaining a nonconforming Use.
2. Extending / Transferring the Nonconforming se
No nonconforming Use shall be extended t%occupy any other Structure on the same Lot or
parcel if the other Structure was not use or the nonconforming Use at the time the Use
became nonconforming.
3. Subdivision or structural addition
Structures used for nonconform,k g Uses shall not be subdivided, nor shall any Structures be
added on the premises, exce for conforming Uses and Structures.
d. Discontinuance or Aband - nment of a nonconforming Use
If, for a period of more th - six (6) months, a nonconforming Use is documented as being
discontinued or a Certifi -te of Use for a nonconforming Use lapses, any subsequent Use shall
conform to the regular • ns of this Code. Provided, however, the time period shall not include any
time during which th discontinuance is caused by govemmental action which impedes access
to the premises.
e. Exception f• specific purpose structures
Structures early designed or arranged specifically for a Use or Uses that are no longer in
conformi with the regulations of the Transect Zone in which they are located may be permitted
to ree = blish the non -conforming Use or Uses by Exception for a period not to exceed a term of
thi 0) years upon demonstrating said non -conforming Use or Uses can be rendered
co - • atible with their present context: provided that the structure is locally designated as a
h'-toric site, is a contributing structure in a historic district, or contains Residential Uses only.
ny Residential Use reestablished in a T3 Transect Zone pursuant to this subsection shall only
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be allowed to operate with a maximum of twelve (12) Dwelling Units. This Process is limited o
reestablishing Uses that are currently permitted in the City under this Code.
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or w• d of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance should • of be
affected.
Section 4. It is the intention of the City Commission that the provisi • s of this Ordinance
shall become and be made a part of the Miami 21 Code, which provision - 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 ten (10 • ay after its adoption by
the City Commission.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
dez, i ttor
11 /5/2020
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
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.
SUBSTITUTED
City of Miami
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