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File Number: 7890 Final Action Date: 12/10/2020
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; MORE SPECIFICALLY, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1,
SECTION 1.2, TITLED "DEFINITIONS OF TERMS", ARTICLE I, SECTION 1.4,
TITLED "DEFINITIONS OF LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS", ARTICLE 3,
SECTION 3.12, TITLED "DESIGN GUIDELINES, NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
DISTRICTS", ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.6.10, TITLED OFF-STREET BICYCLE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS", ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4, TITLED "DENSITY,
INTENSITY AND PARKING", AND ARTICLE 4, TABLE 7, TITLED "CIVIC
SPACE TYPES", TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI;
MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Commissioner Keon Hardemon
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, streetscape master plans present an extraordinary opportunity to generate
a new public amenity and enhanced pedestrian activity along City of Miami ("City") streets, thus
stimulating new and unique developments that can reinforce a vision of the Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, enhanced access between City streets, greenways, and trails will provide
interconnectedness and mobility opportunities from surrounding recreation spaces; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that an amendment to the Miami 21 Code is needed
to promote appropriate development of streetscape master plans and linear park systems
throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2020, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"),
at a duly noticed public hearing, considered PZAB Item No. 4 and adopted Resolution No.
PZAB-R-20-034 by a vote of 9-2, recommending approval to the City Commission of
the proposed text amendment stated herein; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given as to whether the proposed amendment will
further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, the
Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for
the proposed text amendment, including changed or changing conditions that make the
passage of the proposed text amendment necessary;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, 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. Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Cycle Track: A protected bike lane along a Thoroughfare. Facilities may be one (1) or two (2)
directional and can be raised to sidewalk level or placed at street level.
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FEC Corridor Greenway (Flagler Trail): A linear pedestrian and bicycle pathway along the
Florida East Coast Rail line corridor.
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Greenway — An Open Space Corridor in largely natural condition which may include paths for
bicycles and pedestrians. See Article 4, Table 7.
Play Street — See Article 4, Table 7.
Streetscape Master Plan: See Article 3, Section 3.12.
Woonerf: See Article 4, Table 7.
1.4 DEFINITIONS OF LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
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Bioswale: A stormwater planter along the public ROW that captures and filters stormwater run-
off, allowing water to percolate and recharge naturally into the ground, reducing stress on the
greater stormwater drainage network.
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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Clustering: A tree placement method along a roadway segment that allows for flexible planting
distribution affording opportunities to open views to art and architecture in a district known for its
significant facades. Clustering trees shall provide the necessary tree canopy to create shady
zones of respite and encourages root systems to intertwine, building a hurricane resilient
streetscape.
Street Tree Master Plan: A greenprint for Miami_Dade County as adopted b„ the Board of
Coi int y Commiccionerc on March 6 2007 and ac reviser! from time to time and the Cit y of
Miami Tree Master Plan as�ted by the y Commission on Cebru-ary222 2007 A guiding
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document that implements a cohesive and meaningful vision for a neighborhood roadway street
tree program to restore and enhance the City's tree canopy into a thriving urban forest that
provides multiple aesthetic and environmental benefits. A plan shall identify the
interconnectedness of natural resources and greening projects as well as sustainable and green
infrastructure features.
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Section 3. Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
3.6.10 Off -Street Bicycle Parking Requirements
a. Off-street bicycle parking shall be provided for all T4, T5, T6, CS, CI, CI -HD, and D
zones, as shown in Article 4, Table 4 and shall be calculated prior to any vehicular
parking reductions.
b. After the first fifty (50) required bicycle spaces are provided, additional spaces may be
reduced by one half.
b. Within TOD areas, required bicycle parking shall be provided as both Short -Term Bicycle
Parking and Long -Term Bicycle Parking as described within the Miami Bicycle Master Plan.
1. Short -Term Bicycle Parking may be located within the public ROW or a required
Setback, within 200 feet of the building's entrance.
2. Long -Term Bicycle Parking shall be located within a built structure subject to the
standards outlined below.
SECTION 3.12 DESIGN GUIDELINES, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT,
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICT AND STREETSCAPE MASTER PLANS
3.12.4 Streetscape Master Plan
a. Intent
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A Streetscape Master Plan is set of guidelines and standards for
enhancements to roadway conditions specific to a neighborhood's
characteristic and identity.
b. Purposes
The purpose of creating a Streetscape Master Plan, singularly or in
combination, is to:
1. Strengthen a sense of place, neighborhood identity, and aesthetics through
the identification of strategic tree species and planting locations at
gateways and along thoroughfares;
2. Enhance the identity of the Neighborhood along major corridors;
3. Develop guidelines and standards for public landscaping experiences in the
right-of-way which interact with the surrounding art or architectural
elements on private property without conflicting or obstructing visibility of
facade treatments applied to building exteriors;
4. Build the community's resilience to the impacts of climate change through
tree canopies to reduce the heat island effect and reintroduce native plant
species;
5. Maintain and enhance the quality of the air, water, and land through a
mature tree canopy's ability to sequester carbon and release oxygen;
6. Promote Green Infrastructure opportunities to mitigate urban stormwater
runoff throughout the Neighborhood;
7. Promote and encourage actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through the creation of attractive and comfortable pedestrian and cycling
routes to encourage the use of alternate modes of transportation;
8. Improve the pedestrian experience with appropriate street furniture, trash
receptacles, street lighting, and other streetscape features;
9. Use the adopted NRDs or NCDs as a guiding document for Right -Of -Way
standards for existing conditions;
10. Coordinate streetscape improvements with surrounding Special Area
Plan (SAP) proposals;
11. Develop minimum planting standards above and beyond those in the Code
and industry best practices for planting treatments, irrigation, suspended
pavement systems, etc;
12. Develop specific standards for enhancement of transit stops and transit
enhancements;
13. Encourage integration of surrounding neighborhoods with specific design
interventions;
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14. Establish a landscape and maintenance program that goes beyond
standard ROW improvements identified by the Department of Resilience
and Public Works for a Neighborhood.
c. Designation Process
A Streetscape Master Plan shall be designated through a Public Hearing process
with a recommendation from the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board to the City
Commission and may be initiated by the Planning Department or the Department
of Resilience and Public Works.
d. Recommendation for a Streetscape Master Plan designation
The Planning Department or the Department of Resilience and Public Works
shall prepare a recommendation for the designation of each Streetscape Master
Plan. Each recommendation shall identify the proposed design guidelines and
shall contain the following information:
1. A statement of the purposes of the Streetscape Master Plan specifying the
substantial public interest involved and the objectives to be promoted by the
Streetscape Master Plan.
2. The boundaries of the Streetscape Master Plan Area, 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 Streetscape Master Plan.
4. Appropriate maps and graphics and any design guidelines or regulations
recommended to promote the purposes of the Streetscape Master Plan.
e. Streetscape Master Plan Design Guidelines
The requirements of this Code shall be effective in the adopted Streetscape
Master Plan Area except as modified by the regulations of the Streetscape
Master Plan and any proposed regulations or design guidelines adopted by the
City Commission upon designation of the Streetscape Master Plan. The
ordinance designating the Streetscape Master Plan shall be referenced in this
Code with any specific regulations and design guidelines of the Streetscape
Master Plan adopted by reference to this Code and maintained by the Planning
Department.
f. Wynwood Streetscape Masterplan
See NRD-1, Appendix J, of this Code.
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Section 4. Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
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ARTICLE 4. TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (CONTINUED) T5 - URBAN
CENTER ZONE
DENSITY (UPA)
65 UNITS PER ACRE
65 UNITS PER ACRE
65 UNITS PER ACRE
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per Dwelling
Unit.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 Dwelling Units.
• Adult Family -Care Homes - Minimum 1 space
per staff member and 1 space per 4 residents.
• Community Residence -Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal Dwelling
Unit(s).
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Residential Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per Dwelling
Unit.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space for
every 10 Dwelling Units.
• Live -work - Work component shall provide
parking as required by the non-residential use in
addition to parking required for the Dwelling
Unit.
• Adult Family -Care Homes - Minimum 1 space
per staff member and 1 space per 4 residents.
• Community Residence - Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal Dwelling
Unit(s).
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required or within a TOD
Residential Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per Dwelling
Unit.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 Dwelling Units.
• Live -work - Work component shall provide
parking as required by the non-residential use
in addition to parking required for the Dwelling
Unit.
• Adult Family -Care Homes - Minimum 1 space
per staff member and 1 space per 4 residents.
• Community Residence - Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal Dwelling
Unit(s).
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
Dwelling Unit.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
Dwelling Unit.
Dwelling Unit.
. Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as established by
Chapter 35 of the City Code; or by one hundred
percent (100%) for any Structure with a Floor
Area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or
less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged
for bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle
Rack Spaces for each required parking space.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
LODGING
Lodging Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3.
• Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2
lodging units.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 lodging units.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Lodging Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3.
• Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2
lodging units.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 lodging units.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Lodging Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3.
• Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2
lodging units.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 lodging units.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
area, one (1) bicycle rack space for every five
area, one (1) bicycle rack space for every five
area, one (1) bicycle rack space for every five
(5)lodging units.
(5) lodging units.
(5)lodsinq units.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as established by
Chapter 35 of the City Code; or by one hundred
percent (100%) for any Structure with a Floor
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
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Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
Area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or
less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
for bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Rack Spaces for each required parking space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
OFFICE
Office Uses are permissible as listed in Table 3,
limited by compliance with:
• The first and second Story of the Principal
Building and Office and Commercial Uses shall
be less than 25% Building floor area total.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of office use- or within a TOD area
Office Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of office use.
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per 3,000
sq. ft. of Office area.
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as established by
Chapter 35 of the City Code; or by one hundred
percent (100%) for any Structure with a Floor
Area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or
less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
3,000 sq. ft. of Office area.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
COMMERCIAL
Commercial Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• The first and second Story of the Principal
Building and Office and Commercial Uses
shall be less than 25% Buiking floor area
total.
• A maximum area of 55,000 square feet per
establishment.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of commercial use
•Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required or within a TOD
Commercial Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• A maximum area of 55,000 square feet per
establishment, except for Public Storage
Facilities.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of commercial use, except for
Public Storage Facilities, minimum 1 parking
space for every 10,000 square feet with a
minimum of 8 parking spaces.
•' Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5, except for Public Storage Facilities.
'Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required or within a TOD
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
per 3,000 so. ft. of Commercial area.
3,000 sq. ft. of Commercial area.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a
Transit Corridor area by up to thirty percent
(30%) by process of Waiver; by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process of Waiver and
payment into a transit enhancement Trust
Fund, as established by Chapter 35 of the
'Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
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City Code; or by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure with a Floor Area of
ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
. Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
required parking spaces may be exchanged
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
for bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle
Spaces for each required parking space.
Rack Spaces for each required parking
Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
. Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Commercial Auto -related, Drive-Thru or Drive -In
Facilities - See Article 6.
space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1,000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
ARTICLE 4. TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (CONTINUED) T6 -
URBAN CORE ZONE
DENSITY (UPA)
150 UNITS PER ACRE*
150 UNITS PER ACRE*
150-1,000 UNITS PER ACRE*
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per Dwelling
Unit.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 Dwelling Units.
• Adult Family -Care Homes - Minimum 1 space
per staff member and 1 space per 4 residents.
• Community Residence -Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal Dwelling
Unit(s).
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Residential Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per Dwelling
Unit.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 Dwelling Units.
• Live -work - Work component shall provide
parking as required by the non-residential use
in addition to parking required for the Dwelling
Unit.
• Adult Family -Care Homes - Minimum 1 space
per staff member and 1 space per 4 residents.
• Community Residence - Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal Dwelling
Unit(s).
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Residential Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per Dwelling
Unit.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 Dwelling Units.
• Live -work - Work component shall provide
parking as required by the non-residential use
in addition to parking required for the Dwelling
Unit.
• Adult Family -Care Homes - Minimum 1 space
per staff member and 1 space per 4 residents.
• Community Residence - Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal Dwelling
Unit(s).
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
area, one (1) bicycle rack space required per
Dwelling Unit.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
area, one (1) bicycle rack space required per
area, one (1) bicycle rack space required per
Dwelling Unit.
Dwelling Unit.
. Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
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LODGING
Lodging Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3.
• Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2
lodging units.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 lodging units.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Lodging Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3.
• Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2
lodging units.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 10 lodging units.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Lodging Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3.
• Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2
lodging units.
• Minimum of 1 additional visitor parking space
for every 15 lodging units.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
area, one (1) bicycle rack space for every five
area, one (1) bicycle rack space for every five
area, one (1) bicycle rack space for every five
(5) lodging units.
j5) lodging units.
(5) lodging units.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1,000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1,000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1,000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
OFFICE
Office Uses are permissible as listed in Table
3, limited by compliance with:
• The Building area allowed for office use on
each lot is limited to four Stories of the Principal
Building and Office and Commercial Uses shall
be less than 25% of Building floor area total.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of office use.
• In T6-24, T6-36 and T6-48 a minimum of 1
parking space for every 800 square feet of
office use shall be provided
• In T6-60 and T6-80, a minimum of 1 parking
space for every 1,000 square feet of office use
shall be provided
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared Parking Standard, Article 4
Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
Office Uses are permissible as listed in Table 3.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of office use.
. In T6-24, T6-36 and T6-48, a minimum of 1
parking space for every 800 square feet of
office use shall be provided
• In T6-60 and T6-80, a minimum of 1 parking
space for every 1,000 square feet of office use
shall be provided
. Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required- or within a TOD
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
3,000 so. ft. of Office area.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
3,000 sq. ft. of Office area.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1,000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1,000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
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COMMERCIAL
Commercial Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• Commercial establishments limited to a
maximum area of 4,000 square feet each and
shall be less than 25% building floor area total.
• The Building area allowed for commercial use
on each lot is limited to the first two Stories of
the Principal Building.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of commercial use.
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required or within a TOD
p q
Commercial Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• The Building area allowed for Commercial
Use on each lot is limited to two Stories of
the Principal Building and Office and
Commercial Uses shall be less than 25% of
Building floor area total.
• A maximum area of 55,000 square feet per
establishment.
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of commercial use.
• Parking requirement may be reduced
according to the shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every
20 vehicular spaces required or within a TOD
Commercial Uses are permissible as listed in
Table 3, limited by compliance with:
• A maximum area of 55,000 square feet per
establishment, except for Public Storage
Facilities.
. Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,000
square feet of commercial use, except for
Public Storage Facilities, minimum 1 parking
space for every 10,000 square feet with a
minimum of 8 parking spaces.
• Parking requirement may be reduced according
to the Shared parking standard, Article 4, Table
5, except for Public Storage Facilities.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required or within a TOD
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required
3,000 sq. ft. of Commercial area.
area, one (1) Bicycle Rack Space required per
• Auto -related - Drive-Thru or Drive -In Facilities -
See Article 6.
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Waiver; by up to fifty percent (50%)
by process of Waiver and payment into a
transit enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of the City Code; or
by one hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
3,000 sq. ft. of Commercial area.
per 3,000 sq. ft. of Commercial area.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Except for sites within 500 feet of an ungated
T3 Transect Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or within a
Transit Corridor area by up to thirty percent
(30%) by process of Waiver; by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process of Waiver and
payment into a transit enhancement Trust
Fund, as established by Chapter 35 of the
City Code; or by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure with a Floor Area of
ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less.
• Within a TOD area, twenty percent (20%) of
required parking spaces may be exchanged
for bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle
required parking spaces may be exchanged for
Rack Spaces for each required parking
bicycle parking at a ratio of six (6) Bicycle Rack
space.
Spaces for each required parking space.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or
lease offsite within 1,000 feet by process of
Waiver, except when site is within 500 feet of
T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease
offsite within 1,000 feet by process of Waiver,
except when site is within 500 feet of T3.
• Loading - See Article 4, Table 5
ARTICLE 4, TABLE 7 CIVIC SPACE TYPES
Greenway: A continuous public space intended for recreation and conveyance that
links to a larger linear trail network. A Greenway shall have a minimum length of a
half -mile and an average width of 14 feet or more but may at no point have a width
less than 8 feet. Its landscape should be similar to a Park with bike and pedestrian
trails through the space for enhanced connectivity. Buildings fronting a Greenway
shall be considered a Principal Frontage in all Transect Zones except in T3 zones.
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j. Woonerf: A vehicular street designed to be primarily Open Space available for civic
purposes and programed activities with the interests of pedestrians and cyclists in
mind. A Woonerf shall have a minimum length of 240 feet that incorporates one full
block between two (2) Thoroughfares and an average ROW width of 50 feet or more.
Buildings fronting a Woonerf shall be considered a Principal Frontage in all
Transect Zones except in T3 zones.
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k. Play Street: A vehicular street designed to be primarily Open Space available for civic
purposes and programmed activities
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Section 5. 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
appropriate word to accomplish such intention.
Section 6. 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.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective ten (10) days after its adoption and
signature by the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity ttor
10/13/2020
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
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