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Ordinance 14126
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File Number: 12520 Final Action Date: 11/17/2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING APPENDIX P:
WYNWOOD NORTE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICT ("NRD-2")
OF THE MIAMI 21 CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING APPENDIX P
SECTION 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES", TO MODIFY RESIDENTIAL
DENSITY CALCULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR T4 TRANSECT ZONES;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, Ordinance No. 13987, amended the Miami 21 Code to
include Appendix P: Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District ("NRD-2"); and
WHEREAS, an Neighborhood Revitalization District is an overlay district that uses the
existing regulations in the Miami 21 Code as a base but introduces new regulations and the
calibration of existing regulations to better suit the needs of a specific neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the NRD-2 was established specifically providing the minimum residential
density necessary to provide housing typologies that are appropriate and affordable to existing
residents, allow the neighborhood to absorb new residents with minimized displacement, and
create a new public benefit for T4, "General Urban Transect Zones," that is intended to produce
income restricted units that are two -bedroom or larger which are desirable to existing families
within the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, removing lot size Density calculation for T4 will allow future development to
maximize Density allowed under the Future Land Use Map of 150 Dwelling Units per acre; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the relationship of the proposed text
amendment to the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Neighborhood Comprehensive
Plan, the Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2022, the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association
held a public meeting at Roberto Clemente Park open to all residents, businesses, property
owners and interested stakeholders at which the NRD-2 Text Amendment was presented for
discussion and community input; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department recommends Approval of the requested
amendment to Appendix P — Wynwood Norte NRD-2, Section 5, to modify residential density
calculation for T4 Transect Zones; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on
October 11, 2022, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-22-
048, by a vote of six to one (6 - 1), Item No. PZAB.1, recommending Approval of the Zoning
Text Change; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and finding 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. Appendix P — Wynwood Norte NRD-2 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby
amended in the following particulars:'
"MIAMI 21 CODE
APPENDIX P — Wynwood Norte NRD-2
SECTION 5 — SPECIFC TO ZONES
*
5.1 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONE (T4)
*
5.1.3 Building Function & Density
*
than 5000 square feet or equal to or le-s than 7500 square feet are permitted up to 16 Dwelling
Dwelling Units. Lots in T4 Transect Zones shall be permitted the maximum Density of 150
Dwelling Units per acre.
5.1.5 Architectural Standards
a. All newly constructed Principal Building ground floor Facades along Primary and
Secondary Frontages shall include a Habitable Use.
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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b. For Development including multiple buildings, the massing and facades of the Newly
constructed buildings shall incorporate distinct facade treatments and roof types compatible
with the residential character of the neighborhood.
5.1.6 Landscape Standards
a. Open Space shall be a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the Lot Area, and Green Space
shall be a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the Lot Area.
b. The First Layer shall be hardscaped to match the Public Frontage. Street trees shall be
neatly aligned in the Verge, or in bulb outs where possible, and the Verge shall be
permeable pavement.
c. Landscape Standards may be modified by Warrant on a case by case basis for a
Community Garden or other Civic Space Type to ensure appropriate transition between
private lot and public Frontage.
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING
PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f. min.; 20,000 s.f.
max.
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
c. Lot Coverage
a. 70% max*
b. 60%max
d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at front Setback
70% min.
f. Open Space
a. 10% Lot Area min.
b. 15 /o Lot Area min.
g. Density
Lot area between 5,000 sf
and 7500 sf 16 max
: unit
Lot area than 7,500
greater
cf 24 Dwclling Unit
:
maximum 150 du/acre max
BUILDING SETBACK
PARKING
PLACEMENT
a. Principal Front
5�ft. min.***
Above 3rd Story:
b. Secondary Front
5 ft. min.***
c. Side
5 ft. min.
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
BUILDING
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BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING
PLACEMENT
HEIGHT
FRONTAGE
a. Common Lawn
prohibited
b. Porch & Fence
prohibited
c. Terrace or L.C.
prohibited
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
permitted
f. Shopfront
only in T5 L T4-L
permitted
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories ****
b. Max. Height
3 Stories (not to exceed
max 40 ft)
c. Max. Benefit Height
1 Story, Abutting all
Transect Zones except T3
* Or as modified through Flexible Lot
Coverage Program
** as specified in Section 5.1.c. and subject to
Maximum Density as established in the
MCNP.
*** Or as modified within NRD-2 Street
Master Plan
**** Or as modified within Section 5.1 (b)(2)
a. Small Lots = Lot Area
up to 7,500 sq. ft.
b. Medium Lots = Lot
Area >7,500 sq. ft.
*„
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 shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
2 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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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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