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File ID: 13315
Title: 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 6, SECTION
6.1, TITLED "INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS," TO MODIFY TABLE 13 TO
ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL HEIGHT TO FENCES AND WALLS
ENCLOSING INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, City Manager on behalf of the City of Miami
PURPOSE: To allow for additional height to fences and walls enclosing infrastructure
and utilities.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On February 1, 2023, recommended
approval, by a vote of 7-0.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number:14158
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 13315 Final Action Date: 3/9/2023
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 6, SECTION
6.1, TITLED "INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS," TO MODIFY TABLE 13 TO
ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL HEIGHT TO FENCES AND WALLS
ENCLOSING INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 has been identified that additional Fence and Wall height that incorporate
architectural treatment and landscaping is needed to properly secure and screen Infrastructure
and Utility areas; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on
February 1, 2023, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-23-
015 by a vote of seven to zero (7-0), Item No. PZAB.2, recommending approval of the proposed
Miami 21 Code text amendment; 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 held a public hearing on the proposed text
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered whether the proposed text amendment
will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
("MCNP"), the Miami 21 Code, and other City of Miami 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 necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE 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.
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Section 2. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following
particulars:'
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
* * *
Table 13: T3 - SUB -URBAN ZONE
T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
9 UNITS PER ACRE
9 UNITS PER ACRE
18 UNITS PER ACRE
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
ANCILLARY UNIT
Maximum size of unit
450 square feet
excluding garage.
Shall only be used as
Single -Family
Residence dwelling.
May only be rented if
the principal dwelling
owner is in residence
on site.
Unit Structure shall be
architecturally
harmonious with the
Principal Building.
Any Facade abutting
another property shall
provide only clerestory
windows along that
corresponding
Facade.
Prohibited as a third
unit.
BOATS
Occupancy of private
Occupancy of private
Occupancy of private
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added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
BOAT HOUSE
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
BOAT SLIP
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet . Further
extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Extension of docks or
Piers into other
waterways limited to
10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less.
Further extensions
permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet . Further
extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Extension of docks or
Piers into other
waterways limited to
10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less.
Further extensions
permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet . Further
extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Extension of docks or
Piers into other
waterways limited to
10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less.
Further extensions
permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
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vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
1-6 RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
7-14 RESIDENTS
Prohibited within 500
feet of any T3-R or T3-
L.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
ADULT FAMILY
CARE HOME
1-5-RESIDENTS
Prohibited within 1000
feet of another such
residence.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Prohibited within 1000
feet of another such
residence.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Prohibited within 1000
feet of another such
residence.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
HOME OFFICE
Shall be located
wholly within Dwelling
Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based
on county property
records.
Home Occupations
limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses; tailors;
and uses similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
Shall be located
wholly within Dwelling
Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based
on county property
records.
Home Occupations
limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses; tailors;
and uses similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
Shall be located
wholly within Dwelling
Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based
on county property
records.
Home Occupations
limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses; tailors;
and uses similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
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through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
AND UTILITIES
heights may extend
heights may extend
heights may extend
above ten (10') feet,
above ten (10') feet,
above ten (10') feet,
up to a maximum of
up to a maximum of
up to a maximum of
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
comply with the
comply with the
comply with the
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences
shall be designed with
shall be designed with
shall be designed with
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
enhance their
enhance their
enhance their
appearance and
appearance and
appearance and
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
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Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
applicable.
applicable.
applicable.
PERSONAL
WIRELESS
FACILITY
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE
T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
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Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
BOATS
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
BOAT HOUSE
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
BOAT SLIP
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet . Further
extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Extension of docks or
Piers into other
waterways limited to
10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less.
Further extensions
permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet . Further
extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Extension of docks or
Piers into other
waterways limited to
10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less.
Further extensions
permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet . Further
extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne
Bay permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Extension of docks or
Piers into other
waterways limited to
10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less.
Further extensions
permitted by
Exception, when
required by applicable
agency.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
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10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
1-6 RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES 7-14
RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
ADULT FAMILY
CARE HOME 1-5
RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
HOME OFFICE
Shall be located
wholly within Dwelling
Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based
on county property
records.
Home Occupations
limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses; tailors;
and uses similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Shall be located
wholly within Dwelling
Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based
on county property
records.
Home Occupations
limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses; tailors;
and uses similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Shall be located
wholly within Dwelling
Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based
on county property
records.
Home Occupations
limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses; tailors;
and uses similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
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Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
LIVE WORK
Shall be located within
ground floor or Liner
units.
Maximum size of work
occupation shall not
exceed 50% of the
size of the Dwelling
Unit based on county
property records.
Live Work occupations
limited to those
allowed in Transect
Zone.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
Shall be located within
ground floor or Liner
units.
Maximum size of work
occupation shall not
exceed 50% of the
size of the Dwelling
Unit based on county
property records.
Live Work occupations
limited to those
allowed in Transect
Zone.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
BED AND
BREAKFAST
Subject to City
Code Chapter 23.
DRIVE -THROUGH
AND
May only be permitted
by Warrant.
Available only when
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DRIVE-IN
site's Primary
Frontage is along a
County designated
primary arterial road.
Whenever possible, all
ingress and egress to
and from the site shall
be from a County
designated primary
arterial road. Principal
Frontage access may
be allowed. Reservoir
parking spaces shall
be required as follows:
One (1) at window,
three (3) before
service window, one
(1) after service
window.
ADULT DAYCARE
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350 sq
feet of indoor activity
area.
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350 sq
feet of indoor activity
area.
PERSONAL
WIRELESS
SERVICE FACILITY
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
CHILDCARE
For 6 to 10 children
maximum:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child
on license.
Minimum of 45 square
feet of usable outdoor
play area per child.
A minimum outdoor
play area shall be
provided for one half
of license capacity. In
no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
For 6 to 10 children
maximum:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child
on license.
Minimum of 45 square
feet of usable outdoor
play area per child.
A minimum outdoor
play area shall be
provided for one half
of license capacity. In
no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
For 6 to 10 children
maximum:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child
on license.
Minimum of 45 square
feet of usable outdoor
play area per child.
A minimum outdoor
play area shall be
provided for one half
of license capacity. In
no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
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under one year of age.
under one year of age.
under one year of age.
FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be
subject to Chapter 4 of
the City Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be
subject to Chapter 4 of
the City Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
ALCOHOL
SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be
subject to Chapter 4 of
the City Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments
occupying more than
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall
require an Exception
with approval by the
City Commission.
Establishments
located within an
Entertainment District
as defined within
Section 4-9 of the City
Code shall not be
subject to an
Exception permit.
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be
subject to Chapter 4 of
the City Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments
occupying more than
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall
require an Exception
with approval by the
City Commission.
Establishments
located within an
Entertainment District
as defined within
Section 4-9 of the City
Code shall not be
subject to an
Exception permit.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
AND UTILITIES
heights may extend
heights may extend
heights may extend
above ten (10') feet,
above ten (10') feet,
above ten (10') feet,
up to a maximum of
up to a maximum of
up to a maximum of
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
comply with the
comply with the
comply with the
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences
shall be designed with
shall be designed with
shall be designed with
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
enhance their
enhance their
enhance their
appearance and
appearance and
appearance and
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
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Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
applicable.
applicable.
applicable.
Table 13: T5 - URBAN CENTER ZONE
T5
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
65 UNITS PER
ACRE *
65 UNITS PER ACRE
65 UNITS PER ACRE
ADULT DAYCARE
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
activity area.
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
activity area.
For 10 or more adults:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of indoor activity
area per adult.
ADULT FAMILY
CARE HOME
1-5 RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
ALCOHOL SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages".
Establishments
occupying more than
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall
require an Exception
with approval by the
City Commission.
Establishments located
within an
Entertainment District
as defined within
Section 4-9 of the City
Code shall not be
subject to an Exception
permit.
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages".
Establishments
occupying more than
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall
require an Exception
with approval by the
City Commission.
Establishments located
within an
Entertainment District
as defined within
Section 4-9 of the City
Code shall not be
subject to an Exception
permit.
AUTO RELATED
COMMERCIAL
Car Wash:
Subject to City
Code Chapter 23
Self-service,
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semiautomatic, and
automatic dragline
shall provide for each
of the first 3 wash
stalls, 3 parking
reservoir spaces
before and 3 after.
Beyond 3 stalls, 1
parking reservoir
spaces before and 2
after each stall.
Custom hand car wash
shall provide for each
wash stall, 1 parking
reservoir space before
each stall and 1 after,
and 5 additional
parking spaces.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
Gas Stations:
Subject to City
Code Chapter 23
Principal Frontage
access may be
allowed.
Frontage requirement
may be reduced
maximum 30% by
Waiver. Building
Facade may be a
colonnade.
All vending machines
shall be located
indoors. Only vehicles
awaiting service,
permitted rental
vehicles and staff
vehicles parked while
working shall be
allowed. All repairs,
change of tires,
greasing/lubricating
shall be conducted
within building.
Outdoor display of
products incidental to
normal refueling is
prohibited closer to the
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street than pump
islands. Outdoor
display or storage of
tires is prohibited.
Vehicle Rental
Facilities:
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental
passenger vehicle
facilities there shall be
10 parking spaces
provided for first
10,000 square feet of
Floor Area and 1
space for each
additional 500 square
feet .
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental cargo
vehicle facilities 1
parking space per staff
member and 1 space
for each 8 vehicles
stored on the
premises.
All access to site shall
be from a County
designated primary
arterial road.
Building designated for
customer service must
be located where it is
easily accessible from
site access point.
All transactions must
be conducted indoors.
All vehicle storage
areas must be lighted
without causing
spillover onto Abutting
properties.
On -site vehicle service
must be conducted
indoors and is limited
to minor repairs and
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maintenance.
Auto Sales:
For new Buildings, the
display of vehicles and
sales transactions
must be located
indoors.
Building disposition,
configuration, and all
applicable standards
must meet the
minimum requirements
defined in Article 5.
BOATS
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
Occupancy of
private pleasure
crafts and
houseboats or
house barges shall
not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted 10-24-
1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted 10-24-1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted 10-24-1991.
BOAT HOUSE
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
BOAT SLIP
Maximum coverage
of waterfront
setback: 35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
CHILDCARE
Minimum of 35
square feet of
usable indoor floor
space per child on
license. Minimum of
45 square feet of
usable outdoor play
area per child. A
minimum outdoor
play area shall be
provided for one half
of license capacity.
In no event shall
any outdoor play
area be less than
450 square feet.
The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one
half of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of age.
Minimum of 1 drop off
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one
half of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of age.
Minimum of 1 drop off
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apply for children
under one year of
age. Minimum of 1
drop off parking
space for every 10
children. Vehicular
entrance must be
within 300 feet of
arterial road.
parking space for
every 10 children.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
parking space for
every 10 children.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
1-6 RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
7-14 RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
FACILITY
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed
by Exception and
are subject to the
following additional
requirements:
Maximum number of
residents 50.
Minimum distance
requirement of
2,500 feet between
proposed facility
and another existing
facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of
1,000 feet between
proposed Facility or
Assisted Living
Facility and any T3
or T4-R Zone.
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed by
Exception and are
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Maximum number of
residents 50.
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet between proposed
facility and another
existing facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
T4-R Zone.
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed by
Exception and are
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Maximum number of
residents 50.
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet between proposed
facility and another
existing facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
T4-R Zone.
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks
and Piers into
Biscayne Bay are
limited to 35 feet
However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension
of docks and Piers
into Biscayne Bay
may be allowed.
Extension of docks
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension of
docks and Piers into
Biscayne Bay may be
allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension of
docks and Piers into
Biscayne Bay may be
allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
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and Piers into other
waterways is limited
to 10 feet or 10% of
the width of the
waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by
Exception further
extension may be
approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
Only private
pleasure crafts may
be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R,
T4-R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock / Pier
Setbacks: 10 feet
from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5
feet from any
Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances:
davits in excess of 3
ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat
ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject
to approval from all
applicable agencies.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock / Pier Setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject
to approval from all
applicable agencies.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock / Pier Setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
DRIVE -THROUGH
AND
DRIVE-IN
Reservoir parking
spaces shall be
required as follows:
One (1) at window,
three (3) before service
window, one (1) after
service window.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling
Micro Dwelling Unit:
Micro Dwelling Unit:
Unit: 400 square
275 square feet min.
275 square feet min.
feet min.
Only permitted within a
Only permitted within a
One bedroom
TOD area and NRD-1.
Permitted by Warrant.
TOD area and NRD-1.
Permitted by Warrant.
Dwelling Unit: 550
Prohibited on a Lot
Prohibited on a Lot
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square feet min.
Two bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
Abutting T3.
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Abutting T3.
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
HOME OFFICE
Shall be located
wholly within
Dwelling Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall
be 25% of the size
of the Dwelling Unit
based on county
property records.
Home Office occupa
tions limited to
individual tutoring;
non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers;
artists; designers;
seamstresses;
tailors; Office uses,
excluding medical
and dental offices.
Maximum of one
client at a time.
Maximum of two
staff members, one
Shall be located wholly
within Dwelling Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based on
county property
records.
Home Office occupatio
ns limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers; artists;
designers;
seamstresses;
tailors; Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of which
must reside on
premises.
Shall be located wholly
within Dwelling Unit.
Maximum size of
Home Office shall be
25% of the size of the
Dwelling Unit based on
county property
records.
Home Office occupatio
ns limited to individual
tutoring; non -amplified
individual instrument
instruction; authors
and composers; artists;
designers;
seamstresses;
tailors; Office uses,
excluding medical and
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of which
must reside on
premises.
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of which must reside
on premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday
8:00 AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be
used which creates
undue noise,
vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
AND UTILITIES
heights may extend
heights may extend
heights may extend
above eight (8') feet,
above eight (8') feet,
above eight (8') feet,
up to a maximum of
up to a maximum of
up to a maximum of
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
comply with the
comply with the
comply with the
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences shall
Walls and Fences shall
shall be designed
be designed with
be designed with
with architectural
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
treatment and
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
landscaping to
enhance their
enhance their
enhance their
appearance and
appearance and
appearance and
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
4, Table 12 Design
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
applicable.
applicable.
applicable.
LIVE WORK
Shall be located within
ground floor or Liner
units.
Maximum size of work
occupation shall not
exceed 50% of the size
of the Dwelling Unit
Shall be located within
ground floor or Liner
units.
Maximum size of work
occupation shall not
exceed 50% of the size
of the Dwelling Unit
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based on county
property records.
Live Work occupations
limited to those
allowed in Transect
Zone.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
based on county
property records.
Live Work occupations
limited to those
allowed in Transect
Zone.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
OPEN AIR RETAIL
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zone.
Operation limited to
weekends and legal
holidays for a
maximum of 3
consecutive days
between the hours of
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of onsite
restroom facilities.
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zone.
Operation limited to
weekends and legal
holidays for a
maximum of 3
consecutive days
between the hours of
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of onsite
restroom facilities.
PERSONAL
WIRELESS
SERVICE FACILITY
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
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PUBLIC STORAGE
FACILITY
* Or as modified in Article 4, Diagram 9
Table 13: T6 - URBAN CORE ZONE
T6
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
150 UNITS PER
ACRE *
150 UNITS PER ACRE
*
150 — 1,000 UNITS
PER ACRE *
ADULT DAYCARE
Allowed by Warrant
per Article 4 Table 3.
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
activity area.
Allowed by Warrant
per Article 4 Table 3.
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
activity area.
For 10 or more adults:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of indoor activity
area per adult.
ADULT FAMILY
CARE HOME
1-5-RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
ALCOHOL
SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments
occupying more than
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall
require an Exception
with approval by the
City Commission.
Establishments located
within an
Entertainment District
as defined within
Section 4-9 of the City
Code shall not be
subject to an Exception
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments
occupying more than
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall
require an Exception
with approval by the
City Commission.
Establishments located
within an
Entertainment District
as defined within
Section 4-9 of the City
Code shall not be
subject to an Exception
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permit.
permit.
AMUSEMENT RIDE
Amusement Rides are
permissible by
Exception with City
Commission approval,
subject to review
pursuant to Article 4,
Table 12 of this
Code and additional
standards as follows:
1. Limited permissibility
as Accessory
Structures, ancillary to
a Waterfront Specialty
Center.
2. Limited to master
planned sites, intended
and improved for
public access which
qualify as a regional
destination.
3. Framed by liner
buildings or Civic Open
Space meeting
minimum standards of
this Code.
4. Strobe or other
exterior lighting which
flashes or blinks,
including the ride, are
prohibited.
5. All project exterior
lighting, located more
than forty (40) feet
above finished grade,
shall be 3,000K or
less.
6. Illumination may not
exceed a maximum
brightness level of 0.3
foot candles above
ambient light as
measured at a
distance of 250 feet
from the Use,
supported by written
certification from the
manufacturer.
7. Except for any FAA -
required lighting,
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power to all lighting
shall be shut off by
2:00 a.m.
8. Any sound or noise
generated shall abide
by all restrictions set
forth in Chapter 36 of
the City Code and are
not eligible for
exemptions thereof.
AUTO RELATED
Car Wash:
Car Wash:
COMMERCIAL
Self-service,
semiautomatic, and
Subject to City
Code Chapter 23
automatic dragline
shall provide for each
of the first 3 wash
Self-service,
semiautomatic, and
stalls, 3 parking
automatic dragline
reservoir spaces
shall provide for each
before and 3 after.
of the first 3 wash
Beyond 3 stalls, 1
stalls, 3 parking
parking reservoir
reservoir spaces
spaces before and 2
before and 3 after.
after each stall.
Beyond 3 stalls, 1
parking reservoir
Custom hand car wash
spaces before and 2
shall provide for each
wash stall, 1 parking
after each stall.
reservoir space before
Custom hand car wash
each stall and 1 after,
and 5 additional
shall provide for each
wash stall, 1 parking
parking spaces.
One (1) reservoir
reservoir space before
each stall and 1 after,
and 5 additional
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
parking spaces.
One (1) reservoir
Gas Stations:
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
Principal Frontage
access may be
Gas Stations:
allowed.
Subject to City
Frontage requirement
may be reduced
Code Chapter 23
maximum 30% by
Principal Frontage
Waiver. Building
access may be
Facade may be a
allowed.
colonnade.
Frontage requirement
All vending machines
may be reduced
shall be located
maximum 30 /o by
indoors. Trash facilities
Waiver. Building
shall be completely
Facade may be a
enclosed and shielded
colonnade.
from Primary
All vending machines
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Frontages. Only
vehicles awaiting
service, permitted
rental vehicles and
staff vehicles parked
while working shall be
allowed. All repairs,
change of tires,
greasing/lubricating
shall be conducted
within building.
Outdoor display of
products incidental to
normal refueling is
prohibited closer to the
street than pump
islands. Outdoor
display or storage of
tires is prohibited.
Vehicle Rental
Facilities:
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental
passenger vehicle
facilities there shall be
10 parking spaces
provided for first
10,000 square feet of
Floor Area and 1
space for each
additional 500 square
feet.
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental cargo
vehicle facilities 1
parking space per staff
and 1 space for each 8
vehicles stored on the
premises.
All access to site shall
be from a County
designated primary
arterial road.
Building designated for
customer service must
be located where it is
easily accessible from
shall be located
indoors. Trash facilities
shall be completely
enclosed and shielded
from Primary
Frontages. Only
vehicles awaiting
service, permitted
rental vehicles and
staff vehicles parked
while working shall be
allowed. All repairs,
change of tires,
greasing/lubricating
shall be conducted
within building.
Outdoor display of
products incidental to
normal refueling is
prohibited closer to the
street than pump
islands. Outdoor
display or storage of
tires is prohibited.
Vehicle Rental
Facilities:
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental
passenger vehicle
facilities there shall be
10 parking spaces
provided for first
10,000 square feet of
Floor Area and 1
space for each
additional 500 square
feet.
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental cargo
vehicle facilities 1
parking space per staff
and 1 space for each 8
vehicles stored on the
premises.
All access to site shall
be from a County
designated primary
arterial road.
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site access point.
All transactions must
be conducted indoors.
All vehicle storage
areas must be lighted
without causing
spillover onto Abutting
properties.
On -site vehicle service
must be conducted
indoors and is limited
to minor repairs and
maintenance.
Auto Sales:
For new Buildings, the
display of vehicles and
sales transactions
must be located
indoors.
Building disposition,
configuration, and all
applicable standards
must meet the
minimum requirements
defined in Article 5.
Building designated for
customer service must
be located where it is
easily accessible from
site access point.
All transactions must
be conducted indoors.
All vehicle storage
areas must be lighted
without causing
spillover onto Abutting
properties.
On -site vehicle service
must be conducted
indoors and is limited
to minor repairs and
maintenance.
Auto Sales:
For new Buildings, the
display of vehicles and
sales transactions
must be located
indoors.
Building disposition,
configuration, and all
applicable standards
must meet the
minimum requirements
defined in Article 5.
BOATS
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted 10-24-1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted 10-24-1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted 10-24-1991.
BOAT HOUSE
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
Maximum size: 20 feet
wide, 40 feet long, 15
feet high.
BOAT SLIP
Maximum coverage
of waterfront
setback: 35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback:
35%
CHILDCARE
Minimum of 35
square feet of usable
indoor floor space
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
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per child on license.
Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area
shall be provided for
one half of license
capacity. In no event
shall any outdoor
play area be less
than 450 square feet.
The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of
age. Minimum of 1
drop off parking
space for every 10
children. Vehicular
entrance must be
within 300 feet of
arterial road.
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one
half of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of age.
Minimum of 1 drop off
parking space for
every 10 children.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one
half of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of age.
Minimum of 1 drop off
parking space for
every 10 children.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
1-6-RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
COMMUNITY
RESIDENCES
7-14-RESIDENTS
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.2.
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
FACILITY
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed by
Exception and are
subject to the
following additional
requirements:
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet between
proposed facility and
another existing
facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
feet between
proposed Facility and
any T3 or T4 R Zone.
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed by
Exception and are
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet between proposed
facility and another
existing facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
T4-R Zone.
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed by
Exception and are
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet between proposed
facility and another
existing facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
T4-R Zone.
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks
and Piers into
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne
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Biscayne Bay are
limited to 35 feet
However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension
of docks and Piers
into Biscayne Bay
may be allowed.
Extension of docks
and Piers into other
waterways is limited
to 10 feet or 10% of
the width of the
waterway, whichever
is less. However, by
Exception further
extension may be
approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked
or moored on
property Adjacent to
T3-R, T4-R, T5-R,
T6-R.
Dock/ Pier setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5
feet from any
Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances:
davits in excess of 3
ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat
ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
Bay are limited to 35
feet However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension of
docks and Piers into
Biscayne Bay may be
allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject
to approval from all
applicable agencies.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked or
moored on property
Adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
Bay are limited to 35
feet However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension of
docks and Piers into
Biscayne Bay may be
allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject
to approval from all
applicable agencies.
Only private pleasure
craft may be docked or
moored on property
Adjacent to T3-R, T4-
R, T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier setbacks:
10 feet from any
Abutting property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits
in excess of 3 ton
capacity, commercial
vessels, commercial
boat ramps, and
commercial hauling
and fueling.
DRIVE -THROUGH
AND
DRIVE-IN
Reservoir parking
spaces shall be
required as follows:
One (1) at window,
three (3) before service
window, one (1) after
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service window.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 550
square feet min.
Two bedroom
Dwelling Unit: 650
square feet min.
Micro Dwelling Unit:
275 square feet min.
Only permitted within a
TOD area and NRD-1.
Permitted by Warrant.
Prohibited on a Lot
Abutting T3.
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Micro Dwelling Unit:
275 square feet min.
Only permitted within a
TOD area and NRD-1.
Permitted by Warrant.
Prohibited on a Lot
Abutting T3.
Efficiency Dwelling
Unit: 400 square feet
min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
Establishments with a
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
HELICOPTER
LANDING SITE
Helicopter landing
sites as regulated by
federal and state law
may be permitted by
Warrant subject to
the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and
takeoff of helicopters
dropping off and
Helicopter landing sites
as regulated by federal
and state law may be
permitted by Warrant
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and takeoff
of helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and cargo,
Helicopter landing sites
as regulated by federal
and state law may be
permitted by Warrant
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and takeoff
of helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and cargo,
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picking up
and may not include
and may not include
passengers and
fueling, repair, or long
fueling, repair, or long
cargo, and may not
term parking or storage
term parking or storage
include fueling,
repair, or long term
of helicopters.
of helicopters.
parking or storage of
Unless used for
Unless used for
helicopters.
emergency operations
emergency operations
(police, fire, and
(police, fire, and
Unless used for
hospital) landings and
hospital) landings and
emergency
takeoffs shall be
takeoffs shall be
operations (police,
fire, and hospital)
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
landings and takeoffs
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
shall be restricted to
Monday through
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R.
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R.
Friday from 9:00 AM
to 5 PM on parcels
Ground level sites shall
Ground level sites shall
Abutting T3, T4, T5-
be located away from
be located away from
R, and T6-R.
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
Ground level sites
features to avoid
features to avoid
shall be located
possible air turbulence.
possible air turbulence.
away from Buildings,
trees, or significant
terrain features to
Rooftop sites shall be
given priority over
Rooftop sites shall be
given priority over
avoid possible air
ground level sites in
ground level sites in
turbulence.
congested areas.
congested areas.
Rooftop sites shall
be given priority over
ground level sites in
congested areas.
HOME OFFICE
Shall be located
Shall be located wholly
Shall be located wholly
wholly within
within Dwelling Unit.
within Dwelling Unit.
Dwelling Unit.
Maximum size of
Maximum size of
Maximum size of
home office shall not
home office shall not
home office shall not
exceed 25% of the size
exceed 25% of the size
exceed 25% of the
of the Dwelling Unit
of the Dwelling Unit
size of the Dwelling
based on county
based on county
Unit based on county
property records.
property records.
property records.
Home Office occupatio
Home Office occupatio
Home Office occupat
ns limited to individual
ns limited to individual
ions limited to
tutoring; non -amplified
tutoring; non -amplified
individual tutoring;
individual instrument
individual instrument
non -amplified
instruction; authors
instruction; authors
individual instrument
and composers; artists;
and composers; artists;
instruction; authors
designers;
designers;
and composers;
seamstresses; tailors;
seamstresses; tailors;
artists; designers;
and uses similar in
and uses similar in
seamstresses;
tailors; and uses
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical and
similar in
impact. Office uses,
excluding medical
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
dental offices.
Maximum of one client
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and dental offices.
Maximum of one
client at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of
which must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday
8:00 AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be
used which creates
undue noise,
vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of which
must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
at a time.
Maximum of two staff
members, one of which
must reside on
premises.
Hours of operation
limited to Monday
through Saturday 8:00
AM to 6 PM.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
AND UTILITIES
heights may extend
heights may extend
heights may extend
above ten (10') feet,
above ten (10') feet, up
above ten (10') feet, up
up to a maximum of
to a maximum of
to a maximum of
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
comply with the
comply with the
comply with the
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences shall
Walls and Fences shall
shall be designed
be designed with
be designed with
with architectural
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
treatment and
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
landscaping to
enhance their
enhance their
enhance their
appearance and
appearance and
appearance and
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
applicable.
applicable.
applicable.
LIVE WORK
Shall be located within
ground floor or Liner
Units.
Maximum size of work
occupation shall not
exceed 50% of the size
of the Dwelling Unit
based on county
Shall be located within
ground floor or Liner
Units.
Maximum size of work
occupation shall not
exceed 50% of the size
of the Dwelling Unit
based on county
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property records.
Live Work occupations
limited to those
allowed in Transect
Zone.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
property records.
Live Work occupations
limited to those
allowed in Transect
Zone.
No equipment or
process shall be used
which creates undue
noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, or odors
detectable to normal
senses off the
property.
Certificate of Use
required.
OPEN AIR RETAIL
Subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zone.
Operation limited to
weekends and legal
holidays for a
maximum of 3
consecutive days
between the hours of
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of onsite
restroom facilities.
Subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zone.
Operation limited to
weekends and legal
holidays for a
maximum of 3
consecutive days
between the hours of
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of onsite
restroom facilities.
PERSONAL
Subject to the
Subject to the
Subject to the
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WIRELESS
SERVICE FACILITY
requirements
of Section 6.4.
requirements
of Section 6.4.
requirements
of Section 6.4.
PUBLIC STORAGE
FACILITY
REGIONAL
ACTIVITY
COMPLEX
Regional Activity
Complex: Allowed by
Exception with City
Commission approval
and are subject to the
following additional
requirements:
Regional Activity
Complexes are not
allowed in Transect
Zones T6-8 and T6-12.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
T4 Zones.
Transect regulations
pertaining to Building
Disposition, and
Building Configuration
shall be considered
referential guidelines
for Regional Activity
Complexes. Any
exemption from these
guidelines must
comply with the
following criteria:
1. exemptions shall be
justified by functional
requirements
connected to the uses
proposed; and
2. exemptions shall be
reduced to the
minimum required to
achieve the required
functionality; and
3. exemptions in the
aggregate shall be
evaluated for
compliance with the
Transect's intent
regarding intensity and
scale; and
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4. exemptions shall be
evaluated for
compliance with
criteria set forth
in Article 4, Table 12,
as applicable; and
5. specific findings
shall be made by the
Planning Director
regarding the nature
and extent of each
proposed exemption
and said findings shall
be contained in the
recommendation report
for the Exception which
ma be considered as
substantial and
competent evidence b
the PZAB and City
Commission
respectively.
Table 13: C - CIVIC
C
CS — CIVIC SPACE
CI — CIVIC
INSTITUTION
CI -HD — CIVIC
INSTITUTION
HEALTH DISTRICT
DENSITY (UPA)
N/A
DENSITY OF
ABUTTING ZONE
150 UNITS PER ACRE
BOATS
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
Occupancy of
private pleasure
crafts and
houseboats or
house barges shall
not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks
and Piers into
Biscayne Bay are
limited to 35 feet.
However, by
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet. However, by
Exception a 600 feet
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne
Bay are limited to 35
feet. However, by
Exception a 600 feet
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Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension
of docks and Piers
into Biscayne Bay
may be allowed.
Extension of docks
and Piers into other
waterways is limited
to 10 feet or 10% of
the width of the
waterway, whichever
is less. However, by
Exception further
extension may be
approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
maximum extension of
docks and piers into
Biscayne Bay may be
allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
maximum extension of
docks and piers into
Biscayne Bay may be
allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
OPEN AIR RETAIL
Subject to the
following additional
requirements:
Access to site must
be from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation
of any open air retail
shall be a minimum
of 75 feet measured
from any property
within T3, T4-R, T5-
R, or T6-R Zone.
Operation limited to
weekends and legal
holidays for a
maximum of 3
consecutive days
between the hours
of 7:00 AM and 7:00
PM.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of on -site
restroom facilities.
Subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zone.
Operation limited to
weekends and legal
holidays for a
maximum of 3
consecutive days
between the hours of
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of on -site
restroom facilities.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.3.4
ADULT DAYCARE
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
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activity area.
For 10 or more adults:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of indoor activity
area per
adult.
activity area.
For 10 or more adults:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of indoor activity
area per
adult.
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
FACILITY
Assisted Living
Facilities: Allowed by
Exception and are
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet between proposed
facility and another
existing facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 1000
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
T4-R Zone.
PERSONAL
WIRELESS
SERVICE FACILITY
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
HELICOPTER
LANDING SITE
Helicopter landing
sites as regulated by
federal and state law
may be permitted by
Warrant subject to
the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and
takeoff of helicopters
dropping off and
picking up
passengers and
cargo, and may not
include fueling,
repair, or long term
parking or storage of
helicopters.
Unless used for
emergency
Helicopter landing sites
as regulated by federal
and state law may be
permitted by Warrant
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and takeoff
of helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and cargo,
and may not include
fueling, repair, or long
term parking or storage
of helicopters.
Unless used for
emergency operations
(police, fire, and
hospital) landings and
takeoffs shall be
Helicopter landing sites
as regulated by federal
and state law may be
permitted by Warrant
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and takeoff
of helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and cargo,
and may not include
fueling, repair, or long
term parking or storage
of helicopters.
Unless used for
emergency operations
(police, fire, and
hospital) landings and
takeoffs shall be
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operations (police,
fire, and hospital)
landings and
takeoffs shall be
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
9aAM to 5 PM on
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R
Zones.
Ground level sites
shall be located
away from Buildings,
trees, or significant
terrain features to
avoid possible air
turbulence.
Rooftop sites shall
be given priority over
ground level sites in
congested areas.
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R
Zones.
Ground level sites shall
be located away from
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
features to avoid
possible air turbulence.
Rooftop sites shall be
given priority over
ground level sites in
congested areas.
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R
Zones.
Ground level sites shall
be located away from
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
features to avoid
possible air turbulence.
Rooftop sites shall be
given priority over
ground level sites in
congested areas.
CHILDCARE
Minimum of 35
square feet of
usable indoor floor
space per child on
license. Minimum of
45 square feet of
usable outdoor play
area per child. A
minimum outdoor
play area shall be
provided for one half
of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of
age.
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one
half of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of age.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one
half of license capacity.
In no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children
under one year of age.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
MAJOR SPORTS
FACILITY
Modifications in
Setbacks up to a
maximum of fifty
percent (50%) of the
required Setbacks may
be approved by Waiver
when Liner Uses are
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provided along parking
Structures.
Commercial Uses may
exceed twenty-five
percent (25%) of the
Building area by
Warrant.
REGIONAL
Regional Activity
Regional Activity
ACTIVITY
Complex: Allowed by
Complex: Allowed by
COMPLEX
Exception with City
Exception with City
Commission approval
Commission approval
and are subject to the
and are subject to the
following additional
following additional
requirements:
requirements:
Regional Activity
Regional Activity
Complexes are not
Complexes are not
allowed in Transect
allowed in Transect
Zones T6-8 and T6-12.
Zones T6-8 and T6-12.
Minimum distance
Minimum distance
requirement of 1,000
requirement of 1,000
feet between proposed
feet between proposed
facility and any T3 or
facility and any T3 or
T4 Zones.
T4 Zones.
Transect regulations
Transect regulations
pertaining to Building
pertaining to Building
Disposition, and
Disposition, and
Building Configuration
Building Configuration
shall be considered
shall be considered
referential guidelines
referential guidelines
for Regional Activity
for Regional Activity
Complexes. Any
Complexes. Any
exemption from these
exemption from these
guidelines must comply
guidelines must comply
with the following
with the following
criteria:
criteria:
1. exemptions shall be
1. exemptions shall be
justified by functional
`justified b functional
requirements
requirements
connected to the uses
connected to the uses
proposed; and
proposed; and
2. exemptions shall be
2. exemptions shall be
reduced to the
reduced to the
minimum required to
minimum required to
achieve the required
achieve the required
functionality; and
functionality; and
3. exemptions in the
3, exemptions in the
aggregate shall be
aggregate shall be
evaluated for
evaluated for
compliance with the
compliance with the
Transect's intent
Transect's intent
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regarding intensity and
scale; and
4. exemptions shall be
evaluated for
responsiveness to
criteria set forth
in Article 4, Table 12,
as applicable; and
5. specific findings
shall be made by the
Planning Director
regarding the nature
and extent of each
proposed exemption
and said findings shall
be contained in the
recommendation report
for the Exception which
may be considered as
substantial and
competent evidence by
the PZAB and City
Commission
respectively.
regarding intensity and
scale; and
4. exemptions shall be
evaluated for
compliance with criteria
set forth in Article 4,
Table 12, as
applicable; and
5. specific findings
shall be made by the
Planning Director
regarding the nature
and extent of each
proposed exemption
and said findings shall
be contained in the
recommendation report
for the Exception which
may be considered as
substantial and
competent evidence by
the PZAB and City
Commission
respectively.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
Wall and Fence
AND UTILITIES
heights may extend
heights may extend
heights may extend
above ten (10') feet,
above ten (10') feet, up
above ten (10') feet, up
up to a maximum of
to a maximum of
to a maximum of
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
twenty (20') feet, by
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
Warrant and shall
comply with the
comply with the
comply with the
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
underlying Principal
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
Walls and Fences
Walls and Fences shall
Walls and Fences shall
shall be designed
be designed with
be designed with
with architectural
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
treatment and
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
landscaping to
enhance their
enhance their
enhance their
appearance and
appearance and
appearance and
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
4, Table 12 Design
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
applicable.
applicable.
applicable.
Table 13: D — DISTRICT
D
D1 - WORKPLACE
D2 - INDUSTRIAL
D3 -
WATERFRONT
INDUSTRIAL
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DENSITY (UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
DENSITY OF LOWEST
ABUTTING ZONE
NEAREST TO
SUBJECT PROPERTY
NOT TO
EXCEED 65
DWELLING UNITS
PER ACRE
DENSITY OF
LOWEST
ABUTTING ZONE
NEAREST TO
SUBJECT
PROPERTY NOT
TO
EXCEED 65
DWELLING UNITS
PER ACRE
BOATS
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
houseboats or house
barges shall not be
allowed except for
those specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
Occupancy of
private pleasure
crafts and
houseboats or
house barges shall
not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
DOCKS PIERS
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are limited to 35 feet.
However, by Exception
a 600 feet maximum
extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
may be allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
Extension docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are limited to 35 feet.
However, by Exception
a 600 feet maximum
extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
may be allowed.
Extension of docks and
Piers into other
waterways is limited to
10 feet or 10% of the
width of the waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by Exception
further extension may
be approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
Extension docks
and Piers into
Biscayne Bay are
limited to 35 feet.
However, by
Exception a 600 feet
maximum extension
of docks and Piers
into Biscayne Bay
may be allowed.
Extension of docks
and Piers into other
waterways is limited
to 10 feet or 10% of
the width of the
waterway,
whichever is less.
However, by
Exception further
extension may be
approved, subject to
approval from all
applicable agencies.
WORK LIVE
Maximum size of
Dwelling shall not
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exceed 50% of the size
of the Structure based
on the total size of the
Structure.
Certificate of Use
required.
AUTO RELATED
Car Wash:
Car Wash:
Car Wash:
INDUSTRIAL
Self-service,
semiautomatic, and
Self-service,
semiautomatic, and
Self-service,
semiautomatic, and
automatic dragline shall
automatic dragline shall
automatic dragline
provide for each of the
provide for each of the
shall provide for
first 3 wash stalls, 3
first 3 wash stalls, 3
each of the first 3
parking reservoir
parking reservoir
wash stalls, 3
spaces before and 3
spaces before and 3
parking reservoir
after. Beyond 3 stalls, 1
after. Beyond 3 stalls, 1
spaces before and 3
parking reservoir
parking reservoir space
after. Beyond 3
spaces before and 2
before and 2 after each
stalls, 1 parking
after each stall.
stall.
reservoir space
Custom hand car wash
shall provide for each
Custom hand car wash
shall provide for each
before and 2 after
each stall.
wash stall, 1 parking
wash stall, 1 parking
Custom hand car
reservoir space before
reservoir space before
wash shall provide
each stall and 1 after,
and 5 additional
each stall and 1 after,
and 5 additional
for each wash stall,
1 parking reservoir
parking spaces.
parking spaces.
space before each
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
stall and 1 apar, and
5 additioo nal parking
spaces.
Gas Stations:
Gas Stations:
One (1) reservoir
parking space may
Principal Frontage
Principal Frontage
be reduced by
Access may be
allowed.
Access may be
allowed.
Waiver.
Frontage requirement
may be reduced
maximum 30% by
Frontage requirement
may be reduced
maximum 30% by
Waiver. Building
Waiver. Building
Facade may be a
colonnade.
Facade may be a
colonnade.
All vending machines
shall be located
indoors. Trash facilities
shall be completely
enclosed and shielded
from Primary
All vending machines
shall be located
indoors. Trash facilities
shall be completely
enclosed and shielded
from Primary
Frontages. Only
vehicles awaiting
service, permitted
rental vehicles and staff
Frontages. Only
vehicles awaiting
service, permitted
rental vehicles and staff
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vehicles parked while
working shall be
allowed. All repairs,
change of tires,
greasing/lubricating
shall be conducted
within building. Outdoor
display of products
incidental to normal
refueling is prohibited
closer to the street than
pump islands. Outdoor
display or storage of
tires is prohibited.
Vehicle Rental
Facilities:
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental
passenger vehicle
facilities there shall be
10 parking spaces
provided for first 10,000
square feet of Floor
Area and 1 space for
each additional 500
square feet.
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental cargo
vehicle facilities 1
parking space per staff
and 1 space for each 8
vehicles stored on the
premises.
All access to site must
be from a County
designated primary
arterial road.
Building designated for
customer service must
be located where it is
easily accessible from
site access point.
All transactions must
be conducted indoors.
All vehicle storage
areas must be lighted
vehicles parked while
working shall be
allowed. All repairs,
change of tires,
greasing/lubricating
shall be conducted
within building. Outdoor
display of products
incidental to normal
refueling is prohibited
closer to the street than
pump islands. Outdoor
display or storage of
tires is prohibited.
Vehicle Rental
Facilities:
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental
passenger vehicle
facilities there shall be
10 parking spaces
provided for first 10,000
square feet of Floor
Area and 1 space for
each additional 500
square feet.
In addition to the
parking requirements
in Article 4 Table 4 for
lease or rental cargo
vehicle facilities 1
parking space per staff
and 1 space for each 8
vehicles stored on the
premises.
All access to site must
be from a County
designated primary
arterial road.
Building designated for
customer service must
be located where it is
easily accessible from
site access point.
All transactions must
be conducted indoors.
All vehicle storage
areas must be lighted
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without causing
spillover onto Abutting
properties.
On -site vehicle service
must be conducted
indoors and is limited to
minor repairs and
maintenance.
without causing
spillover onto Abutting
properties.
On -site vehicle service
must be conducted
indoors and is limited to
minor repairs and
maintenance.
ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT
ESTABLISHMENT
A minimum distance of
1,000 feet shall be
required from any
public park, school, or
property zoned for
Residential Use;
including such public
park or school
properties outside City
limits or properties
zoned residential by
the external jurisdiction.
The distance shall be
measured from the
front door of the
proposed Adult
Entertainment
Establishment to the
closest property line of
the protected Use.
Any application shall be
accompanied by a
survey certified by a
land surveyor
registered in the State
of Florida showing
compliance with all
minimum distance
requirements.
Discontinued or
abandoned Adult
Entertainment
Establishments may
not resume the use
until all requirements of
this Code and the City
Code are met.
No Variances shall be
permitted.
DRIVE -THROUGH
Reservoir parking
Reservoir parking
Reservoir parking
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AND DRIVE-IN
spaces shall be
required as follows:
Minimum reservoir
parking spaces
required shall be 1
space at window, 3
spaces before service
window, and 1 space
after service window.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
spaces shall be
required as follows:
Minimum reservoir
parking spaces
required shall be 1
space at window, 3
spaces before service
window, and 1 space
after service window.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may be
reduced by Waiver.
May be allowed by
Warrant subject to the
requirements of Article
6, Section 6.3.
spaces shall be
required as follows:
Minimum reservoir
parking spaces
required shall be 1
space at window, 3
spaces before
service window, and
1 space after
service window.
One (1) reservoir
parking space may
be reduced by
Waiver. May be
allowed by Warrant
subject to the
requirements
of Article 6, Section
6.3.
LARGE SCALE
RETAIL
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.3.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.3.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.3.
OPEN AIR RETAIL
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zones.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of on -site
restroom facilities.
Access to site must be
from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation of
any Open Air Retail
shall be a minimum of
75 feet measured from
any property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zones.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of on -site
restroom facilities.
Access to site must
be from a major
Thoroughfare.
Distance separation
of any Open Air
Retail shall be a
minimum of 75 feet
measured from any
property within T3,
T4-R, T5-R, or T6-R
Zones.
Provision of paving
striping for stalls and
parking spaces.
Provision of on -site
restroom facilities.
ADULT DAYCARE
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350 square
feet of indoor activity
area.
For 10 or more adults:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of indoor activity
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350 square
feet of indoor activity
area.
For 10 or more adults:
Minimum of 35 square
feet of indoor activity
For 6 to 9 adults:
Minimum of 350
square feet of indoor
activity area.
For 10 or more
adults:
Minimum of 35
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area per
adult.
area per
adult.
square feet of indoor
activity area per
adult.
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
FACILITY
Community
Residences and similar
Home/Facilities not
allowed.
Assisted Living
Facilities meeting
Community Support
Facility thresholds in
Section 6.2 are allowed
by Warrant and are
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
Each room shall not
have more than two (2)
residents.
Minimum distance
requirement of 3,000
feet between proposed
facility and another
existing facility.
Residential Facilities
not allowed.
Residential Facilities
not allowed.
PERSONAL
WIRELESS
SERVICE FACILITY
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
Subject to the
requirements
of Section 6.4.
HELICOPTER
LANDING SITE
Helicopter landing sites
as regulated by federal
and state law may be
permitted by Warrant
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and takeoff
of helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and cargo,
and may not include
fueling, repair, or long
term parking or storage
of helicopters.
Unless used for
emergency operations
(police, fire, and
Helicopter landing sites
as regulated by federal
and state law may be
permitted by Warrant
subject to the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used for
the landing and takeoff
of helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and cargo,
and may not include
fueling, repair, or long
term parking or storage
of helicopters.
Unless used for
emergency operations
(police, fire, and
Helicopter landing
sites as regulated by
federal and state
law may be
permitted by
Warrant subject to
the following
additional
requirements:
May only be used
for the landing and
takeoff of
helicopters dropping
off and picking up
passengers and
cargo, and may not
includefueling,
repui, or long term
parkin,or storage of
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hospital) landings and
takeoffs shall be
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R
Zones.
Ground level sites shall
be located away from
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
features to avoid
possible air turbulence.
Rooftop sites shall be
given priority over
ground level sites in
congested areas.
hospital) landings and
takeoffs shall be
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R.
Ground level sites shall
be located away from
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
features to avoid
possible air turbulence.
Rooftop sites shall be
given priority over
ground level sites in
congested areas.
helicopters.
Unless used for
emergency
operations (police,
fire, and hospital)
landings and
takeoffs shall be
restricted to Monday
through Friday from
9:00 AM to 5 PM on
parcels Abutting T3,
T4, T5-R, and T6-R.
Ground level sites
shall be located
away from
Buildings, trees, or
significant terrain
features to avoid
possible air
turbulence.
Rooftop sites shall
be given priority
over ground level
sites in congested
areas.
CHILDCARE
Minimum of 35 square
feet of usable indoor
floor space per child on
license. Minimum of 45
square feet of usable
outdoor play area per
child. A minimum
outdoor play area shall
be provided for one half
of license capacity. In
no event shall any
outdoor play area be
less than 450 square
feet. The minimum
standard of outdoor
play area does not
apply for children under
one year of age.
Vehicular entrance
must be within 300 feet
of arterial road.
INDUSTRIAL USES
It is intended that the
provision of Industrial
Products and Services
be permissible, as
It is intended that the
provision of Industrial
Products and Services
be permissible within
It is intended that
the provision of
Industrial Products
and Services be
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appropriate, within the
D1 Zone. The D1 Zone
allows limited
Residential Uses and is
generally intended to
contain light industrial
Uses.
The D1 Zone generally
allows Industrial,
Commercial
and Office activities
which serve the needs
of other businesses,
may require extensive
loading facilities and
often benefit from
proximity to Industrial
areas. This Zone also
includes the following
Uses: wholesaling,
warehousing, light
assemblage and
distribution and minor
repairs and fabrication
of materials and
equipment. Residential
Use is limited.
This type of Zone
specifically excludes
the following activities:
• Any uses that involve
the manufacturing
processing generation
or storage of materials
that constitute a
physical or health
hazard in quantities in
excess of those found
in the Florida Building
Code, Section 307 —
High -Hazard Group H.
the D2 Zone. The
heavier Industrial Uses
are limited to the D2
Zone.
Concrete Batching
Plants may be allowed
by Warrant and subject
to the requirements
of Section 6.5.1.
permissible within
the D3 Zone. The
heavier Industrial
Uses are limited to
the D2 Zone.
The D3 Zone allows
all Industrial
activities such as
manufacturing,
processing,
assembly, auto -
related and storage
activities and
restricts activities
generating adverse
impacts such as
such as excessive
amounts of noise,
fumes, illumination
and hazardous
wastes. This Zone
shall generally be
located where
directly served by
major transportation
facilities and shall
be buffered from
Residential areas.
CREW QUARTERS
Crew Quarters shall be
reviewed by process of
Warrant. The proposed
Crew Quarters shall
receive comments from
the Miami River
Commission prior to
Warrant Final Decision.
Crew Quarters shall be
reviewed by process of
Warrant. The proposed
Crew Quarters shall
receive comments from
the Miami River
Commission prior to
Warrant Final Decision.
Crew Quarters shall
be reviewed by
process of Warrant.
The proposed Crew
Quarters shall
receive comments
from the Miami
River Commission
prior to Warrant
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Final Decision.
CONTAINER
Container yards and
Container yards and
Container yards and
YARDS
any facilities for the
any facilities for the
any facilities for the
outdoor storage,
stacking and
outdoor storage,
stacking and
outdoor storage,
stacking and
processing of
processing of
processing of
containers intended for
containers intended for
containers intended
shipment. Permissible
shipment. Permissible
for shipment.
only by Exception.
only by Exception.
Permissible only by
• No more than 3
• No more than 3
Exception.
containers shall be
containers shall be
• No more than 3
stacked vertically
stacked vertically
containers shall be
• A 10 to 15 foot high
• A 10 to 15 foot high
stacked vertically
wall Setback a
wall Setback a
• A 10 to 15 foot
minimum of 10 feet
minimum of 10 feet
high wall Setback a
from the Property Line
from the Property Line
minimum of 10 feet
must surround the
must surround the
from the Property
property.
property.
Line must surround
• All Setback yards
• All Setback yards
the property.
must be appropriately
must be appropriately
• All Setback yards
landscaped.
landscaped.
must be
• Security floodlights
• Security floodlights
appropriately
must be shielded or
must be shielded or
landscaped.
deflected from
deflected from
• Security floodlights
surrounding Residential
surrounding Residential
must be shielded or
neighborhoods so as to
neighborhoods so as to
deflected from
prevent light spillover.
prevent light spillover.
surrounding
• All crane operations
• All crane operations
Residentneighborhoodsial
so
are limited to daylight
are limited to daylight
as to prevent light
hours between 8:00 am
and 6:00 pm.
hours between 8:00 am
and 6:00 pm.
spillover.
• Appropriate measures
• Appropriate measures
• All crane
are required to
are required to
operations are
mited to daylight
minimize any adverse
minimize any adverse
hours between 8:00
effect of use including
noise generation; dust;
effect of use including
noise generation; dust;
am and 6:00 pm.
vibrations; street
vibrations; street
• Appropriate
capacity and
capacity and
measures are
maneuverability; traffic
maneuverability; traffic
required to minimize
and negative visual
and negative visual
any adverse effect
impact.
impact.
of use including
noise generation;
dust; vibrations;
street capacity and
maneuverability;
traffic and negative
visual impact.
FOOD SERVICE
Establishments with a
Establishments with
ESTABLISHMENT
valid alcohol beverage
license shall be subject
a valid alcohol
beverage license
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to Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Establishments under
2,500 square feet of
Floor Area with a valid
4COP alcohol
beverage license shall
require a Warrant.
shall be subject to
Chapter 4 of the City
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic
Beverages."
Establishments
under 2,500 square
feet of Floor Area
with a valid 4COP
alcohol beverage
license shall require
a Warrant.
ALCOHOL
Establishments with a
Establishments with
SERVICE
valid alcohol beverage
a valid alcohol
ESTABLISHMENT
license shall be subject
to Chapter 4 of the City
beverage license
shall be subject to
Code, entitled
Chapter 4 of the City
"Alcoholic Beverages."
Code, entitled
"Alcoholic
Establishments
occupying more than
Beverages."
5,000 square feet of
Floor Area shall require
an Exception with
approval by the City
Commission.
Establishments
occupying more
than 5,000 square
feet of Floor Area
shall require an
Establishments located
within an Entertainment
Exception with
approval by the City
District as defined
within Section 4-9 of
the City Code shall not
be subject to an
Commission.
Establishments
located within an
Entertainment
Exception permit.
District as defined
within Section 4-9 of
the City Code shall
not be subject to an
Exception permit.
PUBLIC STORAGE
Allowed By Warrant
Allowed By Warrant
FACILITY
and subject to the
following additional
requirements:
and subject to the
following additional
requirements:
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet radius between
proposed facility and
another exisiting
facility.
Minimum distance
requirement of 2,500
feet radius between
proposed facility and
another exisiting
facility.
Waiver for reduction in
distance requirement is
not permissible.
Waiver for reduction in
distance requirement is
not permissible.
Shall have ground floor
Shall have ground floor
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retail, manufacturer-
enabled retail, or
industrial uses along
principal frontage. A
minimum of 50% of the
proposed ground floor
uses shall be unrelated
to the Public Storage
retail, manufacturer -
enabled retail, or
industrial uses along
principal frontage. A
minimum of 50% of the
proposed ground floor
uses shall be unrelated
to the Public Storage
Facility.
Facility.
Shall be referred to the
Shall be referred to the
Urban Development
Urban Development
Review Board (UDRB).
Review Board (UDRB).
Provide bulk waste
disposal on -site
available to clients,
subject to review by the
Provide bulk waste
disposal on -site
available to clients,
subject to review by the
Solid Waste Director or
designee. Facility may
be liable for illigal
dumping if proven that
illigal dumping
originated from the
specific Public Storage
Solid Waste Director or
designee. Facility may
be liable for illigal
dumping if proven that
illigal dumping
originated from the
specific Public Storage
Facility within a one (1)
mile radius of the
facility.
Facility within a one (1)
mile radius of the
facility.
LODGING
Hotels are allowed by
Lodging Uses are
Lodging Uses are
Right in the D1 Zone
permissible by
permissible by
except for properties
Exception with City
Exception with City
identified in Appendix
Commission approval
Commission
PA-1 of the Miami
subject to review
approval subject to
Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan,
then such Hotel Uses
pursuant to Article 4,
Table 12 of this Code
and compliance with
review pursuant to
Article 4, Table 12 of
this Code and
are allowed only if the
properties are located
the following:
compliance with the
following:
on the north side of the
A recorded covenant
Lower River and
with the City
1. A recorded
approved by Warrant.
acknowledging that the
zoning of the property
is Industrial; that the
Lodging Use has been
introduced into the pre-
existing Industrial
District Zone; and the
Owner assumes risks
associated with
introducing a Lodging
covenant with the
City acknowledging
that the zoning of
the property is
Industrial; that the
Lodging Use has
been introduced into
the pre-existing
Industrial District
Zone; and the
Use into such a District.
Owner assumes
risks associated with
introducing a
Lodging Use into
such a District as
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well as
acknowledging and
accepting the
presence of the
existing Working
Waterfront 24-hour
operations as
permitted.
2. Lodging Uses in
the D3 Transect
Zone are limited to
the north side of
the area known as
the "Lower River"
as established in the
Miami River Corridor
Infill Plan and Miami
River Greenway
Action Plan, defined
as the area from
Biscayne Bay to the
Fifth Street Bridge.
3. Pursuant to
Section 342.07,
Florida Statutes,
Lodging Uses in this
Transect Zone must
provide access for
water -dependent
commercial and
recreational
activities for the
public such as
public access to the
Riverwalk, public
docks, marinas, or
other water- related
amenities afforded
by the waterfront
location.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Wall and Fence heights
Wall and Fence heights
Wall and Fence
AND UTILITIES
may extend above ten
may extend above ten
heights may extend
(10') feet, up to a
(10') feet, up to a
above ten (10') feet,
maximum of twenty
maximum of twenty
up to a maximum of
(20') feet, by Warrant
(20') feet, by Warrant
twenty (20') feet, by
and shall comply with
and shall comply with
Warrant and shall
the underlying Principal
the underlying Principal
comply with the
Building Setbacks.
Building Setbacks.
underlying Principal
Walls and Fences shall
Walls and Fences shall
Building Setbacks.
be designed with
be designed with
Walls and Fences
architectural treatment
architectural treatment
shall be designed
and landscaping to
and landscaping to
with architectural
enhance their
enhance their
treatment and
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appearance and
appearance and
landscaping to
comply with Article 4,
comply with Article 4,
enhance their
Table 12 Design
Table 12 Design
appearance and
Review Criteria, as
Review Criteria, as
comply with Article
applicable.
applicable.
4, Table 12 Design
Review Criteria, as
applicable.
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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 adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor ey 2/13/2023
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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