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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Commission Fact SheetCITY COMMISSION FACT SHEET File ID: 13627 Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"),MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 6 TITLED "FRONTAGES"; AMENDING TABLE 8, TITLED "DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED"; AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO MODIFY SECTIONS 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 AND 5.8; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 8, TITLED "THOROUGHFARES" AND ARTICLE 9, TITLED "LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS," TO CLARIFY AND INTRODUCE NEW FRONTAGE - RELATED DEFINITIONS, ALLOW ARCHITECTURAL AND FRONTAGE FLEXIBILITY IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES WITHIN T5, T6, AND CI - HD TRANSECT ZONES, UPDATE AND INTRODUCE NEW DEFINITION ILLUSTRATIONS, MODIFY MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN T5 AND T6, AND ALLOWING ADDITIONAL SITE TREES PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PURPOSE: This request asks for an amendment to the Miami 21 Code to introduce Frontage architectural flexibility, clarify the First Layer requirements, and resolve site specific design challenges that address grade elevation changes and constraints. FINDING(S): PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On May 17, 2023, recommended approval, by vote of 7 to O. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number:14200 City Hall 3500 Pan Ameican Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 13627 Final Action Date: 7/27/2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"),MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 6 TITLED "FRONTAGES"; AMENDING TABLE 8, TITLED "DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED"; AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO MODIFY SECTIONS 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 AND 5.8; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 8, TITLED "THOROUGHFARES" AND ARTICLE 9, TITLED "LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS," TO CLARIFY AND INTRODUCE NEW FRONTAGE - RELATED DEFINITIONS, ALLOW ARCHITECTURAL AND FRONTAGE FLEXIBILITY IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES WITHIN T5, T6, AND CI - HD TRANSECT ZONES, UPDATE AND INTRODUCE NEW DEFINITION ILLUSTRATIONS, MODIFY MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN T5 AND T6, AND ALLOWING ADDITIONAL SITE TREES PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, the guiding principles of the Miami 21 Code state that architecture and landscape design should grow from local climate, topography, history, and building practice, and that buildings should allow their inhabitants to experience the geography and climate through energy -efficient design; and WHEREAS, an update to the objectives, requirements, and illustrations relating to the design of frontages, facades, sidewalks, and landscaping set out in the Miami 21 Code is needed; and WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to increase Frontage architectural flexibility, clarify the First Layer requirements, and introduce provisions to resolve design challenges related to required grade changes; and WHEREAS, the proposed frontage design flexibilities include replacing the Build -to Line definition with a new Build -to Zone, updating the allowable frontage types, and clarifying those circumstances in which stairs and ramps may be placed in the First Layer; and WHEREAS, an amendment is needed to allow additional flexibility for required onsite trees to be placed on the upper levels instead of the First Layer; and City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on May 17, 2023, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-23-053 by a vote of seven to zero (7-0), Item No. PZAB. 9, recommending approval of the small scale Land Use Designation Change; and WHEREAS, the City Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed text amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered whether the proposed amendments will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP"), the Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered the Planning Director's recommendations and conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to amend the Miami 21 Code for the purposes stated herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:1 "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS Build -to lino Zone: A lino zone along all Principal Frontages in the T5 and T6 Transect Zones beginning at the front Setback line and extending ten (10) feet into the Second Layer cstablichcd within a given Lot indicating where Building Fagade(s) outer edgc of a Structurc shall be placed, located as depicted in Article 4, Table 8, Illustration d. Layer, First: The area of a Lot comprised of the distance between the Base Building Line and the required Front Setback_ including the Private Frontage. Layer, Second: That portion of the Lot behind the First Layer which includes that portion of the Building which Enfronts the Thoroughfare. The area of a Lot directly behind the First Layer and extending fifteen (15) feet into the lot, as depicted in Article 4, Table 8, Illustration g. The Second Layer is intended for Habitable Spaces which directly enfront Thoroughfares; however, 1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 the Second Layer may contain elements required by the Florida Building Code and other public utilities where no other location is feasible. Lot Coverage: The area of the Lot occupied by all Buildings, excluding roof overhangs, balconies, shade eyebrows, canopies, and other unenclosed cantilevered elements that do not extend more seven (7) feet from a wall, and Structures such as decks, pools, and trellises. In the T5, T6, and CI -HD Transect Zones ground floor cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies within the First Layer shall not be counted towards Lot Coverage. Right -of -Way, Public: That land held in trust by the City between the base building lines, including the Ssidewalk, swale and parkway area, and the roadway, street and highway, including a limited -access expressway. *11 Section 3. Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:1 "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 4 STANDARDS AND TABLES * * * TABLE 6 FRONTAGES * * e. Stoop' Frontage wherein the Facade is aligned close to the Frontage Line with the first Story elevated from the sidewalk sufficiently to secure privacy for the windows. The entrance is usually an exterior stair and landing. This type is recommended for ground- floor Residential Use. i �''" 1 i ! 1 f. Shopfront Frontage wherein the Facade is aligned close to the Frontage Line with the Building entrance at sidewalk grade. This type is conventional for retail Use. It has City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and an Awning that may overhang the sidewalk. g. Gallery Frontage wherein the Facade is aligned close to the Frontage Line with an attached cantilevered or a lightweight colonnade overlapping the sidewalk First Layer and may overlap the public ROW sidewalk. This type is conventional for retail Use. The Gallery shall be no less than 15' feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within 2 feet of the curb. Permitted by Special Area Plan. h. Arcade Frontage wherein the Facade includes a colonnade that overlaps the sidewalk First Layer and may overlap the public ROW sidewalk, while the Facade at sidewalk level remains at the Frontage Line. This type is conventional for retail Use. The arcade shall be no less than 15' feet wide and may overlap the whole width of the sidewalk to within 2 feet of the curb. Permitted by Special Area Plan. g. Loggia m d i i _ ' Frontage wherein the Facade includes an outdoor room, typically raised, and set back behind the First Layer. The Loggia typically includes a colonnade with no exterior walls on the sides facing frontages. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED d. LOT LAYERS BUILD -TO ZONE ABUTTING PROPERTY THIRD SECOND FIRST SIDE SIDE ABUTTING PROPERTY * 10 FT * * FRONTAGE City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 g. MIAMI ZONING CODE LAYERS J i. INTERIOR LOT //X ABUTTING PROPERTY / S10E THIRD LAYER SIDE ,� ; ABUTTING PROPERTY iii. THREE FRONTAGES FRONTAGE FRONTAGE FIRST LAYER: T3 & T4: generally unpaved, per Article 5. T5 & T6: shall be paved per Illustration 8.4 FRONTAGE FRONTAGE SECOND LAYER: Area for Active Space (Liner) and limited parking and service areas. ii. TWO FRONTAGES FRONTAGE 1 C SIDE THIRD LAYER 1 /1/ / ABUTTING PROPERTY iv_ FULL BLOCK FRONTAGE FRONTAGE P r � ❑ 7 Z O w N L J FRONTAGE FRONTAGE FRONTAGE THIRD LAYER: Parking, Loading, Service Areas are permitted, but shall be screened from view. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 Section 4. Article 5 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:1 "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES 5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5) 5.5.1 Building Disposition (T5) e. along a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of its length on the Setback Line as shown in Illustration 5.5 or as modified pursuant to Appendix B Waterfront Design Guidelines, Section 2.3(a) for Frontages along a Waterfront. In the absence of a Building along the remainder of the servicc areas. On Principal Frontage(s), for the minimum Height, Facades shall be placed: 1. In the Build -to Zone for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage as shown in Illustration 5.5; or 2. At the edge of a Civic Space Type for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage and designed as per Article 4 Table 7; or 3. Along a Waterfront, pursuant to Appendix B — Waterfront Design Guidelines, Section 2.3(a); or 4. Utilizing a combination of the options above. In the absence of a Building along the remainder remaining thirty percent (30%) of the Frontage Line, a Streetscreen shall be built co -planar with the Facade to conceal parking and service areas. * * 5.5.2 Building Configuration (T5) a. Development within Private Frontages shall comply with Article 4, Tables 2 and 6 and Illustration 5.5. b. Encroachments shall be as follows: At the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback; except balconies, bay windows, roofs and Facade components promoting cncrgy cfficicncy such as shading and Screening devices that are non acce-sible, may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet into the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation abovc the Baca Flood Elcvation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by proce-s of Waiver. At the Second and Third Layers, no encroachments are permitted. When a Lot abuts an existing City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shell be cot hank a minima im of throe (3) foot from Oho property lino 1. At the first Story in the First Layer, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation shall not be permitted, except in the following circumstances: a. For Rights -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or greater, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for that portion of the site where the adjacent Sidewalk is ten (10) feet or greater. b. For portions of Lots with a depth of one hundred (100) feet or less and a Right -of - Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. c. For Lots with a length of three hundred (300) feet or more and a Right -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. d. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of Waiver. 2. At the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback; except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. 3. Above the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs and Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet into the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 4. At the Second and Third Layers no encroachments are permitted. 5. When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. 5.5.6 Landscape Standards (T5) a. The First Layer as shown in Article /1, Table 8 shall be paved and landscaped to match and extend the enfronting Public Frontage as shown in Article 8 as per Illustration 8.4. ILLUSTRATION 5.5 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T5) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area - With rear vehicular access 5,000 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max. 1,200 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width - With rear vehicular 50 ft min. 16 ft. min. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 access c. Lot Coverage 80% max. d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) N/A e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 65 du/ac max. BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min. b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min. c. Side 0 ft. min. d. Rear 0 ft. min. e. Abutting Side or Rear T4 6 ft. min Abutting Side or Rear T3 10% of Lot depth**min. 1st through 2nd Story 26 ft. min. above 2nd Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn prohibited b. Porch & Fence prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. prohibited d. Forecourt permitted e. Stoop permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T5 L and T5 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan g. Loggia permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories 1 Story (15ft. min.) b. Max. Height 5 Stories c. Max. Benefit Height 1 Story Abutting D1 BUILDING HEIGHT City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 ABUTTING SIDE &REAR ABUTTING SIDE&PEAR ALIZONES Max. Benefit Height Max. Height Min Height ► 6 5 4 3 ► 2 0 min. ►-1 Max. Height MI Height ABUTTING SIDE & REAR D1 5 4 3 2 O'min_ ►� ABUTTING SIDE & REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T4 & T3 * 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6) 5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6) e. For the minimum Height, Facades shall be built parallel to the Principal Frontage Line along a minimum of scvcnty perccnt (70%) of its length on the Setback Line as shown in Streetscreen shall be built co planar with the Facade to shield parking and service areas. In the case of two (2) or three (3) Principal Frontages meeting at Thoroughfare intersections, the Building corner may recede from the designated Setback up to twenty percent (20%) of the Lot length. On Principal Frontage(s), for the minimum Height, Facades shall be placed: 1. In the Build -to Zone for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage as shown in Illustration 5.6; or City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 2. At the edge of a Civic Space Type for a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage and designed as per Article 4 Table 7; or 3. Along a Waterfront, pursuant to Appendix B — Waterfront Design Guidelines, Section 2.3(a); or 4. Utilizing a combination of the options above. In the absence of a Building along the remainder remaining thirty percent (30%) of the Frontage Line, a Streetscreen shall be built co -planar with the Facade to shield parking and service areas. In the case of two (2) or three (3) Principal Frontages meeting at Thoroughfare intersections, the Building corner may recede from the designated Setback up to twenty percent (20%) of the Lot length. h. Above the eighth floor Story, minimum building spacing is sixty (60) feet, except that where the Building abuts T5, the sixty (60) feet required spacing shall be above the fifth floor. Side and rear Setbacks above the eighth floor shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet for side and rear property lines abutting a Right -of -Way seventy (70) feet or greater in width. For T6-12, T6-24, T6-36, T6-48, T6-60 and T6-80 Lots having one dimension one hundred (100) feet or less, side and rear Setbacks above the eighth floor may be reduced to a minimum of twenty (20) feet by Waiver. For T6-36, T6-48, T6-60 and T6-80 above the eighth floor in the Second Layer, at a setback of ten (10) feet, an additional two stories of habitable space may extend a maximum sixty percent (60%) of the length of the street Frontages. For T6-24, T6-36, T6- 48, T6-60 and T6-80 above the eighth floor an additional six feet of non -habitable space may be allowed without additional setback to accommodate depth of swimming pools, landscaping, transfer beams, and other structural and mechanical systems. 5.6.2 Building Configuration (T6) c. Encroachments shall be as follows: Encroachments shall be as follows: At the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback, except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. Above the first Story, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs, or Facadc componcnts promoting encrgy fficicncy, such as shading and Screening devices that are n„n accessible may encroach up to three (3) feet of the depth of the Setback. For Buildings with an Established up to one third (1/3) of the Established Setback Area beyond the allowable three (3) foot cncroachmcnt.Whcn a Lot abuts an cxisting Singlc family rocidcnce Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. Above the eighth Story when additional setbacks are required as detailed in Illustration 5.6, Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices, that arc non accc-siblc or balconics may cncroach a maximum of three (3) feet. In the event an cxisting Building is raiscd in ordcr to bring the finishcd floor cicvation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by procef of Waiver. 1. At the first Story in the First Layer, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation shall not be permitted, except in the following circumstances: a. For Rights -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or greater, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 percent (50%) of the First Layer for that portion of the site where the adjacent Sidewalk is ten (10) feet or greater. b. For portions of Lots with a depth of one hundred (100) feet or less and a Right -of - Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. c. For Lots with a length of three hundred (300) feet or more and a Right -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: iii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and iv. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. d. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of Waiver. 2. At the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback; except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. 3. Above the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs or Facade components promoting energy efficiency, such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach up to three (3) feet into the Setback; except: a. For Buildings with an Established Setback Area greater than a ten (10) foot setback, balconies above the first Story may encroach up to one third (1/3) of the Established Setback Area beyond the allowable three (3) foot encroachment. b. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. 4. Above the eighth Story when additional setbacks are required as detailed in Illustration 5.6, Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices, that are non -accessible or balconies may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 5. When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. 5.6.6 Landscape Standards (T6) a. The First Layer as shown in Article /1, Table 8 shall be paved and landscaped to match the Public Frontage as shown in Article 8 as per Illustration 8.4. ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-8) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; 40,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width 50 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th Story 15,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) 5 / 25% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side or Rear T5 0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story Abutting Side or Rear T4 6 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 26 ft. min. above 5th Story Abutting Side or Rear T3 10% of Lot depth** min. 1st through 2nd Story 26 ft. min. 3rd through 5th Story 46 ft. min. above 5th Story BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn prohibited b. Porch & Fence prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. prohibited d. Forecourt permitted e. Stoop permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-8 L and T6-8 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories 1 Story (15ft. min.) b. Max. Height 8 Stories c. Max. Benefit Height 4 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 Max. enefti �1 12 I 'htt 11 ► I- i I 19 9 -I Max. Height Min, Height 39' mi w-wA rA ABUTTING SIDE & REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T5, T4 Max_ --IN- Renal- 1 12 Height ! I I 30' min. f 1 I 10 11 I 9 Max. 1 to - Height j Min. j 8 7 fi 5 4 3 2 Height j j 1 0' min. 011 ABUTTING SIDE & REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T4 & T3 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-12) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; 70,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width 50 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th Story 15,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) 8 / 30% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side or Rear T5 0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story Abutting Side or Rear T4 6 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 26 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story Abutting Side or Rear T3 10% of Lot depth** min. 1st through 2nd Story 26 ft. min. 3rd through 5th Story 46 ft. min. above 5th Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-12 L and T6-12 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan g. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 12 Stories c. Max. Benefit Height 8 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-24) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min.; 100,000 s.f. max. b. Lot Width 50 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 - Above 8th Story 15,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) T6-24a: 7 / 30% additional Public Benefit T6-24b: 16 / 40% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side or Rear T5 0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-24 L and T6-24 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan g. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 24 Stories c. Max. Benefit Height 24 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-36) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th Story 18,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) T6-36a: 12 / 40% additional Public City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 Benefit T6-36b: 22 / 0% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side or Rear T5 0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-36 L and T6-36 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan g. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 36 Stories c. Max. Benefit 24 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones exce • t T3 City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-48) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th Story 18,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) T6-48a: 11 / 50% additional Public Benefit T6-48b: 18 / 50% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side or Rear T5 0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-48 L and T6-48 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan g. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 48 Stories c. Max. Benefit 32 Stories Abutting all Height Transects Zones exce•t T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-60) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th Story 18,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) T6-60a: 11 / 50% additional Public Benefit T6-60b: 18 / 50% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story e. Abutting Side or Rear T5 0 ft. min. 1st through 5th Story 10 ft. min. 6st through 8th Story 30 ft. min. above 8h Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-60 L and T6-60 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan g. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 60 Stories c. Max. Benefit unlimited Stories Height Abutting all Transects Zones exce•t T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-80) BUILDING DISPOSITION LOT OCCUPATION a. Lot Area 5,000 s.f. min. b. Lot Width 100 ft min. c. Lot Coverage - 1-8 Stories 80% max. - Above 8th Story 18,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Residential & Lodging 30,000 sq. ft. max. Floorplate for Office & Commercial d. Floor Lot Ratio (FLR) 24 / 50% additional Public Benefit e. Frontage at front Setback 70% min. f. Open Space 10% Lot Area min. 9. Density 150 du/ac max.* BUILDING SETBACK a. Principal Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story b. Secondary Front 10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8th Story c. Side 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story d. Rear 0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th Story BUILDING CONFIGURATION FRONTAGE a. Common Lawn Prohibited City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 b. Porch & Fence Prohibited c. Terrace or L.C. Prohibited d. Forecourt Permitted e. Stoop Permitted f. Shopfront permitted (T6-80 L and T6-80 0 only) 9. Gallery permitted by Special Area Plan h. Arcade permitted by Special Area Plan q. Loggia Permitted BUILDING HEIGHT a. Min. Height 2 Stories b. Max. Height 80 Stories c. Max. Benefit Height unlimited Stories Abutting all Transects Zones except T3 * Or as modified in Diagram 9 5.8 CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONES — HEALTH DISTRICT (CI -HD) * 5.8.2 Building Configuration (CI -HD) c. Encroachments may shall be as follows: At the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback, except as may be furthcr allowcd by Chaptcr 54 of the City Code. Above the first Story, cantilevered portions of balconies, bay windows, aril) roofs may encroach 61-19-t„ three (3) feet of the depth „f the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. At the Second Layer no encroachments are permitted, except that facade components promoting energy cfficicncy such as shading and Scrccning devices that are non acce-sible may encroach a maximum of thrce (3) feet. 1. At the first Story in the First Layer, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation shall not be permitted, except in the following circumstances: a. For Rights -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or greater, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for that portion of the site where the adjacent Sidewalk is ten (10) feet or greater. b. For portions of Lots with a depth of one hundred (100) feet or less and a Right -of - Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. c. For Lots with a length of three hundred (300) feet or more and a Right -of -Way with an adjacent Sidewalk ten (10) feet or less, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical circulation may encroach up to fifty percent (50%) of the First Layer for twenty percent (20%) of the length of the Frontage subject to the following criteria for enhanced walkway design with review and approval by the Planning Director: i. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of twelve (12) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for eighty percent (80%) of the Frontage; and ii. Maintain a minimum clear circulation zone of ten (10) feet including a minimum of three (3) feet of clear public Sidewalk for twenty percent (20%) of the Frontage. Minimum circulation zone may be reduced to eight (8) feet when trees are placed within the Right -of -Way at those points. d. In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation above the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of Waiver. 3. At the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings and cantilevered entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback, except as may be further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. 4. Above the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs, and Facade components promoting energy efficiency, such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet of the depth of the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. 5. At the Second Layer no encroachments are permitted, except that facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet. 6. Above the eighth Story when additional setbacks are required as detailed in Illustration 5.8, Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as shading and Screening devices, that are non -accessible, or balconies may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet. 7. When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building Elevation and/or Balconies on the rear or side shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. 5.8.6 Landscape Standards (CI -HD) a. The First Layer as shown in ^fticic 4, Table 8 shall be paved and landscaped to match the Public Frontage as shown in Article 8 as per Illustration 8.4. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 *„ Section 5. Article 8 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:1 "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 8. THOROUGHFARES 8.4 ILLUSTRATION: SIDEWALKS IDEAL CONDITION scored concrete. Verge may be permeable pavement. All ents shall be located within verge and neatly aligned. LESS THAN IDEAL EXISTING CONDITION Sidewalk dimensions shall comply with A.D.A. standards, Narrow sidewalks should provide a 5'-0' X 5'-0" m passing space et reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. See Chapter 11- 4.3 Florida Building Code. All vertical el to be located within verge and neatly aligned. 8.4.a ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE FRONTAGES 1. The intent of the First Layer is to create a pedestrian -friendly public realm by expanding the adjacent Sidewalk with paving and landscaping according to the standards below: i. The first ten (10) feet of the First Layer shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 ii. When existing uses are adaptively repurposed to Commercial or Office uses, the First Layer shall be paved per this illustration; except where existing legally built Structures or site improvements prevent compliance with this illustration. iii. Driveways that traverse the circulation zone shall be flush with the adjacent Sidewalk, with no raised curbs, and ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. iv. There shall be no vertical Structures that obstruct the circulation zone; except those Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article 5, Specific to Zones. v. Outdoor dining shall be placed in alignment and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. vi. Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope, and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. 2. All improvements within the Public Right -of -Way shall be coordinated with and approved by Public Works. Street trees may be placed within parkways or bump -outs. Where not possible, street trees shall be located as close as possible to the back of curb and may be placed within tree grates or a porous paving tree pit system. ii. Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks, and signage shall be aligned and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 8.4.a ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE FRONTAGES SECTION LOT PRIVATE ► Frontage R.O.W PUBLIC Frontage BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER PLAN BUILD TO ZONE LOT PRIVATE ► Frontage R.O.W PUBLIC Frontage CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND LAYER FIRST LAYER BUMP -OUT OR PARKWAY WI TREES OUTDOOR DINING (IF PROPOSED) ON -STREET PARKING (IF AVAILABLE) FLEX ZONE SHALL MEET MINIMUM PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS STREET TREE LOCATED AT BACK OF CURB OR PARKWAY WHERE POSSIBLE City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 8.4.b ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO FRONTAGES THAT ARE NOT COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, OR A CIVIC SPACE TYPE 1. The intent of the First Layer is to create a pedestrian -friendly public realm by expanding the adjacent Sidewalk with paving and landscaping according to the standards below: • The First Layer shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk for a minimum of the first six and one-half (6.5) feet. The remainder shall be paved or landscaped. • When existing Commercial or Office uses are adaptively repurposed to other uses, the First Layer shall be paved at a minimum as listed above; except where existing legally built Structures or site improvements prevent compliance with this illustration. • Driveways that traverse the circulation zone shall be flush with the adjacent Sidewalk, with no raised curbs, and ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. • There shall be no vertical Structures that obstruct the circulation zone; except those Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article 5, Specific to Zones. • Back of house spaces should have landscaping or artistic/architectural elements to mitigate blank walls. Plantings shall be no more than 24 inches in height. • Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope, and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. 2. All improvements within the Public Right -of -Way shall be coordinated with and approved by Public Works. i. Street trees may be placed within parkways or bump -outs. Where not possible, street trees shall be located as close as possible to the back of curb and may be placed within tree grates or a porous paving tree pit system. ii. Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks, and signage shall be aligned and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 R.O.W PUBLIC Frontage 8.4.b ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO FRONTAGES THAT ARE NOT COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, OR A CIVIC SPACE TYPE SECTION LOT PRIVATE ► Frontage m m ( )( )( )( ) BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER PLAN LOT PRIVATE ► Frontage R.O.W PUBLIC Frontage BACK OF HOUSE CONCEALED FROM PUBLIC VIEW BUMP -OUT OR PARKWAY W/ TREES LANDSCAPE STRIP e ON -STREET PARKING (IF AVAILABLE) FLEX ZONE SHALL MEET MINIMUM PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS STREET TREE LOCATED AT BACK OF CURB OR PARKWAY WHERE POSSIBLE BUILD TO ZONE CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER 8.4.c ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO A CIVIC SPACE TYPE 1. The intent of the First Layer is to create a pedestrian -friendly public realm by expanding the adjacent Sidewalk with paving and landscaping according to the standards below: City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 If the Uses directly adjacent to the Civic Space type are predominantly Commercial or Office, then the first ten feet (10 ft.) of the First Layer shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. ii. If the Uses directly adjacent to the Civic Space type are predominantly not Commercial or Office, then the first six and one-half (6.5) of the First Layer shall be paved and flush with the adjacent Sidewalk. The remainder shall be paved or landscaped. Driveways that traverse the circulation zone shall be flush with the adjacent Sidewalk, with no raised curbs, and ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. iv. There shall be no vertical Structures that obstruct the circulation zone; except those Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article 5, Specific to Zones. v. Outdoor dining shall be placed in alignment and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. vi. Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant, including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -slope, and a maximum five percent (5%) circulation slope. 2. All improvements within the Public Right -of -Way shall be coordinated with and approved by Public Works. Street trees may be placed within parkways or bump -outs. Where not possible, street trees shall be located as close as possible to the back of curb and may be placed within tree grates or a porous paving tree pit system. ii. Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks, and signage shall be aligned and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 8.4.c ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN ADJACENT TO A CIVIC SPACE TYPE BUILD TO ZONE SECTION CIVIC SPACE LOT PRIVATE 0- Frontage R.O.W PUBLIC Frontage CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE ZONE SECOND LAYER FIRST LAYER PLAN LOT PRIVATE ► Frontage R.O.W 1 PUBLIC Frontage BUILD TO CIVIC CIRCULATION ZONE SPACE ZONE SECOND FIRST LAYER LAYER FLEX ON -STREET ZONE ZONE BUMP -OUT OR PARKWAY WI TREES OUTDOOR FURNITURE (IF PROPOSED) ON -STREET PARKING (IF AVAILABLE) FLEX ZONE SHALL MEET PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS STREET TREE LOCATED AT BACK OF CURB OR PARKWAY WHERE POSSIBLE City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025 *„ Section 6. Article 9 of the Miami 21 Code is further amended in the following particulars:I "MIAMI 21 CODE ARTICLE 9. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS 9.5 MINIMUM STANDARDS 9.5.5 Minimum Number of Trees Where a conflict exists, the requirement imposing the higher standard shall apply. a. Urban Center and Urban Core Transect Zones. In Urban Center or Urban Core Transect Zones, if the minimum number of trees required cannot be reasonably planted on the ground level of the subject property, the applicant may plant twenty fivc forty percent (2-53/4 40%) of the required trees on upper levels such as open recreation areas or exposed decks. All trees located on upper levels used towards the minimum requirements shall be regulated through Chapter 17: Environmental Preservation. *„ Section 7. 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 8. It is the intention of the City Commission that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention. Section 9. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after final reading and adoption thereof.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: nd` City Attor ey 6/12/2023 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. City of Miami File ID: 13627 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/8/2025