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PZAB Resolution
Enactment Number: PZAB-R-23-053
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File ID: 13722
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
("PZAB"), RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), AS AMENDED, AMENDING
ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS" TO ADD AND MODIFY FRONTAGE -RELATED
DEFINITIONS, AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 6 TITLED "FRONTAGES" AND TABLE
8 TITLED "DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED" TO MODIFY EXISTING FRONTAGE
ILLUSTRATIONS AND DEFINITIONS, INTRODUCE A NEW LOGGIA FRONTAGE
TYPE, ADD A NEW BUILD -TO -ZONE ILLUSTRATION, AND MODIFY THE LAYERS
ILLUSTRATION, AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES" TO
MODIFY AND CLARIFY BUILDING FACADE REQUIREMENTS, MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS, ENCROACHMENT ALLOWANCES, AND REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO FIRST -LAYER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE T5, T6,
AND CI -HD TRANSECT ZONES, AMENDING ARTICLE 7, TITLED "PROCEDURES
AND NONCONFORMITIES" TO UPDATE THE WAIVER SUMMARY LIST, AMENDING
ARTICLE 8 TITLED "THOROUGHFARES" TO INTRODUCE NEW SIDEWALK
ILLUSTRATIONS, AND AMENDING ARTICLE 9 TITLED "LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS" TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL LOT TREES PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY;
MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114
as the City of Miami's ("City") Zoning Ordinance ("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
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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
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), 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, PZAB has considered the Planning Director's recommendations and
conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND
APPEALS BOARD
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is
hereby amended by making modifications to Article 1 in the following particulars.:
Article 1 Definitions
1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
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Build -to ti-re Zone: A line 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
cstablishcd within a given Lot indicating where Building Facade(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 includcs 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.
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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 S&idewalk, swale and parkway area, and the roadway, street and highway,
including a limited -access expressway.
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Section 3. Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is hereby
amended by making modifications to Article 4 in the following particulars.2:
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ARTICLE 4 STANDARDS AND TABLES
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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.
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ho front / deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
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ap g §rrgc lirAgEpili4 i'l gr rAc@ericivgi6\p Pict and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
uyiedagngfia t1710461Mbnventional for retail Use. It has
substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and an Awning
that may overhang the sidewalk.
City,of Miami
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
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TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED
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d. LOT LAYERS BUILD -TO ZONE
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ABUTTING PROPERTY
THIRD SECOND FIRST
SIDE
SIDE
ABUTTING PROPERTY
10 FT
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FRONTAGE
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q. MIAMI ZONING CODE LAYERS
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i. INTERIOR LOT
ABUTTING PROPERTY
re
faJ
SIDE
SIDE
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ABUTTING PROPERTY
iii. THREE FRONTAGES
FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
FIRST LAYER:
T3 & T4: generally unpaved, per Article 5.
T5 & TB: shall be paved per Illustration 8.4
FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
SECOND LAYER:
Area for Active Space (Liner) and
limited parking and service areas.
ii. TWO FRONTAGES
FRONTAGE
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iv. FULL BLOCK FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
P
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SECOND LAYER
FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
FRONTAGE
THIRD LAYER:
Parking, Loading, Service Areas
are permitted, but shall be
screened from view.
City of Miami
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Section 4. Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is hereby
amended by making modifications to Article 5 in the following particulars.3:
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ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES
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5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5)
5.5.1 Building Disposition (T5)
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e. On Principal Frontage(s), Ffor the minimum Height, Facades shall be built placed:
• in the Build -to Zone parallel to the Principal Frontage Linc along for a minimum of
seventy percent (70%) of its the length an -the -Setback Line of each Principal Frontage
as shown in Illustration 5.5. or
• 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
• or as modified along a Waterfront pursuant to Appendix B — Waterfront Design
Guidelines, Section 2.3(a); or
• 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.
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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 Story in the First Layer, stairs, ramps, and other elements used for vertical
circulation shall not be permitted, except in the following circumstances:
o 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.
o 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
3 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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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.
o 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.
o 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.
• At the first Story in At 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;_
• Aabove 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.
In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation
abovc thc Basc Flood Elcvation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical
circulation may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by process of
Waiver.
• At the Second and Third Layers no encroachments are permitted.
• 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
cxtcnd thc cnfronting Public Frontagc as shown in Article 8 as per Illustration 8.4.
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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 access
50 ft min.
16 ft. min.
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. 1'tthrough 2n°
Story 26 ft. min. above 2"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
q. Loggia
erp miffed
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Storics 1 Story (15ftmin.)
b. Max. Height
5 Stories
c. Max. Benefit Height
1 Story Abutting D1
BUILDING HEIGHT
ABUTTING SIDE &R
ABUTTING SIDE &REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T4&T3
Max. Benefit L—►r
Height
Max, i__►
Height
Mln_
Height — 1
Max
Height
Height 1-0
5
4
3
2
6 min. ►
ABUTTING SIDE & REAR D1
5
4
3
2
O' min_ ►
ABUTTING SIDE & REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T4 & T3
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5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6)
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e. On Principal Frontage(s), for the minimum Height, Facades shall be built placed:
• in the Build -to Zone parallel to the Principal Frontagc Linc along for a minimum of
seventy percent (70%) of its -the length of each Principal Frontage on the Setbac
as shown in Illustration 5.6. or
• 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
• or as modified along a Waterfront, pursuant to Appendix B — Waterfront Design
Guidelines, Section 2.3(a). or
• 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.
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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.
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5.6.2 Building Configuration (T6)
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c. Encroachments shall be as follows:
• 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:
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o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
• 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;.
• Aabove the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, roofs or
Facade components promoting energy cfficcncy efficiency such as shading and
Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach up to three (3) feet of the
depth of into the Setback-; except:
o 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.
When a Lot abuts an existing Single family residence Building, the Building
Elava4on and/or Balconieson4the•ear or —side -shall be sot hank a minima im of
three (3) feet from the property line.
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o 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 are non -accessible or balconies may encroach a maximum of three (3)
feet.
In the event an existing Building is raised in order to bring the finished floor elevation abovo
the Base Flood Elevation plus Freeboard, stairs and ramps required for vertical circulation
may encroach one hundred percent (100%) of the Setback by proce , of Waiver.
• 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 /I, Table 8 shall be paved and landscaped to match the
Public Frontage as shown in Article 8 as per Illustration 8.4.
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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 8"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.
9. Density
150 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8"Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8"Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8"Story
e. Abutting Side or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1*`through 5"
Story 10 ft. min. 6't
through 8" Story 30 ft.
min. above 8' Story
Abutting Side or Rear
T4
6 ft. min. 1"through 5"Story
26 ft. min. above 5"Story
Abutting Side or Rear
T3
10% of Lot depth** min. 1*`through 2nd
Story
26 ft. min. 3itlthrough 5" Story
46 ft. min. above 5"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 (T6-8 L and T6-8 0 only)
9. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
0. Loggia
erp mitted
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stories 1 Story (15ftmin.)
b. Max. Height
8 Stories
c. Max. Benefit Height
4 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones
except T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
BUILDING HEIGHT
-or 1
1 12
L_ J
11
10
r
9
Max
Haight j _W
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®-
Min.
Height t
ABUTTING SIDE & REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T5, T4 & T3
I
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Max_ j-
Benefit • 1 12 I
Height ! 1 I
r 1 30' min. 141
1 1
I 10 I
I
I
11
9
I
Max. I
►
'
Height j
8
7
6
5
4
3
I
I
2
Min. j
Height j
j
1
0' min. 0,4
ABUTTING SIDE & REAR ALL ZONES EXCEPT T4 & T3
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT
ZONES (T6-12)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
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LOT OCCUPATION
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 8" 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 8" Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8" Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
e. Abutting Side or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1" through 5" Story
10 ft. min. 6*` through 8" Story
30 ft. min. above 8" Story
Abutting Side or Rear T4
6 ft. min. 1*` through 5" Story
26 ft. min. 6" through 8" Story
30 ft. min. above 8" Story
Abutting Side or Rear T3
10% of Lot depth** min. 1"through 2ntl Story
26 ft. min. 3id through 5" Story
46 ft. min. above 5" 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 (T6-12 L and T6-12 0 only)
9. Gallery
permitted by Special Area Plan
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
a. Loggia
permitted
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stones
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)
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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.
- Above 8'h 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 8'h Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8'h Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8'h Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8'h Story
e. Abutting Side or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1s' through 5'h Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8'h 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
h. Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
o. Loggia
permitted
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stones
b. Max. Height
24 Stories
c. Max. Benefit Height
24 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones
exceptT3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-36)
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BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCCUPATION
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f. min.
b. Lot Width
100 ft min.
c. Lot Coverage
- 1-8 Stones
80% max.
- Above 8" 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 Benefit
T6-36b: 22 / 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 8" Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8'h Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
e. Abutting Side or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1" through 5" Story
10 ft. min. 6" through 8" 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
q. Loggia
permitted
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stones
b. Max. Height
6 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 (T6-48)
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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 8'h 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
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8'h Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8'h Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8'h Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8'h Story
e. Abutting Side or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1s' through 5'h Story
10 ft. min. 6st through 8'h 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
a. Loggia
permitted
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stones
b. Max. Height
8 Stories
c. Max. Benefit Height
2 Stories Abutting all Transects Zones
xcept T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-60)
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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 8" 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 8" Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8" Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8" Story
e. Abutting Side or Rear T5
0 ft. min. 1" through 5th Story
10 ft. min. 6" through 8" Story
30 ft. min. above 8" 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
o.Loggia
permitted
BUILDING HEIGHT
a. Min. Height
2 Stones
b. Max. Height
0 Stories
c. Max. Benefit Height
unlimited Stories Abutting all Transects
Zones except T3
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-80)
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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 8'h 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 8'h Story
b. Secondary Front
10 ft. min.; 20 ft. min. above 8'h Story
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8'h Story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8'h 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 (T6-80 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 Stones
b. Max. Height
0 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)
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5.8.2 Building Configuration (CI -HD)
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c. Encroachments may shall be as follows:
• 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:
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
• 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.
• Above the first Story in the First Layer, cantilevered portions of balconies, bay windows,
ai roofs, and Facade components promoting energy efficiency, such as shading and
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Screening devices that are non -accessible, may encroach a maximum of up to three (3)
feet of the depth of 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 efficiency such as shading and Screening devices that are non -
accessible may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet.
• 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.
• 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 Article /1, Table 8 shall be paved and landscaped to match the
Public Frontage as shown in Article 8 as per Illustration 8.4.
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Section 5. Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is hereby
amended by making modifications to Article 8 in the following particulars.4:
ARTICLE 8. THOROUGHFARES
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8.4 ILLUSTRATION: SIDEWALKS
IDEAL CONDITION
Sidewalk .e scored concrete. Verge may be permeable pavement All
verti -ments 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 um pawing
space at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. See Chapter 11- 4.3 Florida Building Code. All vertical e its to be
located within verge and neatly aligned.
4 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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8.4.a ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN
ADJACENT TO COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE
FRONTAGES
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 ten (10) feet of the First Layer shall
be paved and flush with the adjacent
Sidewalk.
• 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.
• 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.
• Outdoor dining shall be placed in alignment
and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian path.
• Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant,
including a maximum two percent (2%) cross -
slope, and a maximum five percent (5%)
circulation slope.
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.
• Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks,
and signage shall be aligned and shall not
obstruct a clear pedestrian path.
SECTION
LOT
PRIVATE
Frontage
R.O.W
• PUBLIC
Frontage
BUILD TO CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET
ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE
SECOND FIRST
LAYER LAYER
PLAN
LOT
PRIVATE
Frontage
R.O.W
. PUBLIC
Frontage
ml
22%MAXI
•
•
BUMP -OUT OR
PARKWAY W/ TREES
OUTDOOR DINING
(IF PROPOSED)
• ON -STREET PARKING
BUILD TO
ZONE
CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET
ZONE ZONE ZONE
SECOND FIRST
LAYER LAYER
(IF AVAILABLE)
FLEX ZONE SHALL
MEET MINIMUM
PUBLIC WORKS
REQUIREMENTS
STREET TREE
LOCATED AT BACK OF
CURB OR PARKWAY
WHERE POSSIBLE
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8.4.b ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN
ADJACENT TO FRONTAGES THAT ARE NOT
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, OR A CIVIC SPACE
TYPE
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 adiacent 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 adiacent 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.
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.
• Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks,
and signage shall be aligned and shall not
obstruct a clear pedestrian path.
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
4 PUBLIC
Frontage
CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET
ZONE ZONE ZONE
SECOND FIRST
LAYER LAYER
BACK OF HOUSE
CONCEALED FROM
PUBLIC VIEW
BUMP -OUT OR
PARKWAY VW TREES
LANDSCAPE STRIP
ON -STREET PARKING
(IF AVAILABLE)
FLEX ZONE SHALL
MEET MINIMUM
PUBLIC WORKS
REQUIREMENTS
STREET TREE
LOCATED AT BACK OF
CURB OR PARKWAY
WHERE POSSIBLE
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8.4.c ILLUSTRATION: FIRST LAYER DESIGN
ADJACENT TO A CIVIC SPACE TYPE
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:
• 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 Laver shall be paved and flush with the
adjacent Sidewalk.
• 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.
• There shall be no vertical Structures that
obstruct the circulation zone; except those
Encroachments allowed pursuant to Article
5, Specific to Zones.
• Outdoor dining shall be placed in alignment
and shall not obstruct a clear pedestrian
path.
• Circulation zone shall be ADA compliant,
including a maximum two percent (2%)
cross -slope, and a maximum five percent
(5%) circulation slope.
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.
• Outdoor furnishings, trash cans, bike racks,
and signage shall be aligned and shall not
obstruct a clear pedestrian path.
SECTION
LOT
PRIVATE
Frontage
R.O.W
4 PUBLIC
Frontage
BUILD TO CIVIC CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET
ZONE SPACE ZONE ZONE ZONE
BUILD TO
ZONE
SECOND
LAYER
CIVIC
SPACE
FIRST
LAYER
PLAN
LOT
PRIVATE
Frontage
R.O.W
4 PUBLIC
Frontage
< )(
CIRCULATION FLEX ON -STREET
ZONE ZONE ZONE
SECOND
LAYER
FIRST
LAYER
}
BUMP -OUT OR
PARKWAY W/ 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
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Section 6. Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is hereby
amended by making modifications to Article 9 in the following particulars.5:
ARTICLE 9. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
9.5.5 Minimum Number of Trees
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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
(� 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
Resolution is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall not be affected.
Section 8. This Resolution shall become effective immediately adoption thereof.
*
Reviewed and Approved:
Lakisha Hull AICP LEED AP BD+C
5 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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