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Resolution R-23-0351
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14401 Final Action Date: 7/27/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING A CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY") PARKS FENCE AND WALL MASTER PLAN, AS A GUIDING
TOOL FOR THE FUTURE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF FENCES
AND WALLS IN CITY PARKS ERECTED OR MAINTAINED IN CONNECTION
WITH ACTIVE RECREATIONAL USES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
SPORTS FIELDS, COURTS, OR OTHER ACTIVE RECREATIONAL USES
REQUIRING TALLER FENCES, WALLS, OR NETTING TO ENSURE PUBLIC
SAFETY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH USES; DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THIS RESOLUTION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INCORPORATE THE PARKS FENCE AND WALL MASTER PLAN INTO THE
NEXT UPDATE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES
MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Manolo Reyes
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes the importance of providing safe and
enjoyable spaces for residents recreation and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the need for a comprehensive Parks Fences and
Walls Master Plan to assist the development and maintenance of parks within its jurisdiction;
and
WHEREAS, the City aims to ensure the operations, safety, accessibility, and
sustainability of parks, while enhancing the quality of life of its users; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby approves the Parks Fences and Walls Master
Plan as a guiding tool for the improvement and development of City Parks as provided for
herein; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
as amended, the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this Resolution to be of an
emergency nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby adopts the Parks Fences and Walls Master Plan
for its parks, which includes the following provisions:
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File ID: 14401 Enactment Number: R-23-0351
1. Safe and Accessible Location: The City of Miami, Parks and Recreation Department
("Department") shall identify suitable locations for fences and walls that prioritize safety,
for active recreational uses including but not limited to sports fields, courts, or other
active recreational uses requiring taller fences, walls, or netting to ensure public safety.
2. Chain Link Fence and Double Door Feature: Pursuant to Section 5.7.1.4 of Ordinance
No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21
Code"), the Department may install fences, walls, and netting in excess of the
applicable height and setback restrictions at any park which contains active recreational
uses including but not limited to sports fields, courts, or other active recreational uses
requiring taller fences, walls, or netting to ensure public safety and containment of any
activity to such field or court (including but not limited to containment of baseballs,
tennis balls, and the like).
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take any and all actions necessary to
implement this Resolution.
Section 4. The City Manager is directed to incorporate the Walls and Fences Parks
Master Plan into the next update to the City of Miami's Parks and Public Spaces Master Plan.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption and signature by the
Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
endez, ity Attor ey 8/9/2023
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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