HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionCity of Miami
Resolution
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 14863 Final Action Date: 7/25/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A PERMIT PROCESS FOR HOMEOWNERS TO
ALLOW FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
WHEREAS, Resolution 23-0341 adopted on July 27, 2023, directed the City Manager to
take all steps necessary to present legislation to the City of Miami ("City") Commission at the
October 26, 2023 City Commission Meeting that would create a process for homeowners to
plant certain native plants on their adjacent swale by right and other native and non-native
plants by a review and permit process; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports efforts to beautify the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of the Code of the City of Miami establishes a permit process for
the planting of trees, shrubs and plants in the public right of way; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 Sec. 265 of the Code of the City of Miami authorizes and directs
the director of resilience and public works to promulgate rules and regulations establishing
minimum standards pertaining to public places and grounds belonging to the city or dedicated to
public use or owned by the city as an easement or any other right of use whatsoever; and
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the City and its residents to have a formal process
and policy that ensures maintenance and liability for long term viability of landscaping; and
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the City and its residents to have a formal process
and policy that ensures life safety and protection of utilities; and
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 Manager is hereby authorized to implement the permitting process
as outlined in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, to allow for planting of trees, shrubs, and
plants in the public right of way swale.
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 14863 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/4/2025
File ID: 14863 Enactment Number:
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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.
City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 14863 (Revision:) Printed on: 8/4/2025