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File ID: 17515
Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM "T5-L," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE —
LIMITED, TO "CS," CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT ZONE, FOR THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1628 NORTHWEST 6 STREET,
1653 NORTHWEST 5 STREET, AND 1644 NORTHWEST 6 STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
LOCATION: 1628 Northwest 6 Street, 1653 Northwest 5 Street, and 1644 Northwest 6
Street
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami
PURPOSE: This will change the zoning atlas of three parcels generally located at 1628
Northwest 6 Street, 1653 Northwest 5 Street, and 1644 Northwest 6 Street, from "T5-L"
Urban Center Transect Zone - Limited To "CS" Civic Space Transect Zone.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On April 16, 2025, recommended
approval, by a vote of 8-0.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number:14372
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 17515 Final Action Date: 6/17/2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, ("MIAMI 21 CODE") BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM "T5-L," URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONE —
LIMITED, TO "CS," CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT ZONE, FOR THE
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1628 NORTHWEST 6 STREET,
1653 NORTHWEST 5 STREET, AND 1644 NORTHWEST 6 STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A"; MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property generally located at 1628 Northwest 6 Street, 1653 Northwest
5 Street, and 1644 Northwest 6 Street, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," ("Property") is zoned "T5-L," Urban Center Transect
Zone — Limited; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Noriega V, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami ("Applicant")
submitted a request to change the zoning classification of the Property from ""T5-L," Urban
Center Transect Zone — Limited, to "CS," Civic Space Transect Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 31,312 square feet (0.72 acres) of land; and
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") designation of the Property is Medium
Density Restricted Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the request to change the zoning classification of the Property from "T5-L,"
Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited, to "CS," Civic Space Transect Zone, is not consistent
with the existing future land uses ("FLU") of Medium Density Restricted Commercial; therefore,
a concurrent Comprehensive Plan Amendment is required; and
WHEREAS, the application to amend the FLUM of the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") under PZ-24-18441 would amend the FLU of the Property from
"Medium Density Restricted Commercial" to "Public Parks and Recreation," which would make it
consistent with the rezoning classification; and
WHEREAS, the application is consistent with Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f.1(a) of the
Miami 21 Code in that the requested change in zoning classification from "T5-L," Urban Center
Transect Zone — Limited, to "CS," Civic Space Transect Zone, meets the intent of Goal PR-1
and Goal PR-1.1.6 of the MCNP as it will provide additional programming for passive and active
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recreation to the community and will be part of a larger park that will be the only park over one
(1) acre in size within 10-minute walk of the area; and
WHEREAS, the application is consistent with Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8.f.1(b) of the
Miami 21 Code as the creation of green space will improve quality of life and general health of
the community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department recommends approval of the change in zoning
classification from "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone — Limited, to "CS," Civic Space Transect
Zone; and
WHEREAS on April 16, 2025, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered the application for rezone, item PZAB 11, and passed
PZAB-R-25-021, recommending approval, by a vote of eight to zero (8-0); and
WHEREAS, consideration was given to the need and justification for the proposed
change, including changed or changing conditions that make the passage of the proposed
change necessary; and
WHEREAS, consideration was given to the relationship of the proposed amendment to
the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, with appropriate consideration as to whether the
proposed change will further the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, the Miami 21
Code; and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, this amendment maintains the goals of the Miami 21 Code to preserve
Neighborhoods and provide transitions in intensity and Building Height; and
WHEREAS, based on the testimony and evidence presented, after due notice and an
opportunity to be heard has been afforded to all parties and members of the public, there is
competent substantial evidence in the record to approve the amendment to the Zoning Atlas of
the Miami 21 Code, as indicated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance is
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission approves the request to amend the Zoning Atlas of the
Miami 21 Code, by changing the zoning classification from "T5-L," Urban Center Transect Zone
— Limited, to "CS," Civic Space Transect Zone for the property generally located at 1628
Northwest 6 Street, 1653 Northwest 5 Street, and 1644 Northwest 6 Street, Miami, as more
particularly described in the attached and incorporated "Exhibit A."
Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second
reading and adoption thereof, pursuant and subject to Section 163.3184(12), Florida Statutes
and Section 163.3187(5)(c), Florida Statutes.
1 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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