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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"), BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO UPDATE THE DEFINITIONS OF ANCILLARY
DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO
ZONES," TO INTRODUCE ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS; BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," TO CLARIFY THE TRANSECT ZONES AND
RESIDENTIAL TYPES THAT ALLOW FOR ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS, TO CLARIFY PARKING
REQUIREMENTS, AND TO UPDATE RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED
"SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO CLARIFY BUILDING DISPOSITION AND BUILDING CONFIGURATION
STANDARDS AND TO UPDATE RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY DWELLING
UNITS AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS," TO UPDATE ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNIT SIZES AND
APPLICABLE WAIVER PROCESSES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, TITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION DISTRICT," SECTION A.2., TITLED "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES
AVENUE (NCD-2)," AND SECTION A.3., TITLED "COCONUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
DISTRICT NCD-3," TO CLARIFY REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND
RELATED STRUCTURES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, Ancillary Dwelling Units ("ADUs") provide additional housing options that contribute to the
creation of compact, pedestrian -oriented, and mixed -use communities in accordance with the Miami 21 Code
Guiding Principles; and
WHEREAS, ADUs create opportunities for additional housing within single-family neighborhoods
without changing the low -scale and detached character; and
WHEREAS, ADUs are more affordable to build than full-sized homes or apartments because they don't
require additional land, elevators, or major infrastructure and use Tess energy for heating and cooling; and
WHEREAS, ADUs provide opportunities for older adults to "age in place" within their neighborhood by
providing a smaller living space on -site; In certain circumstances, ADUs can make it easier for families to
provide caregiving services to aging parents or grandparents; and
WHEREAS, ADUs that are rented provide additional income opportunities for homesteaded property
owners; and
WHEREAS, ADUs are only allowed in T3-L and T4 and an amendment is necessary to widen the
locations ADUs are allowable within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to clarify the name, use, and design standards for
Outbuildings (renamed Ancillary Buildings), including those containing ADUs; and
WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to clarify the name and use of Structures related to
Outbuildings; and
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WHEREAS, City staff shall establish a robust ADU compliance process to ensure ongoing appropriate
use, homestead status, and conformity with Miami 21 Code standards; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals
Board ("PZAB") considered the application for a Zoning Text, item PZAB 16, and passed PZAB-R-24-090,
recommending approval, by a vote of seven to zero (7-0); and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the relationship of this proposed amendment to the goals,
objectives and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("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, consideration has been 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, after careful consideration of this matter, it is deemed advisable and in the best interest of
the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants to amend the Miami 21 Code as hereinafter set forth;
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 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
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 DEFINITIONS OF BUILDING FUNCTION: USES (Article 4, Table 3)
a. RESIDENTIAL
This category is intended to encompass land use functions predominantly of permanent housing.
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Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU): A secondary Dwelling Unit that sharesi.ng ownership and utility connections
with a Principal Building n the same Lot. An Ancillary Dwelling Unit includes a sleeping / living
area, shower / bathroom, and kitchen that are separate from the uses of the Principal Dwelling Unit. An
Ancillary Dwellin Unit (ADU) ,
nit does not count towards maximum Density calculations, and conforms to the Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU)
standards in Section 3.18. Also known as an Accessory Unit or Ancillary Unit.
* * *
1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
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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Accessory Structure: A Structure or Building custemar ly incidental and
subordinate to the Principal-StFucture Building and, , located on the same
premises Lot. " "
thefeefr Accessory Structures shall only contain non -Habitable accessory
uses, such as a shed, storage, unenclosed summer kitchen, gazebo, and/or trellis.
* * *
Outbuilding -Ancillary Building: A Building that is subordinate to the Principal Building and located on the
same Lot. It is usually located towards the rear of the same Let -as -a -Principal Building. It may be attached,
detachedor is -sometimes connected to the Principal Building by a Backbuilding-Connecting Structure.
See Article 4, Table 8, Diagram C Building Disposition. Ancillary Buildings may contain an Ancillary Dwelling
Unit (ADU) and/or other ancillary Habitable uses including, but not limited to, a gym, game room, home office,
or pool cabana. Ancillary Buildings may also contain non -Habitable uses such as a garage, carport or storage.
* * *
Bac ldiing: Connecting Structure: A single -story Structure or Building with a maximum width of twelve
(12) feet connecting a Principal Building to an Outbuilding Ancillary Building. See Article 4, Table 8, Diagram C
Building Disposition.
Section 3. Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
3.18 ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) STANDARDS
a. ADUs shall comply with the Florida Building Code, City of Miami Code, and all other applicable
standards of the Miami 21 Code. Additionally, an ADU shall conform to the following standards:
1. Allowable Locations
i. An ADU, as defined in Article 1, titled 'Definitions', may be permitted in those Transect
Zones pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, titled 'Building Function: Uses', on Lots containing a
Single -Family Residence.
2. Ownership and Use
i_ As an ADU is a Residential Use, an ADU must be used as predominantly permanent
housing.
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ii. The Single -Family Residence and the ADU shall be under the same ownership.
iii. An ADU may only be rented if the property has current proof of Homestead status.
iv. ADUs are subiect to registration and annual renewal requirements of the City Code.
v. When all of the following spaces are provided and are separate from the uses within the
Principal Dwelling Unit, it shall be deemed an ADU.
1. Sleeping / living area; and
2. Shower / bathroom; and
3. Kitchen that incorporates a sink, countertop for food preparation, and refrigerator.
3. Unit Sizes
i_ See Article 6, titled `Supplemental Regulations', Table 13; that sets out the minimum and
maximum ADU unit sizes.
4. Placement
i_ An ADU shall either be within the Principal Building or an Ancillary Building. See Article
5, titled 'Specific to Zones'; that provides the specific Principal Building and Ancillary
Building design standards and illustrations.
ii. A one -Story Ancillary Building may be attached or detached from the Principal Building
and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
iii. A two -Story Ancillary Building:
1. Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten (10)
feet and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
2. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal
Building.
5. Height
i_ Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories.
ii. Ancillary Buildings shall be no taller than the Principal Building. See Article 5,
Illustrations.
6. Entrances and Elevations
i_ See Article 4, Table 12 for Design Review Criteria.
ii. The ADU shall have a separate entrance from the Principal Dwelling Unit.
iii. Principal Buildings containing an ADU shall be designed visually as one single-family
residence and the ADU entrance shall not face the street.
iv. Ancillary Buildings shall be visually harmonious with the architecture of the Principal
Building.
v. Any Elevation of an Ancillary Building that Abuts another property shall provide only
clerestory windows, no more than 24 inches in height, on the corresponding second -
Story.
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vi. Ancillary Buildings containing an ADU are encouraged to have Awnings, Canopies
and/or an associated outdoor area.
7. Parking
i_ See Article 4, Table 4, titled 'Density, Intensity and Parking', that lists the parking
requirements.
ii. Where an existing legal Principal Building prevents the required ADU parking space from
being placed within the Second or Third Layer, said parking space:
AI May be placed within the First Laver.
121 Shall be exempted from the required Driveway separation distance.
c.). Shall utilize parking strips. Said strips shall not exceed two (2) feet in width.
Shall be exempted from the First Laver pervious / impervious pavement
requirements.
Section 4. Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
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Boxes with no designation signify Use prohibited.
Uses may be further modified by Supplemental Regulations, State Regulations, or other provisions of this
Code. See City Code Chapter 4 for regulations related to Alcohol Service Establishment and Food Service
Establishments.
* Additional densities in some T6 zones are illustrated in Diagram 9 and densities in T3-O zones may be
modified by specific regulations in Article 5.
** AZ: Density of lowest Abutting Zone
*** By Right only in the UCBD, Civic Health District, NRD-1 and NRD-2.
***Hotel Uses only allowed by Warrant in D1 for properties identified in Appendix PA-1 of the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and located on the north side of the Lower River. See Article 6, Table 13
for supplemental regulations.
****AZ: Density of lowest Abutting Zone nearest to the subject property not to exceed 65 du/acre.
***** Educational Uses may be allowed By -Right if the requirements are met in Article 6, titled Supplemental
Regulations
******Cultural Facilities such as Museums and Libraries shall be processed by Warrant; all other Community
Facility uses shall be processed By Right.
*******An ADU is only permitted on Lots with Single -Family Residence pursuant to Section 3.18 Ancillary
Dwelling Unit (ADU)."
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"ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY, AND PARKING (T3)
RESTRICTED
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(UPA)
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9 UNITS PER ACRE
18 UNITS PER ACRE*
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RESIDENTIAL
Residential Uses are permissible
as listed in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 2 parking spaces
per principal Dwelling Unit.
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed in Table
3, limited by compliance with:
11 Dwelling Unite c"^" be
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal Dwelling
Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed in Table
3, limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal Dwelling
Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit -
Minimum of 1 parking space
TOD or Transit Corridor no
per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
Within a TOD or Transit
• Adult Family -Care Homes —
Minimum of 1 parking space per
staff member and 1 space per 4
residents.
• Community Residence —
Minimum of 1 parking space per
staff member in addition to the
parking required for the principal
Dwelling Unit.
Minimum of 1 parking space
per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
Within a TOD or Transit
Corridor no parking is
required.
• Adult Family -Care Homes —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member and 1 space
per 4 residents.
• Community Residence —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member in addition to
the parking required for the
Dwelling Units.
Corridor no parking is
required.
• Adult Family -Care Homes —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member and 1 space
per 4 residents.
• Community Residence —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member in addition to
the parking required for the
Dwelling Units.
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TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T4)
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RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY
(UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
RESIDENTIALResidential
Uses are
permissible as listed in Table 3,
limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking
spaces per principal Dwelling
Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed in Table 3,
limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking
spaces per principal Dwelling
Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed in Table 3,
limited by compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking
spaces per principal Dwelling
Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
Minimum of 1 parking space
Minimum of 1 parking space
Minimum of 1 parking space
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per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
Within a TOD or Transit
Corridor no parking is required.
per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
Within a TOD or Transit
Corridor no parking is required.
per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
Within a TOD or Transit
Corridor no parking is required.
• Adult Family -Care Homes —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member and 1 space
per 4 residents.
• Community Residence —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member in addition to
the parking required for the
Dwelling Units.
• Except for sites within 500
feet of an ungated T3 Transect
Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or
within a Transit Corridor area by
up to thirty percent (30%) by
process of Exception with City
Commission approval;** by up
to fifty percent (50%) by
process of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of
the City Code;** or by one
hundred percent (100%) for any
Structure with a Floor Area of
ten thousand (10,000) square
feet or Tess by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
• Live -work — Work component
shall provide parking as
required by non-residential use
in addition to parking required
for the Dwelling Units.
• Adult Family -Care Homes —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member and 1 space
per 4 residents.
• Community Residence -
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member in addition to
the parking required for the
Dwelling Units.
• Parking requirement may be
reduced according to the
Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack
Space for every 20 vehicular
spaces required.
• Except for sites within 500
feet of an ungated T3 Transect
Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or
within a Transit Corridor area
by up to thirty percent (30%)
by process of Exception with
City Commission approval;**
by up to fifty percent (50%) by
process of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of
the City Code;** or by one
hundred percent (100%) for
any Structure with a Floor Area
of ten thousand (10,000)
• Live -work — Work component
shall provide parking as
required by non-residential use
in addition to parking required
for the Dwelling Unit.
• Adult Family -Care Homes —
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member and 1 space
per 4 residents.
• Community Residence -
Minimum of 1 parking space
per staff member in addition to
the parking required for the
Dwelling Units.
• Parking requirement may be
reduced according to the
Shared parking standard,
Article 4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle Rack
Space for every 20 vehicular
spaces required.
• Except for sites within 500
feet of an ungated T3 Transect
Zone, the parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD area or
within a Transit Corridor area
by up to thirty percent (30%)
by process of Exception with
City Commission approval;**
by up to fifty percent (50%) by
process of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund, as
established by Chapter 35 of
the City Code;** or by one
hundred percent (100%) for
any Structure with a Floor Area
of ten thousand (10,000)
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square feet or Tess by process
square feet or Tess by process
of Exception with City
of Exception with City
Commission approval.***
Commission approval.***
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TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED
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C. BUILDING DISPOSITION
1- Principal Bu'
2- Back '•mg
3- . + .uilding
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1
3
1
3
2
1
1- Principal Building
2- Connecting Structure
3-Ancillary Building
4- ADU within a Principal Building
*
*,,
Section 5. Article 5 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 5
* * *
5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
5.3.1 Building Disposition (T3)
* * *
* * *
d. In Zones T3-R and T3-L, one Principal Building and one
Ancillary Building may be built on each Lot as shown in Article 4, Table 8.
. The -Outbuilding
A Backbuildieg
Connecting Structure may connect the Principal Building and the ilding-Ancillary Building. In Zone T3-O,
one Principal Building consisting of two Dwelling Units at the Frontage may be built on each Lot as shown in
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Illustration 5.3. In Zone T3-O, each Lot containing a Single -Family Residence may have one Ancillary Building.
g. ,
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to the following standards:
1. Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories. Ancillary Buildings shall be no taller than the
Principal Building. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancillary Building: may be attached or detached from the Principal Building and shall
follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Ancillary Building:
i. Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten (10) feet and
shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal Building.
h. Accessory Structures
shall conform to the following standards:
1. Located in the second or third Lavers and follow the setbacks for Ancillary Buildings as shown in
Illustration 5.3.
2. Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building, Ancillary Building and other Accessory
Structures, except uncovered Accessory Structures which may be attached to the Principal Building
or Ancillary Building.
3. Maximum of one (1) Story.
4. Contain only non -habitable accessory uses.
5. Be-e# a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet or ten percent (10%) of the Floor Area of the
Principal Building, whichever is greater.
i. Setbacks for pools and Game Courts shall be as shown for Ancillary Buildings in Illustration 5.3.
* * *
ILLUSTRATION 5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f.min.
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
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c. Lot
Coverage
50% max. first
floor 30%
max. second
floor (T3-R &
T3-L onl
r
, 1amn. , tat
i i LaYer
Comer Lot
i
r
1420min.
/t5mh ►�
2nd&3rd
Inlenor Lot
_
20' mh
i
14
i
f ►4 H ►
1st 2nd 3rd
d.
Floor
Lot
Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e.
Frontage
at front
Setback
N/A
f. Green
Space
25% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
T3-R=9
du/ac max.
T3-L = 9 du/ac
max. T3-O =
18 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
OUTBUILDING
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACEMENT
a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
i 10 rrin. i
i i
1st
LEP
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
Came Lot
i
5'min
/,A
21d & 3rd
=
T
Interior Lot
►�� 20 mh.
i
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c. Side
5ft. min.
20% Lot
Width total
min.
1st ►� 2nd ►� 3rd ►
Layer Layer Layer
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
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OUTBUILDING
BUILDING SETBACK
ANCILLARY
4T-34
ONLY-)
a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
5 ft. min.
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
Corner Lot
Interior Lot1
1st
I
i
13O%na4L
1Q min.
i
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I
i
a.
Comm
On
Lawn
permitted
f 20 min.
J
60 % max/> 5
wit-____
----, --
i
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min.
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4 �4
b.
Porch
Fence
permitted
��110
C.
Terrace
or L.0
permitted
1st 2nd 3rd
LBW LaYer L
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
prohibited
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
BUILDING HEIGHT
a.
Princi
pal
Buildi
ng
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
top of slab or
eave max.
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b. Outbuilding
Ancillary
Building
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2 Stories ar I
25 ft. max. 1
top of roof
slab or eave
max.. but nc
taller than tl a
Principal
Building
1 Story ma)
in T3-R as
shown in
illustration)
PARKING
Facade
Width
T3-R & T3-L
30%
max.
T3-O 60% max.
Max. —a
Hecht
1
T3-O and T3-L
I Max.
Height
I
I ./
1 Max. —'
1 Height 2
I 1
I
T3-R
*Two (2) units may be built on a single lot, or up to eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre not to exceed two
(2) units, whichever is greater.
5.4 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
5.4.1 Building Disposition (T4)
* * *
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to the following standards:
1. Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories. Ancillary Buildings shall be no taller than the
Principal Building. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancillary Building may be attached or detached from the Principal Building and shall
follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Ancillary Building:
i_ Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten (10) feet and
shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal Building.
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shall conform to the following standards:
a. Located in the second or third Layer of the Lot and follow the setbacks for Ancillary Buildings as
shown in Illustration 5.4.
b. Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building, Ancillary Building and other Accessory
Structures, except uncovered Accessory Structures which may be attached to the Principal Building
or Ancillary Building,
c. Maximum of one (1) Story.
d. Contain only non -habitable Accessory uses.
e. Be a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet or ten percent (10%) of the Floor Area of the
Principal Building, whichever is greater.
5.4.2 Building Configuration (T4)
*
*
* * *
i. Setbacks for pools and Game Courts shall be as shown for Ancillary Building in Illustration 5.4.
* * *
ILLUSTRATION 5.4 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
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1
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a. Lot Area
-With rear
vehicular
access
5,000 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.
1,400 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.
ict min.
5
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m.
!menorLat
I
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i
i
���
10'min. �/ �nyn.
sue.
_.�._._._._._.i ii'�
aY min.
0' min.
b. Lot Widthist
-With rear
vehicular
access
50 ftmin.Law
16 ftmin.
LiFf � &
c. Lot Coverage
60% max.
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d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at
front Setback
50% min.
f. Open Space
15% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
36 du/ac max.
BUILDING SETBACK
OUTBUILDING
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACEMENT
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.
Comer Lot
let
Layer
�d r>i3rd
i •—•—•—•---------•—•—•
i
din
i
i
T
I
I
+
i i
Frontb. nndary
10 ft. min.
5'
T
min,
^A�
i!
min. ►
►!
30' min.
InteriorLOt
+ 30 mini
I —•—•—•—•—•—•—•—•—•
i
i
5'mv►
0 min.
5'
c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutting a
Setback
'
4 ,i H
1
I.
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
OUTBUILDING ANCILLARY
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
30 ft. min.
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutti ng a
Setback
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
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a. Common Lawn
permitted
i
flrmn.---- i let
Corr>arLot
►i___I
20min.4_14
'\__smin�
2nd&9rd
b. Porch & Fence
permitted
_
��
-----, V
T30%-
L
' i
c. Terrace or
permitted
b' min. aInlerbrLOt
t• nin.
i
1
1
1 ii
min H-le
14
d. Forecourt
permitted
1e 2nd 3id
WM
e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
permitted
(T4-L and
T4-O only)
g. Gallery
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
h. Arcade
prohibited
1
e, -�. 1
Max y�
BUILDING HEIGHT
Hettlt i
3
� !
1 ',
X _ _
Max.
Vi
a. Principal
Building
3 Stories and
40 ft. max.
2
2
Haight
i
1
1
i
J
b. Outbuilding
Ancillary Building
2 Stories max.
but no taller than
the Principal
Building
5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5)
5.5.1 Building Disposition (T5)
j. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the requirements of the T3-
L Transect Zone.
* * *
5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6)
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k. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the requirements of the
T3-L Transect Zone.
* * *
5.8 CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONES — HEALTH DISTRICT (CI -HD)
5.8.1 Building Disposition (CI -HD)
* * *
i. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the requirements of the T3-
L Transect Zone.
5.9 DISTRICT ZONES (D1 and D2)
5.9.1 Building Disposition (D)
* * *
* * *
f. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the requirements of the T3-
L Transect Zone.
Section 6. It is further recommended that Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following
particulars: 2
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
* * *
Table 13: T3 - SUB -URBAN ZONE
T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
9 UNITS PER ACRE
9 UNITS PER ACRE
18 UNITS PER ACRE
2 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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DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT
Minimum Size:
/150 equare feet
Minimum Size:
(ADU)
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
excludinge.
Minimum Size:
square feet min.
square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroom Unit:
450 square feet min.
• Efficiency Unit: 275
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two bedroom Unit:
550 square feet min.
square feet min.
550 square feet min.
No Waivers shall be
• One bedroom Unit:
Maximum Size:
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
applied to maximum unit
550 square feet min.
• For an ADU
size.
Maximum Size:
detached from the
Principal Buildings
• For an ADU
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, up to
detached from the
800 square feet max.
Principal Building,
• For an ADU within or
ten (10) percent of
attached to the
the Lot Area, up to
Principal Building,
800 square feet max.
ten (10) percent of
• For an ADU within or
the Lot Area, up to
attached to the
500 square feet max.
Principal Building,
No Waivers shall be
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, up to
500 square feet max.
applied to maximum unit
No Waivers shall be
size.
Prohibited a a third „ni4
applied to maximum unit
size.
Single Family Recielence
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Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE
T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
(ADU)
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
square feet min.
square feet min.
square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroom Unit:
450 square feet min.
450 square feet min.
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two bedroom Unit:
550 square feet min.
550 square feet min.
550 square feet min.
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Maximum Size:
Maximum Size:
Maximum Size:
• For an ADU
• For an ADU
• For an ADU
detached from the
detached from the
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
detached from the
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
Principal Building,
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
ten (10) percent of
800 square feet
800 square feet
the Lot Area, up to
max.
max.
800 square feet
• For an ADU within or
• For an ADU within or
max.
attached to the
attached to the
• For an ADU within or
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
attached to the
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
Principal Building,
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
ten (10) percent of
500 square feet
500 square feet
the Lot Area, up to
max.
max.
500 square feet
No Waivers shall be
No Waivers shall be
max.
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
size.
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum unit
size.
size."
Section 6. Appendix A of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"Appendix A - Neighborhood Conservation District
A.2. VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)
2.4.2 Single Family Residential District
* * *
* * *
f. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures and AutbeildogsAncillary Buildings
Accessory rise -and Sstructures are as permitted in the underlying transect zone;. Ancillary Buildings
shall be permitted pursuant in the underlying transect zone, except for setbacks.
or car shelters An Ancillary Building on a lots ten thousand (10,000) square feet or larger may include a
second sStory as long as the allowable floor lot ratio and building footprint are not exceeded. Said
A Two-story accessory
structures Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as specified for two-story
Pprincipal Bbuildings.
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Additional Limitations and requirements
1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful assesseryAncillary Bbuilding(s) or Accessory
sStructure(s) is located on one or more platted lots or portions thereof, such lots shall thereafter
constitute only one building site and no permit shall be issued for the construction of more than one
single-family residence except by Warrant. Such structures shall include but not be limited to swimming
pools, tennis courts, walls, and fences or other at grade or above ground improvements. No building
sites in existence prior to September 24, 2005 shall be diminished in size except by Warrant, subject to
the criteria specified in Article 4, Table 12 Design Review Criteria.
2. Garages and Driveways:
a. On new construction or garage additions, no garage shall be located along the same front
setback line as the front wall of a residential structure unless the garage door(s) does not face
the street. Garage structures with access openings that face the street shall be set back a
minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front wall of the principal residential structure.
b. Garage structures with access openings that face the street on corner lots which have a
maximum depth of less than sixty (60) feet, may be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from
the front wall of the principal residential structure.
c. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Public Works Department, driveways shall have a
maximum width of ten (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all street -front required setbacks.
d. Driveways within a single building site shall not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to
each other.
e. Except as required for the driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a required yard
adjacent to a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line other than as may be
required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case said driveway shall be constructed of
permeable material in its entirety
f. Tandem parking shall be allowed.
g. Garage doors which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the public right-of-way
view by plant material except when said fence is faced or constructed with oolitic limestone.
4. Landscaping:
All landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordinances.
h. Setbacks
1. Principal Building:
Setbacks are variable to allow for a variety in architecture and placement of the building footprint.
Projections of buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the criteria and
requirements specified herein.
a. Minimum Front Setbacks:
The minimum front setback shall be thirty (30) feet. The structure may project a maximum of ten
(10) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet provided said projection does not
exceed thirty (30) feet in width along the front of the building. Unenclosed porches, entries, or
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loggias may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty
(30) feet. On corner lots the structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the
minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet.
b. Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) feet, except for corner lots where the minimum side
setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum total side setbacks to be
distributed shall be as established in the following table:
TABLE INSET:
Building Site
Size in
Square Feet
Interior Lots
First Story of
Structure
Interior Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Corner Lots
First Story of
Structure
Corner Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Less than
7,500
10 feet
15 feet
15 feet
20 feet
7,500 --
10,000
15 feet
25 feet
15 feet
25 feet
More than
10,000
25 feet
35 feet
25 feet
35 feet
c. Minimum Rear Setbacks:
The minimum rear setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
d. Ancillary Buildings:
The minimum side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet.
The minimum rear setback shall be ten (10) feet.
The maximum width of said connection Connecting Structure shall be ten (10) feet.
A.3. COCONUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3
3.6 Single -Family Residential District
* * *
* * *
f. Permitted Accessory Uses -and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
g.
Accessory uees-and Sstructures are as permitted in the underlying transect zone;. Ancillary
Buildings shall be permitted pursuant in the underlying transect zone, except for setbacks. that
detached garages or car shelters An Ancillary Building on a lots ten thousand (10,000) square feet
or larger may include a second sStory as long as the allowable floor lot ratio and building footprint
are not exceeded.
A Two-story Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as
specified for two-story Pprincipal Bbuildings.
Additional Limitations and requirements.
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1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful assessery Ancillary Bbuilding(s) or
Accessory sStructure(s) is located on one or more platted lots or portions thereof, such Tots shall
thereafter constitute only one building site and no permit shall be issued for the construction of
more than one single-family residence except by Warrant. Such structures shall include but not
be limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, walls, and fences or other at grade or above ground
improvements. No building sites in existence prior to September 24, 2005 shall be diminished in
size except by Warrant, subject to the criteria specified in Article 4, Table 12 Design Review
Criteria.
2. Garages and Driveways:
(a) On new construction or garage additions, no garage shall be located along the same front
setback line as the front wall of a residential structure unless the garage door(s) does not face
the street. Garage structures with access openings that face the street shall be set back a
minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front wall of the principal residential structure.
(b) Garage structures with access openings that face the street on corner lots which have a
maximum depth of less than sixty (60) feet, may be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from
the front wall of the principal residential structure.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of the Public Works Department, driveways shall have a
maximum width of ten (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all street -front required setbacks
(d) Driveways within a single building site shall not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to
each other.
(e) Except as required for the driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a required yard
adjacent to a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line other than as may be
required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case said driveway shall be constructed of
permeable material in its entirety.
(f) Tandem parking shall be allowed.
(g) Garage doors which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the public right-of-
way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or constructed with oolitic limestone.
4. Landscaping:
All landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordinances.
h. Single Family lots
1. Setbacks:
a. Principal Building: Setbacks are variable to allow for a variety in architecture and
placement of the building footprint. Projections of buildings into required setbacks shall
be permitted subject to the criteria and requirements specified herein.
1) Minimum Front Setbacks:
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maximum of ten (10) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet
provided said projection does not exceed thirty (30) feet in width along the front of
the building. Unenclosed porches, entries, or loggias may project a maximum of
fifteen (15) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet. On corner lots
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the structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the minimum required
setback of thirty (30) feet.
2) Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) feet, except for corner lots where the
minimum side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum
total side setbacks to be distributed shall be as established in the following table.
TABLE INSET:
Building Site
Size in Square
Feet
Interior Lots First
Story of
Structure
Interior Lots
Second Story of
Structure
Corner Lots First
Story of
Structure
Corner Lots
Second Story of
Structure
Less than
7,500
10 feet
15 feet
15 feet
20 feet
7,500 -- 10,000
15 feet
25 feet
15 feet
25 feet
More than
10,000
25 feet
35 feet
25 feet
35 feet
3) Minimum Rear Setbacks:
The minimum rear setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
4) Assessery Ancillary Buildings:
The minimum side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet.
The minimum rear setback shall be ten (10) feet.
The maximum width of said connection Connecting Structure shall be ten (10) feet
i. Single Family Large Lot Residential designation.
1. Lot Size
Minimum lot size is limited to ten thousand (10,000) square feet and the minimum lot
width is limited to one hundred (100) feet in order to preserve the large lot suburban
character of certain neighborhoods within Coconut Grove.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of seventy (70) feet.
Single Family Oversized Lot Residential designation.
1. Lot Size
Minimum lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and minimum lot width
shall be one hundred (100) feet.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of seventy (70) feet.
k. Single Family Estate Lot Residential designation.
The intent of these regulations is to allow existing Estate Lots to be developed as single-family
estates of a spacious character together with Botanical Gardens, private non-commercial
recreational facilities and accompanying structures compatible with residential surroundings. This
district is designed to protect and preserve the existing character of estates and allow the building
of vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
1. Lot Size
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Minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre (43,560 square feet) and a minimum lot width of
one hundred (100) feet.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of seventy (70) feet. Bay
windows and balconies may project a maximum of three (3) feet into a yard setback.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures
(a) Open awnings or trellises must meet the setback requirements and applicable
open space and lot coverage requirements. These structures may not be
converted to permanent additions if such conversion would increase the lot
coverage of the principal structure above the allowed percentage.
(b) Attached or unattached Ancillary Buildings include: private
garages, indoor swimming pools, cabanas, bedrooms, household staff cottage.
Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the construction of an enclosed
accessory Ancillary Bbuilding containing bedrooms with bath facilities to be used
in connection with and as a part of the primary residence within the building lines
as provided in this section.
(c) Ancillary Buildings shall comply in all other aspects of the
underlying single family residential (T3) district unless stated otherwise. Enclosed
accessory Ancillary Bbuildings shall be used only for occupancy of nonpaying
guests of the owners of the primary residence or bonafide members of the family
or household staff, and no kitchen or cooking facilities shall be constructed or
used therein except by approval by the Planning Director of a written agreement
with the City stating that such Ancillary Buildings will be used
only by family members or household staff. The property owner must execute
and record in the public records a Declaration of Restriction stating that the use
of the site will be reserved for a single family residence. No
Ancillary Buildings shall be used as or converted to an Ancillary Ddwelling Uanit
without the recorded Declaration of Restriction. Further, if any accessory
ctructurc Ancillary Building and -use is subdivided from the principal structure and
use to which it is accessory or, alternately, if the principal structure is demolished
or removed, the use of such Ancillary Building shall be
terminated until a new principal structure and use is established on the lot on
which the Ancillary Building and -use is located.
4. Height
Height is limited to two full stories from grade or minimum FEMA elevation as defined
within this code. Height is measured to the bottom of the eave. Variations to the Height
requirement may be allowed for skylights or solar panels not exceeding three (3) feet
above the roof. Such structures shall not cover more than ten (10) percent of the roof
structure.
5. Botanical Gardens
A Botanical Garden is allowed by Exception. A Botanical Garden shall require a
minimum of 5 acres and may also include the following:
(a) Gift shop or bookstore area. Outdoor display of merchandise shall be limited to areas
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not visible from public streets
(b) Garden maintenance area
(c) Residential living units for visiting scholars
(d) Offices to serve the Botanical Garden
(e) Scientific research laboratory
(f) Educational facilities including building for meeting and classrooms"
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Section 8. It is the intention 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. 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 10. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after adoption.4
3 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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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number
File Number: 17018
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City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.co
Final Actio Date:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDIN
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY A
ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO UPDATE THE D
ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED STRUC
AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZON
INTRODUCE ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT REGUL
DESIGN STANDARDS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE
"STANDARDS AND TABLES," TO CLARIFY TH
AND RESIDENTIAL TYPES THAT ALLOW FO
UNITS, TO CLARIFY PARKING REQUIREM
RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS; BY AMENDI
"SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO CLARIFY B
BUILDING CONFIGURATION STAND
ILLUSTRATIONS PERTAINING TO
OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES.
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIO
UNIT MINIMUM AND MAXIMU
PROCESSES; BY AMENDI
CONSERVATION DISTRI
ISLAND DISTRICT AND
A.3., TITLED "COCON
DISTRICT NCD-3," T
ANCILLARY DWE
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FOR AN EFFE
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TITLED
RANSECT ZONES
ANCILLARY DWELLING
TS, AND TO UPDATE
ARTICLE 5, TITLED
DING DISPOSITION AND
DS AND TO UPDATE RELATED
CILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND
Y AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TITLED
," TO UPDATE ANCILLARY DWELLING
UNIT SIZES AND APPLICABLE WAIVER
APPENDIX A, TITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD
," SECTION A.2., TITLED "VILLAGE WEST
ARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)," AND SECTION
GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
CLARIFY REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
ING UNITS AND RELATED STRUCTURES; MAKING
INING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
IVE DATE.
WHEREAS, .n October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114,
the Zoning Ordince of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to time
("Miami 21 Cod , and
WH - ' EAS, Ancillary Dwelling Units ("ADUs") provide additional housing options that
contribut . the creation of compact, pedestrian -oriented, and mixed -use communities in
accord- ce with the Miami 21 Code Guiding Principles; and
WHEREAS, ADUs create opportunities for additional housing within single-family
hborhoods without changing the low -scale and detached character; and
WHEREAS, ADUs are more affordable to build than full-sized homes or apartments
because they don't require additional land, elevators, or major infrastructure and use less
energy for heating and cooling; and
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WHEREAS, ADUs provide opportunities for older adults to 'age in place" within their
neighborhood by providing a smaller living space on -site; In certain circumstances, ADUs can
make it easier for families to provide caregiving services to aging parents or grandparents; and
WHEREAS, ADUs that are rented provide additional income opportunities for
homesteaded property owners; and
WHEREAS, ADUs are only allowed in T3-L and T4 and an amendment is nece ry to
widen the locations ADUs are allowable within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to clarify the name, use, and de gn standards
for Outbuildings (renamed Ancillary Buildings), including those containing ADU and
WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to clarify the name and u- of Structures
related to Outbuildings; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, at a duly notice public m- -ting, the Planning,
Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered the application for . Zoning Text, item PZAB
16, and passed PZAB-R-24-090, recommending approval, by a v . e of seven to zero (7-0); and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the rela ' • nship of this proposed
amendment to the goals, objectives and policies of the Mi , i Comprehensive Neighborhood
Plan ("MCNP"), with appropriate consideration as to whe er the proposed change will further
the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, the Mi- i 21 Code, and other City regulations;
and
WHEREAS, consideration has been give ► o the need and justification for the proposed
change, including changed or changing conditis that make the passage of the proposed
change necessary; and
WHEREAS, after careful conside .tion of this matter, it is deemed advisable and in the
best interest of the general welfare of ' - City and its inhabitants to amend the Miami 21 Code
as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The reci . s and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted and incorporate' as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A le 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 DEF ITIONS OF BUILDING FUNCTION: USES (Article 4, Table 3)
a. R' IDENTIAL
T ' category is intended to encompass land use functions predominantly of permanent
.using.
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
unchanaed material.
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Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU): A secondary Dwelling Unit that sharesing ownership
connections with a Principal Building n the same Lot. An Ancillary Dwelling
includes a sleeping / living area, shower / bathroom, and kitchen that are separate from the
uses of the Principal Dwelling Unit. An Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU)
does not count towards aximum
Density calculations, and conforms to the Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU) standards in section
3.18. Also known as an Accessory Unit or Ancillary Unit.
1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
* * *
Accessory Structure: A Structur- or Building customarily
incidental and subordinate to the Principal -Structure Buildin• .nd,
provided; located on the same premises Lot. "
Structure. Accessory Structures shall only contain n-Habitable accessory uses, such as a
shed, storage, unenclosed summer kitchen, gaze + •, and/or trellis.
Outbuilding -Ancillary Building: A Buil
located on the same Lot. It is usually I
Building.
Backbailding-Connecting Structur
Ancillary Buildings may contain
uses including, but not limite
Buildings may also contain
* * *
g that is subordinate to the Principal Building and
ated towards the rear of the same Lot as a Principal
It may be attached, detac d, or is -sues connected to the Principal Building by a
See Article 4, Table 8, Diagram C Building Disposition.
Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU) and/or other ancillary Habitable
a gym, game room, home office, or pool cabana. Ancillary
n-Habitable uses such as a garage, carport or storage.
* * *
Barg: Co acting Structure: A single -story Structure or Building with a maximum
width of twelve (1 feet connecting a Principal Building to an Outbuilding Ancillary Building.
See Article 4, T. •Ie 8, Diagram C Building Disposition.
ction 3. Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
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3.18 ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) STANDARDS
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a. ADUs shall comply with the Florida Building Code, City of Miami Code, and all other
applicable standards of the Miami 21 Code. Additionally, an ADU shall conform to the
following standards:
1. Allowable Locations
i_ An ADU, as defined in Article 1, titled Definitions', may be permitt- , in
those Transect Zones pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, titled Buildi
Function: Uses', on Lots containing a Single -Family Residenc=
2. Ownership and Use
i_ As an ADU is a Residential Use, an ADU must be use as predominately
permanent housing.
ii. The Single -Family Residence and the ADU shal •e under the same
ownership.
iii. An ADU may only be rented if the prope as current proof of
Homestead status.
iv. When all of the following spaces ar
rovided and are separate from the
uses within the Principal Dwelling nit, it shall be deemed an ADU.
1. Sleeping / living area; d
2. Shower / bathroom; d
3. Kitchen that incor..rates a sink, countertop for food preparation,
and refrigerator.
3. Unit Sizes
i_ See Article 6, led `Supplemental Regulations', Table 13; that sets out the
minimum a . maximum ADU unit sizes.
4. Placement
i_ An 1 U shall either be within the Principal Building or an Ancillary
B ding. See Article 5, titled 'Specific to Zones'; that provides the specific
rincipal Building and Ancillary Building design standards and
illustrations.
A one -Story Ancillary Building may be attached or detached from the
Principal Building and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
or. A two -Story Ancillary Building:
1. Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a
minimum of ten (10) feet and shall follow the Setbacks for
Ancillary Buildings.
2. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the
Principal Building.
5. Height
i_ Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories, with the exception of
those located in T3-R, which shall be limited to one (1) Story.
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ii. Ancillary Buildings shall be no taller than the Principal Building. See
Article 5, Illustrations.
6. Entrances and Elevations
i_ See Article 4, Table 12 for Design Review Criteria.
ii. The ADU shall have a separate entrance from the Principal Dwelli • Unit.
iii. Principal Buildings containing an ADU shall be designed visually .s one
single-family residence and the ADU entrance shall not face t street.
iv. Ancillary Buildings shall be visually harmonious with the arc ' ecture of
the Principal Building.
v. Any Elevation of an Ancillary Building that Abuts another •ropertv shall
provide only clerestory windows, no more than 24 inc s in height, on the
corresponding second -Story.
vi. Ancillary Buildings containing an ADU are encour ed to have Awnings,
Canopies and/or an associated outdoor area.
7. Parking
i_ See Article 4, Table 4, titled `Density, Int city and Parking', that lists the
parking requirements.
ii. Where an existing legal Principal : ildinq prevents the required ADU
parking space from being place • 'thin the Second or Third Layer, said
parking space:
al May be placed withi he First Layer.
IA Shall be exempte. rom the required Driveway separation
distance.
c) Shall utilize p. inq strips. Said strips shall not exceed two (2) feet
in width.
Shall be e -mpted from the First Layer pervious / impervious
paveme ' requirements.
Section 4. Article 4 of e Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:1
ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
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Boxes with no designation signify Use prohibited.
Uses may be further modified by Supplemental Regulations, State Regulations, or other
provisions of this Code. See City Code Chapter 4 for regulations related to Alcohol Servi
Establishment and Food Service Establishments.
* Additional densities in some T6 zones are illustrated in Diagram 9 and densities i ' 3-0 zones
may be modified by specific regulations in Article 5.
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Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and located on the no
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Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU)."
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• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
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spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
Minimum of 1 parking space
Minimum of 1 parking
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space per Ancillary
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Corridor no parking is
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space per Ancillary
no parking is required.
• Adult Family -Care Homes
Dwelling Unit. Within a
• Adult Family -Care
— Minimum of 1 parking
TOD or Transit Corridor
Homes — Minimum of
space per staff member and
no parking is required.
parking space per s .ff
1 space per 4 residents.
member and 1 sp e per
• Adult Family -Care
4 residents.
• Community Residence —
Homes — Minimum of 1
Minimum of 1 parking space
parking space per staff
• Communi ', Residence
per staff member in addition
member and 1 space per
— Minimu, of 1 parking
to the parking required for
4 residents.
space - r staff member
the principal Dwelling Unit.
in ad, :ion to the parking
• Community Residence
re. • ired for the Dwelling
— Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member
in addition to the parki, •
required for the Dw- ng
its.
Units.
TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T
RESTRICTED
LIMI D
OPEN
DENSITY
(UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
: UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
RESIDENTIALResidential
Uses are
permissible as liste•
in Table 3, limited .y
compliance wit
• Minimum ' 1.5 parking
spaces p principal
Dwelli Unit.
• A, illary Dwelling Unit —
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
imum of 1 parking
pace per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
Minimum of 1 parking
space per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
Minimum of 1 parking
space per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
TOD or Transit Corridor no
TOD or Transit Corridor
TOD or Transit Corridor
parking is required.
no parking is required.
no parking is required.
• Adult Family -Care Homes•
— Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member
and 1 space per 4
residents.
• Community Residence —
Live -work — Work
component shall provide
parking as required by
non-residential use in
addition to parking
required for the Dwelling
• Live -work — Work
component shall provide
parking as required by
non-residential use in
addition to parking
required for the Dwelling
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Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in
addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
• Except for sites within
500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the parking • Community Residence -
ratio may be reduced Minimum of 1 parking
within a TOD area or withinspace per staff member in
a Transit Corridor area by addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
Units.
up to thirty percent (30%)
by process of Exception
with City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund,
as established by Chapter
35 of the City Code;** or
by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure
with a Floor Area of ten
thousand (10,000) square
feet or less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.
• Adult Family -Care
Homes — Minimum of 1
parking space per staff
member and 1 space per
4 residents.
• Parking requirement
may be reduced
according to the Shar
parking standard,
4, Table 5.
cle
• Minimum of Bicycle
Rack Spac or every 20
vehicular . paces required.
• Ex •t for sites within
50► eet of an ungated T3
nsect Zone, the
arking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD
area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to
thirty percent (30%) by
process of Exception with
City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund,
as established by Chapter
35 of the City Code;** or
by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure
with a Floor Area of ten
thousand (10,000) square
feet or Tess by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
Unit.
• Adult Family -Care
Homes — Minimum of 1
parking space per sta
member and 1 spac per
4 residents.
• Community : -sidence-
Minimum of parking
space pe -taff member in
additio o the parking
requi d for the Dwelling
Uri'
Parking requirement
may be reduced
according to the Shared
parking standard, Article
4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle
Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required.
• Except for sites within
500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the
parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD
area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to
thirty percent (30%) by
process of Exception with
City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund,
as established by Chapter
35 of the City Code;** or
by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure
with a Floor Area of ten
thousand (10,000) square
feet or less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
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TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED
C. BUILDING DISPOSITION
1
i
4
1
al Building
necting Structure
ncillary Building
ADU within a Principal Building
* * *
ing
uilding
3
1
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Section 5. Article 5 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
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"ARTICLE 5
5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
5.3.1 Building Disposition (T3)
* * *
* * *
d. In Zones T3-R and T3-L, one Principal Building
€rontage-and one Ancillary Building may be built on each Lot as shn in Article 4, Table 8. In
Principal Q,,iirlinn by a minimum of ten (,m fee+ A _ . _ _ . e Connecting Structure may
connect the Principal Building and the Outbuilding-Ancilla : uildinq. In Zone T3-O, one
Principal Building consisting of two Dwelling Units at the ' ontage may be built on each Lot as
shown in Illustration 5.3. In Zone T3-O, each Lot cont.' inq a Single -Family Residence may
have one Ancillary Building.
* * *
g
the following standards:
1. Ancillary Buildings shall b= imited to two (2) Stories, with the exception of those
located within T3-R whi shall be limited to one (1) Story. Ancillary Buildings shall
be no taller than the P- cipal Building. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancilla : uilding: may be attached or detached from the Principal
Building and shall .flow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Anc' ry Building:
i. Detac d from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten
(10) ' et and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. A ched to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal
ilding.
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to
h. Accessory S
ctures
all conform to the following standards:
1. Located in the second or third Layers and follow the setbacks for Ancillary Buildings
as shown in Illustration 5.3.
2. Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building, Ancillary Building and other
Accessory Structures, except uncovered Accessory Structures which may be
attached to the Principal Building or Ancillary Building.
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3. Maximum of one (1) Story.
4. Contain only non -habitable accessory uses.
5. Be -of a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet or ten percent (10%) of the Floor
Area of the Principal Building, whichever is greater.
i. Setbacks for • ools and Game Courts shall be as shown for Ancilla Buildin • s in Illustr. on
5.3.
ILLUSTRATION 5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
Comer Lot
i
10' min.
i 1st
LaYer
i at & ad
Layer
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f.min.
5mh
r
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
Interior Lot
...1
P;
w•
Vs'
20'mins-
—I—
i
1
i
5_min.�._.
c. Lot
Coverage
50% max. first
floor 30%
max. second
floor (T3-R &
T3-L only)
•e 1st ►4 2nd 0-4
d.
Floor
Lot
Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e.
Frontage
at front
Setback
N/A
f. Green
Space
25% Lot Area
min.
g. D ' sity
T3-R = 9
du/ac max.
T3-L = 9 du/ac
max. T3-O =
18 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
OUTBUILDING
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACEMENT
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a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
i 10' min. i tat
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
Comer Lot
!
!
/— 5' min.
i 2nd&3rd
LaYer
I
I
�,
I
Interior Lot
►i
i
4 20' min.
,
c. Side
5ft. min.
20% Lot
Width total
min.
i �mli i
1st ~ 2nd 3rd
Layer Layer Layer
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
OUTBUILDING ANCILLARY
BUILDING SETBACK (TT3 L
ONLY}
a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
5 ft. min.
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PA- NG
PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
10 min.T..----. i 1st
i i
a.
Comm
on
Lawn
permitted
Comer Lot
1
i ►
!
N 20'min.
30 % --- 5' min.►--!4
60 % ma>� _��
i 2nd lard
Layer
=
Interior Lot
i
i
iI,
'
--- i V
!
b'
Porch
Fence
• • rmitted
A ►� tN10
1st 2nd 3rd
Layer Layer Ltryw
C.
Ter.ce
• L.0
permitted
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
prohibited
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f. Shopfront
g. Gallery
h. Arcade
prohibited
prohibited
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
a.
Princi
pal
Buildi
ng
b. Outbuilding
Ancillary
Building
PARKING
Facade
Width
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
top of slab or
eave max.
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
top of roof
slab or eave
max. but no
taller than the
Principal
Building
1 Story max.
in T3-R as
shown in
illustration')
T3-R & T3-L
30%
max.
T3-O 60% max.
BUILDING HEIGHT
Max.
Height
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*Two (2) units may be built on a gle lot, or up to eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre not
to exceed two (2) units, whic ver is greater.
*
5.4 GENERAL URB
TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
5.4.1 Building D' - position (T4)
* * *
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to the
1. Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories. Ancillary Buildings shall be no
taller than the Principal Building. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancillary Building may be attached or detached from the Principal
Building and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Ancillary Building:
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i. Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten
(10) feet and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal
Building.
h. Accessory Structures
PropeFty-Lino. shall conform to the following standards:
a. Located in the second or third Layer of the Lot and follow the set• cks for Ancillary
Buildings as shown in Illustration 5.4.
b. Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building, Ancillary B ding and other
Accessory Structures, except uncovered Accessory Struct -s which may be
attached to the Principal Building or Ancillary Building.
c. Maximum of one (1) Story.
d. Contain only non -habitable Accessory uses.
e. Be a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet or en percent (10%) of the Floor
Area of the Principal Building, whichever is great:
5.4.2 Building Configuration (T4)
j. Setbacks for pools and Game Courts sh. •e as shown for Ancillary Building in Illustration 5.4.
ILLUSTRATION 5.4 GENERAL U - AN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
Comer Lot
—
_
1ffi
LaYer
3
►
Uinih------
i
;_
a. Lot Area
-With rear
vehicular
access
,000 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.
1,400 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.i
rIUmn.
5,
-Vis
_I
'1__
-'T
interior
10mn.
YY
V 2Umin.
i
r ._._.—.—.—
rm.
20 Mn. 1
Co min..
lid
i
I
b. L Width
- h rear
hicular
access
50 ftmin.
16 ftmin.
41 ~
10
�
c. Lot Coverage
60% max.
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d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at
front Setback
o
50 /o min.
f. Open Space
15% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
36 du/ac max.
BUILDING SETBACK
OUTBUILDING
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLAC
ENT
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.
Cornet Lot
I
I
' '
I list
i LaYer
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
4 3' ruin. 5' min. ►--j4
Interior Lot
4 1' v
_I
I i
i
' '
d
I -----•-•--
-• 8mh
c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutting a
Setback
jt7min.'
►
t> 4 4 �►
La L aYer
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
OUTBUILDING ANCILLARY
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
30 ft. min.
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. mi
c. Side
0 ' .r 5 ft. min.
' , utti ng a
• etback
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING • NFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRON ' , GE
. Common Lawn
permitted
b. Porch & Fence
permitted
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c. Terrace orLeger
L.
permitted
Comer
gum .
3096 --I rt
Smh
2nd lard
LaYer
1 !
d. Forecourt
permitted
Interior Lot
.--- _____ -."=-----._._. mn. -
i
2iY
i
min.
1 - i u 1
mh ►-
+a
i
n
1
let 2nd
e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
permitted
(T4-L and
T4-O only)
g. Gallery
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
h. Arcade
prohibited
i
Max i
,�
BUILDING HEIGHT
Height
\.A.L
I �c -._
—mac.
a. Principal
Building
3 Stories and
40 ft. max.
2
2
i Height
i
1
i
b. Outbuilding
Ancillary Building
2 Stories max.
but no taller than
the Principal
Building
5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSE P ZONES (T5)
5.5.1 Building Disposition
Additions or alter tons on Lots containin• a Sin•Ie-Famil Residence shall follow the
requirements of - T3-L Transect Zone.
5.6 URB
* * *
CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 uilding Disposition (T6)
* * *
k. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
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5.8 CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONES — HEALTH DISTRICT (CI -HD)
5.8.1 Building Disposition (CI -HD)
* * *
'. Additions or alterations on Lots containin• a Sin•le-Famil Residence shall follow
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
5.9 DISTRICT ZONES (D1 and D2)
5.9.1 Building Disposition (D)
*
*
*
* * *
f. Additions or alterations on Lots containin • a Sin•le-Famil - esidence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
*
Section 6. It is further recommended th. rticle 6 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars: 2
"ARTICLE 6. SU - LEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
Table 13: T3 - SUB -URBAN • NE
T3
REST TED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
9 ITS PER ACRE
9 UNITS PER ACRE
18 UNITS PER ACRE
DWELLING
UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
2 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
unchanaed material.
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min.
min.
min.
ANCILLARY
DWELLING
Minimum Size:
Maximum size of „nit
/150 square feet
Minimum Size:
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 2 •
excluding garage.
Minimum Size:
UNIT (ADU)
square feet min.
square feet mi
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroo ► nit:
450 square feet min.
• Efficiency Unit: 275
450 squar: eet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two be. .om Unit:
550 square feet min.
square feet min.
550 s. are feet min.
Maximum Size:
• One bedroom Unit:
Maximu► Size:
• Ten percent of the
450 square feet min.
• -n percent of the
• Two bedroom Unit:
Lot Area, up to 800
550 square feet min.
Lot Area, up to 800
square feet max.
Maximum Size:
square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
• Ten percent of the
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum unit
size.
Lot Area, up to ' 00
size.
square feet
Prohibited a third unit.
No Waivers sh. be
as
applied to m. imum unit
size.
is in
residence on site.
Unit Structurc be
shall
Any Facade
abutting
windows --along that
corresponding Facade.
Te 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE
City of Miami
T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
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DENSITY (UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Uni
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dw- ing
Unit: 550 squar: eet
min.
Two bedr• dm Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
ANCILLARY
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
M'mum Size:
DWELLING UNIT
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
(ADU)
square feet min.
square feet min.
square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroom it:
• One bedroom Unit:
450 square feet min.
450 square f: •t min.
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two bedro' Unit:
• Two bedroom Unit:
550 square feet min.
550 squ- e feet min.
550 square feet min.
Maximum Size:
Maximum '- ze:
Maximum Size:
• Ten percent of the
• Te percent of the
• Ten percent of the
Lot Area, up to 800
it Area, up to 800
Lot Area, up to 800
square feet max.
square feet max.
square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
o Waivers shall be
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum u
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum mum unit
size.
size.
size."
Section 6. Appendix A of e Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"Appen • A - Neighborhood Conservation District
A.2. VILLAGE WEST . LAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)
* * *
2.4.2 Single F ily Residential District
* * *
f. Pe itted Accessory 14ses-and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
Accessory uses -,and Sstructures are as permitted in the underlying transect zone;_
Ancillary Buildings shall be permitted pursuant in the underlying transect zone, except
for setbacks. An Ancillary Building on a lots ten
thousand (10,000) square feet or larger may include a second sStory as long as the
allowable floor lot ratio and building footprint are not exceeded.
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A Two-story accessary
sees Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as specified for
two-story Pprincipal Bbuildings.
g. Additional Limitations and requirements
1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful accessary Ancillary Bb ding(s)
or Accessory sStructure(s) is located on one or more platted lots or portion ereof,
such lots shall thereafter constitute only one building site and no permit s = II be issued
for the construction of more than one single-family residence except by arrant. Such
structures shall include but not be limited to swimming pools, tennis crts, walls, and
fences or other at grade or above ground improvements. No buildin ; sites in existence
prior to September 24, 2005 shall be diminished in size except b arrant, subject to the
criteria specified in Article 4, Table 12 Design Review Criteria.
2. Garages and Driveways:
a. On new construction or garage additions, no ga =ge shall be located along the
same front setback line as the front wall of a r- idential structure unless the
garage door(s) does not face the street. Ga :ge structures with access openings
that face the street shall be set back a mi► um of twenty (20) feet from the front
wall of the principal residential structure
b. Garage structures with access openi . s that face the street on corner lots which
have a maximum depth of less tha .ixty (60) feet, may be set back a minimum
of fifteen (15) feet from the front . I of the principal residential structure.
c. Notwithstanding the requireme of the Public Works Department, driveways
shall have a maximum width • ten (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
street -front required setbac
d. Driveways within a single • uilding site shall not be located closer than twenty-five
(25) feet to each other.
e. Except as required fo ' he driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a
required yard adja t to a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line
other than as ma •e required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case
said driveway all be constructed of permeable material in its entirety
f. Tandem park' g shall be allowed.
g. Garage do• s which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences to
right-of-w
oolitic li
ted within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the public
view by plant material except when said fence is faced or constructed with
stone.
4. Land aping:
All dscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordinances.
h. S
acks
. Principal Building:
Setbacks are variable to allow for a variety in architecture and placement of the building
footprint. Projections of buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the
criteria and requirements specified herein.
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a. Minimum Front Setbacks:
The minimum front setback shall be thirty (30) feet. The structure may project a
maximum of ten (10) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet
provided said projection does not exceed thirty (30) feet in width along the front
of the building. Unenclosed porches, entries, or loggias may project a maximu
of fifteen (15) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet. On rner
Tots the structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the mini • m
required setback of thirty (30) feet.
b. Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) feet, except for corner •ts where the
minimum side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) fe . The minimum
total side setbacks to be distributed shall be as established in e following table:
TABLE INSET:
Building Site
Size in
Square Feet
Interior Lots
First Story of
Structure
Interior Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Corner Lots
First Sto f
Structur
Corner Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Less than
7,500
10 feet
15 feet
15 f t
20 feet
7,500 --
10,000
15 feet
25 feet
feet
25 feet
More than
10,000
25 feet
35 feet
25 feet
35 feet
c. Minimum Rear Setbacks:
The minimum rear setback shbe twenty (20) feet.
d. A ilia Buildings:
The minimum side setb
The minimum rear set
The maximum width
feet.
s shall be ten (10) feet.
ck shall be ten (10) feet.
f said connection Connecting Structure shall be ten (10)
A.3. COCONUT GROVNEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3
3.6 Single-Fam Residential District
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Permitted Accessory 1Uses-and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
Accessory uses -and Sstructures are as permitted in the underlying transect zone;_
Ancillary Buildings shall be permitted pursuant in the underlying transect zone,
except for setbacks. An Ancillary Building on a
lots ten thousand (10,000) square feet or larger may include a second sStory as long
as the allowable floor lot ratio and building footprint are not exceeded. Said -second
A Two-story
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Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as
specified for two-story Pprincipal Bbuildings.
Additional Limitations and requirements.
1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful accessory Ancilla
Bbuilding(s) or Accessory sStructure(s) is located on one or more platteots or
portions thereof, such lots shall thereafter constitute only one building to and no
permit shall be issued for the construction of more than one single-f, ily
residence except by Warrant. Such structures shall include but no .e limited to
swimming pools, tennis courts, walls, and fences or other at gra- - or above
ground improvements. No building sites in existence prior to ptember 24, 2005
shall be diminished in size except by Warrant, subject to th riteria specified
in Article 4, Table 12 Design Review Criteria.
2. Garages and Driveways:
(a) On new construction or garage additions, no gar
the same front setback line as the front wall of a r
garage door(s) does not face the street. Garag
that face the street shall be set back a minim
wall of the principal residential structure.
(b) Garage structures with access openin
which have a maximum depth of less t
minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the
structure.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirem
shall have a maximum width of
street -front required setbacks
(d) Driveways within a sing)
five (25) feet to each oth
(e) Except as required
required yard adjace
other than as may
said driveway sh
(f) Tandem par
(g) Garage d
3. Fences:
All fenc= . located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the
public ght-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or
con ucted with oolitic limestone.
dscaping:
II landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection
ordinances.
Single Family lots
1. Setbacks:
e shall be located along
idential structure unless the
tructures with access openings
of twenty (20) feet from the front
that face the street on corner lots
sixty (60) feet, may be set back a
nt wall of the principal residential
is of the Public Works Department, driveways
n (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
uilding site shall not be located closer than twenty -
the driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a
to a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line
required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case
be constructed of permeable material in its entirety.
g shall be allowed.
rs which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
a. Principal Building: Setbacks are variable to allow for a variety in
architecture and placement of the building footprint. Projections of
buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the criteria
and requirements specified herein.
1) Minimum Front Setbacks:
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The minimum front setback shall be thirty (30) feet. The structure may
project a maximum of ten (10) feet into the minimum required setback
of thirty (30) feet provided said projection does not exceed thirty (30)
feet in width along the front of the building. Unenclosed porches,
entries, or loggias may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet int
minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet. On corner Tots the
structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the ► inimum
required setback of thirty (30) feet.
2) Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) feet, exc= •t for corner Tots
where the minimum side setback adjacent to the s -et shall be ten
(10) feet. The minimum total side setbacks to be , istributed shall be
as established in the following table.
TABLE INSET:
Building Site
Size in
Square Feet
Interior Lots
First Story of
Structure
Interior Lots
Second Sto
of Structur
orner Lots
First Story of
Structure
Corner Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Less than
7,500
10 feet
15 feet
15 feet
20 feet
7,500 --
10,000
15 feet
25 et
15 feet
25 feet
More than
10,000
25 feet
35 feet
25 feet
35 feet
3) Minimum Rear
The minimum r
S
acks:
r setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
4) Assessed cilia Buildings:
The mini r Am side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet.
The mi um rear setback shall be ten (10) feet.
The -ximum width of said connection Connecting Structure shall be
ten 0) feet
Single Fami , Large Lot Residential designation.
1. Lo ize
inimum lot size is limited to ten thousand (10,000) square feet and the
minimum lot width is limited to one hundred (100) feet in order to
preserve the large lot suburban character of certain neighborhoods within
Coconut Grove.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of
seventy (70) feet.
Single Family Oversized Lot Residential designation.
1. Lot Size
Minimum lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and
minimum lot width shall be one hundred (100) feet.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of
seventy (70) feet.
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k. Single Family Estate Lot Residential designation.
The intent of these regulations is to allow existing Estate Lots to be developed as
single-family estates of a spacious character together with Botanical Gardens,
private non-commercial recreational facilities and accompanying structures
compatible with residential surroundings. This district is designed to protect and
preserve the existing character of estates and allow the building of vacant land
considered appropriate for such development in the future.
1. Lot Size
Minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre (43,560 square feet)
minimum lot width of one hundred (100) feet.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall b- : minimum of
seventy (70) feet. Bay windows and balconies m project a maximum of
three (3) feet into a yard setback.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures
(a) Open awnings or trellises must m- -t the setback requirements
and applicable open space and •t coverage requirements. These
structures may not be conve d to permanent additions if such
conversion would increase e lot coverage of the principal
structure above the allow • percentage.
(b) Attached or unattach= • Ancillary Buildings
include: private gar • es, indoor swimming pools, cabanas,
bedrooms, house •Id staff cottage. Nothing contained in this
section shall pribit the construction of an
Ancillary Bbu. • ing containing bedrooms with bath facilities to be
used in co ection with and as a part of the primary residence
within th- •uilding lines as provided in this section.
(c)
Ancillary Buildings shall comply in all other
as cts of the underlying single family residential (T3) district
u ess stated otherwise. €nclesed assessery Ancillary Bbuildings
hall be used only for occupancy of nonpaying guests of the
owners of the primary residence or bonafide members of the
family or household staff, and no kitchen or cooking facilities shall
be constructed or used therein except by approval by the Planning
Director of a written agreement with the City stating that such
Ancillary Buildings will be used only by family
members or household staff. The property owner must execute
and record in the public records a Declaration of Restriction
stating that the use of the site will be reserved for a single family
residence. No Ancillary Buildings shall be
used as or converted to an Ancillary Ddwelling Uanit without the
recorded Declaration of Restriction. Further, if any aseessery
structure Ancillary Building and uco is subdivided from the
principal structure and use to which it is accessory or, alternately,
if the principal structure is demolished or removed, the use of such
Ancillary Building shall be terminated until a
new principal structure and use is established on the lot on which
the Ancillary Building and -use is located.
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4. Height
Height is limited to two full stories from grade or minimum FEMA
elevation as defined within this code. Height is measured to the bottom o
the eave. Variations to the Height requirement may be allowed for
skylights or solar panels not exceeding three (3) feet above the roof.
Such structures shall not cover more than ten (10) percent of the r
structure.
5. Botanical Gardens
A Botanical Garden is allowed by Exception. A Botanical G den shall
require a minimum of 5 acres and may also include the f• owing:
(a) Gift shop or bookstore area. Outdoor display of m handise shall be
limited to areas not visible from public streets
(b) Garden maintenance area
(c) Residential living units for visiting scholars
(d) Offices to serve the Botanical Garden
(e) Scientific research laboratory
(f) Educational facilities including building r meeting and classrooms"
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Section 8. It is the intention that the provisions of t Ordinance shall become and be
made a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mia , Florida, which provisions may be
renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinanc= may be changed to "section," "article,"
or other appropriate word to accomplish such intent
Section 9. If any section, part of a sectio►, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining p •visions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall b ome effective ten (10) days after adoption.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CO' ' ECTNESS:
ge . Wyi ng III, C ty -, or =y 4/15/2025
3 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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