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Final Action Date: 6/17/2025
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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King `-�
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13144,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to tiw
("Miami 21 Code"); and
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WHEREAS, Ancillary Dwelling Units ("ADUs") provide additional housing options that —
contribute to the creation of compact, pedestrian -oriented, and mixed -use communities: in N
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 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 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
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 followinglparticutars:1
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures hall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted
and unchanged material, including graphics. The graphics stricken through shall be deleted and the
graphics immediately following a stricken through graphic that include a dotted boarder shall be added.
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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.
Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU): A secondary Dwelling Unit that sharesing 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 Dwelling Unit (ADU) magi be attached by
gadlidukling-er-detadned-fredi-the-Prineapal-Buildingr and -unit 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
* * *
* * *
Accessory Structure: A Structure or Building sustei aMy
incidental and subordinate to the Principal -Structure Building and,
provided, located on the same fofeeFliSeS Lot. " "
Where a Building ic.
Structure. 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, detached, or 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 qvm, game room, home office, or pool cabana. Ancillary
Buildings may also contain non -Habitable uses such as a garage, carport or storage.
* * *
B,aslcbulldin♦g: 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.
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Section 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
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 predomiiptely
permanent housing.
ii. The Single -Family Residence and the ADU shall be under the same--1
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 reauirementscef 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
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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, with the exception of
those located in T3-R, which shall be limited to one (1) Story.
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.
vi. Ancillary Buildings containing an ADU are encouraged to have Awnings,
Canopies and/or an associated outdoor area.
7. Parking
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i_ See Article 4, Table 4, titled 'Density, Intensity and Parking', that Iistethe
parking requirements. ` ` Ca
ii. Where an existing legal Principal Building prevents the reguiredADLI ')
parking space from being placed within the Second or Third Laval-, said
parking space: -,o
al May be placed within the First Layer. 71
121 Shall be exempted from the required Driveway separation ry 0
distance. i" —
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Shall utilize parking strips. Said strips shall not exceed typ (1' ?feet
in width.
d1 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:'
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See Article 6, Table 13 for supplemental regulations.
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****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; alb 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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RESIDENTIAL
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal
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 spacespace
per staff member in addition
to the parking required for
the principal Dwelling Unit.
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
be single
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 -
under
ownership
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —TOD
Minimum of 1 parking
space Der Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
or Transit Corridor
Minimum of 1 parking
per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
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.
TOD or Transit Corridor
no parkinq 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
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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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DENSITY
(UPA)
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36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PERACI
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RESIDENTIAL
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 —
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 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 —
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 withinaddition
a Transit Corridor area by
up to thirty percent (30%)
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
to the 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
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
711
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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.***
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) square
feet or less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
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) square
feet or Tess by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
*
TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED
* * *
C. BUILDING DISPOSITION
ry
ry
cD
70.
Fri
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1- Principal Bu
2- Backb ' •ing
3- uilding
1
-0
W
4
1
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
* * *
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5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
5.3.1 Building Disposition (T3)
* * *
C=)
d. In Zones T3-R and T3-L, one Principal Building
Frontage -and one Ancillary Building may be built on each Lot as shown in Article 4, Table 8. 1
A Bask.1944ildiag Connecting Structure may
connect the Principal Building and the O 1ildingAncillary 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 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. with the exception of those
located within T3-R which shall be limited to one (1) Story. 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
0
shall 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.
3. Maximum of one (1) Story.
4. Contain only non -habitable accessory uses.
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5. Be-ef 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
Comer Lot
l
_
._._._•-iffmin
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f.min.
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
Interior Lot
I
i
V
21Tmkt►
I
L
14
c. Lot
Coverage
50% max. first
floor 30%
max. second
floor (T3-R &
T3-L only)
1 tsi rs 2nd 3rd
War LaYer Lfftw
d.
Floor
Lot
Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
,y
0
rya
"'
—
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: < tv
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rn
73 ''
e.
Frontage
at front
Setback
N/Ai
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
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACEMENT
City of Miami
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a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
5ft. min.
20% Lot
Width total
min.
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
Comer Lot
Interior Let
A
No 20 mn.
let 2nd 3rd
UN, LaYer Lars
let
LaMar
2nd &3rd
LaMar
OUTBUILDING ANCILLARY
ONLY}
SETBACK 4T3-L
T
a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
5 ft. min.
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
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(")
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rn
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
a.
Comm
on
Lawn
permitted
b.
Porch
Fence
permitted
c.
Terrace
or L.0
d. Forecourt
permitted
permitted
Comer Lot
Interior Lot
10'mn.I
51nin.►-!�
•
if 20 min.
T
i.
it
I � I
4 04 ►4
1st 2nd 3rd
let
2nd &ard
UlYer
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e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
prohibited
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
BUILDING HEIGHT
a.
Princi
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
,
i
i
l arc
,^N
.' �.
,^� .
pal
top of slab or
Buildi
ng
eave +xaa
i
__
Mex.
i Height
2
2
i Height
b.
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
i
1
t
i 1
T3-O and T3-L
Ancillary
top of roof
(� __
j
I
1 Max.
_ _
,'�`�
,' `.`
I
Buildinq
slab or eave
FRB*. but no
taller than the
Principal
—`
i !Height
j
2
,
�,,'�`,% I
• 1 Max.
Building
1 Story max.
j
I
1
�>
I
1
Height
in T3 R as
I _,
I
shown in
T3-R
illustration)
PARKING
Facade
Width
T3-R & T3-L
30%
max.
T3-O 60% max.
*Two (2) units may be built on a single lot. or uD to eighteen (18) dwelling units Deracre ndiR
to exceed two (2) units, whichever is greater.
* * *
5.4 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
5.4.1 Building Disposition (T4)
* * *
CD
r-�
-v
lV
rn
rn
. Ancillary Buildings shall conform to the
following standards:
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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
Property -Line- shall conform to the following standards:
a. Located in the second or third Laver 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)
*
*
* * *
C)
..a
nal
I. Setbacks for pools and Game Courts shall be as shown for Ancillary Building in Illustratic 5.4.4(
. h N to
r...
*
*
ILLUSTRATION 5.4 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
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.
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b. Lot Width
-With rear
vehicular
access
50 ftmin.
16 ftmin.►
1Qiiii 1 1>,c
'
lamin. arm
I3n1
LIM
. 10 rrdn. 20 nin.
I
c. Lot Coverage
60% max.
Interior Let
- - - - - - - - - -
i
20' min.
I
I
l a►,r 2nd ad
Larsr I
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.
dmil- -•-— ! it
layer
Corner Lot
1
t
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
>
430m 5min. t+
A�
e3orNn
1
i
InbriCdet
i __________ _ 5m1i►
i •Nni•
i
MIR
i!
c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutting a
Setback
I
1 i
. I
4 104 104
t. WO ca
7 rs
=i O
C'1
--I
t
i,1.0219
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
OUTBUILDING ANCILLARY
s - __._ - " rn
N
rrri ;-
70
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
30 ft. min.
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
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c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutti ng a
Setback
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
/�
UPI,
a. Common Lawn
permitted
Diner Lot;
�. ii 20
_�
8mh9d
;
Vr
i
'
b. Porch & Fence
permitted
Inarbrtd
- - -•- -•- s mtn _ - - - -
i
-_-._ i
c. Terrace or
L.0
permitted
a7 mic
1 1 11 1
min.
+.a
!
! i
i ii r.r
st 2nd aid
Lw LEVY LEM
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
permitted
(T4-L and
T4-O only)
g. Gallery
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
h. Arcade
prohibited
I �..N.
i , �.
Ma i vI
BUILDING HEIGHT
rr
Height !
3
i'c---..
i— Mmr.
a. Principal
Building
3 Stories and
40 ft. max.
2
2
Haight
i
i
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t
,
o
ui-
o
-4
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)
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i. 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)
* * *
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)
*
* * *
7-1
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:
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
* * *
Table 13: T3 - SUB -URBAN ZONE
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T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
9 UNITS 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
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
Maximum -size -of -unit
45
excluding garage.
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
• Efficiency Unit: 275
UNIT (ADU)
square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
• Efficiency Unit: 275
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
square feet min.
550 square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
Maximum Size:
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• For an ADU
550 square feet min.
Maximum Size:
detached from the
Principal Building,
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 Are up to
attached to the
500 square' feet r.x.
Principal Building,
Prohibited as athird *it
._,
i
- -°
i 3
-7.0
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, UP to
500 square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
size.
City of Miami
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dwelling,
2025 OCT - !
OFFICE TYT;;
May only bo rented if the
is in residence on cite.
Unit Structure be
shall
arokiteoturally
rn
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
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
Minimum 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 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
detached from the
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
800 square feet
800 square feet
800 square feet
max.
max.
max.
• For an ADU within or
• For an ADU within or
• For an ADU within or
attached to the
attached to the
attached to the
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
500 square feet
500 square feet
500 square feet
max.
max.
max.
No Waivers shall be
No Waivers shall be
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum unit
size.
size.
size."
Section 6. Appendix A of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"Appendix A - Neighborhood Conservation District n
tS
A.2. VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)
* * *
2.4.2 Single Family Residential District
* * *
f. Permitted Accessory Uces and Structures and iIdings Ancillary Buildings
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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. That detached garages or car chelterc 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 assessery
fires Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as specified for
two-story Pprincipal Blauildings.
g. Additional Limitations and requirements
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h.
1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful assesssly Ancillary Blauilding(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:
Cs,
All fences located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the publi9
right-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or constructed with4
oolitic limestone. I
4. Landscaping: —0
All landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordinances.
cr1
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
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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 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: C;
The minimum side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet.
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The maximum width of said sennestiee Connecting Structure shall be ten (10 ►1
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3.6 Single -Family Residential District
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f. Permitted Accessory Uses 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 -sewed
A Two-story
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Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as
specified for two-story Perincipal Bbuildings.
Additional Limitations and requirements.
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 frore
public right-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced o'j'
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
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buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the criteria
and requirements specified herein.
1) 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 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.
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
Single Family Large Lot Residential designation.
1. Lot Size Csl
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.
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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 --�
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 at
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
Ancillary Mounding 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 assessery 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
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residence. No Ancillary Buildings shall be
used as or converted to an Ancillary Ddwelling Uunit without the
recorded Declaration of Restriction. Further, if any assessery
s#uetufe 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 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 th°ts,
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affect.
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2 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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Ordinance 14375
Legislation
City Hall
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Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 17018
Final Action Date:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING AR
TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO UPDATE THE DEFINITIONS OF A
DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMEN
3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES," TO INTRODUCE ANCIL
UNIT REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS; BY A
TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," TO CLARIFY TH
AND RESIDENTIAL TYPES THAT ALLOW FOR ANCI
UNITS, TO CLARIFY PARKING REQUIREMENTS,
RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS; BY AMENDING ART
TO ZONES," TO CLARIFY BUILDING DISPOSIT
CONFIGURATION STANDARDS AND TO UP
ILLUSTRATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCIL
OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AM
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO
UNIT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNIT
PROCESSES; BY AMENDING APP
CONSERVATION DISTRICT," SE
ISLAND DISTRICT AND GNARL
TITLED "COCONUT GROVE
NCD-3," TO CLARIFY REGU
DWELLING UNITS AND R
CONTAINING A SEVER
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6/1 2025
F MIAMI,
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NG ARTICLE
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DING ARTICLE 4,
RANSECT ZONES
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LE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC
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DING ARTICLE 6, TITLED
PDATE ANCILLARY DWELLING
ZES AND APPLICABLE WAIVER
DIX A, TITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD
ION A.2., TITLED "VILLAGE WEST
AVENUE (NCD-2)," AND SECTION A.3.,
IGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT
TIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY
TED STRUCTURES; MAKING FINDINGS;
ILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
SPONSOR(S): Commissio r Christine King
WHEREAS, on
the Zoning Ordinance
("Miami 21 Code");
WHERE' •, Ancillary Dwelling Units ("ADUs") provide additional housing options th4
contribute to t creation of compact, pedestrian -oriented, and mixed -use communities in -0
accordance h the Miami 21 Code Guiding Principles; and
EREAS, ADUs create opportunities for additional housing within single -fatuity
neighb
ober 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No..13i 1,
the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time too e
hoods without changing the low -scale and detached character; and
WHEREAS, ADUs are more affordable to build than full-sized homes or apartments
ause they don't require additional land, elevators, or major infrastructure and use less
nergy 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 ary 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 d gn standards
for Outbuildings (renamed Ancillary Buildings), including those containing ADU , and
WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to clarify the name and ' - of Structures
related to Outbuildings; and
WHEREAS, City staff shall establish a robust ADU complian process to ensure
ongoing appropriate use, homestead status, and conformity with = mi 21 Code standards; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, at a duly notice p - is meeting, the Planning,
Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered the applica ' - n for a Zoning Text, item PZAB
16, and passed PZAB-R-24-090, recommending approval .y a vote of seven to zero (7-0); and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to t relationship of this proposed
amendment to the goals, objectives and policies of t► - Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood
Plan ("MCNP"), with appropriate consideration as - whether the proposed change will further
the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, ' Miami 21 Code, and other City regulations;
and
WHEREAS, consideration has beegiven to the need and justification for the proposed
change, including changed or changing ' • nditions that make the passage of the proposed
change necessary; and
WHEREAS, after careful c• sideration of this matter, it is deemed advisable and in the
best interest of the general welf of the City and its inhabitants to amend the Miami 21 Code
as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFO
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CIS OF
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Section 1. T recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this OrdinOce ma_
adopted and incor • rated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Sectio ► . Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following :partiMars:1„
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
rds and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures hall be
ded. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted
nd unchanged material, including graphics. The graphics stricken through shall be deleted and the
graphics immediately following a stricken through graphic that include a dotted boarder shall be added.
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1.1 DEFINITIONS OF BUILDING FUNCTION: USES (Article 4, Table 3)
Enactment Number: 14375
a. RESIDENTIAL
This category is intended to encompass land use functions predominantly of permanent
housing.
Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU): A secondary Dwelling Unit that sharesi g owne'-hip
seaaestions with a Principal Building n the same Lot. An Ancil - ry Dwelling Unit
includes a sleeping / living area, shower / bathroom, and kitchen that are se, :rate from the
uses of the Principal Dwelling Unit. An Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Baekbuilding-er-detaehed-frem-the-Rr-ineipal-Buildingr and -unit does not ' • unt towards maximum
Density calculations, and conforms to the Ancillary Dwelling Unit (AD standards in Section
3.18. Also known as an Accessory Unit or Ancillary Unit.
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incidental and subordinate to the Principal - -Buildin and,
provided; located on the same promises Lo "
Strustere,—Accessory Structures shal • my contain non -Habitable accessory uses, such as a
shed, storage, unenclosed summer itchen, gazebo, and/or trellis.
Outbuilding —Ancillary B ding: A Building that is subordinate to the Principal Building and
located on the same L• . It is usually located towards the rear of the same -Principal
Building. It may be a I - ched, detached, or is -sometimes connected to the Principal Building by a
Backbuilding-Conn- tinq Structure. See Article 4, Table 8, Diagram C Building Disposition.
Ancillary Buildin• may contain an Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU) and/or other ancillary Habitable
uses including ut not limited to, a gym, game room, home office, or pool cabana. Ancillary
Buildings ma also contain non -Habitable uses such as a garage, carport or storage.
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Connecting Structure: A single -story Structure or Building with a maximum
wi • of twelve (12) feet connecting a Principal Building to an Outbuilding Ancillary Building.
e Article 4, Table 8, Diagram C Building Disposition.
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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, an. -II other
applicable standards of the Miami 21 Code. Additionally, an ADU shall c• orm to the
following standards:
1. Allowable Locations
i. An ADU, as defined in Article 1, titled 'Definition , may be permitted in
those Transect Zones pursuant to Article 4, T. - e 3, titled 'Building
Function: Uses', on Lots containing a Singl= amily Residence.
2. Ownership and Use
i. As an ADU is a Residential Use, a DU must be used as predominately
permanent housing.
ii. The Single -Family Residence - nd the ADU shall be under the same
ownership.
iii. An ADU may only be r- ed if the property has current proof of
Homestead status.
iv. ADUs are subiec o registration and annual renewal requirements of the
City Code.
v. When all o e following spaces are provided and are separate from the
uses wit ' the Principal Dwelling Unit, it shall be deemed an ADU.,,,
1 Sleeping / living area; and o
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Shower / bathroom; and _,
3. Kitchen that incorporates a sink, countertop for food preparation,
and refrigerator.
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it Sizes ry
i_ See Article 6, titled 'Supplemental Regulations', Table 13; that sets outhe
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
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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 -
minimum of ten (10) feet and shall follow the Setbacks for
Ancillary Buildings.
2. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setb ks for the
Principal Building.
5. Height
i_ Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories ith the exception of
those located in T3-R, which shall be limited to on (1) Story.
ii. Ancillary Buildings shall be no taller than the Pri ' ipal Building. See
Article 5, Illustrations.
6. Entrances and Elevations
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See Article 4, Table 12 for Design Re
The ADU shall have a separate entr
Principal Buildings containing an
single-family residence and the
Ancillary Buildings shall be vi
the Principal Building.
Any Elevation of an Ancill
provide only clerestory
corresponding secon
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ce from the Principal Dwelling Unit.
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U entrance shall not face the street.
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associated outdoor area.
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p king space from being placed within the Second or Third Laver, said
•arkinq space:
al May be placed within the First Layer.
121 Shall be exempted from the required Driveway separation
distance.
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.
7. Parking
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W Allowed By Warrant: Administra ' e Process - CRC (Coordinated Review Committee)
E Allowed By Exception: Public aring - granted by PZAB (Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board)
Boxes with no designation sig Use prohibited.
Uses may be further modif by Supplemental Regulations, State Regulations, or other
provisions of this Code. -e City Code Chapter 4 for regulations related to Alcohol Service
Establishment and Fo• . Service Establishments.
* Additional densiti
may be modified
in some T6 zones are illustrated in Diagram 9 and densities in T3-O zones
specific regulations in Article 5.
** AZ: Densi of lowest Abutting Zone
*** By Ri- t only in the UCBD, Civic Health District, NRD-1 and NRD-2.
***H • -I Uses only allowed by Warrant in D1 for properties identified in Appendix PA-1. of the
Mi- i Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and located on the north side of the Lower River.'
e Article 6, Table 13 for supplemental regulations.
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****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 Warrarti
Community Facility uses shall be processed By Right.
******* An ADU is onl • ermitted on Lots with Sin • le-Famil Residence • ursuant t
Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU).'
*
"ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY, AND PAR NG (T3)
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RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN =�
DENSITY
(UPA)
9 UNITS PER ACRE
9 UNITS PER AC' '
18 UNITS PER ACRE*
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Adult Family -Care H • es
- Minimum of 1 par ' g
space per staff m- ber and
1 space per 4 r- dents.
• Communi esidence —
Minimum ' 1 parking spacespace
per sta ember in addition
to the •arking required for
the , incipal Dwelling Unit.
Residential .es are
permissibl; -s listed
in Table , limited by
compl. ce with:
, : = - - - - • -
• - single
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 -
under
OWFIer-Gilip
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —TOD
Minimum of 1 parking
space per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
or Transit Corridor
Minimum of 1 parking
per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
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.
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
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in addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
/
*
TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T4)
*
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN — r
DENSITY
(UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNI '. PE Z AIR v
..
sidential:Lises are
•ermissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 1.5 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
RESIDENTIALResidential
Uses are
permissible as fisted
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 1.5arking
spaces per pri ipal
Dwelling Uni
• Ancilla •welling Unit —
Minimum of 1 parking
space per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
Minim of 1 parking
spa per Ancillary
D Iling Unit. Within a
Minimum of 1 parking
space per Ancillary
Dwelling Unit. Within a
TOD or Transit Corridor no
'• D or Transit Corridor
TOD or Transit Corridor
Parking is required.
no parking is required.
no parking is required.
• Adult Family -Care mes•
— Minimum of 1 par ng
space per staff ber
and 1 space p= 4
residents.
• Comm ity Residence —
Minim of 1 parking
spa per staff member in
as . ition to the parking
quired 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 withinaddition
a Transit Corridor area by
up to thirty percent (30%)
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
to the 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
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
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by process of Exception
ith City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
f Exception with City
ommission approval and
payment into a transit
nhancement Trust Fund,
s established by Chapter
35 of the City Code;** or
by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure
ith a Floor Area of ten
housand (10,000) square
eet or less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
•
TABLE 8 D - INITIONS ILLUSTRATED
C. B LDING DISPOSITION
*
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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 Tran
Corridor area by u• o
thirty percent (30' .) by
process of Exc- •tion with
City Commi on
approval;** •y up to fifty
percent • 0%) by process
of Exc •tion with City
Co ission approval and
p., ment into a transit
hancement 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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Units.
• Parking requirement
may be reduced
according to the Shar
parking standard, Ar cle
4, Table 5.
• Minimum of Bicycle
Rack Spac; or every 20
vehicular •aces required.
• Exc •t for sites within
50' eet of an ungated T3
T : 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 less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
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1- Principal Bu
2- Backb sing
3-
1- Principal Building
2- Connecting Structu
3-Ancillary Buildin
4- ADU within a ncipal Building
uilding
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S: tion 5. Article 5 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:'
"ARTICLE 5
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5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
5.3.1 Building Disposition (T3)
* * *
d. In Zones T3-R and T3-L, one Principal Building
Frontage and one Ancillary Building may be built on each Lot as shown in Arti
n
rn
4, Table 8. I
A Baskbuilding Conne ng Structure may
connect the Principal Building and the Outbuilding -Ancillary Building. Zone T3-O, one
Principal Building consisting of two Dwelling Units at the Frontage - =y be built on each Lot as
shown in Illustration 5.3. In Zone T3-O, each Lot containing a Si - e-Family Residence may
have one Ancillary Building.
* * *
g
the following standards:
1. Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to o (2) Stories, with the exception of those
located within T3-R which shall be ' ited to one (1) Story. Ancillary Buildings shall
be no taller than the Principal Bu' • ing. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancillary Building: ay be attached or detached from the Principal
Building and shall follow the • -tbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Ancillary Buildi
i. Detached from th- rincipal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten
(10) feet and s . I follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Attached to t Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal
Building.
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to
h. Accessory Structures
shall confo ' to the following standards:
• cated in the second or third Lavers and follow the setbacks for Ancillary Buildings
as shown in Illustration 5.3.
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.
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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 forAncilla Buildin•s in Illustratio
5.3.
ILLUSTRATION 5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
Cornet Lot
.r
i 1st
�&�
I/YIN
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f.min.
8
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
Inlerinrld
2o'mh®
I
c. Lot
Coverage
50% max. first
floor 30%
max. second
floor (T3-R &
T3-L only)
! -at e" 2nd "
l-aOr mayor dyer
d.
Floor
Lot
Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
cp
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a. rvi
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=
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=
e.
Frontage
at front
Setback
N/A
f. Green
Space
2 '. o Lot Area
, in.
g. Dens
T3-R = 9
du/ac max.
T3-L = 9 du/ac
max. T3-O =
18 du/ac max.*
= UILDING SETBACK
OUTBUILDING
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACEMENT
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permitted
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a. Principal
Front
b.
Second
ary
Front
c. Side
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
10 ft. min.
5ft. min.
20% Lot
Width total
min.
20 ft. min.
OUTBUILDING ANCILLARY
BUILDING SETBACK IT3-L
ONLY)
a. Principal
Front
b.
Second
ary
Front
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
10 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
d. Forecourt
PA ING PLACEMENT
Comer Lot
Imerior Lot
1
121 lid
isfir
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e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
prohibited
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
BUILDING HEIGHT
a.
Princi
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
,
i ,^%
i .' �.
—♦�
-
pal
top of slab or
Buildi
eave max.Max
__
i Max.
ng
j f1e1�1t
2
`7
2
j Height
b. 4464464444g
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
i
1
; t
T3-O and T3-L
Ancillary
top of roof
Building
i
1
I Max.
,'-`\
\�'
I
slab or eave
ate., but no
taller than the
Principal
�`,'
I Height
i
y
1
,, .. i
N i Max.
Building
1 Story max.
I
1
1
i' ��
1 1-341—
Height
in T3-R as
_,
�—
I
shown in
— --- ---
3-R
illustration)
PARKING
Facade
Width
T3-R & T3-L
30%
max.
T3-O 60% m. .
.-_z
*Two (2) units may be built
to exceed two (2) units,
a single lot, orupto eighteen (18) dwelling units peracre not
ichever is greater. • o
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5.4 GENERAL BAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
5.4.1 Buildi ► • Disposition (T4)
* * *
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rii
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N)
CO
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to the
following standards:
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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 -n
(10) feet and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Pri ' ipal
Building.
Accessory Structures
Pr-epeily-L-ine, shall conform to the following standards:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Located in the second or third Laver of the Lot and foll
Buildings as shown in Illustration 5.4.
Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building,
Accessory Structures. except uncovered Access
attached to the Principal Building or Ancillary B
Maximum of one (1) Story.
Contain only non -habitable Accessory use
Be a maximum of two hundred (200) sa
Area of the Principal Building, whichev
5.4.2 Building Configuration (T4)
i. Setbacks for pools and Game
Is
the setbacks for Ancillary
ciliary Building and other
Structures which may be
ding.
e feet or ten percent (10%) of the Flmr
.
greater.
*
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co
rW-
urts shall be as shown for Ancillary Building in IIlus ratiof.4.
cp
'B
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ILLUSTRATION 5.4 GE RAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
BUILDING DISPOSIT
LOT OCCUPAT
a. Lot
-Wit
ve'
a
ear
ular
cess
BUILDING PLACEMENT
5,000 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.
1,400 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.
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b. Lot Width
-With rear
vehicular
access
50 ftmin.
16 ftmin.
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i 1Qm_._._._._._,
. i to
mmh. 8mh
iMilani
AV
iamb 20
c. Lot Coverage
60% max.
it e
g min.
- - - - - - - i- - - - - -
-i
20 min.
v
1--
1 I1 1.
i
11
3d
to 2rdPAP UPI
d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
Ca
-rt N
n) a
C)
-< '
P
, i f11
cl -ci
e. Frontage at
front Setback
o
50 /o min.
f. Open Space
15% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
36 du/ac max.
BUILDING SETBACK
A LLARY BUILDING PLACEMENTc - Ci
r--
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.
I
I 11t
LIPP
Corny Lot
1
'�
II
9d
b. Secondary
10 ftont. min.
►�
a3amh 5'min.
1
3a —FIT
1
j_
InleriorLat
---------- --- 8m
I F iI i
1
I
.
I
1
;
1 I11
1 1
�r
c. Side
0 ft. or 5 , min.
Abuttin a
Sett).
+ i
• '
4 04 1041
tjaie► Lysly LAW
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
- _ - ' . ,- ANCILLARY
BUILDIN ETBACK
a. Prin' sal Front
30 ft. min.
b. •econdary
' ont
10 ft. min.
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c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutti ng a
Setback
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
-
----------' drmii. '----- i tat
a. Common Lawn
permitted
' _ N
g
!2nd tOrci
LEW
i
---A
1
ii
b. Porch & Fence
permitted
in19►brLot
_ run.Ji
._._ _._._._. ._._._._._.
Tin7a
ie Smh
c. Terrace or
L.0
permitted
i
20mi.
i Orin.
si—r.
-.ri d
-
•
►
_+.4
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nc)r"
`-a. c",
1 201 3rti
LIP Layer --i I
11-11
CI -v
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d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
prohibited
r
rn co
X
f. Shopfront
permitted
(T4-L and
T4-O only)
g. Gallery
prohibited
B DING HEIGHT
h. Arcade
prohibited
i
i
Max.
,^` -�
BUILDING HEIGHT
1
Height i
3
�..`
tit
a. Principal
Building
3 Storie- and
40 ft. - ax.
i
2
2
Haight
;
1
1
b. Outbuilding
Ancillary Building
. tories max.
•ut no taller than
the Principal
Building
5.5 URBi9AV CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5)
5.5.1$uilding Disposition (T5)
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i. 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)
* * *
k. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall f• ow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
* * *
5.8 CIVIC INSTITUTION ZONES — HEALTH DISTRICT (CI -HD)
5.8.1 Building Disposition (CI -HD)
*
j. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single-F
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
5.9 DISTRICT ZONES (D1 and D2)
5.9.1 Building Disposition (D)
*
*
* * *
milv Residence shall follow the
r—
r•i
f. Additions or alterations on •ts containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Tr sect Zone.
Section 6. is further recommended that Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following p culars: 1
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INT - T AND EXCLUSIONS
* * *
ble 13: T3 - SUB -URBAN ZONE
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T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
9 UNITS 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
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 it:
400 square feet
One bedroom ' welling
Unit: 550 s• -re feet
min.
Two •. droom Dwelling
Uni •50 square feet
ANCILLARY
DWELLING
excluding garage.
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
• Efficiency Unit: 275
UNIT (ADU)
square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
• Efficie y Unit: 275
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
squ- - feet min.
550 square feet min.
• 0 - bedroom Unit:
Maximum Size:
- 0 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• For an ADU
550 square feet min.
Maximum Size:
detached from the
Principal Building,
• 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,
Prohibited as a third unit
,
c
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I
p
ry
...
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, up to
500 square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
size.
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is in residence on site.
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Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE
T4
RESTRICTED
LI ED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACR
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
DWELLING UNIT
Efficiency Dwell g Unit:
400 square fe- min.
One bedroDwelling
Unit: 55' quare feet
min.
Tw' •edroom Dwelling
it: 650 square feet
in.
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
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
DWELLING - IT
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
(ADU)
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
detached fro e
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
Principal Bu' • inq,
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) p- cent of
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot Area, up to
the Lot ' ea, up to
800 square feet
800 square feet
800 s► are feet
max.
max.
ma
• For an ADU within or
• For an ADU within or
• Fan ADU within or
attached to the
attached to the
:ttached to the
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
Principal Building,
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
ten (10) percent of
the Lot Area, uD to
the Lot Area, up t •
the Lot Area, up to
500 square feet
500 square feet
500 square feet
max.
max.
max.
No Waivers shall be
No Waivers s ► :II be
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
applied to ►:ximum unit
applied to maximum unit
size.
size.
size."
Section 6. Appendix A of the Miami 21
"Appendix A - Neigh
de is amended in the following particulars:'
rhood Conservation District
A.2. VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DIS ICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)
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2.4.2 Single Family Reside - ial District
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f. Permitted Acces ry Uses -and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
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171
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Access, uses -and Sstructures are as permitted in the underlying transect zone;:
Ancill ,i Buildings shall be •ermitted •ursuant in the underl in. transect zone except
for tbacks. An Ancillary Building on a lots ten
t - sand (10,000) square feet or larger may include a second sStory as long as the
towable floor lot ratio and building footprint are not exceeded.
A Two-story assessery
des Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as specified for
two-story Pprincipal Bbuildings.
g. Additional Limitations and requirements
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1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful accessory Ancillary 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 is ed
for the construction of more than one single-family residence except by Warrant.: uch
structures shall include but not be limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, wa and
fences or other at grade or above ground improvements. No building sites in istence
prior to September 24, 2005 shall be diminished in size except by Warrant . ubject 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 shal •e located along the
same front setback line as the front wall of a residentia tructure unless the
garage door(s) does not face the street. Garage stru res with access openings
that face the street shall be set back a minimum of enty (20) feet from the front
wall of the principal residential structure.
b. Garage structures with access openings that f- the street on corner lots which
have a maximum depth of less than sixty (60 eet, may be set back a minimum
of fifteen (15) feet from the front wall of the - rincipal residential structure.
c. Notwithstanding the requirements of the blic Works Department, driveways
shall have a maximum width of ten (10 eet within the first five (5) feet of all
street -front required setbacks.
d. Driveways within a single building e shall not be located closer than twenty-five
(25) feet to each other.
e. Except as required for the driv= ay approach, no portion of any driveway in a
required yard adjacent to a s -et shall be within five (5) feet of any property line
other than as may be requ -d to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case
said driveway shall be c• structed of permeable material in its entirety
f. Tandem parking shall • allowed.
g. Garage doors which e more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences located wit ' any street -front setback area shall be covered from fie pu Iic
right-of-way view by • ant material except when said fence is faced or constructed:with
oolitic limestone. F3
4. Landscaping:
All Iandscap
h. Setbacks
hall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordin ces.
1. Prinpal Building:
S= sacks are variable to allow for a variety in architecture and placement of the building
otprint. 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
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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 corne
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 ere the
minimum side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) feet. T minimum
total side setbacks to be distributed shall be as established in the f• owing 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
Co er Lots
cond Story
f Structure
Less than
7,500
10 feet
15 feet
15 feet
20 feet
7,500 --
10,000
15 feet
25 feet
15 fe
25 feet
More than
10,000
25 feet
35 feet
feet
35 feet
c. Minimum Rear Setbacks:
The minimum rear setback shall be enty (20) feet.
d. Ancilla : uildin • s:
The minimum side setbacks s' . II be ten (10) feet.
The minimum rear setback - all be ten (10) feet.
The maximum width of s connection Connecting Structure shall be ten (10):
feet.
A.3. COCONUT GROVE NE - HBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3
3.6 Single -Family Ridential District
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* * *
f. Pe itted Accessory U1ses-aid Structures and Outbui.lelings Ancillary Buildings
ccessory wises -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-sesend
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 assessery Ancilla
Bbuilding(s) or Accessory sStructure(s) is located on one or more platt= , lots or
portions thereof, such lots shall thereafter constitute only one buildin• ite and no
permit shall be issued for the construction of more than one single- . mily
residence except by Warrant. Such structures shall include but n • be limited to
swimming pools, tennis courts, walls, and fences or other at gr- • e 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 criteria specified
in Article 4, Table 12 Design Review Criteria.
2. Garages and Driveways:
(a) On new construction or garage additions, no ga
the same front setback line as the front wall of a
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 openi
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 o
street -front required setback
(d) Driveways within a sin
five (25) feet to each oth
(e) Except as required
required yard adjace
other than as may
said driveway s
(f) Tandem pa
(g) Garage
ge shall be located along
sidential structure unless the
structures with access openings
of twenty (20) feet from the front
s that face the street on corner lots
n sixty (60) feet, may be set back a
ont wall of the principal residential
is of the Public Works Department, driveways
n (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
building site shall not be located closer than twenty-
r 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.
ng shall be allowed.
ors which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed._
3. Fences: `-'
All fenc located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from ttie
publi ight-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or
co ructed with oolitic limestone. J
ndscaping: iv
II landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection
ordinances.
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
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buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the criteria
and requirements specified herein.
1) Minimum Front Setbacks:
The minimum front setback shall be thirty (30) feet. The structur= ay
project a maximum of ten (10) feet into the minimum required -tback
of thirty (30) feet provided said projection does not exceed t (30)
feet in width along the front of the building. Unenclosed po hes,
entries, or loggias may project a maximum of fifteen (15 eet into the
minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet. On corne ots the
structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet ' to the minimum
required setback of thirty (30) feet.
2) Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) -t, except for corner lots
where the minimum side setback adjacen o the street shall be ten
(10) feet. The minimum total side setba s 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
Interio ots
Sec d Story
of tructure
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
1n0,000t an
25 f t
35 feet
25 feet
35-Met w
3) Minimum ear Setbacks:
The mi ► um rear setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
4) - - Ancillary Buildings: -
T e minimum side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet. =` N
he minimum rear setback shall be ten (10) feet.•
The maximum width of said connection Connecting Structure shy be
ten (10) feet
Sin ; e 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.
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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 deve ped as
single-family estates of a spacious character together with Botanical G dens,
private non-commercial recreational facilities and accompanying str ures
compatible with residential surroundings. This district is designed protect and
preserve the existing character of estates and allow the building vacant land
considered appropriate for such development in the future.
1. Lot Size
Minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre (43,5
minimum lot width of one hundred (100) fe
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshor
seventy (70) feet. Bay windows a
three (3) feet into a yard setbac
3. Accessory Uses -and Struct
(a) Open awnings or t
and applicable o
structures ma
conversion
structure
square feet) and a
rive shall be a minimum of
balconies may project a maximum of
lises must meet the setback requirements
n space and lot coverage requirements;;hese
of be converted to permanent additions if such
uld increase the lot coverage of the principal
ve the allowed percentage.
(b) Attach- • or unattached Ancillary Buildings
incl e: private garages, indoor swimming pools, cabanas,
beooms, household staff cottage. Nothing contained in this
ction shall prohibit the construction of an
Ancillary Blauilding 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) AesessestFustares Ancillary Buildings shall comply in all other
aspects of the underlying single family residential (T3) district
unless stated otherwise. Enslesed assessery Ancillary Blauildings
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
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residence. No Ancillary Buildings shall be
used as or converted to an Ancillary Ddwelling Uttnit without the
recorded Declaration of Restriction. Further, if any accccsory
str-ustio-e Ancillary Building and -use is subdivided from the
principal structure and use to which it is accessory or, alternat- ,
if the principal structure is demolished or removed, the use • such
Ancillary Building shall be terminated til a
new principal structure and use is established on the lot which
the Ancillary Building and -use is I. ated.
4. Height
Height is limited to two full stories from grade or mini FEMA
elevation as defined within this code. Height is mea - ed to the bottom of
the eave. Variations to the Height requirement ma •e allowed for
skylights or solar panels not exceeding three (3) et above the roof.
Such structures shall not cover more than ten 0) percent of the roof
structure.
5. Botanical Gardens
A Botanical Garden is allowed by Exc= •tion. A Botanical Garden shall
require a minimum of 5 acres and also include the following:
(a) Gift shop or bookstore area.
limited to areas not visible fro
(b) Garden maintenance are
(c) Residential living units f- visiting scholars
(d) Offices to serve the Banical Garden
(e) Scientific research •oratory
(f) Educational faciliti- including building for meeting and classrooms"
* *,,
tdoor display of merchandise shall be
ublic streets
Section 8. It is the intention t the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be
made a part of the Zoning Ordinan► of the City of Miami, Florida, which provisions may be
renumbered or relettered and thhe word 'ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article,"
or other appropriate word to a • mplish such intention.
Section 9. If any se- on, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared in : lid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 10. T' s Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after adoption.2
APPROVED AS • FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
is Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
ys 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
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.co
File Number: 17018
Final Actio Date:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDI
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE ITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY A NDING
ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO UPDATE THE D INITIONS OF
ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED STRUC ' RES; BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZON .," TO
INTRODUCE ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT REGU IONS AND
DESIGN STANDARDS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE , TITLED
"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
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
FINDINGS; CO
FOR AN EFFE
RANSECT ZONES ry
ANCILLARY DWELLING
TS, AND TO UPDATE
ARTICLE 5, TITLED
B 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
AINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
IVE DATE.
WHEREAS • n October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114,
the Zoning Ordin ce 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- o the creation of compact, pedestrian -oriented, and mixed -use communities in
accordce 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 Tess
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 neces - = 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 n standards
for Outbuildings (renamed Ancillary Buildings), including those containing ADUs• - nd
WHEREAS, an amendment is necessary to clarify the name and us- of Structures
related to Outbuildings; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, at a duly notice public m
Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered the application for
16, and passed PZAB-R-24-090, recommending approval, by a v
ing, the Planning,
oning Text, item PZAB
of seven to zero (7-0); and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the relati► ship of this proposed
amendment to the goals, objectives and policies of the Mia ' Comprehensive Neighborhood
Plan ("MCNP"), with appropriate consideration as to whet -r the proposed change will further
the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, the Mia 21 Code, and other City regulations;
and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given
change, including changed or changing conditio
change necessary; and
the need and justification for the proposed
that make the passage of the proposed
WHEREAS, after careful consider • on of this matter, it is deemed advisable and in the
best interest of the general welfare oft City and its inhabitants to amend the Miami 21 Code
as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I ' ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recit- . and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted and incorporates . s if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Arti' - 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following par'ticulars:1
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 DEFI IONS OF BUILDING FUNCTION: USES (Article 4, Table 3)
a. R DENTIAL
Thi- ategory is intended to encompass land use functions predominantly of permanent.
h- sing.
--{
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 sharesieg ownership
connections with a Principal Budding n the same Lot. An Ancillary Dwelling U
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 ► =ximum
Density calculations, and conforms to the Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU) standards in :ctlon
3.18. Also known as an Accessory Unit or Ancillary Unit.
1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
D
Accessory Structure: A Structure •r Buildingsestemadry
incidental and subordinate to the Principal-StR4stufe Building d,
prsvaded, located on the same demises Lot. "
StFustur—Accessory Structures shall only contain n • -Habitable accessory uses, such as a
shed, storage, unenclosed summer kitchen, gazeb• and/or trellis.
Outbudding-Ancillary Building: A Build' g that is subordinate to the Principal Building and
located on the same Lot. It is usually lo' -ted towards the rear of the same as Principal
Building. It may be attached, detach - or is-semetimes connected to the Principal Building by a
lBaskbuildingConnecting Structure •eeArticle 4, Table 8, Diagram C Building Disposition.
Ancillary Buildings may contain - Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU) and/or other ancillary Habitable
uses including, but not limited a gym, game room, home office, or pool cabana. Ancillary
Buildings may also contain n - -Habitable uses such as a garage, carport or storage.
* * *
Baeltbuildieg Con ctinq Structure: A single -story Structure or Building with a maximum
width of twelve (1 eet connecting a Principal Building to an Outbuilding Ancillary Building.
See Article 4, Ta ► 8, Diagram C Building Disposition.
S , tion 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
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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 permitte• n
those Transect Zones pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, titled 'Buildin
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 use
permanent housing.
s predominately
ii. The Single -Family Residence and the ADU shall - under the same
ownership.
iii. An ADU may only be rented if the property - s current proof of
Homestead status.
iv. When all of the following spaces are ovided and are separate from the
uses within the Principal Dwelling it, it shall be deemed an ADU.
1. Sleeping / living area;
2. Shower / bathroom; - d
3. Kitchen that incorp• ates a sink, countertop for food Prep a€ation,
and refrigerator.
3. Unit Sizes
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i. See Article 6, ed 'Supplemental Regulations', Table 13: tlat sets out thii
minimum an ► maximum ADU unit sizes. p . ,:n
4. Placement
i. An "A shall either be within the Principal Building or an Ancillary
B ' • inq. See Article 5, titled 'Specific to Zones'; that provides the specific
incipal 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, 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 Dwellinnit.
iii. Principal Buildings containing an ADU shall be designed visually one
single-family residence and the ADU entrance shall not face the treet.
iv. Ancillary Buildings shall be visually harmonious with the arch'
the Principal Building.
v. Any Elevation of an Ancillary Building that Abuts another - opertv shall
provide only clerestory windows, no more than 24 inch
corresponding second -Story.
vi. Ancillary Buildings containing an ADU are encoura• d to have Awnings,
Canopies and/or an associated outdoor area.
7. Parking
i. See Article 4, Table 4, titled 'Density, Inte- ity and Parking', that lists the
cture of
in height, on the
parking requirements.
ii. Where an existing legal Principal Idinq prevents the required ADU
parking space from being placed ithin the Second or Third Laver, said
parking space:
Al May be placed within e First Laver.
121 Shall be exempted om the required Driveway separation
distance.
Q1 Shall utilize par nq strips. Said strips shall not exceed two (2) feet
in width.
cl Shall be e
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paveme equirements.
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R Allowed By Right
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E Allowed By Exception: Public Hearing - granted by PZAB (Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board)
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.
** 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 Appendix PA-1 of the
Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and located on the nort ide of the Lower River.
See Article 6, Table 13 for supplemental regulations.
****AZ: Density of lowest Abutting Zone nearest to the subje • roperty not to exceed 65
du/acre.
***** Educational Uses may be allowed By -Right if the quirements are met in Article 6, titled
Supplemental Regulations
******Cultural Facilities such as Museums and Li • . ries shall be processed by Warrant; all other
Community Facility uses shall be processed B - ight.
******* An ADU is onl •ermitted on Lots w
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Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU)."
"ARTICLE 4, TAB 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY, AND PARKING (T3)
RESTRICT
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY
(UPA)
9 UNIT ER ACRE
9 UNITS PER ACRE
18 UNITS PER ACRE*
RESIDENTIALR
idential Uses are
rmissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• 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:
bo under single
ewnership
• Minimum of 2 parking
per principal
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 spacespaces
Minimum of 1 parking
per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
space per Ancillary
Within a TOD or Transit
Dwelling Unit. Within a
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Corridor no parking is
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —TOD
or Transit Corridor
required.
Minimum of 1 parking
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
1 space per 4 residents.
no parking is required.
parking space per s
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 ► - esidence
per staff member in addition
member and 1 space per
— Minimur 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. red for the Dwelling
— Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member
in addition to the parki 4
required for the Dwe g
its. .,
Units.
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OPEN
DENSITY
(UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
3% NITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
RESIDENTIAL
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited '
compliance with
• Minimum • 1.5 parking
spaces p= principal
Dwellin • nit.
• A Ilary 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
- • ace 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
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.**
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 Shar
parking standard, A le
4, Table 5.
• Minimum of :'cycle
Rack Spac= or every 20
vehicular •aces required.
• Exc: •t for sites within
50eet of an ungated T3
T'. 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 less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
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Unit.
• Adult Family -Care
Homes — Minimum of 1
parking space per staff
member and 1 spac: •er
4 residents.
• Community ' sidence-
Minimum of parking
space per aff member in
addition • the parking
requir: • for the Dwelling
Uni .
arking 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
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5.3.1 Building Disposition (T3)
d. In Zones T3-R and T3-L, one Principal Building
€Tentage -and one Ancillary Building may be built on each Lot as sh • n in Article 4, Table 8. In
A ' - - - - - = Connecting Structure may
connect the Principal Building and the Outbuilding 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 conta mq a Single -Family Residence may
have one Ancillary Building.
* * *
the following standards:
1. Ancillary Buildings shall be ited to two (2) Stories, with the exception of those
located within T3-R whic hall be limited to one (1) Story. Ancillary Buildings shall
be no taller than the Pr cipal Building. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancilla =uildinq: may be attached or detached from the Principal
Building and shall ow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Anci : ry Building:
i. Detach from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten
(10) f- -t and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Att- ed to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal
ding.
Ancillary Buildings shall conform to
h. Accessory St ctures
54, all 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.
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3. Maximum of one (1) Story.
4. Contain only non -habitable accessory uses.
5. Be-ef 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 Illustr
5.3.
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BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCCUPATION
a. Lot Area
b. Lot Width
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prohibited
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
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to exceed two (2) units, which
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er is greater.
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5.4.1 Building Di - • osition (T4)
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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
Property e- shall conform to the following standards:
a. Located in the second or third Laver of the Lot and follow the setb ks for Ancillary
Buildings as shown in Illustration 5.4.
b. Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building, Ancillary B • inq and other
Accessory Structures, except uncovered Accessory Structur 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 n percent (10%) of the Flo%
Area of the Principal Building, whichever is greate-
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5.4.2 Building Configuration (T4)
i. Setbacks for ools and Game Courts shal •e as shown for Ancillary Building in Illustration 5.4.
ILLUSTRATION 5.4 GENERAL UR = N TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
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vehicular
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20,000 s.f. max.
1,400 s.f. min.;
20,000 s.f. max.
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60% max.
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d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at
front Setback
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50 /o min.
f. Open Space
15% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
36 du/ac max.
BUILDING SETBACK
OUTBUILDING
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACE
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a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.
tII'411,
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
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Setback
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d. Rear
20 ft. min.
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a. Principal Front
30 ft. min.
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. mi—
c. Side
0 ft , r 5 ft. min.
Atti ng a
. etback
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING C - NFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRON GE
Common Lawn
permitted
b. Porch & Fence
permitted
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c. Terrace or
permitted
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f. Shopfront
permitted
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T4-O only)
g. Gallery
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
h. Arcade
prohibited
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Height ,
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3 Stories and
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Ancillary Building
2 Stories max.
but no taller than
the Principal
Building
5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSE ZONES (T5)
5.5.1 Building Disposition
Additions or alterons on Lots containin• a Sin•Ie-Famil Residence shall follow the
re • uirements of t
T3-L Transect Zone.
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5.6 URB CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 - ilding Disposition (T6)
Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single-Familv 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 t
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
5.9 DISTRICT ZONES (D1 and D2)
5.9.1 Building Disposition (D)
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f. Additions or alterations on Lots containin. a Sin•le-Famil ' esidence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
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Section 6. It is further recommended tha rticle 6 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars: 2
"ARTICLE 6. SUPEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
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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
fficiency 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:
Minimum Size:
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 27
excluding garage.
Minimum Size:
UNIT (ADU)
I
square feet min.
square feet mi
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroo nit:
450 square feet min.
• Efficiency Unit: 275
450 square -et min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two bed ,om Unit:
550 square feet min.
square feet min.
550 s• -re feet min.
Maximum Size:
• One bedroom Unit:
Maximu - ize:
• Ten percent of the
450 square feet min.
n percent of the
• Two bedroom Unit:
Lot Area, up to 800
550 square feet min.
of Area, up to 800
square feet max.
Maximum Size:
square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
• Ten percent of the
o Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum unit
size.
Lot Area, up to : ,0
size.
square feet m .
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No Waivers sh- •e
applied to ma um unit
size.
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is in c� e r irlgnne g si4o
architectural
Principal- ilding.
Ta a 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 Unit
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dw: ng
Unit: 550 squar- eet
min.
Two bedro' Dwelling
Unit: 650 -quare feet
min.
ANCILLARY
Minimum Size:
Minimum Size:
M. um 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 U t:
• One bedroom Unit:
450 square feet min.
450 square f- min.
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Two bedro• Unit:
• Two bedroom Unit:
550 square feet min.
550 squ- . feet min.
550 square feet min.
Maximum Size:
Maximum e:
Maximum Size:
• Ten percent of the
• Te •ercent of the
• Ten percent of the
Lot Area, up to 800
Area, up to 800
Lot Area, up to 800
square feet max.
quare feet max.
square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
• Waivers shall be
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum un
applied to maximum unit
applied to maximum unit
size.
size.
size."
Section 6. Appendix A oft- - Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars:1
"Appen • ' A - Neighborhood Conservation District
A.2. VILLAGE WEST ND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)
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2.4.2 Single F. ily Residential District
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f. Per ed Accessory Uses -and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
I
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 assessery
fifes 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 eStructure(s) is located on one or more platted lots or portions ereof,
such lots shall thereafter constitute only one building site and no permit s - 1 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 c• •rts, walls, and
fences or other at grade or above ground improvements. No buildin• ites in existence
prior to September 24, 2005 shall be diminished in size except by 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 gar • e 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. Gar e 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 openin • - that face the street on corner lots which
have a maximum depth of less than xty (60) feet, may be set back a minimum
of fifteen (15) feet from the front w of the principal residential structure.
c. Notwithstanding the requiremen . of the Public Works Department, driveways
shall have a maximum width • en (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
street -front required setbac
d. Driveways within a single - ilding site shall not be located closer than twenty-five
(25) feet to each other.
e. Except as required for e driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a
required yard adjac= 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 s► :II be constructed of permeable material in its entirety
f. Tandem parki , • shall be allowed.
g. Garage doo . which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences to ed within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the public
right-of-wa iew by plant material except when said fence is faced or constructed with
oolitic li tone.
4. Lands':ping:
All I- dscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordinances.
h. Se , 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 c• er
lots the structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the minim
required setback of thirty (30) feet.
b.
Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) feet, except for corner
minimum side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) fe
total side setbacks to be distributed shall be as established in
TABLE INSET:
s where the
The minimum
following table:
Building Site
Size in
Square Feet
Interior Lots
First Story of
Structure
Interior Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Corner Lots
First Story
Structur
Corner Lots
Second Story
of Structure
Less than
7,500
10 feet
15 feet
15 fe
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 sha •e twenty (20) feet.
d. An
The minimum side setba• s shall be ten (10) feet.
The minimum rear set • ck shall be ten (10) feet.
The maximum width said connection Connecting Structure shall be ten (10)
feet.
la Buildings:
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A.3. COCONUT GROV- EIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3
3.6 Single-Fami . Residential District
City of Miami
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ermitted Accessory Uses -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-sesend
A Two-story
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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 assessery Ancillary
Bbuilding(s) or Accessory sStructure(s) is located on one or more platte• ots or
portions thereof, such lots shall thereafter constitute only one building e 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 S- •tember 24, 2005
shall be diminished in size except by Warrant, subject to the iteria 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 re
garage door(s) does not face the street. Garage
that face the street shall be set back a minimu
wall of the principal residential structure.
(b) Garage structures with access openin
which have a maximum depth of less th
minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the fr
structure.
(c) Notwithstanding the requireme
shall have a maximum width of
street -front required setbacks
(d) Driveways within a sing
five (25) feet to each othe
(e) Except as required f• the driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a
required yard adjacen o a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line
other than as may b- required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case
said driveway sh- •e constructed of permeable material in its entirety.
(f) Tandem par ' g shall be allowed.
(g) Garage d • s which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fence ocated within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the
public ht-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or
cons cted with oolitic limestone.
e shall be located along
dential structure unless the
ructures with access openings
of twenty (20) feet from the front
that face the street on corner Tots
sixty (60) feet, may be set back a
t wall of the principal residential
s of the Public Works Department, driveways
(10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
uilding site shall not be located closer than twenty-
4. L. dscaping: '—
landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection -
ordinances. -_
Ingle Family Tots
Setbacks:
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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 into e
minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet. On corner lots the
structure may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the - imum
required setback of thirty (30) feet.
2) Minimum Side Setbacks:
The minimum side setback shall be five (5) feet, exce for corner lots
where the minimum side setback adjacent to the st et shall be ten
(10) feet. The minimum total side setbacks to be • tributed 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 Structur
rner 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
5 feet
25 feet
35 feet
3) Minimum Rear Se -cks:
The minimum re setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
4) Accoccory ilia Buildings:
The mini side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet.
The min um rear setback shall be ten (10) feet.
The m imum width of said connection Connecting Structure shall be
ten s) feet
Single Famil arge Lot Residential designation.
1. Lo
ize
imum lot size is limited to ten thousand (10,000) square feet and the
inimum lot width is limited to one hundred (100) feet in order to
preserve the large lot suburban character of certain neighborhoods Within
Coconut Grove. `-i
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. iu
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) . d a
minimum lot width of one hundred (100) feet.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be minimum of
seventy (70) feet. Bay windows and balconies ma •roject a maximum of
three (3) feet into a yard setback.
3. AccessoryUses-and Structures
(a) Open awnings or trellises must
and applicable open space and
structures may not be convert
conversion would increase t
structure above the allow
m- the setback requirements
coverage requirements. These
to permanent additions if such
lot coverage of the principal
percentage.
(b) Attached or unattache- - - - - =. Ancillary Buildings
include: private gar- -s, indoor swimming pools, cabanas,
bedrooms, house - d staff cottage. Nothing contained in this
section shall pr. • it the construction of an
Ancillary Bbuil- ng containing bedrooms with bath facilities to be
used in con -ction with and as a part of the primary residence
within the ilding lines as provided in this section.
(c)
Ancillary Buildings shall comply in all other
asp is of the underlying single family residential (T3) district
u -ss stated otherwise. Enclosed assessery Ancillary Bbuildings
all 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 Uunit without the
recorded Declaration of Restriction. Further, if any assessery
strusture Ancillary Building and -we 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 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 ro
structure.
5. Botanical Gardens
A Botanical Garden is allowed by Exception. A Botanical G. :en shall
require a minimum of 5 acres and may also include the fo •wing:
(a) Gift shop or bookstore area. Outdoor display of mer andise 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 fmeeting and classrooms"
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Section 8. It is the intention that the provisions of th' . Ordinance shall become and be
made a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miam lorida, which provisions may be
renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" ay be changed to "section," "article,"
or other appropriate word to accomplish such intent'
Section 9. If any section, part of a sectio • aragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining pr' isions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall b ome effective ten (10) days after adoption.3
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND COR' CTNESS:
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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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