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PZAB Resolution
Enactment Number: PZAB-R-24-090
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File ID: 17015 Date Rendered: 12/20/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF 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 UNIT AND RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 3, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES," TO INTRODUCE ANCILLARY
DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS; BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND TABLES," TO CLARIFY THE TRANSECT
ZONES AND RESIDENTIAL TYPES THAT ALLOW FOR ANCILLARY DWELLING
UNITS, TO CLARIFY PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO UPDATE RELATED
ILLUSTRATIONS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO
CLARIFY BUILDING DISPOSITION AND BUILDING CONFIGURATION STANDARDS
AND TO UPDATE RELATED ILLUSTRATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY
DWELLING UNITS AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE
6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO UPDATE ANCILLARY DWELLING
UNIT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNIT SIZES AND APPLICABLE WAIVER
PROCESSES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, TITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION DISTRICT," SECTION A.2., TITLED "VILLAGE WEST ISLAND
DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)," AND SECTION A.3., TITLED
"COCONUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3," TO
CLARIFY REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ANCILLARY DWELLING UNITS AND
RELATED STRUCTURES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to time
("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, Ancillary Dwelling Units ("ADUs") provide additional housing options that
contribute to the creation of compact, pedestrian -oriented, and mixed -use communities in
accordance with the Miami 21 Code Guiding Principles; and
WHEREAS, ADUs create opportunities for additional housing within single-family
neighborhoods without changing the low -scale and detached character; and
WHEREAS, ADUs are more affordable to build than full-sized homes or apartments
because they don't require additional land, elevators, or major infrastructure and use 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, 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 RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS
BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board hereby recommends to the City
Commission that Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended, ("Miami 21 Code") is further amended by making modifications to Article 1 in the
following particulars:
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 DEFINITIONS OF BUILDING FUNCTION: USES (Article 4, Table 3)
' Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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a. RESIDENTIAL
Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU): A secondary Dwelling Unit that sharesing ownership and utility
connections with a Principal Building and contained on 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) may be attached by a
Backbuilding „r detached from the Principal Building, 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 Unit: See Ancillary Unit, in Section 1.1, Residential Use.
Accessory Structure: An Accessory Structure is a A Structure or Building customarily
incidental and subordinate to the Principal Structure Building and, unless otherwise specifically
provided, located on the same premises. Lot. "On the same premises" shall be construcd ao
meaning on the same Lot or on a contiguous Lot in the same ownership. Where a Building is.
Structure. Accessory Structures shall only contain non -Habitable accessory uses, such as a
shed, storage, unenclosed summer kitchen, gazebo, and/or trellis.
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 Lot 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 gym, game room, home office, or pool cabana. Ancillary
Buildings may also contain non -Habitable uses such as a garage, carport or storage.
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. It is further recommended that Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars: 2
"ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
3.18 ANCILLARY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) STANDARDS
a. ADUs shall comply with the Florida Building Code, City of Miami Code, and all other
applicable standards of the Miami 21 Code. Additionally, an ADU shall conform to the
following standards:
1. Allowable Locations
i. An ADU, as defined in Article 1, titled `Definitions', may be permitted in
those Transect Zones pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, titled `Building
Function: Uses', on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence.
2. Ownership and Use
i. The Single -Family Residence and the ADU shall be under the same
ownership.
ii. An ADU may only be rented if the property has current proof of
Homestead status.
iii. When all of the following spaces are provided and are separate from the
uses within the Principal Dwelling Unit, it shall be deemed an ADU.
1. Sleeping / living area; and
2. Shower / bathroom; and
3. Kitchen that incorporates a sink, countertop for food preparation,
and refrigerator.
3. Unit Sizes
i. See Article 6, titled `Supplemental Regulations', Table 13; that sets out the
minimum and maximum ADU unit sizes.
4. Placement
i. An ADU shall either be within the Principal Building or an Ancillary
Building. See Article 5, titled `Specific to Zones'; that provides the specific
Principal Building and Ancillary Building design standards and
illustrations.
2 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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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:
a) Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a
minimum of ten (10) feet and shall follow the Setbacks for
Ancillary Buildings.
b) 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
i. See Article 4, Table 4, titled `Density, Intensity and Parking', that lists the
parking requirements.
ii. Where an existing legal Principal Building prevents the required ADU
parking space from being placed within the Second or Third Layer, said
parking space:
a) May be placed within the First Layer.
b) Shall be exempted from the required Driveway separation
distance.
c) Shall utilize parking strips. Said strips shall not exceed two (2) feet
in width.
d) Shall be exempted from the First Layer pervious / impervious
pavement requirements.
*„
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Section 4. It is further recommended that Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars: 3
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unchanged material.
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Uses may be further modified by Supplemental Regulations, State Regulations, or other
provisions of this Code. See City Code Chapter 4 for regulations related to Alcohol Service
Establishment and Food Service Establishments.
* Additional densities in some T6 zones are illustrated in Diagram 9 and densities in T3-O zones
may be modified by specific regulations in Article 5.
** AZ: Density of lowest Abutting Zone
*** By Right only in the UCBD, Civic Health District, NRD-1 and NRD-2.
***Hotel Uses only allowed by Warrant in D1 for properties identified in Appendix PA-1 of the
Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and located on the north side of the Lower River.
See Article 6, Table 13 for supplemental regulations.
****AZ: Density of lowest Abutting Zone nearest to the subject property not to exceed 65
d u/acre.
***** Educational Uses may be allowed By -Right if the requirements are met in Article 6, titled
Supplemental Regulations
******Cultural Facilities such as Museums and Libraries shall be processed by Warrant; all other
Community Facility uses shall be processed By Right.
*******An ADU is only permitted on Lots with Single -Family Residence pursuant to Section 3.18
Ancillary Dwelling Unit (ADU)."
Section 4. It is further recommended that Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars:4
"ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY, AND PARKING (T3)
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY
(UPA)
9 UNITS PER ACRE
9 UNITS PER ACRE
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
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• All Dwelling Units shall
Residential Uses are
permissible as listed
in Table 3, limited by
compliance with:
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal
be singlc
undcr
4 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material. Table 8.C, titled "Building Disposition", is being replaced.
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Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
ownership
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —
• Minimum of 2 parking
spaces per principal
Dwelling Unit.
• Ancillary Dwelling Unit —TOD
Minimum of 1 parking space
Minimum of 1 parking
per Ancillary Dwelling Unit.
space per Ancillary
Within a TOD or Transit
Dwelling Unit. Within a
Corridor no parking is
or Transit Corridor
required.
Minimum of 1 parking
space 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 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
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
in addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (T4)
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY
(UPA)
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
36 UNITS PER ACRE
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
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TOD or Transit Corridor no
TOD or Transit Corridor
parking is required.
• Adult Family -Care Homes
— Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member
and 1 space per 4
residents.
• Community Residence —
Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in
addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
• Except for sites within
500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the parking
ratio may be reduced
within a TOD area or within
a Transit Corridor area by
up to thirty percent (30%)
by process of Exception
with City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
of Exception with City
Commission approval and
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund,
as established by Chapter
35 of the City Code;** or
by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure
with a Floor Area of ten
thousand (10,000) square
feet or less by process of
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
no parking is required.
• Live -work — Work
component shall provide
parking as required by
non-residential use in
addition to parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
• Adult Family -Care
Homes — Minimum of 1
parking space per staff
member and 1 space per
4 residents.
• Community Residence -
Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in
addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
• Parking requirement
may be reduced
according to the Shared
parking standard, Article
4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle
Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required.
• Except for sites within
500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the
parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD
area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to
thirty percent (30%) by
process of Exception with
City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
of Exception with City
Commission approval and
TOD or Transit Corridor
no parking is required.
• Live -work — Work
component shall provide
parking as required by
non-residential use in
addition to parking
required for the Dwelling
Unit.
• Adult Family -Care
Homes — Minimum of 1
parking space per staff
member and 1 space per
4 residents.
• Community Residence -
Minimum of 1 parking
space per staff member in
addition to the parking
required for the Dwelling
Units.
• Parking requirement
may be reduced
according to the Shared
parking standard, Article
4, Table 5.
• Minimum of 1 Bicycle
Rack Space for every 20
vehicular spaces required.
• Except for sites within
500 feet of an ungated T3
Transect Zone, the
parking ratio may be
reduced within a TOD
area or within a Transit
Corridor area by up to
thirty percent (30%) by
process of Exception with
City Commission
approval;** by up to fifty
percent (50%) by process
of Exception with City
Commission approval and
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payment into a transit
payment into a transit
enhancement Trust Fund,
as established by Chapter
enhancement Trust Fund,
as established by Chapter
35 of the City Code;** or
35 of the City Code;** or
by one hundred percent
by one hundred percent
(100%) for any Structure
(100%) for any Structure
with a Floor Area of ten
with a Floor Area of ten
thousand (10,000) square
thousand (10,000) square
feet or less by process of
feet or less by process of
Exception with City
Exception with City
Commission approval.***
Commission approval.***
TABLE 8 DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATED
*
C. BUILDING DISPOSITION
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4
1
3
1
3
1
1
3
2
1- Principal Building
2- Connecting Structure
3-Ancillary Building
4-ADU within a Principal Building
*„
Section 5. It is further recommended that Article 5 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars: 5
"ARTICLE 5
* *
5.3 SUB -URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T3)
* *
5.3.1 Building Disposition (T3)
d. In Zones T3-R and T3-L one Principal Building consisting of one Dwelling Unit at the
Frontage and one Ancillary Building may be built on each Lot as shown in Article 4, Table 8.
Zone T3 L one Principal Building consisting of onc Dwelling Unit at thc Frontagc and onc
Outbuilding may be built on each Lot. The Outbuilding Building shall be separated from thc
Principal Building by a minimum of ten (10) feet. A Backbuilding Connecting Structure may
connect the Principal Building and the Outbuilding Ancillary Building. In Zone T3-O, one
Principal Building consisting of two Dwelling Units at the Frontage may be built on each Lot as
5 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material. The Building Height graphic in Illustration 5.3 is to be replaced.
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shown in Illustration 5.3. In Zone T3-O, each Lot containing a Single -Family Residence may
have one Ancillary Building.
g. Setbacks for Outbuildings, pools, tcnnis courts or othcr similar rccrc\ational facilitics shall be
as shown for Outbuildings in Illustration 5.3. Outbuildings 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 and Acccssory Buildings shall follow the setbacks for Principal
Buildings as shown in Illustration 5.3. 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 Gone (1) Story;_
4. Contain only non -habitable Accessory Structures and Accessory Buildings,
accessory uses.
5. Be-o# a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet or ten percent (10%) of the
Floor Area of the Principal Building, whichever is greater., shall be locatcd in the
Second or Third layer of the property and follow the Setbacks for the Outbuilding a&
shown in Illustration 5.3
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
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a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f.min.
�5ecandar
•
rLFront .-.-
i 10'min. i lLaysyer
b. Lot Width
50 ft min.
Comer Lot
i
—
►i
1
20'min.
5 mint
2nd&3rd
_ Layer
Interior Lat
_i
i
m•
V
20' min.
i
V
c. Lot
Coverage
50%max.first
floor 30%
max. second
floor (T3-R &
T3-L only)
•.-L�zF_______5min
. _________ i
Ei I
1st 2nd 3rd
Layer Layer Layer
d.
Floor
Lot
Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e.
Frontage
at front
Setback
N/A
f. Green
Space
25% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
T3-R = 9
du/ac max.
T3-L = 9 du/ac
max. T3-O =
18 du/ac max.*
BUILDING SETBACK
ANCILLARY
BUILDING PLACEMENT
a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
�r.
•
i i 10'min.
.
1st
Layer
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
Comer Lot
-
= -
--T-
i
1
r
/`5'min
,,--
-=-r-T
i
I-
2nd & 3rd
Layer
Interior Lot
i
23+min.
, i
c. Side
5ft. min.
20%Lot
Width total
min.
i m.i
m
~�
1st 2nd 3rd
Layer Layer Layer
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d. Rear
20 ft. min.
ANCILLARY
BUILDING SETBACK L
(T3
ONLY}
a. Principal
Front
20 ft. min.
b.
Second
ary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
5 ft. min.
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
•
10'min.
i
i
1st
Layer
a.
Comm
on
Lawn
permitted
Comer Lot
i
Interior Lot
___1____
i
T-----
i
20' min.
' 34 96 J 1 t30 °% m 5'
_— -_ �_______
I i — ;+
r ---
min.
-r-
!
J__
r-
2nd&3rd
Layer
b.
Porch
&
Fence
permitted
1
1 l l
1st 2nd 3rd
LayerLayer LaYei
C.
Terrace
or L.0
permitted
d. Forecourt
permitted
e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
prohibited
g. Gallery
prohibited
h. Arcade
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
BUILDING HEIGHT
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a.
Princi
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
!
! Max.
1
f^� I
,� ~. ` f^�
'_ !
pal
top of slab or
Buildi
eave max.
—'
__
Max.
ng
Height
'' ;
2
Height
b. Outbuilding
2 Stories and
25 ft. max. to
•
1
I
....
I Max. —0"
,/��^\.,�
,
'
I
Ancillary
top of roof
Building
slab or eave
max., but no
taller than the
Principal
Height
1�'
2
,�,���, i
.,1 I Max.
Building
1 Storymax.
I
I
L
i
!
1
I Height
g
I
in T3 R as
shown in
illustration)
PARKING
Facade
Width
T3-R & T3-L
30%
max.
T3-O 60% max.
*Two(2) units may be built on asinglelot, or up toeighteen (18)dwelling units per acre not
to exceed two (2) units, whichever is greater.
*
5.4 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
5.4.1 Building Disposition (T4)
*
g_ The Setbacks for Outbuildings, pools, tennis courts or other similar recreational facilities
shall be as shown for Outbuildings in Illustration 5.1. Ancillary Buildings shall conform to the
following standards:
1. Ancillary Buildings shall be limited to two (2) Stories. Ancillary Buildings shall be no
taller than the Principal Building. See Article 5, Illustrations.
2. A one -Story Ancillary Building may be attached or detached from the Principal
Building and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
3. A two -Story Ancillary Building:
i. Detached from the Principal Building shall be separated by a minimum of ten
(10) feet and shall follow the Setbacks for Ancillary Buildings.
ii. Attached to the Principal Building shall follow the Setbacks for the Principal
Building.
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Accessory Structures and Acccsory Buildings shall follow the setbacks for Principal
Buildings as shown in Illustration 5.1. shall conform to the following standards:
a. Located in the second or third Layer of the Lot and follow the setbacks for Ancillary
Buildings as shown in Illustration 5.4.
b. Separated five (5) feet from the Principal Building, Ancillary Building and other
Accessory Structures, except uncovered Accessory Structures which may be
attached to the Principal Buidling or Ancillary Building.
c. Maximum of Gone (1) Story?
d. Contain only non -habitable Accessory uses Accessory Structures and Accessory
Buildings,
e. 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., shall be located in the Second or
Third layer of the property and follow the Setbacks for the Outbuilding as shown in
Illustration 5.3
5.4.2 Building Configuration (T4)
i. Setbacks for pools and Game Courts shall be as shown for Ancillary Building in Illustration 5.4.
ILLUSTRATION 5.4 GENERAL URBAN TRANSECT ZONES (T4)
BUILDING DISPOSITION
BUILDING PLACEMENT
LOT OCCUPATION
Comer Lot
interior Lot
-
�
_
1st
2
3rd
6egonday_Frent
---
r
L_
1
i
21
LL,
._._._.
—
10mm.
I 'i
t-
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.
1 a min.
f^`MM______M1i
5'
min. ►I
la min.
I
,
V
20'min
1.
i
i
N
5' min.
5'mm.
0' min.
20'min.
GI
aj
I
i
b. Lot Width
-With rear
vehicular
access
50 ft m i n .
16 ftmin.
lst end ��
Layer Layer
0.
3rd
Layer
c. Lot Coverage
60% max.
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d. Floor Lot Ratio
(FLR)
N/A
e. Frontage at
front Setback
o
50 /o min.
f. Open Space
15% Lot Area
min.
g. Density
36 du/ac max.
BUILDING SETBACK
ANCILLARY BUILDING PLACEMENT
a. Principal Front
10 ft. min.
Comer Lot
Interior Lot
i
i
10 min.
list
Uld
I
i
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
}3orrin. 5'
}30'min.; T--rT-
min.4—iii2nd
min.
►
oi.
----------/5'—:'min.--
i
i
I
min. 5'
c. Side
0ft.or5ft.min.
Abutting a
Setback
j0'
4 104 104
1st 2nd 3rd
Layer Layer Layer
►
d. Rear
20 ft. min.
ANCILLARY
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
30 ft. min.
b. Secondary
Front
10 ft. min.
c. Side
0 ft. or 5 ft. min.
Abutti ng a
Setback
d. Rear
5 ft. min.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
PARKING PLACEMENT
FRONTAGE
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a. Common Lawn
permitted
.
._._._._._._._._._._. _._._._.
ip min. i 1st
Comer Lot
l--
�^ 20min. 5
�'�
---1----� t
=---I
min.Layer
J
2nd & 3rd
-1--
1
1
b. Porch & Fence
permitted
c. Terrace or
L.0
permitted
La.
5 mmInterior
i
23'
i
max.
O'min.
min. ►- r
1
+a
1i
d. Forecourt
permitted
1st 2nd 3rd
Layer Layer Layer
e. Stoop
prohibited
f. Shopfront
permitted
(T4-L and
T4-O only)
g. Gallery
prohibited
BUILDING HEIGHT
h. Arcade
prohibited
1
i
Max'
���
_. ..
BUILDING HEIGHT
1
Height i
3
#. .,
i
----�
1 Max.
a. Principal
Building
3 Stories and
40 ft. max.
i
2
1
2
i Height
i
i
1
I
1
i
i—i
b. Outbuilding
Ancillary Building
2 Stories max.
but no taller than
the Principal
Building
5.5 URBAN CENTER TRANSECT ZONES (T5)
5.5.1 Building Disposition (T5)
j. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6)
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k. Additions or alterations on Lots containinq a Sinqle-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)
j. Additions or alterations on Lots containing a Single -Family Residence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
*
5.9 DISTRICT ZONES (D1 and D2)
5.9.1 Building Disposition (D)
f. Additions or alterations on Lots containinq a Single -Family Residence shall follow the
requirements of the T3-L Transect Zone.
*11
Section 6. It is further recommended that Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code is amended in
the following particulars: 6
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.1 INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS
*
Table 13: T3 - SUB -URBAN ZONE
T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY (UPA)
9 UNITS PER ACRE
9 UNITS PER ACRE
18 UNITS PER ACRE
6 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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DWELLING
UNIT
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
Efficiency Dwelling Unit:
400 square feet min.
One bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 550 square feet
min.
Two bedroom Dwelling
Unit: 650 square feet
min.
ANCILLARY
DWELLING
Minimum Size:
Maximum size of
Minimum Size:
unit
/150 square feet
• Efficiency Unit: 275
• Efficiency Unit: 275
excluding garage.
UNIT (ADU)
square feet min.
Minimum Size:
square feet min.
• One bedroom Unit:
• One bedroom Unit:
• Efficiency Unit: 275
450 square feet min.
450 square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
square feet min.
• Two bedroom Unit:
• One bedroom Unit:
550 square feet min.
550 square feet min.
Maximum Size:
450 square feet min.
Maximum Size:
• Two bedroom Unit:
• Ten percent of the
• Ten percent of the
550 square feet min.
Lot Area, up to 800
Maximum Size:
Lot Area, up to 800
square feet max.
square feet max.
No Waivers shall be
• Ten percent of the
No Waivers shall be
applied to maximum unit
Lot Area, up to 800
applied to maximum unit
size.
square feet max.
size.
No Waivers shall be
Prohibited as a third unit.
applied to maximum unit
size.
Shall only be ac;
uscd
Single Family Rccidcncc
dwelling.
May only be rented if the
dwelling owner
principal
is in residence on site.
Unit Structurc shall be
architecturally
harmonious with the
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Principal Building.
Any Facade abutting
anothcr property shall
provide only clerestory
windows along that
corresponding Facade.
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.
Maximum Size:
Maximum Size:
Maximum Size:
• Ten percent of the
• Ten percent of the
• Ten percent of the
Lot Area, up to 800
Lot Area, up to 800
Lot Area, up to 800
square feet max.
square feet max.
square feet max.
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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 7. It is further recommended thatAppendixA of the Miami 21 Code is amended
in the following particulars:'
"Appendix A - Neighborhood Conservation District
A.2. VILLAGE WEST ISLAND DISTRICT AND CHARLES AVENUE (NCD-2)
*
2.4.2 Single Family Residential District
f. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
Accessory uses and S&tructures 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 shcItcro An Ancillary Building on a lots ten
thousand (10,000) square feet or larger may include a second &Story as long as the
allowable floor lot ratio and building footprint are not exceeded. Said second story may
only be used as an owner occupied accessory structure. A Two-story accessory
structure 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 accessory Ancillary Bbuilding(s)
or Accessory &Structure(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:
Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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a. On new construction or garage additions, no garage shall be located along the
same front setback line as the front wall of a residential structure unless the
garage door(s) does not face the street. Garage structures with access openings
that face the street shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front
wall of the principal residential structure.
b. Garage structures with access openings that face the street on corner lots which
have a maximum depth of less than sixty (60) feet, may be set back a minimum
of fifteen (15) feet from the front wall of the principal residential structure.
c. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Public Works Department, driveways
shall have a maximum width of ten (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
street -front required setbacks.
d. Driveways within a single building site shall not be located closer than twenty-five
(25) feet to each other.
e. Except as required for the driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a
required yard adjacent to a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line
other than as may be required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case
said driveway shall be constructed of permeable material in its entirety
f. Tandem parking shall be allowed.
g. Garage doors which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the public
right-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or constructed with
oolitic limestone.
4. Landscaping:
All landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection ordinances.
h. Setbacks
1. Principal Building:
Setbacks are variable to allow for a variety in architecture and placement of the building
footprint. Projections of buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the
criteria and requirements specified herein.
a. Minimum Front Setbacks:
The minimum front setback shall be thirty (30) feet. The structure may project a
maximum of ten (10) feet into the minimum required setback of thirty (30) feet
provided said projection does not exceed thirty (30) feet in width along the front
of the building. Unenclosed porches, entries, or 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:
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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. Accessory Outbuilding&Ancillary Buildings:
The minimum side setbacks shall be ten (10) feet.
The minimum rear setback shall be ten (10) feet.
The maximum width of said connection Connecting Structure shall be ten (10)
feet.
A.3. COCONUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT NCD-3
*
3.6 Single -Family Residential District
f. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures and Outbuildings Ancillary Buildings
g.
Accessory 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 shelters An Ancillary Building on a
lots ten thousand (10,000) square feet or larger may include a second Story as long
as the allowable floor lot ratio and building footprint are not exceeded. Said second
story may only be used as an owner occupied accessory structure. A Two-story
accessory structures Ancillary Building shall have the same setback requirements as
specified for two-story Pprincipal Bbuildings.
Additional Limitations and requirements.
1. Lots and building sites:
Wherever an existing single-family residence or lawful accessory Ancillary
Building(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
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ground improvements. No building sites in existence prior to September 24, 2005
shall be diminished in size except by Warrant, subject to the criteria specified
in Article 4, Table 12 Design Review Criteria.
2. Garages and Driveways:
(a) On new construction or garage additions, no garage shall be located along
the same front setback line as the front wall of a residential structure unless the
garage door(s) does not face the street. Garage structures with access openings
that face the street shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front
wall of the principal residential structure.
(b) Garage structures with access openings that face the street on corner lots
which have a maximum depth of less than sixty (60) feet, may be set back a
minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the front wall of the principal residential
structure.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of the Public Works Department, driveways
shall have a maximum width of ten (10) feet within the first five (5) feet of all
street -front required setbacks
(d) Driveways within a single building site shall not be located closer than twenty-
five (25) feet to each other.
(e) Except as required for the driveway approach, no portion of any driveway in a
required yard adjacent to a street shall be within five (5) feet of any property line
other than as may be required to allow for turnaround maneuver, in which case
said driveway shall be constructed of permeable material in its entirety.
(f) Tandem parking shall be allowed.
(g) Garage doors which are more than nine (9) feet wide shall not be allowed.
3. Fences:
All fences located within any street -front setback area shall be covered from the
public right-of-way view by plant material except when said fence is faced or
constructed with oolitic limestone.
4. Landscaping:
All landscape shall comply with the City's landscape and tree protection
ordinances.
h. Single Family lots
1. Setbacks:
a. Principal Building: Setbacks are variable to allow for a variety in
architecture and placement of the building footprint. Projections of
buildings into required setbacks shall be permitted subject to the criteria
and requirements specified herein.
1) Minimum Front Setbacks:
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
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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) Accessory 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
Minimum lot size is limited to ten thousand (10,000) square feet and the
minimum lot width is limited to one hundred (100) feet in order to
preserve the large lot suburban character of certain neighborhoods within
Coconut Grove.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of
seventy (70) feet.
Single Family Oversized Lot Residential designation.
1. Lot Size
Minimum lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and
minimum lot width shall be one hundred (100) feet.
2. Limitations on yards
All yards adjacent to South Bayshore Drive shall be a minimum of
seventy (70) feet.
k. Single Family Estate Lot Residential designation.
The intent of these regulations is to allow existing Estate Lots to be developed as
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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
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 ac,;;,zcory structures Ancillary Buildings
include: private garages, indoor swimming pools, cabanas,
bedrooms, household staff cottage. Nothing contained in this
section shall prohibit the construction of an enclosed accessory
Ancillary Bbuilding containing bedrooms with bath facilities to be
used in connection with and as a part of the primary residence
within the building lines as provided in this section.
(c) Acce,sory structurc� Ancillary Buildings shall comply in all other
aspects of the underlying single family residential (T3) district
unless stated otherwise. Enclosed accessory Ancillary Bbuildings
shall be used only for occupancy of nonpaying guests of the
owners of the primary residence or bonafide members of the
family or household staff, and no kitchen or cooking facilities shall
be constructed or used therein except by approval by the Planning
Director of a written agreement with the City stating that such
acccssory src 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 acscscory str-4.1-€461-r-c Ancillary Buildings shall be
used as or converted to an Ancillary Ddwelling U44nit without the
recorded Declaration of Restriction. Further, if any accc,sory
structure Ancillary Building and usc 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
ae6cssory ctr-61-et-61-r-c Ancillary Building shall be terminated until a
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new principal structure and use is established on the lot on which
the acccsory ctructurc Ancillary Building and ucc 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"
Section 8. It is the intention that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be
made a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which provisions may be
renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article,"
or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention.
Section 9. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Resolution is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall not be affected.
Section 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
Reviewed and Approved:
David Snow
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