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Staff Report and Business Impact Statement
Purpose:
To introduce new zoning regulations that promote housing affordability, urban mobility, and
streamlined development processes through the integration of Micro Dwelling Units and Lodging
Liner Units into the City of Miami's urban fabric. This amendment clarifies parking standards and
permits Micro Dwelling Units by -Right in designated areas, specifically within the T5 Urban
Center and T6 Urban Core Transect Zones, and when one of the following conditions applies:
• Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) areas
• Transit Station Neighborhood Districts (TSND)
• Neighborhood Revitalization Districts (NRDs)
• Areas in proximity to universities or colleges
• Podium liner configurations
Estimated Direct Economic Impact:
• There will be no additional municipal regulatory costs for businesses.
• The expanded by -Right opportunities eliminate entitlement requirements and reduce
regulatory costs when specified criteria are satisfied.
Estimated Number of Businesses to be Impacted:
Any property located within T5 or T6 Transect Zones and complies with designated criteria
described above may utilize the updated regulatory provisions.
Additional Information:
This amendment emphasizes the integration of these compact, affordable housing options into
new, expanding, or redeveloping urban neighborhoods, while supporting transit access,
walkability, and sustainable growth.
Recommendation: Approval