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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegislation-SUBTHIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. 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 CLARIFY DEFINITIONS RELATING TO PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES ("PWSF") AND ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO STREAMLINE PWSF ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES AND UPDATE ASSOCIATED DESIGN CRITERIA; 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, the Office of the City Manager appointed a Steering Committee to evaluate existing Miami 21 Code entitlements with the intent of identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending legislative amendments ("Entitlement Reform Program"); and WHEREAS, the regulations confirm procedures and timelines for review, replacement, modification, and approval of Personal Wireless Service Facilities ("PWSF") applications, in accordance with state and federal requirements, to facilitate deployment while maintaining neighborhood character and mitigating impacts on neighboring properties; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") aims to establish standards for the siting, placement, and design of PWSF to ensure they are compatible with State regulations, support investment and implementation of new technologies and services, and provide protections for surrounding land uses; and WHEREAS, PWSF standards promote collocation on existing structures such as rooftops, utility poles, and other non-traditional mounts, while discouraging unnecessary new towers and requiring visual screening, camouflage, and mitigation measures to reduce visual impacts; and WHEREAS, on October 8, 2025, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered this text amendment to the Miami 21 Code, Item PZAB.15, and passed PZAB-R- 25-065, recommending approval, by a vote of seven to one (7-1); 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, the City Commission after careful consideration of this matter, deems it in the best interest of the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants to approve this Miami 21 Code text amendment 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. VERSION 1.01-6-26 2 18258 Legislation -SUB THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. Section 2. Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:' "ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS 1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS r- r, : co ry 0 Carrier: A company licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that provides wireless services. A tower builder or owner is not a carrier unless licensed to provide personal wireless services. Lattice Tower: A type of mount that consists of multiple legs and cross -bracing of structural steel. Monopole: One type of self-supporting mount consisting of a single shaft of wood, steel or concrete and antennas at the top or along the shaft. Mount: The Structure or surface to which antennas are attached. Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF): A facility for the provision of personal wireless services, as defined by Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A PWSF is a facility for the transmission or reception of personal wireless services, which may consist of an antenna array, transmission cables, equipment shelter or Building, access road, mount, and/or a quv system. Such facilities may include Monopole or Lattice Tower structures. Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer: A specialized type of electrical engineer who studies, designs, develops, tests, and/or maintains systems that transmit radio waves. Short Mounts: Alternatives to monopoles or lattice towers, such as masts or poles. For example, two (2) poles or three (3) masts might be an alternative to one lattice tower. 1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material. The added and updated definitions shall be alphabetized. VERSION 1.0 1-6-26 3 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. Tower: a vertical mount constructed for the purpose of supporting antennas and other PWSF components. Section 3. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amended in the following particulars:: , �a rs "ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS co l— * * * rn CD 6.4 INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES 6.4.1 Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF) ,ash ; mien „ be attached• and exieting-towere. Existing -towers, overall height of the modified er replaced tower ic. not inereaeed VERSION 1.01-6-26 4 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. it MONOPOLE OR TOWER DEVICES ROOFTOP OR ANCHORED DEVICES By Exception c„bject i 1 4 Ask OTHER conElitioition d limitations nmrrcrrivrrs istance requirement from any T3 or T4 designated Zonc measured from nearest property line of PWSF site to the property line of the nearest parcel zoned as T3 or T4. By Warrant subject t conditions and Iimitafier MAXIM Inn DEVICE HEIGHT l SETBACK REQUIRED STRUCTURAL HEIGHT MAXIM Inn DEVICE HEIGHT ABOVE ROOF T3 35 feet 20 feet 35 feet 13 feet T4 60-feet 20 feet 35 feet 13 feet ALL OTHER 100 feet tingle carri 125 feet m„ltiple 20 feet 35 feet 13 feet All freestanding monopole or tower shall include trees. , bchr„c and gro„nd cover in a tiered c nfig„ration facilities shall be designed to devices ceniing the area is not available. • The mount shall not be visible from located closer than eight (8) feet to any power lino In the event that a specific facility cannot comp y with the standards set forth above, an „ the City Code. VERSION 1.0 1-6-26 5 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. fu CV _a 65 L — -- .y C7 t line of ninht ct++rliec• f+ a + ; . to the impact larger structure. so as reduce negative visual of a poscible 6.4.1.1 Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF) Procedures PROCEDURES An is deemed the date it is received by the City. application submitted or re submitted on the the facility, forth in FS 365.172( 12) (d), unless: proceed with placement of as set directly affects of all n mitting activities adminintratio 6.4.1.2 Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF) Definitions DEFINITIONS effect that the PWSF is of its surroundings. part Carrier licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall mean a company wireless services. provide personal Design mean the PWSF their shall appearance of such as materials, color and shape. Disguise-s' hall mean to dccigrni a F to to be something other than a PWSF pear land use and a right to the of one use on public of way, which acts soften or mitigate effects another. It can be considered form a of camouflage. structural steel. VERSION 1.01-6-26 6 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. - ., fir _. , t, , c'_ I c.. c-.' 6: . - _.. c. I : t-- C C- methoctc g includinconcealment camouflage nd arlieguice + r , teel�saesFet�--c,,n,�d-amnter�nn at the ton or t along he shaft ��s- A-PWS-F-is-any-fasility-fer--the-tfansmissien-er-reseptieR-ef-peFsenakvireless-sewievhiel4 r , u n u + /tourer\" ctr„ct„rec. , , , . For two three be to one lattice tower. example, (2) poles or (3) masts might an alternative PWSF components. other 6.4.1.1 On the Roof of a Building. 6.4.1.1.1 New placement, replacement, modification, or collocated PWSF on the Roof of a Building shall be By Right, when all the following criteria are met: a. The PWSF equipment, mount and/or screening shall not interfere or inhibit the functions of emergency services telecommunications equipment; and b. Located on a building that is thirty-five feet (35') or more in height; and c. Maximum device height above the roof shall not exceed thirteen feet (13'); and d. Mounts and antennas are visually concealed from ground -level and lateral views by parapets or screens. 6.4.1.1.2 When the above criteria are not met, approval may be by process of Warrant, except when located in a T3 Transect Zone in which case approval may be by process of Exception. 6.4.1.2 On a Facade or Elevation of a Building. 6.4.1.2.1 New placement, replacement, modification, or collocated PWSF on the Facade or Elevation of a Building shall be By Right, when all the following criteria is met: VERSION 1.01-6-26 a. The PWSF equipment, mount and/or screening shall not interfere or inhibit the functions of emergency services telecommunications equipment; and b. Placed on a building that is thirty-five (35 ft) feet or more in height; and 7 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. N o sly CO c. The PWSF equipment is placed at a height of thirty-five (35 ft) feet or more on the facade or elevation; and -<� d. Cover no more than thirty six (36) sq ft of each facade or elevation; and e. Flush mounted and not extending more than twelve (12) inches from the facade or elevation; and f. Painted to match the wall surface that it is mounted on or be designed as an ornamental feature; and Integrated into the architectural composition of the Facade or Elevation; and Ancillary cables shall be hidden. 6.4.1.2:2 When the above criteria are not met, approval may be by process of Warrant, except when located in a T3 Transect Zone in which case approval may be by process of Exception. 6.4.1.3 New Monopoles and Tower Devices 6.4.1.3.1 New Monopoles and Tower Devices may be approved by process of €xseption Warrant, when all the following criteria is met: a. Applicants shall demonstrate that co -location on an existing Monopole or Tower Device serving the area is not available. b. Minimum Setback of Twenty (20) Feet from all Property Lines. c. Maximum Height: a. T3 Transect Zone; Thirty-five (35) Feet b. T4 Transect Zone; Sixty (60) Feet c. All Other Transect Zones; One Hundred and Twenty Five (125) Feet d. All equipment at the ground level shall be &Greened concealed by a buffer streetscreen of a minimum height necessary to conceal -and mitigate any ambient impacts. maximum c. ,nn of twenty five feet (25.') f. Designed to accommodate up-te three or more co -locations of other antennas by future carriers. 6.4.1.3.2 When the above criteria are not met, approval may be by process of Exception wit -City 6.4.1.4 Colocation on Monopoles and Tower Devices 6.4.1.4.1 Collocation of antennae, equipment enclosures, and ancillary facilities ("Facilities") on existing towers as specified on FS 365.172 (13)(a)1.a., or on other structures as specified in FS 365.172(13)(a)1.b, shall be allowed By Right, when all the following criteria are met: a. Does not increase the height of the tower or monopole to the extent that it would constitute a `substantial change', as defined under Federal law under Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act; and b. All -additional Any new equipment at the ground level shall be &Greened concealed by a buffer streetscreen of a minimum height necessary of (6) feet and suf icient-depth to conceal -and mitigate any ambient impacts; and c. Complies with the land development regulations currently in effect or effective at the time of the initial PWSF placement approval. VERSION 1.01-6-26 8 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. 6.4.1.4.2 To allow colocation, the replacement or modification of an existing tower or monopole shall be allowed By Right, when the following criteria are met: CV J J increased overall height is net innreaced 65 tL the structural modification or replacement does not increase the overall height to the - extent that it would constitute a 'substantial change', as defined under Federal law under "`i Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act; and CO ,k the replacement is designed to have a similar or improved contextual outcome. :.4. - When the above criteria are not met, process of approval shall follow that of a new ,gyp loniadoie or Tower Devices. 6.4.1.5 Warrant and Exception Review Criteria 6.4.1.5.1 Warrants and Exceptions may be approved upon review and compliance with the following requirements: a. Explanation prepared by an engineer qualified in the technological aspects (such as a "radio frequency FRF1 engineer") justifying why this facility is required, at this location, and at the proposed height; b. Line of sight studies depicting ground -level and lateral views of the facility; c. Mitigation plan that demonstrates buffering, screening, camouflaging and/or other measures taken to ensure negligible impact on the surrounding context; d. Mounts and Antennas on the roof that are visible from the Ground or Lateral views shall not exceed three (3) separate areas; and impact Gf a larger c ructure where ocsible 6.4.1.6 Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF) Procedures 6.4.1.6.1 Review Timelines 1. An application is deemed submitted or re -submitted on the date it is received by the City: i. If the submission, or re -submission, of an application is not completed in compliance with the City's regulations, the City shall notify the applicant in writing within 20 business days of any deficiencies in the required documents or deficiencies in the content of the required documents which, if cured, make the application properly completed. 2. Colocation Applications: i. For colocation applications that meet the following criteria, the City shall grant or deny such no later than 45 business days after the date the application is determined to be properly completed: 1. The colocation does not increase the height of the tower to which the antennas are to be attached; VERSION 1.01-6-26 9 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. 2. The colocation does not increase the ground space area approved in the site plan for equipment enclosures and ancillary facilities; and 3. The colocation consists of antennas, equipment enclosures, and ancillary facilities that are of a design and configuration consistent with all applicable regulations, restrictions, or conditions applied to the initial facilities. 3. Other wireless facility applications: i. Other applications shall be granted or denied no later than 90 business days after the date the application is determined to be properly completed. 6.4.1.6.2 Failure to Comply with Timelines 1. If a properly completed application is not granted or denied within the timeframe set forth above, the application shall be deemed automatically approved and the applicant may proceed with the placement of the facility, as set forth in FS 365.172(13)(d), unless: i. the timeframe is voluntarily extended by the applicant; or ii. the City's procedures generally applicable to all other similar types of applications require City Commission action, in which case the City Commission must act on the application at its next regularly scheduled meeting; or iii. an extension is required because of a declared local, state of federal emergency that directly affects administration of all permitting activities. Section 4. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 5. It is the intention of the City Commission 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 6. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon adoption.2 r C. •l 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. VERSION 1.01-6-26 10 SUBSTITUTED City of Miami Ordinance Legislation City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.co File Number: 18258 Final Actio Date: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CI •F MIAMI, 4 a FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING A ICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS RELATIN' 0 `J PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES ("PWSF") AN P ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS," TO STREAM E PWSF ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES AND UPDATE ASSOCIAT i DESIGN CRITERIA; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVE'ABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the City Commis- .n adopted Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which as been amended from time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, the Office of the City Manager •pointed a Steering Committee to evaluate existing Miami 21 Code entitlements with the int of identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending legislative a ' endments ("Entitlement Reform Program"); and WHEREAS, the regulations confir •rocedures and timelines for review, replacement, modification, and approval of Personal eless Service Facilities ("PWSF") applications, in accordance with state and federal req ' ements, to facilitate deployment while maintaining neighborhood character and mitigati : impacts on neighboring properties; and WHEREAS, the City of placement, and design of PW investment and implementat surrounding land uses; an mi ("City") aims to establish standards for the siting, to ensure they are compatible with State regulations, support of new technologies and services, and provide protections for WHEREAS, P F standards promote collocation on existing structures such as rooftops, utility poles nd other non-traditional mounts, while discouraging unnecessary new towers and requiri • visual screening, camouflage, and mitigation measures to reduce visual impacts; and WH AS, on October 8, 2025, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning and Appe- - Board ("PZAB") considered this text amendment to the Miami 21 Code, Item PZAB.1 and passed PZAB-R-25-065, recommending approval, by a vote of seven to one (7- 1); an WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the relationship of this proposed endment to the goals, objectives and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood lan ("MCNP"), with appropriate consideration as to whether the proposed change will further City of Miami Page 1 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed On: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: 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 propos change, including changed or changing conditions that make the passage of the proposed change necessary; and WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of this matter, de the best interest of the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants to approve thi Code text amendment as hereinafter set forth; s it in iami 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSIO • F THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble ' his Ordinance are adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code is hereby amen "ARTICLE 1. DEFINITION 1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS d in the following particulars:1 r-- I CJ cx: Carrier: A company licensed by the Federal ' ommunications Commission (FCC) that provides wireless services. A tower builder or owner not a carrier unless licensed to provide personal wireless services. Lattice Tower: A type of mou hat consists of multiple legs and cross -bracing of structural steel. Monopole: One t -e of self-supporting mount consisting of a single shaft of wood, steel or concrete and an nnas at the top or along the shaft. Mount: The '.tructure or surface to which antennas are attached. 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 added and updated definitions shall be alphabetized. City of Miami Page 2 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTE File ID: 18258 Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF): A facility for the provision of perso services, as defined by Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A P for the transmission or reception of personal wireless services, which may consi array, transmission cables, equipment shelter or Building, access road, mount, and/or a guy system. Such facilities may include Monopole or Lattice Tower structures. D Enactment Number: WSF is a facility nal wireless st of an antenn Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer: A specialized type of electrical engineer who dies; designs, develops, tests, and/or maintains systems that transmit radio waves. c-,rr+ =i, ca Short Mounts: Alternatives to monopoles or lattice towers, such as m. s or poles. Fair= example, two (2) poles or three (3) masts might be an alternative to • e lattice tower. .< r rn c tom~ Tower: a vertical mount constructed for the purpose of supp• inq antennas and other PWSF components. Section 3. Article 6 of the Miami 21 de is hereby amended in the following particulars:1 "ARTICLE 6. SUPP ENTAL REGULATIONS * * 6.4 INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILI ' ES 6.4.1 Personal Wireless Service ' cilities (PWSF) PWSF are to: City of Miami Page 3 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: CNI b co 1 MONOPOLE OR TOWER DEVICES AL OTHER LL OTHER HEIGHT 35 feet 60 feet 100 feet single carrier SETBACK REQUIRED TRUCTURAL HEIGHT 20 feet 35-feet ROOFTOP OR ANCHORED DEVICES By Exception subject MAXIMUM DEVICE HEIGHT ABOVE 13 feet 13 feet 13 feet City of Miami Page 4 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS cD STANDARDS 125-feet-multiple .—All-f-Feestanding-megopele-ar tower-fasitities-shall-be clesigned-to4nstuele-suffisient landssape-as-te-ssFeen-the for-opesecl-fasil*frem-any adjasent-Fight-ef-ways: Suffisient-landssape-shall inslucle-tFeesr-slactilas-and ground-sever--in-a-tiered configuration. .—All-ffeestanding-menspele-ef tewer-fasilities-sball-be designeekte-aseemmeclate-up te-thwee-se4esations-ef-iatheF antennas-by-futur-e-GaFFiefs, Any-applisant-ef-new-elevise shall-show-pfeef-that-es lesation-te-emisting-elevices sewing -the -area -is -Het available. 6/1 .1 Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF) Procedures An application is deemed submitted or re submitted on the date it is received by the City. • The City shall notify the applicant in writing that the applioation ic not ROCEDURES City of Miami Page 5 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: forth in FS 365.172( 12) (d), unless: 1.2 Personal Wirclecc Scrvicc Facilities (PWSF) D• inition DEFINITION rovide personal wireless services. s or a land use and a public right of way, which acts to soften or mitigate oss bracing of structural steel. Telecommunications Act of 1996. A PWSF is any facility for the trancmiccion or reception of personal wireless services, which may consist of an antenna array, City of Miami Page 6 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: • tu _ t - Lu transmission Building, cables, equipment shelter or acre c road, mount, and a „ structures. Radio Frequency background it (RF) cnginccr shall mo n someone with a radio frequencies. alternative to one Lattice tower acceptability is determined. PWSF shall be measured by •andards for visibility antennas and PWSF other components. with Scale, form, texture, or color of the exit ng natural or man made landscape. 6.4.1.1 On the Roof of a Building. 6.4.1.1.1 New placement, replacement odification, or collocated PWSF on the Roof of a Building shall be By Ri• when all the following criteria are met: a. The PWSF equipmen ount and/or screening shall not interfere or inhibit the functions ' emergency services telecommunications equipment; and b. Located on a b ' • inq that is thirty-five feet (35') or more in height; and c. Maximum dev e height above the roof shall not exceed thirteen feet (13'); and d. Mounts a • antennas are visually concealed from ground -level and lateral v ws by parapets or screens. 6.4.1.1.2 When th- -bove criteria are not met, approval may be by process of Warrant, except when loc- ed in a T3 Transect Zone in which case approval may be by process of Exception. 6.4.1.2 On a Fac- - or Elevation of a Building. 6.4.1 New placement, replacement, modification, or collocated PWSF on the Facade or Elevation of a Building shall be By Right, when all the following criteria is met: a. The PWSF equipment, mount and/or screening shall not interfere or inhibit the functions of emergency services telecommunications equipment; and b. Placed on a building that is thirty-five (35 ft) feet or more in height; and c. The PWSF equipment is placed at a height of thirty-five (35 ft) feet or more on the facade or elevation; and City of Miami Page 7 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: d. Cover no more than thirty six (36) sq ft of each facade or elevation; and e. Flush mounted and not extending more than twelve (12) inches from the facade or elevation; and f. Painted to match the wall surface that it is mounted on or be designed - an ornamental feature; and Integrated into the architectural composition of the Facade or Elev- on; and h. Ancillary cables shall be hidden. 6.4.1.2.2 When the above criteria are not met, approval may be by proce-- of Warrant, except when located in a T3 Transect Zone in which case approval may e by process of Exception. 6.4.1.3 New Monopoles and Tower Devices w � cv CD fts 6.4.1.3.1 New Monopoles and Tower Devices may be approv- • by process of Exception, when all the following criteria is met: a. Applicants shall demonstrate that co -location • an existing Monopole or Tower Device serving the area is not availab b. Minimum Setback of Twenty (20) Feet fro ► . II Property Lines. c. Maximum Height: a. T3 Transect Zone; Thirty-five ( Feet b. T4 Transect Zone; Sixty (60) ' eet c. All Other Transect Zones; gle Carrier One Hundred (100) Feet; Multiple Carriers One Hu, • red and Twenty Five (125) Feet d. All equipment at the ground le -I shall be screened by a perimeter landscape buffer of a minimum height • ' six (6) feet and sufficient depth to conceal and mitiqate any ambient imp- s. e. In addition to the landsc •e buffer, trees shall be provided along the perimeter at a maxim spacing of twenty-five feet (25'). f. Designed to accom - •date up to three co -locations of other antennas by future carriers. 6.4.1.3.2 When the abovcriteria are not met, approval may be by process of Exception with City Commission proval. 6.4.1.4 Colocation on Mon oles and Tower Devices 6.4.1.4.1 Coll • ation of antennae, equipment enclosures, and ancillary facilities ("Facilities") - existing towers as specified on FS 365.172 (13)(a)1.a., or on other structures -s specified in FS 365.172(13)(a)1.b, shall be allowed By Right, when all the followin • riteria are met: Does not increase the height of the tower or monopole; and b. All additional equipment at the ground level shall be screened by a perimeter landscape Buffer of a minimum height of six (6) feet and sufficient depth to conceal and mitigate any ambient impacts. c. Complies with the land development regulations currently in effect or effective at the time of the initial PWSF placement approval. 6.4.1.4.2 To allow colocation, the replacement or modification of an existing tower or monopole shall be allowed By Riqht, when the following criteria are met: City of Miami Page 8 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: a. structurally modified or replaced with a monopole tower if the overall height is not increased. b. replaced with another camouflaged tower of a similar or improved outcome and if the overall height is not increased. 6.4.1.3.3 When the above criteria are not met, process of approval shall follow t - of a new Monopole or Tower Devices. 6.4.1.5 Warrant and Exception Review Criteria 6.4.1.5.1 Warrants and Exceptions may be approved upon review and • • mpliance with the following requirements: a. Explanation prepared by an engineer qualified in the tec ological aspects (such as a "radio frequency fRF1 engineer") iustifyinq this facility is required, at this location, and at the proposed height b. Line of sight studies depicting ground -level and lat= al views of the facility; c. Mitigation plan that demonstrates buffering, scre: inq, camouflaging and/or other measures taken to ensure negligible imp t on the surrounding context; d. Mounts and Antennas on the roof that are vi ' • le from the Ground or Lateral views shall not exceed three (3) separate - -as; and e. The proposal shall include the replacem: t of monopoles and towers structures with a series of short mount- hat are camouflaged within the area to reduce the negative visual impact a larger structure, where possible. 6.4.1.6 Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF rocedures 6.4.1.6.1 Review Timelines 1. An application is deeme• ubmitted or re -submitted on the date it is received by the City: i. If the submis notify th a uuj J 2. Colocati ii defici n, or re -submission, of an application is not complete• compliance with the City's regulations, the City shall pplicant in writing within 20 business days of any cies in the required documents or deficiencies in the con t of the required documents which, if cured, make the ication properly completed. Applications: or colocation applications that meet the following criteria, the City shall grant or deny such no later than 45 business days after the date the application is determined to be properly completed: 1. The colocation does not increase the height of the tower to which the antennas are to be attached; 2. The colocation does not increase the ground space area approved in the site plan for equipment enclosures and ancillary facilities; and 3. The colocation consists of antennas, equipment enclosures, and ancillary facilities that are of a design and configuration consistent with all applicable regulations, restrictions, or conditions applied to the initial facilities. 3. Other wireless facility applications: iii. Other applications shall be granted or denied no later than 90 business days after the date the application is determined to be properly completed. City of Miami Page 9 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 18258 Enactment Number: 6.4.1.6.2 Failure to Comply with Timelines 1. If a properly completed application is not granted or denied within the timeframe set forth above, the application shall be deemed automaticall approved and the applicant may proceed with the placement of the facility, as set forth in FS 365.172(13)(d), unless: i. the timeframe is voluntarily extended by the applicant; or ii. the Citv's procedures generally applicable to all other simi r types of applications require City Commission action, in whiccase the City Commission must act on the application at its n regularly scheduled meeting; or iii. an extension is required because of a declared lo•:l, state of federal emergency that directly affects adminis .tion of all permitting activities. * *„ Section 4. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, claus-, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Or• ance shall not be affected. Section 5. It is the intention of the City Commission th the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Zoning Ordinance - the City of Miami, Florida, which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the ord "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomp ' h such intention. Section 6. This Ordinance shall become eff: ive ten (10) daysy upon adoption.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTN S: 1/10/2025 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. City of Miami Page 10 of 10 File ID: 18258 (Revision:) Printed on: 1/8/2026