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File ID: #18980
Date: 02/26/2026
Commission Meeting Date: 02/26/2026
Requesting Department: City Commission
Sponsored By: Christine King
District Impacted:
Type: Resolution
Subject: Noise and Alcohol Waiver NRD-1 - 2026 Winter Music -Formula 1-FIFA World
Cup -Art Basel -New Years Eve
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-26-0102
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 18980 Final Action Date:2/26/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ISSUING A NOISE WAIVER
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36/SECTION 36-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "NOISE/OPERATION OF
RADIOS, PHONOGRAPHS, OR OTHER SOUND MAKING DEVICES; BANDS,
ORCHESTRAS, AND MUSICIANS — GENERALLY; EXEMPTION" AND CHAPTER
36/SECTION 36-5 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED, "SAME — HOURS OF OPERATION
OF JUKEBOXES, RADIOS, ETC.; EXEMPTION FOR EVENTS ON CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY; RELAXATION," AND AN EXTENSION OF ALCOHOL SALES THROUGH
5:00 A.M. PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-3(B) OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "HOURS
DURING WHICH SALES ALLOWED; PERMITS AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED,"
FOR THE NRD-1 LOCATED IN THE WYNWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD AND WITHIN
THE MAGIC CITY INNOVATION DISTRICT SPECIAL AREA PLAN FOR THE
FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS: WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE FROM MARCH 25
THROUGH MARCH 29, 2026; FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX EVENTS FROM APRIL 30
THROUGH MAY 3, 2026; FIFA WORLD CUP EVENTS JUNE 11 THROUGH JUNE 14,
2026 AND JULY 16 THROUGH JULY 19, 2026; ART BASEL EVENTS FROM
DECEMBER 3 THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2026; AND NEW YEARS EVE HOLIDAY
EVENTS FROM DECEMBER 31, 2026, THROUGH THE MORNING OF JANUARY 1,
2027.
WHEREAS, the NRD-1, which also includes the Wynwood Cafe Specialty District
pursuant to Section 4-5 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"),
was adopted by Ordinance No. 13561 and is codified in Appendix J of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Magic City Innovation District Special Area Plan ("Magic City SAP")
was created pursuant to the adoption of Ordinance No. 19-13850 which was adopted on
June 27, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Magic City SAP encompasses 17.75 acres in the Litte Haiti area
neighborhood of the City of Miami, Florida ("City") and is not part of the NRD-1; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. R-25-0495 on November 20, 2025, and
valid for one (1) year after adoption, the Wynwood NRD-1 is currently in its final extension
year of a Pilot Program ("Noise Pilot Program") that created Sections 36-4(e) and 36-5(d) of
the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"); and
WHEREAS, upon sunsetting of the Noise Pilot Program, the Wynwood NRD-1 will
be subject to the non -Pilot Program Sections of both Sections 36-4 and 36-5 of the City
Code; and
WHEREAS, the Magic City SAP is subject to the noise restrictions delineated in
Sections 36-4(a) and 36-5(a) of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 36-4(e)(5) of the City Code provides the City Commission with
the authority to declare an exemption to Section 36-5(e) for special occasions; and
WHEREAS, Section 36-4(c) of the City Code provides the City Commission with the
authority to declare an exemption to Section 36-4(a) of the City Code for special occasions;
and
WHEREAS, Section 36-5(d)(4) of the City Code provides the City Commission with
the authority to declare an exemption to Section 36-5(d) of the City Code for special
occasions; and
WHEREAS, Section 36-5(c) of the City Code provides the City Commission with the
authority to declare and exemption to Section 36-5 of the City Code for special occasions;
and
WHEREAS, Section 4-1 of the City Code provides that "the City Manager may
declare an exemption from the prohibition of consuming alcoholic beverages as stated
herein and declare the prohibitions inapplicable on special occasions. Such special
occasions shall require a special event permit or temporary use permit, as applicable, with
any associated notice and fees that may be required"; and
WHERAS, Section 4-3(b) of the City Code provides that "the City Commission may
extend the hours of sale for any alcohol service establishment for consumption on or off the
premises on special occasions by resolution"; and
WHEREAS, the Winter Music Conference, Formula 1 race weekend, the FIFA
World Cup, Art Basel week, and New Year's Eve bring thousands of visitors to the City of
Miami through the calendar year 2026; and
WHEREAS, residents, businesses, and visitors flock to the NRD-1 and the Magic
City Innovation District Special Area Plan for events ranging from art exhibits to day
festivals to nighttime entertainment in association with these major area special events; and
WHEREAS, these special events have a positive impact on our community and all
are still required to obtain any required Special Event permitting pursuant to Chapter 52 of
the Code and any other permitting as required by State and local laws; and
WHEREAS, the events will occur as follows: Winter Music Conference from March
25 through March 29, 2026; Formula 1 Grand Prix Events from April 30 through May 3,
2026; FIFA World Cup Events from June 11 through June 14 and July 16 through July 19,
2026; Art Basel Events from December 3 through December 6, 2026; and New Years Eve
Holiday Events from December 31, 2026 through the morning of January 1, 2027; and
WHEREAS, there can be no open City violations or monies due and owning to the
City on any property that is being used as part of this noise and alcohol waiver;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The noise prohibition contained in Sections 36-4(a), (b) and (e) of the City
Code is waived pursuant to Sections 36-4(c) and (e)(4) of the City Code for special events
which may occur within the NRD-1 and the Magic City SAP on the listed dates of:
1. Winter Music Conference from March 25 through March 29, 2026;
2. Formula 1 Grand Prix Events from April 30 through May 3, 2026;
3. FIFA World Cup Events from June 11 through June 14, and July 16 through July
19, 2026;
4. Art Basel Events from December 3 through December 6, 2026; and
5. New Years Eve Holiday Events from December 31, 2026, through the morning
of January 1, 2027.
Section 3. The noise prohibition contained in Sections 36-5(a) and (d) of the City
Code is waived pursuant to Sections 36-5(c) and (e)(4) of the City Code for special events
which may occur within the NRD-1 and Magic City SAP on the listed dates of:
1. Winter Music Conference from March 25 through March 29, 2026;
2. Formula 1 Grand Prix Events from April 30 through May 3, 2026;
3. FIFA World Cup Events from June 11 through June 14, and July 16 through July
19, 2026;
4. Art Basel Events from December 3 through December 6, 2026; and
5. New Years Eve Holiday Events from December 31, 2026, through the morning
of January 1, 2027.
Section 4. Alcohol sales are extended until 5:00 A.M. pursuant to Section 4-1 and 4-
3(b) of the City Code for special events which may occur within the NRD-1 and Magic City
SAP on the listed dates of:
1. Winter Music Conference from March 25 through March 29, 2026;
2. Formula 1 Grand Prix Events from April 30 through May 3, 2026;
3. FIFA World Cup Events from June 11 through June 14, and July 16 through July
19, 2026;
4. Art Basel Events from December 3 through December 6, 2026; and
5. New Years Eve Holiday Events from December 31, 2026, through the morning
of January 1, 2027.
Section 5. All other requirements of State law and the City Code, including Special
Event and Building Permits as required, shall be met before this waiver is valid.
Section 6. No waiver shall apply to private properties with open violations, including
those complied but unpaid, or monies due and owing to the City.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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