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File ID: 18479
Title: 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 INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY
DEFINITIONS RELATED TO VESSELS; FURTHER AMENDING
ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.6, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS," AND ARTICLE 6,
SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS/INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS," TO CREATE
CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS AND ESTABLISH AND
UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AND BY RIGHT CRITERIA
PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS, BOAT HOUSES, AND
DOCKS / PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.3,
TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO
ESTABLISH A NEW SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the City of Miami
PURPOSE: The amendments update definitions, clarify land use regulations, and
modernize design standards relating to Vessels, Boat Slips, Boat Houses, Docks /
Piers, and Marine -Related Commercial. A By Right process has been made available
when the proposal complies with specified criteria. Updated standards support their
development and regulate their use, while also providing protection for neighborhood
character and mitigating the impact on adjacent properties.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On November 19, 2025 recommended
approval, by a vote of 9-0.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number:14458
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 18479 Final Action Date: 4/23/2026
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 INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY
DEFINITIONS RELATED TO VESSELS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE
3, SECTION 3.6, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/OFF-STREET PARKING
AND LOADING STANDARDS," AND ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13,
TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS,"
TO CREATE CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS AND ESTABLISH
AND UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AND BY RIGHT CRITERIA
PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS, BOAT HOUSES, AND DOCKS
/ PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.3, TITLED
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO
ESTABLISH A NEW SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the Miami City Commission adopted Ordinance No.
13114 as 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 Committee determined that existing regulations for Vessels, Boat Slips,
Boat Houses, Docks/Piers, and related commercial activities are outdated, inconsistent, or
incomplete — creating administrative inefficiencies and uncertainty for applicants; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Miami 21 Code is needed to add the "Marine -Related
Commercial Establishment" subcategory under Section 6.3 to classify and regulate water -
dependent and water -related commercial operations; and
WHEREAS, these Miami 21 Code amendments streamline processes and reduce
administrative redundancy while ensuring neighborhood character is preserved and impacts on
Abutting properties are mitigated; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") promotes the
creation of vibrant, pedestrian -friendly, and economically resilient urban environments through
policies that encourage mixed -use development, active ground -floor uses, and enhancement of
the public realm; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB"), at its meeting on
November 19, 2025, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-
25-078 by a vote of nine to zero (9 - 0), Item No. PZAB. 3, recommending approval of this Miami
21 Code amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Miami 21 Code text amendment was presented to the Miami River
Commission and their feedback was incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given as to whether the proposed text amendment
will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, and other City
regulations; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given as the need and justification for the proposed
text amendment, including changed or changing conditions, that make the passage of the
proposed text amendment necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Definitions," is hereby amended in the
following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Boat Lift: A device that raises and lowers a boat in and out of water and provides a stable and
secure way to store it. A Boat Lift is a component of a Dock / Pier.
Boat House: A Building located over an inland Boat Slip designed to shelter boats and store
related equipment.
Boat Slip: A docking space for a boat that allows access to a waterway and/or waterbody and
provides protection from wind and water currents. Also known as a berth, cut or basin.
Dock: A platform extending from the shore over water and used to secure and protect vessels
or allow pedestrian access to extend over water. Docks include associated Boat Lifts and
Mooring Piles. See Article 6 Sco Also known as a Pier.
House Barge -I -Houseboat: A Floating Structure or used as a residence. A Vessel used as a
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.
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residence, a private pleasure craft, consisting of a hull and superstructure supportcd in the
water by integral flotation devices, not suitable for rough water, and designed and manufactured
to be self-propelled. See Article 6. Also known as a Houseboat.
Floating Structure: A floating barge -like entity, with or without accommodations built thereon,
which is not primarily used as a means of transportation on water, but serves purposes or
provides services typically associated with a Structure or other improvement to real property.
The term "Floating Structure" includes, but is not limited to, each entity used as a residence,
place of business, office, hotel or motel, restaurant or lounge, clubhouse, meeting facility,
storage or parking facility, mining platform, dredge, dragline, or similar facility or entity
represented as such. Floating Structures, as defined herein, are expressly excluded from the
definition of the term "vessel" provided in section 327.02(27), Florida Statutes (1989), and is
also excluded from the definition of "private pleasure craft Recreational Vessel." Incidental
movement upon water shall not, in and of itself, preclude an entity from classification as a
Floating Structure. A Floating Structure is expressly included as a type of tangible personal
property (from section 192.001 (17), Florida Statutes (1989). See illustration included with
Ordinance No. 10932, adopted October 24, 1991.
Frontage: The area between a Building Facade and the vehicular lanes of a Thoroughfare,
Mean High waterlinc Mean High -Water Line of a Waterfront, or Frontage Line of a Civic Space
Type
Mean High Water Line: The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with the shore,
pursuant to Florida Statutes §177.27(15), as amended.
Minor Accessories: An optional part fitted to perform an additional function or enhance
performance. For Recreational Watercraft Vessel these include masts, antennae vent stacks
and windshields.
Mooring Piles: Vertical pole(s), often made of treated wood or steel, driven into the seabed to
secure a vessel. Mooring piles are a component of a Dock / Pier.
Pier: A platform extending from shore over water used to secure and protect vessels or allow
pedestrian acce-s to extend over water. See Article 6. See Dock.
Recreational Watercraft: A ve-sel or craft designed and licensed to move across or through
water, designed and outfitted exclusively for recreational use.
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Vessel: Any watercraft, power -driven or not, mobile or stationary, surface, subsurface or
hydrofoil, including but not limited to ships, boats, houseboats, air boats, and sea planes, but
excluding Floating Structures.
Vessel, Commercial: A vessel built, altered, or used for the principal purpose of engaging in
water -related commercial activity, including but not limited to charter boats, fishing boats, cruise
ships, and freighters.
Vessel, Private Pleasure Craft Recreational: A vessel which is privately owned or leased
primarily for recreational purposes. Private pleasure craft Recreational Vessel does not include
commercial, official, or scientific vessels. For regulatory purposes, Private pleasure craft
Recreational Vessels are divided into two (2) classes: Minor: Under sixteen (16) feet in length;
Major: Sixteen (16) feet and over in length. Private pleasure craft, Recreational Vessel may or
may not contain facilities qualifying them as a Residential Use. Where they do contain such
facilities, the Use within the City limits shall be governed as provided in pursuant to this Code
and other applicable regulations. Also known as a Private Pleasure Craft or Recreational
Watercraft.
Section 3. Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "General to Zones," is hereby amended
in the particulars:'
"ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
3.6 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
* * *
3.6.3 ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
* * *
General performance standards for Off-street Parking facilities:
a. Parking shall be implemented so as to provide safe and convenient access to and from
public Thoroughfares which include movement lanes and Public Frontages.
b. Vehicular access through Residential properties for nonresidential Uses shall be
prohibited.
c. Off-street Parking spaces shall be located with sufficient room for safe and convenient
parking without infringing on any public Thoroughfare or sidewalk.
d. Off-street Parking spaces whose locations require that cars back into movement lanes
shall only be permissible in T3 and T4 zones. Backing into Alleys shall be permissible in
all Transect Zones.
e. Off-street Parking or loading area shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of
any vehicle or equipment, or for storage of materials or supplies.
f. Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses, vans, sign trailers; trailers or semi-
trailers for freight, cargo; non Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels, or the like
shall not be permitted in any T3, T4, T5-R or T6-R Zone.
g. Inoperable vehicles and other inoperable Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels
or equipment shall be stored only in storage facilities or other approved places where
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they are completely concealed from public view.
h. Except in connection with permitted active continuing construction on the premises,
construction equipment such as earth moving machines, excavators, cranes, and the
like shall only be allowed in D1, D2 and D3, as allowed by this Code.
i. All Off-street Parking shall comply with applicable regulations related to lighting, paving,
and drainage including the Miami -Dade County Code and the Florida Building Code.
j. Specific areas may be set aside for Tandem Parking. Tandem Parking in all Transect
Zones, except T3 and T4, shall be used only by a valet parking operator.
1<. Parking facilities on adjoining Lots may share access points, driveways and parking
subject to a recorded covenant running with the property on which the facilities are
located, by process of Waiver.
I. Stationing of Recreation Watercraft Recreational Vessels:
1. Transect Zones The Sstationing of Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels
may only be permitted in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones and only where
incidental to a Single -Family Residence. This section shall not be construed as
preventing the docking of boats along the waterfront.
2. Screening arrangements shall be made to buffer view of the Recreational
Watercraft Recreational Vessels from Abutting parcels by means of walls, fences or
landscaping of sufficient opaqueness to visually conceal its bulk while in keeping with
applicable provisions in Article 3 and 5.
3. Occupancy Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels stationed in T3, T4-R
and T4-L Transect Zones shall not be used as Residential or other Occupancies.
4. Location The Sstationing of Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels may
only be permitted when placed within the Second or Third Layer of the property.
5. Height The maximum height of the Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessel
shall not exceed eight (8) feet, inclusive of trailer and excluding Minor Accessories.
6. State or condition Stationing of Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels in
T3, T4 R and T4 L and T4 Transect Zones or when Abutting a T3 Transect Zone
may only be permitted as long as the Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessel is
maintained in an orderly and seemly condition."
Section 4: Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Standards and Tables" is hereby
amended in the following particulars:1
"ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
TABLE 3 BUILDING FUNCTION: USES
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COMMERCIA
L ESTAB.
********** Marine -Related Commercial Establishments shall be allowed by Right when
specified criteria are met, as outlined in Article 6, Table 13.
*„
Section 5. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Supplemental Regulations," is hereby
amended in the following particulars:
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Table 13: T3 - SUB URBAN ZONE
T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN l
BOATS
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
privato
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or houso
{Measure
houseboats or houso
ba c� a House Barge
barges a House Barge
ba gcc a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
VESEL
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
35% of the
35% of the
35% of the
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
Boat House:
Boat House:
Boat House:
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIP
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
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setback: 35%
setback: 35%
waterfront setback: 35%
waterfront
waterfront
DOCKS AND
Extension of docks or
Extension of docks or
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
PIERS
arc limitcd to 35 feet
arc limitcd to 35 feet
arc limitcd to 35 feet
.
Further extencion of
.
Further extencion of
.
Further extencion of
docks or Piers into
docks or Piers into
docks or Piers into
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay
permitted
permitted
permitted
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T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN l
by Exception, whop
by Exception, when
by Exception, whop
required by applicable
required by applicable
required by applicablc
agency.
agency.
agency.
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
• Uptoa
• Uptoa
• Uptoa
maximum of 65 feet,
maximum of 65 feet,
maximum of 65 feet,
measured from the
measured from the
measured from the
Mean High -Water
Mean High -Water
Mean High -Water
Line, by Right.
Line, by Right.
Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
feet, but no more
feet, but no more
feet, but no more
than 95 feet, from
than 95 feet, from
than 95 feet, from
the Mean High-
the Mean High-
the Mean High -
Water Line, may be
Water Line, may be
Water Line, may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted by process
of Warrant when the
of Warrant when the
of Warrant when the
extension is justified
extension is justified
extension is justified
on environmental
on environmental
on environmental
considerations as
considerations as
considerations as
verified by Miami-
verified by Miami-
verified by Miami -
Dade County,
Dade County,
Dade County,
Department of
Department of
Department of
Regulatory and
Regulatory and
Regulatory and
Economic
Economic
Economic
Resources (DERM).
Resources (DERM).
Resources (DERM).
• When the above
• When the above
• When the above
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
extensions may be
extensions may be
extensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted by process
of Exception.
of Exception.
of Exception.
Extension of Dclocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
Extension of Dclocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
to permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
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T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
• Uptoa
Uptoa
Uptoa
maximum of 10 feet
maximum of 10 feet
maximum of 10 feet
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
less, by Right.
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
less, by Right.
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
less, by Right.
• Further
extensions may be
Further
extensions may be
Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted by process
of Exception; when
of Exception; when
of Exception; when
required by
required by
required by
applicable agency.
applicable agency.
applicable agency.
Only craft
Only craft
Only craft
pleasure
privatc Recreational
pleasure
privatc Recreational
pleasure
privatc Recreational
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may be docked
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock / Pier Setbacks:
Minimum of 10 feet from
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock / Pier Setbacks:
Minimum of 10 feet from
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock / Pier Setbacks:
Minimum of 10 feet from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
CEommercial Vvessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
CEommercial Vvessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
Ceommercial Vvessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE
T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN l
BOATS
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
private
crafts and
private
crafts and
private
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or house
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
shall not be allowed
shall not be allowed
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T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN l
VESSEL
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
35% of the
35% of the
35% of the
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
Boat House:
Boat House:
Boat House:
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIPS}
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback: 35%
waterfront setback: 35%
waterfront setback: 35%
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks or
Extension of docks or
Extension of docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are limited to 35 feet
are limited to 35 feet
are limited to 35 feet
.
Further extension of
.
Further extenc.ion of
.
Further extension of
docks or Piers into
docks or Piers into
docks or Piers into
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay
permitted
by Exception, when
permitted
by Exception, when
permitted
by Exception, when
required by applicable
required by applicable
required by applicable
agency.
agency.
agency.
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
feet, but no more
feet, measured from
feet, measured from
than 95 feet, from
the Mean High-
the Mean High -
the Mean High-
Water Line, shall be
Water Line, shall be
Water Line, may be
By Right when the
By Right when the
permitted by process
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
of Warrant when the
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
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T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
extension is justified
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 3.11) are
on environmental
provided and not
provided and not
considerations as
obstructed by Docks,
obstructed by Docks,
verified by Miami-
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Vessels.
Dade County,
When the above
• When the above
Department of
Regulatory and
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
Economic
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
Resources (DERM).
be approved by
be approved by
• When the above
process of
process of
Exception.
Exception.
criteria are not met,
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
Extension of Necks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
t4a permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, jy
Right.
to permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less,12y
Right.
Further
extensions may be
Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
• Further
extensions may be
of Exception;
of Exception,
when
required by
when
required by
applicable agency.
applicable agency.
Only craft
Only craft
permitted by process
Exception,
of when
required by
pleasure
privatc Recreational
pleasure
privatc Recreational
applicable agency.
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may be docked
Only craft
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Minimum of 10 feet from
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Minimum of 10 feet from
pleasure
privatc Recreational
Vessels may be docked
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Minimum of 10 feet from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property
any Abutting property.
any Abutting property.
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Vessel setback:
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
Minimum of 5 feet from
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling.
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BOATS
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
CREATIONAL
RECREATIONAL
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or houso
pleasure
houseboats or housc
bages a House
bargcc a House
bargcc a House
Barge or
Barge or
Barge or
Recreational Vessel
Recreational Vessel
Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by
Ordinance #10932,
adopted October 24,
1991.
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
35% of the
35% of the
35% of the
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
Boat House:
Boat House:
Boat House:
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIP
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
}
waterfront setback: 35%
waterfront setback: 35%
waterfront setback: 35%
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
arc Iimitcd to 35 feet
arc Iimitcd to 35 feet
arc limited to 35 feet
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
cxtcncion of docks and
cxtcncion of docks and
extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
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Wily be allowed.
Wily be allowed.
may be allowed.
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
feet, measured from
feet, measured from
feet, measured from
the Mean High-
the Mean High-
the Mean High -
Water Line, shall be
Water Line, shall be
Water Line, shall be
By Right when the
By Right when the
By Right when the
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 3.11) are
provided and not
provided and not
provided and not
obstructed by Docks,
obstructed by Docks,
obstructed by Docks,
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Vessels.
• When the above
• When the above
• When the above
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
be approved by
be approved by
be approved by
process of
process of
process of
Exception.
Exception.
Exception.
Extension of Docks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
Extension of Dclocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
Extension of D8ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
permitted as follows:
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less,12y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
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However, by Exception
However, by Exception
However, by Exception
further extension may be
further extension may be
furthcr extension may be
approved, subject to
approved, subject to
approved, subject to
approval from all
approval from all
approval from all
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
• Further
• Further
• Further
extensions may be
extensions may be
extensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted by process
of Exception.
of Exception.
of Exception.
Only craft
Only craft
Only craft
pleasure
privatc Recreational
pleasure
privatc Recreational
pleasure
privatc Recreational
Vessel may be docked orVessel
may be docked orVessel
may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
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BOATS
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houscboats or houso
pleasure
houscboats or houso
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
except for those
shall not be allowed
except for those
shall not be allowed
except for those
VESSEL
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specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
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specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
• Maximum size: 35%
• Maximum size: 35%
• Maximum size: 35%
of the Waterfront
of the Waterfront
of the Waterfront
Setback
Setback
Setback
Boat House:
Boat House:
Boat House:
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIP(S)
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
Maximum coverage of
waterfront setback: 35°A,
waterfront setback: 35%
waterfront setback: 35%
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are limited to 35 feet
are limited to 35 feet
re limited to 35 feet
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
extenc.ion of docks and
extension of docks and
extenc.ion of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
rr�ay be allowed.
may be allowed.
may be allowed.
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
feet, measured from
feet, measured from
feet, measured from
the Mean High-
the Mean High-
the Mean High -
Water Line, shall be
Water Line, shall be
Water Line, shall be
By Right when the
By Right when the
By Right when the
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 3.11) are
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provided and not
provided and not
provided and not
obstructed by Docks,
obstructed by Docks,
obstructed by Docks,
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Vessels.
• When the above
• When the above
• When the above
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
be approved by
be approved by
be approved by
process of
process of
process of
Exception.
Exception.
Exception.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
permitted as follows:
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
However, by Exception
However, by Exception
However, by Exception
further extension may be
further extension may be
further extension may bo
approved, subject to
approved, subject to
approved, subject to
approval from all
approval from all
approval from all
applicablc agencies.
applicablc agencies.
applicablc agencies.
• Further
Further
Further
extensions may be
extensions may be
extensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted by process
of Exception.
of Exception.
of Exception.
Only craft
Only craft
Only craft
pleasure
private Recreational
pleasure
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked orprivatc
pleasure
Recreational
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
Vessel may be docked ormoored
on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
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property.
from any Abutting
property.
property.
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
Table 13: C - CIVIC
C
CS — CIVIC SPACE
CI — CIVIC
INSTITUTION
CI -HD — CIVIC
INSTITUTION HEALTH
DISTRICT
BOATS
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or houso
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
VESEL
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are Iimited to 35 feet
are Iimited to 35 feet
are limited to 35 feet
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
cxtcncion of docks and
cxtcn-ion of docks and
extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
nay be allowed.
nay be allowed.
may be allowed.
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
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• Greater than 65
feet, measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, shall be
By Right when the
required Waterfront
Side Setbacks
(Section 3.11) are
provided and not
obstructed by Docks,
Piers or Vessels.
• When the above
criteria are not met,
Docks or Piers may
be approved by
process of
Exception.
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less,
Right.
further extension may be
�nnrninrl ci ihicr4 4n
pprovai rro
aalicablc a
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
• Greater than 65
feet, measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, shall be
By Right when the
required Waterfront
Side Setbacks
(Section 3.11) are
provided and not
obstructed by Docks,
Piers or Vessels.
• When the above
criteria are not met,
Docks or Piers may
be approved by
process of
Exception.
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
Only pleasure craft
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
furthcr extension may be
�nnrninrJ ci ihicr4 4n
pprovai
aalicabl
14
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only pleasure craft
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
• Greater than 65
feet, measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, shall be
By Right when the
required Waterfront
Side Setbacks
(Section 3.11) are
provided and not
obstructed by Docks,
Piers or Vessels.
• When the above
criteria are not met,
Docks or Piers may
be approved by
process of
Exception.
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
However, by Exception
furthcr extension may bo
c
pprovai rro
aalicablc a
14
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only pleasure craft
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
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adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
T5-R, T6-R.
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutting
property
property
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
from any Abutting
from any Abutting
property.
property.
property.
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling.
Table 13: D - DISTRICT
D
D1 - WORKPLACE
D2 - INDUSTRIAL
D3 - WATERFRONT
INDUSTRIAL
BOATS
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
Occupancy of
privatc
ure crafts and
privatc
crafts and
privatc
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
VESSEL,
pI
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or house
pleasure
houseboats or housc
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
COMMERCIAL
DOCKS
PIERS
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
arc Iimitcd to 35 feet
arc Iimitcd to 35 feet
arc limited to 35 feet
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
However, by Exception a
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
600 feet maximum
cxtcncion of docks and
cxtcn-ion of docks and
extension of docks and
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
nay be allowed.
nay be allowed.
may be allowed.
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
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applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
applicable agencies.
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
feet measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Extension of Dclocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less,
Right.
However, by Excepti
further extension may be
�nnrninrl ci ihicr4 4n
pprovai
aalicabl
encie
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only pleasure craft
private CommerciaL
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
feet measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
However, by Excepti
furthcr extension may be
�nnrninrJ ci ihicr4 4n
pprovai
aolicabl
call
encie
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
feet measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
However, by Exception
furthcr extension may bo
Only pleasure craft
private CommerciaL
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
pprovai
aalicabl
call
encie
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only pleasure craft
private CommerciaL
Vessel may be docked or
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
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Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutting
property
property
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
from any Abutting
from any Abutting
property.
property.
property.
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling.
6.3 COMMERCIAL USES
6.3.8 Marine -Related Commercial Establishments
6.3.8.1. Marine -Related Commercial Establishments located within T5-L, T5-O, T6-L, and T6-O
Transect Zones (except when Abutting a T3 or T4-R Transect Zone) shall be allowed by Right
when all the following criteria are met:
1. Location
a. At the Ground level, the storage of Vessels and/or Floating Structures shall be
located in the Third Layer and concealed by a Liner or Streetscreen.
b. Above the Ground Level, the storage of Vessels and/or Floating Structures may
be located within the Second or Third Layer.
2. Height
a. Marine -Related Commercial Establishments shall be allowed up to the Height
allowable by Right of the underlying Transect Code, except as follows:
I. Abutting T4-L or T4-O; 50 feet
3. Design Standards
a. Where a Building cannot meet the Building Facade requirement (Article 5), it may
be modified by process of Waiver, as follows:
I. Reduced by a maximum of 30%; and/or
II. A portion of the Facade may be designed as a colonnade that includes a
Streetscreen of a minimum Height of 3.5 feet.
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b. A solid and continuous masonry wall, a minimum of six feet in Height, whose
surfaces are stuccoed and/or painted, shall be provided along all Side and Rear
property lines.
c. A densely planted vegetation Screen shall be provided along all Side and Rear
property lines Abutting T4-L or T4-O Transect Zones or an existing Single -Family
Residence or Duplex, including the following components:
I. A combination of trees and shrubs using a variety of Florida -friendly species
pursuant to Article 9, Section 9.1, titled "Plant Quality," that will mature to
create a continuous visual Screen; and
II. Tree specimens shall have a 3" caliper and a minimum height of fourteen
(14) feet at planting and a minimum height of twenty-five (25) feet at
maturity, except where the height and location of overhead power -lines
requires the planting of low growing trees, which shall be a minimum height
of eight (8) feet and minimum caliper of two (2) inches at time of planting
and a mature height and spread not encroaching within five (5) feet of
overhead power -lines; and
III. Shrubs shall be planted at a maximum average spacing of thirty (30) inches
on center or if planted at a minimum height of thirty-six (36) inches, shall
have a maximum average spacing of forty-eight (48) inches on center and
shall be maintained so as to form a continuous, unbroken and solid visual
screen within one (1) year after time of planting.
By Right proposals shall not include the maneuvering of Vessels across the
Waterfront Walkway. The maneuverability of Vessels across the Walkway may
be permitted by process of Warrant and shall be designed as follows:
a. limited to one location that is less than fifteen (15) feet in width;
b. integrated with the Waterfront Design standards; and
c. managed and operated to safeguard pedestrians.
4. Ambient Standards
a. Operations shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance;
b. The operation of heavy lifting equipment may only take place during the hours of
7am and 8pm;
c. Lighting:
I. Max 2.0 foot-candles at Side and Rear.
II. All lighting shall minimize glare to adjacent properties and face inward.
6.3.8.2. When the above criteria are not met, approval of Marine -Related Commercial
Establishments may be obtained pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, titled "Building Function: Uses".
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Section 6. 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 re -
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numbered or re -lettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or
other appropriate word to accomplish such intention.
Section 7. 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 8. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon adoption.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
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