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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. o
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WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the Miami City Commission adopted Ordmaiiice o. 0
13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from' 11
time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and m
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WHEREAS, the Office of the City Manager appointed a Steering Committe .to %/4g3te I r1
existing Miami 21 Code entitlements with the intent of identifying opportunities for proc6ss
improvements and recommending legislative amendments ("Entitlement Reform Pro4rhrn wand
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Boat Houses, Docks/Piers, and related commercial activities are outdated, inconsistent, or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 amendein
following particulars:1
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"ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS !` p
3> 1.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS
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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 desiqned to shelter boats and store
related equipment.
Boat Slip: A docking space for a boat that allows access to a waterway and/or waterbodv and
provides protection from wind and water currents. Also known as a berth, cut or basin.
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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.See Also known as a Pier.
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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House BargerHouseboat: A Floating Structure or Vessel used as a
residence, , consisting of a hull and
water 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 " 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.
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Frontage: The area between a Building Facade and the vehicular lanes of.a Thoroughfare,
Mean High -Water Line of a Waterfront, or Frontage Line of a Civic Space
Type
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Mean High Water Line: The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with the he
pursuant to Florida Statutes §177.27(15), as amended.
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Minor Accessories: An optional part fitted to perform an additional function or enha#0Q
performance. For Recreational Watercraft Vessel these include masts, antennae ventMac a
and windshields. r
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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.
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Pier:
See Dock.
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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, Recreational: A vessel which is privately owned or leased
primarily for recreational purposes. Recreational Vessel does not include
commercial, official, or scientific vessels. For regulatory purposes,
Recreational Vessels are divided into two (2) classes: Minor: Under sixteen (16) feet in length;
Major: Sixteen (16) feet and over in length. , Recreational Vessel may or
may not contain facilities qualifying them as a Residential Use. Where they do contain such
facilities, the Use shall be governed as -provided 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:1
"ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES
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3.6 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
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3.6.3 ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
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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
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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 -Re Recreational Vessels, or the like
shall not be permitted in any 73, T4, T5-R or T6-R Zone.
g. Inoperable vehicles and other inoperable Recreational Vessels
or equipment shall be stored only in storage facilities or other approved places where
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.
k. 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 Resreatien4NateFGraft Recreational Vessels:
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1. Transect Zonec The Stationing of ReGreationa-IN-Vateraraft Recreatioh l Veessels 3
may only be permitted in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones and only vvhel`e ., )
incidental to a Single -Family Residence. This section shall not be consttried as-- i 1
preventing the docking of boats along the waterfront. =•
2. Screening arrangements shall be made to buffer view of the Recre atio ial _ 1%1
Water -Graft Recreational Vessels from Abutting parcels by means of walisgenei or .)
landscaping of sufficient opaqueness to visually conceal its bulk while in Iaee it
P 9Y . p lag with
applicable provisions in Article 3 and 5.
3. Recreational Vessels stationed in T3, T4-R
and T4-L Transect Zones shall not be used as Residential or other Occupancies.
4. Location The &tationing of Recreational Vessels may
only be permitted when placed within the Second or Third Layer of the property.
5. Height The maximum height of the ReereationaPAlatercraft Recreational Vessel
shall not exceed eight (8) feet, inclusive of trailer and excluding Minor Accessories.
6. Stationing of Recreational Vessels in
T3, T1 R and T1 L and T4 Transect Zones or when Abutting a T3 Transect Zone
may only be permitted as long as the 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
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Table 13: T3 - SUB URBAN ZONE
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TABLE 3 BUILDING FUNCTION: USES
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********** Marine -Related Commercial Establishments shall be allowed by Right when
specified criteria are met, as outlined in Article 6, Table 13.
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Section 5. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Supplemental Regulations," ileergy
amended in the following particulars: 75 42 ' 73
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LIMITED
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BOATS
Occupancy of private
barges- a House Barge
Occupancy of Ovate
barges a House Barge
Occupancy of mate
barges- a House Barge
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
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.
VESSEL
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
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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}
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DOCKS AND
arc limited to 35 feet
Pier-s4Rte-Iiiissaycie-Bay
arc limited to 35 feet
PIERSlaiefs-i-ste-Bissayae-Bay
arc limited to 35 feet
.
Further extension of
.
Further extension of
,
agency,
Docks and Piers are
.
Further of
extension
docks Piers into
by Exception e wn,
aisieaGy-
Docks and Piers are
or
Excepheby tion,when
y.
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:
• UDtoa
• Uptoa
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maximum of 65 feet,
maximum of 65 feet,
maximuvitof 65 et,
measured from the
measured from the
measureiclirVomdbe
Mean Hiqh-Water
Mean Hiqh-Water
Mean Hi4h_Wafer
Line, by Right.
Line, by Right.
Line, by#Zat. 34
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
• Greatertham.65
feet, but no more
feet, but no more
feet, but nnolgi
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,
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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 Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
to permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
• Uptoa
Uptoa
U•toa
maximum of 10 feet
maximum of 10 feet
maximum of 10 feet
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
Tess, by Right.
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
Tess, by Right.
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
Tess, by Right.
Further
extensions may be
Further
extensions may be
Further
extensions,mav be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted bbprciss
of Exception; when
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applicable agency.
Only pleaeure-craft
private Recreational
of Exception; when
required -by
applicable agency.
Only ply
private Recreational
of ExceppiA wlEn
f�: p.
appli�er .
Only pleasa eon i
private Recrt nd{?
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may t dogsed
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 fttoperty
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.
any Abutting property.
any Abutting property.
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Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
excess of 3 ton capacity,
excess of 3 ton capacity,
Csommercial Vvessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
Csommercial Vvessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
Csommercial Wessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling.
Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE
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T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
BOATS
Occupancy of private
crafts and
Occupancy of private
barges a House Barge
Occupancy of Ovate
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
pleasure
ems- a House Barge
pleasure
bargee 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 OislInagrp
#10932, adopter
October 24, 101. c_,.
VESSEL
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Stl; P-
BOAT HOUSE
Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
• Maxinaln1 sizce
35% of the
35% of the
35% of the+_"'
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
WaterfrorifSietbc
Boat House:
Boat House:
r
Boat House: rri w
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
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• Maximurii size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
Tong, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIP(S)
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DOCKS
PIERSPiers
are limited to 35 feet
into Biscayne Bay
limited to 35 feet
limited to 35 feet
.
Further
are .
Further extension of
docks Piers into
are .
Further
extension of
Biscayne Bay permitted
by Exception when
agency.
extension of
or
Biscayne Bay permitted
by Exception when
ag`."'c1.
Biscayne Bay permitted
by Exception when
agency.
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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
extension is justified
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 311) 1p
on environmental
provided and not
provided mild niM
considerations as
obstructed by Docks,
obstruct+ed"by Licks,
verified by Miami-
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or`yessers.
Dade County,
When the above
c. ' `'
Department of
• Wheii the above
Regulatory and
criteria are not met,
criteria 14.eotget,
Economic
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers•may
Resources (DERM).
be approved by
be approe'd be°
• When the above
process of
process o'
Exception.
Exception.
criteria are not met,
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
is 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 Tess, y
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is Tess,
is permitted as follows:
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• Up to a maximum
Right.
Further
extensions may be
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is Tess, ta
Further
extensions may be
Right.
permitted by •rocess
permitted by process
of Exception; when
Exception;
of when
Furtherrewired-by
Eby
extensions may be
able-agenoy.
Only pleasure -Graft
6enery
Only pleasure -Graft
permitted by •rocess
of Exception; when
required -by
private Recreational
private Recreational
applicable y.
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may be docked
or moored on property
or moored on property
Only pleasure -Graft
private Recreational
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Vessels may be docked
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
Minimum of 10 feet from
Minimum of 10 feet from
T5-R, T6-R.
any Abutting property
any Abutting property
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
Vessel setback:
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 10 feet from
Minimum of 5 feet from
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property
any Abutting property.
any Abutting property.
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
and fueling.
and fueling.
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
,,,,
c7rrs c..„
'�' C7
and fueling.
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Table 13: T5 - URBAN CENTER ZONE
*
*
*
T5
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
BOATS
Occupancy of private
pleasure -Grafts -and
Occupancy of private
pleasere-Grafts-and
Occupancy of private
pleasure -Grafts -and
HOUSEBOAT
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RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
barges -a House
bafges a House
bafges a House
Barge or
Barge or
Barge or
Recreational Vessel
Recreational Vessel
Recreational Vessel
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.
0
0
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DOCKS
PIERS
limitcd to 35 feet
Iimitcd to 35 feet
E.,tencion „f docks anrd
limited to 35 feet
are
are
are
maybe allowed,
Docks and Piers are
may -be -allowed-
Docks and Piers are
aIIowedi
C3 v"
c'3 r 1 C..,
j r-
Docks and Pi strew
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to appr4a1 b
ja
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agtrnaes±
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
r=
Extension of D61}ks
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Bisci ie 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
• 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
•rocess of
•rocess of
•rocess of
Exce •tion.
Exce •tion.
Exce •tion.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies islimited-to
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited -to
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other-9 o
Wwaterways o
Waterbodies C:rI t o
permitted as follows:
permitted as follows:
.
permitted as fe�tlb�nls:w
. Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
<:a-,-
• Up to tki".isi4axiqm
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, t y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is Tess,
Right.
of 10 feet Dj 10%f
waterway wh, r
whichever islbssYty
Right.
lHowever by Exception
However by Exception
further extension m , be
However by Exception
further extencinn may be
approvedsolai
,�„,,� ^a''
• Further
approvalfrom-all
• Further
a�m a.,
• 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 pleasure-sFaft
Only pleasur-e-Graft
Only ply
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RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
private Recreational
private Recreational
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked orVessel
may be docked or'Vessel
may be docked or
moored on property
moored on property
moored on property
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 bolt ramps,
and commerc41 hMng
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling. c7 r
Table 13: T6 - URBAN CORE ZONE
*
*
*
*
T6
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN .b
BOATS
Occupancy of private
barges- a House Barge
Occupancy of private
babes- a House Barge
Occupancy of private
des- a House Barge
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
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.
VESSEL
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:
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LIMITED
OPEN
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.
139,4T SLIPS}
0_wateF
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DOCKS
PIERS
limited to 35 feet
are
-Iowever by Exception a
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
may -be -al -lowed,
Docks and Piers are
maybe-allowed.
Docks and Piers are
may -be -allowed,
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 Dks ig
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscawle day
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
are permittedgsfollerars:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a:jaaxif'um
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet7nieasi4d
from the Mean High-
from the Mean High-
from the 1e Hai -
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, by Right.
Water Line, 8T�I Risibt.
• Greater than 65
• Greater than 65
:n W
• 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 Riqht 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
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LIMITED
OPEN
• rocess of
• rocess of
• rocess of
Exception.
Exce tion.
Exce •tion.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is timftedto
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is timmited-te
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is tiffliteel-te
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 Tess, y
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is Tess,
Right.
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is Tess, y
Right.
However by Exception
further extension m i be
However by Exception
further extent on may be
However by Exception
further extension magi be
approvalapproval
• Further
• Further
frem-ail
• Further
extensions may be
extensions may be
extensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted bffrpropgss
of Exception.
of Exception.
of Exception;
Only pleasur-e-GFaft
privateRecreational
Only plpacwe-scaft
Recreational
)J', c_
Only pleasur ,craft ca
private Recre` I(ienar
Vessel may be docked orpre
Vessel may ockId 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,
Vessel may be docked ormoored
on pui4ert
adjacent to Tz, T R,
T5-R, T6-R. uo
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,
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,
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LIMITED
OPEN
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
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 private
barges a House Barge
Occupancy of private
barges a House Barqe
Occupancy of mate
barges- a House Barqe
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
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.
VESSEL
DOCKSExttebsion-of-dosks-and
PIERS
arc limited to 35 feet
Extensinn of docks an.t
are Iimited to 35 feet
limited to 35 feet
Howevar7by-E-xoeption-aI-I
ewe -allowed-
Docks and Piers are
owever by Exception a
are
However by Exception a
,
may-be-allowed,be-aIIov
Docks and Piers are
,
lei '
�4? rG,
G? ;w,
Docks and PietS-are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to apPli301 bi?
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agens. -
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
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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 Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited-te
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less,
Right.
further extension may be
appfeval-fram-al4
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only ply
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked o
moored on property
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 Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is Iii itedto
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, l
Right.
However by Exception
f„rther extension may be
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only ply
private Recreational
rVessel may be docked o
moored on property
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 Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited to
permitted as follows:
C] N
O
• Up to FrnAgrium
of 10 fee!rdt- 1( of
waterwaywidti
whichev less,
Right. -tip sa•
further extensi6ri ma11 be
ap
a M
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only ply
Ovate Recreational
rVessel may be docked or
moored on property
t7
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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 beat ramps,
and commergl haling
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling. C, 4--•
Table 13: D - DISTRICT
*
*
*
*
*
Ow
i
CO
D
D1 - WORKPLACE
D2 - INDUSTRIAL
D3 - WATERP.OIffi'
INDUSTRIAL
BOATS
Occupancy of private
crafts and
Occupancy of private
pleasure crafts and
barges- a House Barge
Occupancy of private
crafts and
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
VESSEL,
ploasurc
barges- a House Barge
pleasure
babes- 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
arc Iimited to 35 feet
to 35 feet
limited to 35 feet
However by Exception a
are'imitecl
However ey Exception a
are
However by Excep+inn a
Abe -allowed,
allowed -
Piers into Biscayne Bay
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Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
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 Ddocks 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, l
Right.
However by Exception
further extendion m i be
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
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 [docks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limitedto
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, 1 y
Right.
further -extension -may -Pe
appall
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
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 Daickpr
Piers into otllq:,2
waterway 1
Waterbodies
permitted asibfrbws:
.y
• Up tcralaxfrilum
of 10 feet v910' ._.f
waterway kith,
whichever is less, y
Right.
further extent+ on may be
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
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Only pleasure -craft
private CommerciaL
Only pleasure-er-att
private CommerciaL
Only pleasefe afati
private CommerciaL
Vessel may be docked or'Vessel
may be docked orVessel
may be docked or
moored on property
moored on property
moored on property
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,
commercialt rAl ps,
and commercial haling
and fueling
and fueling.
and fueling,)
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6.3.8 Marine -Related Commercial Establishments
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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 Laver 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 Laver.
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
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3. Design Standards
Enactment Number: 14458
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.
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.
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d. By Right proposals shall not include the maneuvering of Vessels acrps;thecc`^
Waterfront Walkway. The maneuverability of Vessels across the Wales mare
be permitted by process of Warrant and shall be designed as followst-
a. limited to one location that is less than fifteen (15) feet in widt ;4
b. integrated with the Waterfront Design standards; and
c. managed and operated to safeguard pedestrians. "cam
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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:
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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".
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-
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:
y . or =y 1/9/2026 =f• ge Wy ng III" City or :y 6/22/2026
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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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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number
File Number: 18479
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.co
Final Actio
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMEN
21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINIT
INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY DEFINITIONS RELATED T
FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.6, TIT
ZONES/OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING ST
ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13, TITLED "SU
REGULATIONS/INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS," T
CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS AN
UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AN
PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS
/ PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICL
"SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/CO
ESTABLISH A NEW SUBSECTION
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND P
WHEREAS, on October 22, 200
13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the
time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and
NING
D ("MIAMI
NS," TO
ESSELS;
D "GENERAL TO
DARDS," AND
LEMENTAL
REATE
STABLISH AND
BY RIGHT CRITERIA
OAT HOUSES, AND DOCKS
6, SECTION 6.3, TITLED
ERCIAL USES," TO
GULATING MARINE -RELATES
AKING FINDINGS; CONTAIN4hl,G f-=
OVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE cATE.c'
the Miami City Commission adopted Ord i ce4)_
ity of Miami, Florida, which has been amerided fro3
txt
ate:
WHEREAS, the Office o e City Manager appointed a Steering Committee t5 valuate
existing Miami 21 Code entitl- ents with the intent of identifying opportunities for process
improvements and recomm= ding legislative amendments ("Entitlement Reform Program"); and
WHEREAS, the
Boat Houses, Docks/
incomplete — creati
ommittee determined that existing regulations for Vessels, Boat Slips,
rs, and related commercial activities are outdated, inconsistent, or
administrative inefficiencies and uncertainty for applicants; and
WHER , an amendment to the Miami 21 Code is needed to add the "Marine -Related
Commercial ablishment" subcategory under Section 6.3 to classify and regulate water -
dependent - d water -related commercial operations; and
EREAS, these Miami 21 Code amendments streamline processes and reduce
admi .trative redundancy while ensuring neighborhood character is preserved and impacts on
Ab ng 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 Miam
21 Code amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Miami 21 Code text amendment was presented to the Miami Rive
Commission and their feedback was incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given as to whether the proposed text a endment
will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the MCNP, the Miami 21 Code, a other City
regulations; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given as the need and justificat
text amendment, including changed or changing conditions, that make th
proposed text amendment necessary;
for the proposed
assage of the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISS • N OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the P amble 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 "� efinitions," is hereby amender in
following particulars:1 c "' .13
"ARTICLE 1. D' INITIONS � � 0
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Boat Lift: A device that raises anowers a boat in and out of water and provides a stable and
secure wav to store it. A Boat L is a component of a Dock / Pier.
Boat House: A Building to ed over an inland Boat Slip designed to shelter boats and store
related equipment.
Boat Slip: A docking •ace for a boat that allows access to a waterway and/or waterbodv and
provides protection om wind and water currents. Also known as a berth, cut or basin.
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Dock: A pl.. orm extending from the shore over water and used to secure and protect vessels
or allow • destrian access to extend over water. Docks include associated Boat Lifts and
Moorin' files. See Article 6.See Also known as a Pier.
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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 unchanaed material.
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House Barge -I -Houseboat: A Floating Structure or Vessel used as a
residence, , consisting of a hull and
water 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 th
which is not primarily used as a means of transportation on water, but serves purpose
provides services typically associated with a Structure or other improvement to real
The term "Floating Structure" includes, but is not limited to, each entity used as a r
place of business, office, hotel or motel, restaurant or lounge, clubhouse, meeti
storage or parking facility, mining platform, dredge, dragline, or similar facility
represented as such. Floating Structures, as defined herein, are expressly e
definition of the term "vessel" provided in section 327.02(27), Florida Stat
also excluded from the definition of "
movement upon water shall not, in and of itself, preclude an entity fro
Floating Structure. A Floating Structure is expressly included as a ty
property (from section 192.001 (17), Florida Statutes (1989). See
Ordinance No. 10932, adopted October 24, 1991.
on,
or
operty.
sidence,
facility,
entity
luded from the
s (1989), and is
Recreational-ssel." Incidental
classification as a
of tangible personal
stration included with
Frontage: The area between a Building Facade and th- ehicular lanes of a Thoroughfare,
Mean High waterline Mean High -Water Line of a Wat . ront, or Frontage Line of a Civiti SQe
Type
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Mean High Water Line: The intersection of e tidal plane of mean high water with ft14,:shcFrE,
pursuant to Florida Statutes §177.27(15) ,s amended. —
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Minor Accessories: An optional
performance. For Recreational
and windshields.
rt fitted to perform an additional function or enhanc;
Vessel these include masts, antennae vent stacks
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Mooring Piles: Verti pole(s), often made of treated wood or steel, driven into the seabed to
secure a vessel. M
Pier:
ring piles are a component of a Dock / Pier.
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ee Dock.
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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 i
water -related commercial activity, including but not limited to charter boats, fishing boats, ise
ships, and freighters.
Vessel, Private Ploaswe Cra f Recreational: A vessel which is privately owned or
primarily for recreational purposes. Recreational Vessel doe
commercial, official, or scientific vessels. For regulatory purposes,
Recreational Vessels are divided into two (2) classes: Minor: Under sixteen (1
Major: Sixteen (16) feet and over in length. Recreatio
may not contain facilities qualifying them as a Residential Use. Where the
facilities, the Use shall be governed as-previded-in
and other applicable regulations. Also known as a Private Pleasure C
Watercraft..
ased
not include
feet in length;
Vessel may or
do contain such
rsuant to this Code
or Recreational
Section 3. Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Ge ral to Zones," is hereby amended
in the particulars:1
'ARTICLE 3. GENERAL ' ZONES
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3.6 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING S NDARDS
3.6.3 ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PA NG REGULATIONS
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General performance standard or Off-street Parking facilities:
a. Parking shall be im•-mented so as to provide safe and convenient access to and from
public Thoroughf. -s which include movement lanes and Public Frontages.
b. Vehicular acce-- through Residential properties for nonresidential Uses shall be
prohibited.
c. Off-street r - rking spaces shall be located with sufficient room for safe and convenient
parking thout infringing on any public Thoroughfare or sidewalk.
d. Off-st et Parking spaces whose locations require that cars back into movement lanes
shonly be permissible in T3 and T4 zones. Backing into Alleys shall be permissible in
a ransect Zones.
e. •ff-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.
Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses, vans, sign trailers; trailers or semi-
trailers for freight, cargo; non Recreational Vessels, or the like
shall not be permitted in any T3, T4, T5-R or T6-R Zone.
Inoperable vehicles and other inoperable Recreational Vessels
g.
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or equipment shall be stored only in storage facilities or other approved places where
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, pa
and drainage including the Miami -Dade County Code and the Florida Building C• 4e.
j. Specific areas may be set aside for Tandem Parking. Tandem Parking in all Tr sect
Zones, except T3 and T4, shall be used only by a valet parking operator.
k. Parking facilities on adjoining Lots may share access points, driveways a • parking
subject to a recorded covenant running with the property on which the f ilities are
located, by process of Waiver.
I. Stationing of Recreational Vessels:
1. The Sstationing of - - - • Recreational Vessels
may only be permitted in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Z. es and only where
incidental to a Single -Family Residence. This section - all not be construed as
preventing the docking of boats along the waterfron
2. Screening arrangements shall be made to bu r view of the Recreatioeal
Watercraft Recreational Vessels from Abutting _ rcels by means of walls, fences or
landscaping of sufficient opaqueness to visuy conceal its bulk while in keeping with
applicable provisions in Article 3 and 5.
3. Occupancy Recreational Watercraft • ecreational Vessels stationed in T3, T4-R
and T4-L Transect Zones shall not be 4sed as Residential or other Occupancies.
4. Location The Sstationing of ' - - - ': • - - - .. • Recreational Vessels may
only be permitted when placed w' in the Second or Third Layer of the property.
5. Height The maximum heig of the Recreational Vessel
shall not exceed eight (8) fe= , inclusive of trailer and excluding Minor Accessories.
6. Sta '•ning of Recreational Vessels in
T3, T1 R and T4- L and '4 Transect Zones or when Abutting a T3 Transect Zone
may only be permitte► as long as the ResceatiahaPNateFsratt Recreational Vessel is
maintained in an o , erly and seemly condition."
Section 4: Articl
amended in the folio
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of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Standards and Tables"-ie h4by
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"ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES ; ca
g particulars:1
TABLE 3 UILDING FUNCTION: USES
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Section 5. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Supplemental Regul- ons," is hereby
amended in the following particulars:
"ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIO
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Table 13: T3 - SUB URBAN ZONE
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T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITEI
OPEN x k.o I
BOATS
Occupancy of private
barges a House Barge
Occu•: ncy of private
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- - - - - - - - - - -
: - - a House Barge
Occupancy of private
pleasure -Grafts -arid
houseboats house
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
or
barges a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered . d
regulated by %rdinance
#10932, a• ,pted
October , , 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.
VESSEL
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland '-oat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
• Maximum size:
5% 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.
BOA LIP(S}
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waterfront setback: 35°10-
°
1 •CKS AND
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Extension docks
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of or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
limited to 35 feet
'IERS
limited to 35 feet
limitod to 35 feet
arc .
Further
arc .
are
Further
extension of
extension of
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RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
by Exception when
agency,
Docks and Piers are
Qicnayne Bay permitted
agency.
Docks and Pi- - are
by Exception when
agency,
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to a..roval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicabl-=gencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Exte -ion of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Pig into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
- e permitted as follows:
• Up to a
U • to a
• U • to a
maximum of 65 feet,
maximum of 6 eet,
maximum of 65 feet,
measured from the
measured fr. the
measured from the
Mean High -Water
Mean Hiq ater
Mean High -Water
Line, by Right.
Line, by ' fight.
Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
. reater than 65
• Greaterd{ian 65
feet, but no more
f: -t, but no more
feet, but no mor42
than 95 feet, from
an 95 feet, from
than 95 f from_
the Mean High-
the Mean High-
the Mearh- r�'—
Water Line, may b-
Water Line, may be
Water Line, -Mae
permitted by pro ss
permitted by process
permitted -by prooss
of Warrant wh= the
of Warrant when the
of Warrari err�Fie
extension is 4 stifled
extension is justified
extensiorf tsiustfhed
on enviro ental
on environmental
on environrtWntGi
conside . tions as
considerations as
consideratiais as
verifi:• by Miami-
verified by Miami-
verified by Miami -
Da, - County,
Dade County,
Dade County,
1 - partment of
Department of
Department of
-equlatory 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 Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Extension of D4ocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
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T3
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
'OPEN
Waterbodies are limited
Waterbodies are #invited
Waterbodies are limited
to permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
to permitted as follows:
• U•toa
Uptoa
Uptoa
maximum of 10 feet
maximum of 10 feet
maximum of 10 -et
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
less by Right.
or 10% of waterway
width, whichever is
less, by Right.
or 10% of w- ' Tway
width, whi ever is
less, by " qht.
• Further
extensions may be
Further
extensions may be
• Fu w er
ext= sions may be
permitted by process
permitted by •rocess
p- mitted by •rocess
of Exception; when
fewiferi-by
applicable-ageney.
Only pleascre-Graft
mate Recreational
of Exception; when
by
applicable-age►sy.
Only pleasure craft
private Recreati • al
•f Exception; when
by
a -ageney
Only ply
private Recreational
Vessels may be docked
Vessels may bdocked
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 o ' property
adjacent ' 3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T'-R.
Do, / Pier Setbacks:
nimum 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 fe= from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
Minimum of 5 feet from
any Abutting p • perty.
Prohibite• ses or
appurte' -nces: davits in
exce . of 3 ton capacity,
C. • mercial Wessels,
c• mercial boat ramps,
nd commercial hauling
and fueling.
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
Csommercial Wessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenancesad in
excess of 3 tariapity,
CeommercialZvesgeTs,
commercial teat rams,
and commerdi l hauIIrng
and fueling.:; 52
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RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN I
BOATS
Occupancy of private
Occupancy of private
pleasure -Grafts -and
Occupancy of private
pieasufe-Grafts-and
HOUSEBOATpleasure-crafts-and
HOUSE BARGE
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T4
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
AND
RECREATIONAL
barges- a House Barge
ages- a House Barge
bages a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
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 Or. ance
#10932, adop - •
October 24, •91.
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Bo- Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
Maximum size:
Maximum size:
• -ximum size:
35% of the
35% of the
3 0 of the
Waterfront Setback
Waterfront Setback
aterfront Setback
Boat House:
Boat House:
:oat House:
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum siz-
20 feet wide, 4 ' eet
long, 15 feet - gh.
• Maximum size:
20 feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIP(S
°
- - - - - - - : - - ° .
waterfront eetback: 35%
DOCKS
PIERS
limited to 35 feet
•-•- e '' ee- - -
''- . : - - • - : -
li ' to 35 feet
Piers into Biscayne Bay
limited to 35 feet
are .
Further extension of
arc ed .
Fu er extension of
arc .
Fug*,-Aacqaa-g
docks or Piqintrata.
docks or Piers into
- - : ' - - • -
. -
Bic a Be glerriglied
by Exoeptio 46C
aagefir.2
ageRey, -: ^; zyy
Docks and Piers are_
by -E-xeeptionvolaeo
-- -• -- - --- --•
y-
Docks and P'-rs are
•-- _
by Exception,
when
ageffey7
Docks and Piers are
subiect to , • proval by
subiect to approval by
subiect to app gval Y
applica• - agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
E sion of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
P -rs 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
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By Right when the
By Right when the
permitted by process
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
of Warrant when the
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
extension is iustified
(Section 3.11) are
(Section 3.11) are
on environmental
provided and not
provided and n •
considerations as
obstructed by Docks,
obstructed b mocks,
verified by Miami-
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or V- -sels.
Dade County,
When the above
• , -n the above
Department of
Regulatory and
criteria are not met,
crit: a are not met,
Economic
Docks or Piers may
t- , cks or Piers may
Resources (DERM).
be approved by
•e approved by
• When the above
•rocess of
• rocess of
Exception.
Exception.
criteria are not met,
Extension of Ddoc - or
Piers into other
Wwaterways •
Waterbodie -re limited
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies are limited
to permitt-: as follows:
to permitted as follows:
Up to a maximum
• Up to -.eina um
if 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, I y
Right.
of 10 fee 1 Ca. of
waterw44,Mdttr,--
whichever •is leke toy
Right. '
to permitted as follows:
• Up to a maxi ► m
of 10 feet or 11' 0 of
waterway wi• ,
whichever - less,
Right.
Further
extensions may be
-_=
Further ;
extensions na
permitted b .rocess
permitted by process
• urther
= ensions may be
of Exception; when
Eby
sty.
Only ply
private Recreational
of Exception; when
required -by
Only ply
private Recreational
•ermitted by process
of Exception; when
required -by by
appliGaige-ageRGy.
Only pleasure aft
private Recreational
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
Vessels may be docked
or moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks:
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
any Abutting property
Vessel setback:
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Minimum of 5 feet from
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,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
and fueling.
any Abutting property.
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances: day in
excess of 3 ton c acity,
commercial ves Is,
commercial b t ramps,
and comm lal hauling
and fueli
o
'1 ti
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 private
barges -a House
0 pancy of private
. - - - - - - -
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barges a House
Occupancy76f private
barges a House
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
Barge or
Barge or
Bare a or
Recreational Ves
Recreational Vessel
Recreational Vessel
VESSEL
shall not be allo -d
except fortho-
specifically
grandfath: ed and
regulat- - by
Ordin. ce #10932,
ado- ed October 24,
1 • -1.
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
Ini- . 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.
BO SLIP(S)
0
0
0
'JOCKS
PIERS
Piers into Bic BayRiefS-inte-Bissayge-Elay
limited to 35 feet
Piors into Biscayne Bay
y
limited to 35 feet
caynn
limited to 35 feet
are
are
y p
I-Iowever bExcetion
arc
e
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�c�crcnvia�e�r-vr-vwrt`� ctn-ry
may -be -allowed,
Docks and Piers are
may -be -allowed,
Docks and Piers are
Piers into Biscayne Bay
mayay be allowed
Docks and Pi- are
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
subject to a• •roval by
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicabl= -gencies.
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Pi= into Biscayne Bay
are permitted as follows:
are permitted as follows:
- e permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• Up to a maxi ► m
• Up to a maximum
of 65 feet, measured
of 65 feet, me- red
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High-
from the Me- High-
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
Water Lin_, .y Right.
Water Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
• G ater than 65
• Greater than 65
feet, measured from
fee measured from
feet, measured from
the Mean High-
t• - Mean High-
the Mean h-G
Water Line, shall be
ater Line, shall be
Water LinEmhte
By Right when the
By Right when the
By Righyrilen
required Waterfront
required Waterfront
required`te r nt
Side Setbacks
Side Setbacks
Side Setba£ks'--
(Section 3.11) - e
(Section 3.11) are
Sectioir3Th
provided an. of
provided and not
rovide aid
obstructe• •v Docks,
obstructed by Docks,
obstructegbv 7 cks,l
Piers or essels.
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or \ss610.
• en the above
• When the above
• When the above
eria are not met,
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
pocks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
be approved by
be approved by
be approved by
•rocess of
• rocess of
• rocess of
Exception.
Exception.
Exce•tion.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited -to
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited -to
Extension of Ddocks 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
of 10 feet or 10% of
of 10 feet or 10% of
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waterway width,
whichever is Tess,
Right.
waterway width,
whichever is Tess, I y
Right.
waterway width,
whichever is less, y
Right.
uowever b„ Exception
- -
• Further
extensions may be
• Further
--- - --, -- - -
• Further
extensions may be
-xtensions may be
permitted by process
permitted by process
permitted by process
of Exception.
of Exception.
of Exception.
Only
private Recreational
Only ' - - -
private Recreati • al
Only pleasufe-eraft
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked °Nessel
may b= socked &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 f- -t
from any Abuttin '
property.
Prohibite• ses or
appurt- -nces: davits in
exce • of 3 ton capacity,
co ercial vessels,
c• mercial boat ramps,
-nd commercial hauling
and fueling.
moored on ► operty
adjacent . T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T %-R.
Do Pier Setbacks: 10
et 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:Aavits in
excess of 3 ton;py,
commercial veels,
commercial kfit'rar,
and commerGi thadTiing
and fueling. 'T--i 5
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OPEN
BOATS
Occupancy of private
houceboats-ar-house
Occupancy of private
crafts and
Occupancy of private
houseboats -Of -house
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
pleasure
houseboats -Of -14Guse
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RECREATIONAL
barges a House Barge
barges a House Barge
bares- a House Barge
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
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 an.
regulated by Or •' ance
#10932, adop • •
October 24, • 91.
BOAT SLIP AND
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Boat Slip:
Inland Bo- Slip:
BOAT HOUSE
• Maximum size: 35%
• Maximum size: 35%
• Ma ' um size: 35%
of the Waterfront
of the Waterfront
o e Waterfront
Setback
Setback
. etback
Boat House:
Boat House:
:oat House:
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
Maximum size: 21
feet wide, 40 fe:
long, 15 feet '•h.
Maximum size: 20
feet wide, 40 feet
long, 15 feet high.
BOAT SLIP(S)
, , - • •• - •• - e _ . _ e
o
_. o.wa
o
DOCKSExtension-ef-doeks-aod
PIERS
arc limited to 35 feet
• - - : - - - - - -•-
- - - .• _ --- •- _-
- - •• - - _ _ _ _ -
_ _
Edenc•ion of docks nd
Pi a Bay
_
r' %
However by Exception o
-•- • - • -
may -be -allowed,
Docks and Pi- s are
.. -• - • - - -- -- -
may
Docks and Piers are
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may be aIIo'S•btU /?
r—
ri N
:~a p
Docks and Pik are
subject to - •proval by
subject to approval by
subject to approval by
applicab agencies.
applicable agencies.
applicable agencies.
Ext= sion of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
Extension of Docks or
P. s into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
Piers into Biscayne Bay
=re 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
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required VVaterfront
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 1 • cks,
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Vessels.
Piers or Ves s.
• When the above
• When the above
• Whe- the above
criteria are not met,
criteria are not met,
criteri - are not met,
Docks or Piers may
Docks or Piers may
Do s or Piers may
be approved by
be approved by
b- approved by
• rocess of
• rocess of
• rocess of
Exce •tion.
Exce •tion.
Exce •tion.
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is limited -to
Extension of Ddocks •
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies i - - _ :
Extension of Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is lifflited4G
permitted as follows:
permitted a ollows:
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
• ,p to a maximum
• Up to a riitixir m
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, py
Right.
o 0 feet or 10% of
aterway width,
whichever is less, py
Right.
of 10 feet,`;1,0°I_f
waterway :inli h,
whichevemotes
Right. -71r
_ _ _ .
. - - • - - -
However by Exception
f„r#herxt eent ion m i be
3
However,by Fjt
fu heri ITT r.� � r.�
.
_" ' , _ __,
_.. . - ' '
• Further
,
lla
Further
-e
,
yI
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 pleasece-oraft
private Recreational
Only pleasure -or -aft
Recreational
Only pleasufe-eFaft
private Recreational
Vessel may be docked orpate
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 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
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
feet from any Abutting
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Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
Vessel setback: 5 feet
from any Abutting
property.
from any Abutting
property.
property.
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses
appurtenances: davits in
Prohibited uses or
appurtenances. avits 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 t capacity,
commerci essels,
commer ' I boat ramps,
and co mercial hauling
and eling.
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C
CS — CIVIC SPACE
CI — CIVIC
INSTITUTION
CI -HD — CIVIC
INSTITUTION HEALTH
DISTRICT
BOATS
Occupancy of ovate
baFgec a House Barge
Occupancy of : - -
- - - - - - - - -
- --- --=- •-- •=---
barges- a ouse Barge
Occupancy of mate
hetrseboal rer: ou
barges a House Barge
HOUSEBOAT
HOUSE BARGE
AND
RECREATIONAL
or Recreational Vessel
or Recr .tional Vessel
or Recreatio�ia-..Ve�I
shall not be allowed
except for those
specifically
grandfathered and
regulated by Ordinanc
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall • .t be allowed
exc- •t for those
s• -cifically
a randfathered and
regulated by Ordinance
#10932, adopted
October 24, 1991.
shall not be alfoWer
except forthgse —
specifically --; , - 2.
grandfathered wind ne
regulated byilintjce
#10932, adopiefi ry
October 24, le e 1.
VESSEL
DOCKS
PIERS
• - • - e• e e e - - - -
''-- -_-- •-`-
_
- -
are i ited to 35 feet
limited to 35 feet
However by Exception a
are
However b.. Exception a
_!e - - ..
'.
• - - - _ -
Docks and Piers are
may--be-allowed-
Docks and Piers are
may -be -allowed-
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
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from the Mean Hiah-
Water Line, by Right.
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 Ddocks or
Piers into other
Wwaterways or
Waterbodies is
permitted as follow
Up to . aximum
of10fe= or10%of
wate .. y width,
whiever is less, t y
ht.
aea-te
approval -from -an
Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only ply
SUBSTITUTED
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
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 a
ve
criteria are n. met
Docks or P• rs may
be appr • ed by
proce - of
Exc tion.
E sion of Ddocks or
rs into other
waterways or
Waterbodies is limited
permitted as follows:
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, l
Right.
appfevedsulajest-te
^^II11
�em--all
Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only
of 65 feet, measured
from the Mean High -
Water Line, by Right.
Greater than
feet, measured om
the Mean Hi
Water Line hall be
By Right hen the
requir
Waterfront
Sid
etbacks
( ction3.11)are
rovided and not
obstructed by Docks,
Piers or Vessels.
When the above
criteria are not met,
Docks or Rersgay
be approvvl b
process5df,'.
ExceptioTsi:-} w
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Extension ooclgwor <
Piers into of — !R1
9
Waterbodies Timtca_te
permitted as follows:
waterways o`
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, t�
Right.
However by Exception
further evtencion may be
Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only ply
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private Recreational
private Recreational
Ovate- Recreational
Vessel may be docked or'Vessel
may be docked or'Vessel
may be docked or
moored on property
moored on property
moored on property
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 Setba s: 10
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutting
feet from any tting
property
property
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel back: 5 feet
from any Abutting
from any Abutting
from y Abutting
property.
property.
pro rty.
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
rohibited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits '
appurtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton cap rty,
commercial vesse ,
commercial boa amps,
and commerc' hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boa rams,
and commerciaLaug
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling. F2 a`
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D1 - WORKPLACE
D2 - INDUSTRIAL
D3 - WATERFRQI4T
INDUSTRIAL
BOATS
HOUSEBOAT
Occupancy of _ ' -
- - - - - - - -
• --- ---- ----
. •use Barge
Occupancy of private
bafges- a House Barge
Occupancy of private
barges- a House Barge
HOUSEBARGE
ANDlaafges-a
VESSEL
or Recre Tonal Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
or Recreational Vessel
shall nbe allowed
exc-- for those
sp- ifically
• andfathered and
egulated 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
Dierc into Biscayne Can••
are Iimitea to 5 feet
limited to 35 feet
limited to 35 feet
are
arc
LJowever by Exception a
allowed-
may-be-altowed,
mad -be -a lowed-
ity of Miami
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Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
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
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Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
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 fro
the Mean High -
Water Line, ' -v be
permitted • process
of Exce• on.
Extension of Ddocks or Extensiof Ddocks or
Piers into other Piers ' to other
waterways or _ terways or
Waterbodies is limited-te aterbodies is Limited-te
permitted as follows: permitted as follows:
• Uptoama, um
of 10 feet or s % of
waterway dth,
whichev is less, l
Right
approval-f om all
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
• Up to a maximum
of 10 feet or 10% of
waterway width,
whichever is less, L
Right.
However by Exception
further extension may be
approval -from -aft
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only pleasure -Graft Only pleasefe-craft
private CommerciaL private CommerciaL
Vessel may be docked orVessel may be docked o
Docks and Piers are
subject to approval by
applicable agencies.
Extension of Dock • r
Piers into Biscay Bay
are permitted .. follows:
• U. o a maximum
of 6 feet, measured
fr' the Mean High-
ater Line, by Right.
• Greater than 65
feet measured from
the Mean High -
Water Line, may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Extension of D49cksr or
Piers into other--`',,
Wwaterways g
Waterbodies isee
permitted as fact's:w
• Up to a•rnoxiniirm
of 10 feet of d0% 9
waterway
whichever is Fess,
Right.
further extension may be
• Further
extensions may be
permitted by process
of Exception.
Only ply
private CommerciaL
r'Vessel may be docked or
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moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
moored on property
adjacent to T3-R, T4-R,
T5-R, T6-R.
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10
Dock/ Pier Setbacks: •
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutting
feet from any Abutti , •
property
property
property
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setback: 5 feet
Vessel setb- : 5 feet
from any Abutting
from any Abutting
from any ' • utting
property.
property.
prope
Prohibited uses or
Prohibited uses or
Pro ' bited uses or
appurtenances: davits in
appurtenances: davits in
a- •urtenances: davits in
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commercial hauling
excess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ra s,
and commercial h.. ing
•xcess of 3 ton capacity,
commercial vessels,
commercial boat ramps,
and commerciagiau it
and fueling.
and fueling.
and fueling.
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6.3.8.1. Marine -Related Commercial Est- - ishments located within T5-L, T5-O, T6-L, and T6-O
Transect Zones (except when Abutting 3 or T4-R Transect Zone) shall be allowed by Right
when all the following criteria are me
1. Location
a. At the Groun• -vel, the storage of Vessels and/or Floating Structures shall be
located in t Third Laver and concealed by a Liner or Streetscreen.
b. Above th round Level, the storage of Vessels and/or Floating Structures may
be loc -d within the Second or Third Laver.
2. Height
arine-Related Commercial Establishments shall be allowed up to the Height
allowable by Right of the underlying Transect Code, except as follows:
1. Abutting T4-L or T4-O; 50 feet
Design Standards
City of Miami
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
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II. A portion of the Facade may be designed as a colonnade that includes a
Streetscreen of a minimum Height of 3.5 feet.
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 Re
propertylines.
c. A densely planted vegetation Screen shall be provided along all Side a , Rear
property lines Abutting T4-L or T4-O Transect Zones or an existing Si, • le -Family
Residence or Duplex, including the following components:
I. A combination of trees and shrubs using a variety of Flori --friendly species
pursuant to Article 9, Section 9.1, titled "Plant Quality," at will mature to
create a continuous visual Screen; and
II. Tree specimens shall have a 3" caliper and a mini ' um height of fourteen
(14) feet at planting and a minimum height of tw- ty-five (25) feet at
maturity, except where the height and locatio •f overhead power -lines
requires the planting of low growing trees, ich shall be a minimum height
of eight (8) feet and minimum caliper of (2) inches at time of planting
and a mature height and spread not e roachinq within five (5) feet of
overhead power -lines; and
III. Shrubs shall be planted at a maxi m average spacing of thirty (30) inches
on center or if planted at a mini r m height of thirty-six (36) inches, shall
have a maximum average sp inq of forty-eight (48) inches on center and
shall be maintained so as - form a continuous, unbroken and solid visual
screen within one (1) ve- after time of planting.
a. limited too
b. integratewith the Waterfront Design standards; and =a^
c. mana• d and operated to safeguard pedestrians. oy w
4. Ambient Stand • s c) _c
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a. Oper ions shall comply with the Citv's Noise Ordinance; rn
b. Th- operation of heavy lifting equipment may only take place during thali • ▪ hofia of
m and 8pm;
Lighting:
d. By Right proposals shall •t include the maneuvering of Vessels across the
Waterfront Walkway. T - maneuverability of Vessels across the Walkway may
be permitted by proc s of Warrant and shall be designed as follows: -I ti
location that is less than fifteen (15) feet in width.0 al
I. Max 2.0 foot-candles at Side and Rear.
II. All lighting shall minimize glare to adjacent properties and face inward.
6. .8.2. When the above criteria are not met, approval of Marine -Related Commercial
stablishments 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-
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 affe« d.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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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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