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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZAB (18372) ResolutionCity of Miami PZAB Resolution Enactment Number: PZAB-R-25-078 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File ID: 18372 Date Rendered: 12/05/2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD, RECOMMENDING TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE 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; BY 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; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.3, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS"/"COMMERCIAL USES," TO ESTABLISH A NEW SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the Miami City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, the Office of the City Manager appointed a Steering Committee to evaluate existing Miami 21 Code entitlements with the intent of identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending legislative amendments ("Entitlement Reform Program"); and WHEREAS, the Committee determined that existing regulations for Vessels, Boat Slips, Boat Houses, Docks/Piers, and related commercial activities are outdated, inconsistent, or incomplete, creating administrative inefficiencies and uncertainty for applicants; and WHEREAS, an amendment is needed to add the "Marine -Related Commercial Establishment" subcategory under Article 6.3 to classify and regulate water -dependent and water -related commercial operations; and WHEREAS, the 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 Date Rendered: 12/05/2025 City of Miami Page 1 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 the public realm; 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 RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board hereby recommends to the City Commission Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is further amended by making modifications to Article 1 `Definitions'. in the following particulars:' 1.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS "Article 1 `Definitions' * * Boat Lift: A device that raises and lowers a boat in and out of water and provides a stable and secure way to store it. A Boat Lift is a component of a Dock / Pier. Boat House: A Building located over an inland Boat Slip designed to shelter boats and store related equipment. Boat Slip: A docking space for a boat that allows access to a waterway and/or waterbody and provides protection from wind and water currents. Also known as a berth, cut or basin. Dock: A platform extending from the shore over water and used to secure and protect vessels or allow pedestrian access to extend over water. Docks include associated Boat Lifts and Mooring Piles. See Article 6.Scc Also known as a Pier. House Barge -I -Houseboat: A Floating Structure or used as a residence. A Vessel used as a residence, a private pleasure craft, consisting of a hull and superstructure cupportcd in the water by integral flotation devices, not suitable for rough water, and designed and manufactured to be self-propelled. See Article 6. Also known as a Houseboat. 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. City of Miami Page 2 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 Floating Structure: A floating barge -like entity, with or without accommodations built thereon, which is not primarily used as a means of transportation on water, but serves purposes or provides services typically associated with a Structure or other improvement to real property. The term "Floating Structure" includes, but is not limited to, each entity used as a residence, place of business, office, hotel or motel, restaurant or lounge, clubhouse, meeting facility, storage or parking facility, mining platform, dredge, dragline, or similar facility or entity represented as such. Floating Structures, as defined herein, are expressly excluded from the definition of the term "vessel" provided in section 327.02(27), Florida Statutes (1989), and is also excluded from the definition of "private pleasure craft Recreational Vessel." Incidental movement upon water shall not, in and of itself, preclude an entity from classification as a Floating Structure. A Floating Structure is expressly included as a type of tangible personal property (from section 192.001 (17), Florida Statutes (1989). See illustration included with Ordinance No. 10932, adopted October 24, 1991. * * Frontage: The area between a Building Facade and the vehicular lanes of a Thoroughfare, Mean High watcrlinc Mean High -Water Line of a Waterfront, or Frontage Line of a Civic Space Type Mean High Water Line: The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with the shore, pursuant to Florida Statutes 177.27(15), as amended. Minor Accessories: An optional part fitted to perform an additional function or enhance performance. For Recreational Watercraft Vessel these include masts, antennae vent stacks and windshields. Mooring Piles: Vertical pole(s), often made of treated wood or steel, driven into the seabed to secure a vessel. Mooring piles are a component of a Dock / Pier. Pier: A platform extending from shore over water used to secure and protect ve€els or allow pedestrian access to extend over water. See Article 6. See Dock. * * * Recreational Watercraft: A veel or craft designed and licensed to move across or through water, designed and outfitted exclusively for recreational use. 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 City of Miami Page 3 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 excluding Floating Structures. Vessel, Commercial: A vessel built, altered, or used for the principal purpose of engaging in water -related commercial activity, including but not limited to charter boats, fishing boats, cruise ships, and freighters. Vessel, Private Pleasure Craft Recreational: A vessel which is privately owned or leased primarily for recreational purposes. Private pleasure craft Recreational Vessel does not include commercial, official, or scientific vessels. For regulatory purposes, Private pleasure craft Recreational Vessels are divided into two (2) classes: Minor: Under sixteen (16) feet in length; Major: Sixteen (16) feet and over in length. Private pleasure craft, Recreational Vessel may or may not contain facilities qualifying them as a Residential Use. Where they do contain such facilities the Use within the City limits shall be governed as provided in pursuant to this Code and other applicable regulations. Also known as a Private Pleasure Craft or Recreational Watercraft. * * Section 3. The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board hereby recommends to the City Commission Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is further amended by making modifications to Article 3 `General to Zones' in the following particulars:2 * "Article 3 `General to Zones' Section 3.6 `OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS' * 3.6.3 ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS General performance standards for Off-street Parking facilities: a. Parking shall be implemented so as to provide safe and convenient access to and from public Thoroughfares which include movement lanes and Public Frontages. b. Vehicular access through Residential properties for nonresidential Uses shall be prohibited. c. Off-street Parking spaces shall be located with sufficient room for safe and convenient parking without infringing on any public Thoroughfare or sidewalk. d. Off-street Parking spaces whose locations require that cars back into movement lanes shall only be permissible in T3 and T4 zones. Backing into Alleys shall be permissible in all Transect Zones. 2 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. City of Miami Page 4 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 e. Off-street Parking or loading area shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of any vehicle or equipment, or for storage of materials or supplies. f. Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses, vans, sign trailers; trailers or semi- trailers for freight, cargo; non Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels, or the like shall not be permitted in any T3, T4, T5-R or T6-R Zone. g. Inoperable vehicles and other inoperable Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels or equipment shall be stored only in storage facilities or other approved places where 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. I<. Parking facilities on adjoining Lots may share access points, driveways and parking subject to a recorded covenant running with the property on which the facilities are located, by process of Waiver. I. Stationing of Recreation Watercraft Recreational Vessels: 1. Transect Zoncc The,Sstationing of Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels may only be permitted in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones and only where incidental to a Single -Family Residence. This section shall not be construed as preventing the docking of boats along the waterfront. 2. Screening Screening arrangements shall be made to buffer view of the Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels from Abutting parcels by means of walls, fences or landscaping of sufficient opaqueness to visually conceal its bulk while in keeping with applicable provisions in Article 3 and 5. 3. Occupancy Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels stationed in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones shall not be used as Residential or other Occupancies. 4. Location The -gstationing of Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels may only be permitted when placed within the Second or Third Layer of the property. 5. Height The maximum height of the Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessel shall not exceed eight (8) feet, inclusive of trailer and excluding Minor Accessories. 6. State or condition Stationing of Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels in T3, T'I R and T'I L and T4 Transect Zones or when Abutting a T3 Transect Zone may only be permitted as long as the Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessel is maintained in an orderly and seemly condition. Section 4: The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board hereby recommends to the City Commission Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, City of Miami Page 5 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 is further amended by making modifications to Article 4 `Standards and Tables' in the following particulars:3 "Article 4 `Standards and Tables' * TABLE 3 BUILDING FUNCTION: USES T3 T4 T5 T6 C D R L O R L O R L 0 R L 0 CSCI CI-D1 HD D2D3 MARINEW********W******** RELATED COMMERCIAL ESTAB. W********W******** E R R R ******** Marine -Related Commercial Establishments shall be allowed by Right when specified criteria are met, as outlined in Article 6, Section 6.3, Section 6.3.8 Marine - Related Commercial Establishments. Section 5. The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board hereby recommends to the City Commission Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is further amended by making modifications to Article 6 `Supplemental Regulations' in the following particulars:4 3 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. 4 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. City of Miami Page 6 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 "ARTICLE 6. `SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS' Table 13: T3 - SUB URBAN ZONE T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN BOATS Occupancy of Occupancy of Occupancy of privatc crafts and privatc crafts and privatc crafts and HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL pleasure houseboats or housc {Measure houseboats or housc pleasure houseboats or housc barges a House Barge barges a House Barge barges a House Barge or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. VESEL BOAT SLIP AND Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: BOAT HOUSE • Maximum size: • Maximum size: • Maximum size: 35% of the 35% of the 35% of the Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Boat House: Boat House: Boat House: • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIP } Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of waterfront setback: 35°/t waterfront setback: 35% waterfront setback: 35% DOCKS AND Extension of docks or Extension of docks or Extension of docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay PIERS are limited to 35 feet are limited to 35 feet are limited to 35 feet . Further extension of . Further extension of . Further extension of docks or Piers into docks or Piers into docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Biscayne Bay Biscayne Bay permitted by Exception, when permitted by Exception, when permitted by Exception, when required by applicablc required by applicablc required by applicablc agency. agency. agency. Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are subject to approval by subject to approval by subject to approval by applicable agencies. applicable agencies. applicable agencies. City of Miami Page 7 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: • Uptoa • Uptoa • Uptoa maximum of 65 feet, maximum of 65 feet, maximum of 65 feet, measured from the measured from the measured from the Mean High -Water Mean High -Water Mean High -Water Line, by Right. Line, by Right. Line, by Right. • Greater than 65 • Greater than 65 • Greater than 65 feet, but no more feet, but no more feet, but no more than 95 feet, from than 95 feet, from than 95 feet, from the Mean High- the Mean High- the Mean High - Water Line, may be Water Line, may be Water Line, may be permitted by process permitted by process permitted by process of Warrant when the of Warrant when the of Warrant when the extension is iustified extension is iustified extension is iustified on environmental on environmental on environmental considerations as considerations as considerations as verified by Miami- verified by Miami- verified by Miami - Dade County, Dade County, Dade County, Department of Department of Department of Regulatory and Regulatory and Regulatory and Economic Economic Economic Resources (DERM). Resources (DERM). Resources (DERM). • When the above • When the above • When the above criteria are not met, criteria are not met, criteria are not met, extensions may be extensions may be extensions may be permitted by process permitted by process permitted by process of Exception. of Exception. of Exception. Extension of 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 • Uptoa City of Miami Page 8 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN maximum of 10 feet maximum of 10 feet maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, by Right. or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, by Right. or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less by Right. • Further extensions may be Further extensions may be Further extensions may be permitted by process permitted by process permitted by process of Exception; when of Exception; when of Exception; when required by required by required by applicable agency. applicable agency. applicable agency. Only craft Only craft Only craft pleasure privato Recreational pleasure privatc Recreational pleasure privato Recreational Vessels may be docked Vessels may be docked Vessels may be docked or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock / Pier Setbacks: Minimum of 10 feet from or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock / Pier Setbacks: Minimum of 10 feet from or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock / Pier Setbacks: Minimum of 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: Minimum of 5 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: Minimum of 5 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: Minimum of 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, CGommercial Wessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, CGommercial Wessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, CGommercial Wessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN BOATS Occupancy of Occupancy of Occupancy of privatc crafts and privatc crafts and privatc crafts and HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL pleasure houscboats or houcc pleasure houseboats or houcc pleasure houscboats or houcc barges a House Barge barges a House Barge barges a House Barge or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel shall not be allowed shall not be allowed shall not be allowed City of Miami Page 9 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN VESSEL except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. BOAT SLIP AND Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: BOAT HOUSE • Maximum size: • Maximum size: • Maximum size: 35% of the 35% of the 35% of the Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Boat House: Boat House: Boat House: • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIP } Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of waterfront setback: 35% waterfront setback: 35% waterfront setback: 35% DOCKS PIERS Extension of docks or Extension of docks or Extension of docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are Iimited to 35 feet are Iimited to 35 feet are limited to 35 feet . Further extension of . Further extension of . Further extension of docks or Piers into docks or Piers into docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Biscayne Bay Biscayne Bay permitted by Exception, permitted by Exception, permitted by Exception, when required by applicablc when required by applicablc when required by applicablc agency. agcncy. agency. Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are subject to approval by subject to approval by subject to approval by applicable agencies. applicable agencies. applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured from the Mean High- from the Mean High- from the Mean High - Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. City of Miami Page 10 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN • 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 3.11) are on environmental provided and not provided and not considerations as obstructed by Docks, obstructed by Docks, verified by Miami- Piers or Vessels. Piers or Vessels. Dade County, When the above • When the above Department of Regulatory and criteria are not met, criteria are not met, Economic Docks or Piers may Docks or Piers may Resources (DERM). be approved by be approved by • When the above process of process of Exception. Exception. criteria are not met, Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies are limited Extension of Docks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies are limited extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Extension of D4ocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies are limited t4a permitted as follows: fe permitted as follows: Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, y Right. of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. to permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, L Right. • Further extensions may be Further extensions may be permitted by process permitted by process • Further extensions may be of Exception, of Exception, when required by when required by applicable agency. applicable agency. Only craft Only craft permitted by process of Exception; when required by pleasure Recreational pleasure Recreational private private City of Miami Page 11 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN applicable agency. Vessels may be docked Vessels may be docked or moored on property or moored on property Only craft adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. {Measure privatc Recreational Vessels may be docked Dock/ Pier Setbacks: Dock/ Pier Setbacks: or moored on property Minimum of 10 feet from Minimum of 10 feet from adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, any Abutting property any Abutting property T5-R, T6-R. Vessel setback: Vessel setback: Dock/ Pier Setbacks: Minimum of 5 feet from Minimum of 5 feet from Minimum of 10 feet from any Abutting property. any Abutting property. any Abutting property Prohibited uses or Prohibited uses or Vessel setback: appurtenances: davits in appurtenances: davits in Minimum of 5 feet from 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 any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. and fueling. and fueling. Table 13: T5 - URBAN CENTER ZONE T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN BOATS Occupancy of Occupancy of Occupancy of privatc crafts and privatc crafts and privatc crafts and HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND CREATIONAL RECREATIONAL pleasure houscboats or houcc pleasure houscboats or houcc pleasure houscboats or houcc barges a House barges a House barges a House Barge or Barge or Barge or Recreational Vessel Recreational Vessel Recreational Vessel shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. BOAT SLIP AND Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: BOAT HOUSE Maximum size: Maximum size: Maximum size: 35% of the 35% of the 35% of the City of Miami Page 12 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Boat House: Boat House: Boat House: • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIP } Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of waterfront setback: 35% waterfront setback: 35°/t waterfront setback: 35% DOCKS PIERS Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are limited to 35 feet are limited to 35 feet are limited to 35 feet However, by Exception a However, by Exception a However, by Exception a 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum extension of docks and extension of docks and extension of docks and Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay may be allowed. may be allowed. may be allowed. Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are subject to approval by subject to approval by subject to approval by applicable agencies. applicable agencies. applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured from the Mean High- from the Mean High- from the Mean High - Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. • Greater than 65 • Greater than 65 • Greater than 65 feet, measured from feet, measured from feet, measured from the Mean High- the Mean High- the Mean High - Water Line, shall be Water Line, shall be Water Line, shall be By Right when the By Right when the By Right when the required Waterfront required Waterfront required Waterfront Side Setbacks Side Setbacks Side Setbacks (Section 3.11) are (Section 3.11) are (Section 3.11) are provided and not provided and not provided and not obstructed by Docks, obstructed by Docks, obstructed by Docks, City of Miami Page 13 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN Piers or Vessels. Piers or Vessels. Piers or Vessels. • When the above • When the above • When the above criteria are not met, criteria are not met, criteria are not met, Docks or Piers may Docks or Piers may Docks or Piers may be approved by be approved by be approved by process of process of process of Exception. Exception. Exception. Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to Extension of Docks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to Extension of Docks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to permitted as follows: permitted as follows: permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less,12y Right. of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Right. However, by Exception However, by Exception However, by Exception further extension may be further extension may bc further extension may bc approved, subject to approved, subject to approved, subject to approval from all approval from all approval from all applicable agencies. applicable agencies. applicable agencies. • Further • Further • Further extensions may be extensions may be extensions may be permitted by process permitted by process permitted by process of Exception. of Exception. of Exception. Only craft Only craft Only craft pleasure privatc Recreational pleasure private Recreational pleasure private Recreational Vessel may be docked orVessel may be docked orVessel may be docked or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 City of Miami Page 14 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN feet from any Abutting feet from any Abutting feet from any Abutting property property property Vessel setback: 5 feet Vessel setback: 5 feet Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting from any Abutting from any Abutting property. property. property. Prohibited uses or Prohibited uses or Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in appurtenances: davits in appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. and fueling. and fueling. Table 13: T6 - URBAN CORE ZONE T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN BOATS Occupancy of Occupancy of Occupancy of privatc crafts and privatc crafts and privatc crafts and HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL }Measure houseboats or houcc }Measure houseboats or house pleasure houseboats or housc barges a House Barge barges a House Barge barges a House Barge or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. VESEL BOAT SLIP AND Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: BOAT HOUSE • Maximum size: 35% • Maximum size: 35% • Maximum size: 35% of the Waterfront of the Waterfront of the Waterfront Setback Setback Setback Boat House: Boat House: Boat House: Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIP Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of Maximum coverage of } waterfront setback: 35% waterfront setback: 35% waterfront setback: 35% DOCKS PIERS Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay arc Iimitcd to 35 feet arc Iimitcd to 35 feet arc Iimitcd to 35 feet City of Miami Page 15 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN However, by Exception a However, by Exception a However, by Exception a 600-feet maximum 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum cxtcncion of docks and cxtcncion of docks and cxtcncion of docks and Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay may be allowed. may be allowed. may be allowed. Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are subiect to approval by subiect to approval by subiect to approval by applicable agencies. applicable agencies. applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured from the Mean High- from the Mean High- from the Mean High - Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. • Greater than 65 • Greater than 65 • Greater than 65 feet, measured from feet, measured from feet, measured from the Mean High- the Mean High- the Mean High - Water Line, shall be Water Line, shall be Water Line, shall be By Right when the By Right when the By Right when the required Waterfront required Waterfront required Waterfront Side Setbacks Side Setbacks Side Setbacks (Section 3.11) are (Section 3.11) are (Section 3.11) are provided and not provided and not provided and not obstructed by Docks, obstructed by Docks, obstructed by Docks, Piers or Vessels. Piers or Vessels. Piers or Vessels. • When the above • When the above • When the above criteria are not met, criteria are not met, criteria are not met, Docks or Piers may Docks or Piers may Docks or Piers may be approved by be approved by be approved by process of process of process of Exception. Exception. Exception. Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Extension of D4ocks or Piers into other Extension of Docks or Piers into other City of Miami Page 16 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to permitted as follows: permitted as follows: permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Right. However, by Exception However, by Exception However, by Exception further extension may be further extension may bc further extension may bc approvcd, subject to approved, subject to approvcd, subject to approval from all approval from all approval from all applicablc agencies. applicablc agencies. applicablc agencies. • Further Further Further extensions may be extensions may be extensions may be permitted by process permitted by process permitted by process of Exception. of Exception. of Exception. Only craft craft Only craft pleasure privatc Recreational pleasure private Recreational Vessel may be docked orOnly Vessel may be docked or pleasure private Recreational moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. moored on property to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. Vessel may be docked oradjacent moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, City of Miami Page 17 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN and commercial hauling and fueling. Table 13: C - CIVIC C CS — CIVIC SPACE CI — CIVIC INSTITUTION CI -HD — CIVIC INSTITUTION HEALTH DISTRICT BOATS Occupancy of Occupancy of Occupancy of privatc crafts and privatc crafts and privatc crafts and HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL pleacure houccboats or houcc pleasure houccboats or houcc pleasure houseboats or houcc barges a House Barge barges a House Barge barges a House Barge or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. VESEL DOCKS PIERS Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Piers into Biccayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay arc Iimitcd to 35 feet arc Iimitcd to 35 feet arc Iimitcd to 35 feet However, by Exception a However, by Exception a However, by Exception a 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum extension of docks and extension of docks and extension of docks and Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay may be allowed. may be allowed. may be allowed. Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are Docks and Piers are subject to approval by subject to approval by subject to approval by applicable agencies. applicable agencies. applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: are permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured of 65 feet, measured from the Mean High- from the Mean High- from the Mean High - Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. Water Line, by Right. City of Miami Page 18 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 • 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 limited to permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. further extension may bc approvcd, subject to 14 licablc a • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. • Greater than 65 feet, measured from the Mean High - Water Line, shall be By Right when the required Waterfront Side Setbacks (Section 3.11) are provided and not obstructed by Docks, Piers or Vessels. • When the above criteria are not met, Docks or Piers may be approved by process of Exception. Extension of 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, Ly Right. furthcr cxtcncion may bc approvcd, subject to 14 licablc a • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. • Greater than 65 feet, measured from the Mean High - Water Line, shall be By Right when the required Waterfront Side Setbacks (Section 3.11) are provided and not obstructed by Docks, Piers or Vessels. • When the above criteria are not met, Docks or Piers may be approved by process of Exception. Extension of 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, y Right. However, by Exception furthcr cxtcncion may bc approvcd, subject to licabl • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. City of Miami Page 19 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 Only craft Only craft Only craft pleasure privatc Recreational pleasure privatc Recreational pleasure privatc Recreational Vessel may be docked orVessel may be docked orVessel may be docked or moored on property 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 boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. and fueling. and fueling. Table 13: D - DISTRICT D D1 - WORKPLACE D2 - INDUSTRIAL D3 - WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL BOATS Occupancy of Occupancy of Occupancy of privatc crafts and privatc crafts and privatc crafts and HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND VESSEL, pleasure houseboats or housc pleasure houseboats or housc pleasure houseboats or house barges a House Barge barges a House Barge barges a House Barge or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. shall not be allowed except for those specifically grandfathered and regulated by Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. COMMERCIAL DOCKS PIERS Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Extension of docks and Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay are Iimited to 35 feet are Iimited to 35 feet are limited to 35 feet However, by Exception a However, by Exception a However, by Exception a 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum 600 feet maximum cxtcnsion of docks and cxtcnsion of docks and extension of docks and City of Miami Page 20 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 Piers into Biscayne Ba Docks and Piers are subiect to approval by applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: Piers into Biscayne Ba Docks and Piers are subiect to approval by applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: Piers into Biscayne Ba rnav be allowed Docks and Piers are subiect to approval by applicable agencies. Extension of Docks or y Piers into Biscayne Bay are permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 65 feet, measured from the Mean High - Water Line, by Right. • Greater than 65 feet measured from the Mean High - Water Line, may be permitted by process of Exception. Extension of Dclocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. further extension may be approved, subject to 14 licable a • Up to a maximum of 65 feet, measured from the Mean High - Water Line, by Right. • Greater than 65 feet measured from the Mean High - Water Line, may be permitted by process of Exception. Extension of Dclocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is limited to permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Ly Right. further extension may be approved, subject to approval from all applicable aaencies • 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, y Right. However, by Exception further extension may be approved, subject to licable aaenci City of Miami Page 21 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only pleasure craft privatc CommerciaL Vessel may be docked or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only pleasure craft privatc CommerciaL Vessel may be docked or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only pleasure craft privatc CommerciaL Vessel may be docked or moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. 6.3 Commercial Uses 6.3.8 Marine -Related Commercial Establishments 6.3.8.1 Marine -Related Commercial Establishments located within T5-L, T5-O, T6-L, and T6-O Transect Zones (except when Abutting a T3 or T4-R Transect Zone) shall be allowed by Right when all the following criteria are met: 1. Location a. At the Ground level, the storage of Vessels and/or Floating Structures shall be located in the Third Layer and concealed by a Liner or Streetscreen. b. Above the Ground Level, the storage of Vessels and/or Floating Structures may be located within the Second or Third Layer. City of Miami Page 22 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 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 T3; 39 feet II. Abutting T4; 50 feet 3. Design Standards a. Where a Building cannot meet the Building Facade requirement (Article 5), it may be modified by process of Waiver, as follows: I. Reduced by a maximum of 30%; and/or II. A portion of the Facade may be designed as a colonnade that includes a Streetscreen of a minimum Height of 3.5 feet. 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 T3 or T4 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. 4. Ambient Standards a. Operations shall comply with the City's Noise Ordinance; b. The operation of heavy lifting equipment may only take place during the hours of City of Miami Page 23 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025 7am and 8pm; c. Lighting: I. Max 2.0 foot-candles at Side and Rear. II. All lighting shall minimize glare to adjacent properties and face inward. 6.3.8.2 When the above criteria are not met, approval of Marine -Related Commercial Establishments may be obtained pursuant to Article 4, Table 3 `Building Function: Uses'. Section 6. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this Resolution is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall not be affected. Section 7. It is recommended to the City Commission that the provisions of the Ordinance become and be made a part of the Miami 21 Code, which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention. Section 8. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Reviewed and Approved: David Snow City of Miami Page 24 of 24 File ID: 18372 (Revision:) Printed On: 12/5/2025