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Home My WebLink AboutScrivener's Error MemoCITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM TO: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk FROM: George K. Wysong III, City Attorney sige°f"g.x. wysentm DATE: July 23, 2026 RE: Ordinance No. 14458 — Zoning Text - Vessels, Boat Slips, Boat Houses, Docks / Piers, and Marine -Related Commercial File No. 18479 At its April 23, 2026, meeting, the City Commission adopted the above -referenced agenda item, PZ.2, 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. The Legislation is being amended to remove the reference "with attachment(s)" in the title. The Legislation has been corrected and incremented to Revision A. GKW/ALK/vja Enclosure(s) l�+Z 0 rr ri IBLfR-9 SO2Avo-b2rIS Eacwa. «LtZo City of Miami Ordinance 14458 Legislation City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 WWW.miamigov.com File Number: 18479 Final Action Date: 4/23/2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY DEFINITIONS RELATED TO VESSELS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.6, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS," AND ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND EXCLUSIONS," TO CREATE CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS AND ESTABLISH AND UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AND BY RIGHT CRITERIA PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS, BOAT HOUSES, AND DOCKS / PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.3, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO ESTABLISH A NEW SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. o n a7 rn WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the Miami City Commission adopted Ordirl nce pro. 0 13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended fro rri time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and � ey WHEREAS, the Office of the City Manager appointed a Steering Committeiapvate � rl existing Miami 21 Code entitlements with the intent of identifying opportunities for process "' improvements and recommending legislative amendments ("Entitlement Reform Progrlarn'ijq;and WHEREAS, the Committee determined that existing regulations for Vessels, Boat Slips, Boat Houses, Docks/Piers, and related commercial activities are outdated, inconsistent, or incomplete — creating administrative inefficiencies and uncertainty for applicants; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Miami 21 Code is needed to add the "Marine -Related Commercial Establishment" subcategory under Section 6.3 to classify and regulate water - dependent and water -related commercial operations; and WHEREAS, these Miami 21 Code amendments streamline processes and reduce administrative redundancy while ensuring neighborhood character is preserved and impacts on Abutting properties are mitigated; and WHEREAS, the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") promotes the creation of vibrant, pedestrian -friendly, and economically resilient urban environments through policies that encourage mixed -use development, active ground -floor uses, and enhancement of the public realm; and City of Miami Page 1 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed On: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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 Cr'7 "ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS !` p 3> 1.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS r rn 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. * 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. n m City of Miami Page 2 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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. * * * 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 * * * r►a �Tcms ry cri Mean High Water Line: The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with the hct pursuant to Florida Statutes §177.27(15), as amended. * * * Minor Accessories: An optional part fitted to perform an additional function or enha4 c performance. For Recreational Watercraft Vessel these include masts, antennae ventiRactia and windshields. :0 w * * * 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: See Dock. * * * 0 r1 u City of Miami Page 3 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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 * 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 City of Miami Page 4 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 file ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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 Recreational Vessels: -11 Na 1. Transect Zonec The Stationing of ReGreatiena-IN-Vateraraft Recreatioh l Veessels 3 may only be permitted in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones and only ) incidental to a Single -Family Residence. This section shall not be cons** ascons** � 1 TOW preventing the docking of boats along the waterfront. = 2. Screening arrangements shall be made to buffer view of the Rescealieeal Water -Graft Recreational Vessels from Abutting parcels by means of wallsObnce or ED landscaping of sufficient opaqueness to visually conceal its bulk while in Iceepil�g 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 City of Miami Page 5 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Enactment Number: 14458 Table 13: T3 - SUB URBAN ZONE File ID: 18479 TABLE 3 BUILDING FUNCTION: USES * * T3 T4 T5 T6 C D RLORLOR L 0 R L 0 C S C I Cl- H D D 1 D 2 D 3 MARINE RELATED COMMERCIA L ESTAB. W********* VV********* 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, Table 13. e Section 5. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Supplemental Regulations," il"ergy amended in the following particulars: 75 c ' 73 "ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS CI r— o- w rn -rsA ,,..,,,, Fr 2 x3. < 5 -I - fii 3C, 9 a r -.-a CO zc T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN BOATS Occupancy of private barges- a House Barge Occupancy of pr-ivate 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 City of Miami Page 6 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 1 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} 0 0 wateF0wa 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 N -rt N • 1124.47 c" 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, m 0 City of Miami Page 7 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 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 r y 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. City of Miami Page 8 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Enactment Number: 14458 File ID: 18479 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 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 * 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 SW) 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: =� c3 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. • Maximurii size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet Tong, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIP(S) 0 wateF0 wa0 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. City of Miami Page 9 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 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: m mma City of Miami Page 10 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN • 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 ,,,, n /71 �,.„ '7' C7 and fueling. - _ w 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 City of Miami Page 11 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T5 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 wa0 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 aIIowed i rj v+ (—, r-t C.., ,'1 i 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 Bisccifile 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. 0 rrt City of Miami Page 12 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Enactment Number: 14458 File ID: 18479 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN • 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:r 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-oraft Only ply rn 0 rn m C7 City of Miami Page 13 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T5 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 pleasure -Graft -and barges- a House Barge Occupancy of private pleasure -crafts -and babes- a House Barge Occupancy of private pleasure -Grafts -and 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: City of Miami Page 14 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Enactment Number: 14458 File ID: 18479 T6 RESTRICTED 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 0 0 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 m 0 rn rn City of Miami Page 15 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T6 RESTRICTED 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 timiteel-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 please 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. =g 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, City of Miami Page 16 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Flle ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 T6 RESTRICTED 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 3 rn rn C3 City of Miami Page 17 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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 waterways or i - is limited-te I.L• • • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, l Right. 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 aterways or •- is limited- o • r • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, l Right. 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 waterways or is limited to ru.t • • • --ft a • Up to i'maXgrium of 10 fee!;7: 1( of waterwaywidti whichev less, l Right. sa• • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only ply •- - lecreational essel may be docked o moored on property • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. my ply Recreational essel may be docked o moored on property • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only ply Recreational essel may be docked o moored on property C) is rn City of Miami Page 18 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Enactment Number: 14458 File ID: 18479 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 * * * * * r- 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 City of Miami Page 19 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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. m 0 rn rn City of Miami Page 20 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 Only pleasure -craft private CommerciaL Only pleasure-er-att private CommerciaL Only pleasor-e-efaft 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 hailing . and fueling and fueling. and fueling;, * 6.3 COMMERCIAL USES 6.3.8 Marine -Related Commercial Establishments r w co +42 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 City of Miami Page 21 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 File ID: 18479 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. ra Q rss 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 r- rn 4. Ambient Standards w n• 3 cD 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: City of Miami Page 22 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 Fife ID: 18479 Enactment Number: 14458 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: 1/9I2026 ge Wy ng III C1y atom ey J 6/22/2026 Xis 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. City of Miami Page 23 of 23 File ID: 18479 (Revision: A) Printed on: 7/23/2026 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number City Hall 3500 Pan Ameican Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 18479 Final Action Date: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), 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 c, "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO N ESTABLISH A NEW SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE-RELATEq COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAIN4Np f-= SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE cATE.c' 'F WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the Miami City Commission adopted Ordin ce4o_ 13114 as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amerided fro3 time to time ("Miami 21 Code"); and WHEREAS, the Office of the City Manager appointed a Steering Committee t5 valuate existing Miami 21 Code entitlements with the intent of identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending legislative amendments ("Entitlement Reform Program"); and WHEREAS, the Committee determined that existing regulations for Vessels, Boat Slips, Boat Houses, Docks/Piers, and related commercial activities are outdated, inconsistent, or incomplete — creating administrative inefficiencies and uncertainty for applicants; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the Miami 21 Code is needed to add the "Marine -Related Commercial Establishment" subcategory under Section 6.3 to classify and regulate water - dependent and water -related commercial operations; and WHEREAS, these Miami 21 Code amendments streamline processes and reduce administrative redundancy while ensuring neighborhood character is preserved and impacts on Abutting properties are mitigated; and WHEREAS, the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan ("MCNP") promotes the creation of vibrant, pedestrian -friendly, and economically resilient urban environments through policies that encourage mixed -use development, active ground -floor uses, and enhancement of the public realm; and City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15✓2026 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 amend in following particulars:1 c "' `1 = 171 "ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS rr 0 c5.4 - f we i(!1 * * * 1.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS77- ==,-; c c. r * * * 7* tiD Boat Lift: A device that raises and lowers a boat in and out of water and provides a stable and secure wav 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 waterbodv 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_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 unchanaed material. City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 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 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. Frontage: The area between a Building Facade and the vehicular lanes of a Thoroughfare, Mean High waterline Mean High -Water Line of a Waterfront, or Frontage Line of a Civiti Sp e Type w C] Mean High Water Line: The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with fiti,:shdre, Fri pursuant to Florida Statutes §177.27(15), as amended. --4 ae� ri Minor Accessories: An optional part fitted to perform an additional function or enhanc 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: See Dock. * * * * City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 Vessel: Any watercraft, power -driven or not, mobile or stationary, surface, subsurface or hydrofoil, including but not limited to ships, boats, houseboats, air boats, and sea planes, but excluding Floating Structures. Vessel, Commercial: A vessel built, altered, or used for the principal purpose of engaging in water -related commercial activity, including but not limited to charter boats, fishing boats, cruise ships, and freighters. Vessel, Private Ploaswe Cra f 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-previded-in pursuant to this Code and other applicable regulations. Also known as a Private Pleasure Craft or Recreational Watercraft.. Section 3. Article 3 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "General to Zones," is hereby amended in the particulars:1 N 'ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TO ZONES -� N * * * nri c,- ra n w f"1 3.6 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS -�;-.- --- x * * * x=—' = l 1 erg g tO 3.6.3 ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS r * General performance standards for Off-street Parking facilities: a. Parking shall be implemented so as to provide safe and convenient access to and from public Thoroughfares which include movement lanes and Public Frontages. b. Vehicular access through Residential properties for nonresidential Uses shall be prohibited. c. Off-street Parking spaces shall be located with sufficient room for safe and convenient parking without infringing on any public Thoroughfare or sidewalk. d. Off-street Parking spaces whose locations require that cars back into movement lanes shall only be permissible in T3 and T4 zones. Backing into Alleys shall be permissible in all Transect Zones. e. Off-street Parking or loading area shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of any vehicle or equipment, or for storage of materials or supplies. f. Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses, vans, sign trailers; trailers or semi- trailers for freight, cargo; non Recreational 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 Vessels City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4F15/2026 TABLE 3 BUILDING FUNCTION: USES * amended in the following particulars:1 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 Recreational Vessels: 1. The Sstationing of Recreational Vessels may only be permitted in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones and only where incidental to a Single -Family Residence. This section shall not be construed as preventing the docking of boats along the waterfront. 2. Screening arrangements shall be made to buffer view of the Recreatioeal Watercraft Recreational Vessels from Abutting parcels by means of walls, fences or landscaping of sufficient opaqueness to visually conceal its bulk while in keeping with applicable provisions in Article 3 and 5. 3. Occupancy Recreational Watercraft Recreational Vessels stationed in T3, T4-R and T4-L Transect Zones shall not be used as Residential or other Occupancies. 4. Location The Sstationing of Recreational Vessels may only be permitted when placed within the Second or Third Layer of the property. 5. Height The maximum height of the 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 T4- L and T4 Transect Zones or when Abutting a T3 Transect Zone may only be permitted as long as the ResceatiahaPNateFsratt Recreational Vessel is maintained in an orderly and seemly condition." c-� Section 4: Article 4 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Standards and Tables"i h4by F3 "ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES ; (As r4 - o rn .. -70 P1 %a * * T3 T4 T5 T6 C D RLJORLOR L 0 R L 0 C S C I Cl- H D D 1 D 2 D 3 City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 MARINE RELATED COMMERCIA L ESTAB. W********* W********* 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, Table 13. * *„ Section 5. Article 6 of the Miami 21 Code, titled "Supplemental Regulations," is hereby amended in the following particulars: "ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS Table 13: T3 - SUB URBAN ZONE * * * T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN I BOATS Occupancy of private barges a House Barge Occupancy of private crafts and Occupancy of private pleasure -Grafts -arid houseboats house HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL }Measure barges- a House Barge or 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. 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 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. SLIP(S} watepfrant-setbasBOAT ° waterfront setback: 35°10- ° DOCKS AND Piers into Biscayne Bay Extension docks of or Piers into Biscayne Bay limited to 35 feet PIERS limited to 35 feet limitod to 35 feet arc . Further arc . are Further extension of extension of City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN by Exception when agency, Docks and Piers are Biscayne -Bay -permitted agency. Docks and Piers are by Exception when agency, Docks and Piers are subiect 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 U • to a • U • to a 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 • Greaterd{ian 65 feet, but no more feet, but no more feet, but no mor42 than 95 feet, from than 95 feet, from than 95 f from_ the Mean High- the Mean High- the Mearh- r�'- Water Line, may be Water Line, may be Water Line,=rhae permitted by process permitted by process permitted -by prooss of Warrant when the of Warrant when the of Warrari er e extension is justified extension is iustified extensiorf tsiustfhed on environmental on environmental on environrtWntGi considerations as considerations as consideratiais 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 Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15✓2026 T3 RESTRICTED LIMITED (OPEN Waterbodies are limited Waterbodies are limited 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 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 •rocess permitted by •rocess of Exception; when reaulharil-by applicable-ageney. Only pleasure -Graft mate Recreational of Exception; when by applicable-age►oy. Only pleasure craft private Recreational of Exception; when by applicable -agency. Only ply private 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, Coommercial Wessels, commercial boat ramps, and 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 users or appurtenancesTpla d in excess of 3 tariapity, CeommercialZvesgeTs, commercial teat rams, and commerdi l hauIIrng and fueling.:; 52 Table 13: T4 - GENERAL URBAN ZONE * * * * r zAz T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN I BOATS Occupancy of private houseboats -or -house Occupancy of private pleasure-Grafts-and houseboats -or -house Occupancy of private pleasure -Grafts -and heuseboats-or-house HOUSEBOATpleasure-crafts-and HOUSE BARGE City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN AND RECREATIONAL ages- a House Barge ages- a House Barge barges 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 Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. BOAT SLIP AND Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: BOAT HOUSE • Maximum size: • Maximum size: • Maximum size: 35% of the 35% of the 35% of the Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Waterfront Setback Boat House: Boat House: Boat House: • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. • Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIPS) ° aterfroFIt setback: 35%owaterfroiit eetback: 35%_ DOCKS PIERS limited to 35 feet limited to 35 feet Piers into Biscayne Bay limited to 35 feet are . Further extension of arc . Further extension of arc . Fug*,-AentileR-g docks or Pac docks or Piers into docks Piers into y- Docks and Piers are or by Exception, fl t Ric a Reg errf ed by Exoeptio^` wh LE afage-Ret ageRey, -: ^; zyy Docks and Piers arm when ageRey, Docks and Piers are subject to approval by subiect to approval by subject to appiValY 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 City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 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 iustified (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 •rocess of • rocess of 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 to permitted as follows: to permitted as follows: Up to a maximum • Up to -.eina um of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Right. of 10 feed 1 Qua of waterway;w�dttr,-- whichever •is leke toy Right. ' to permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Right. Further extensions may be - . ,. Further ; extensions iria permitted b .rocess permitted by process • Further extensions may be of Exception; when Eby sty Only pleasure -craft private Recreational of Exception; when fectuiced-by Only ply private Recreational permitted by process of Exception; when renuby appliGaige-ageRGy. Only pleasure craft 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: rn 0 City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T4 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 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 excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. and fueling. and fueling. ;; o Table 13: T5 - URBAN CENTER ZONE * * Vn w � 0 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN rilO BOATS Occupancy of private pleasure -Grafts -and barges -a House Occupancy of private pleasure -Grafts -and barges a House Occupancy76f private bleasure-srafts-anEi barges a House HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL Barge or Barge or Bare a 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. BOAT SLIP(S) 0 0 0 DOCKS PIERS Piers into Biccaynn BayRiefS-inte-Bissayge-Elay limited to 35 feet laiers-inte-lifissayne-Bay limited to 35 feet limited to 35 feet are are y p I-Iowever bExcetion arc e � i ity of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15✓2026 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN extend of docL nr) �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 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 I`' h-G Water Line, shall be Water 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) are (Section 3.11) are Sectioir3Th provided and not provided and not rovide aid obstructed by Docks, obstructed by Docks, obstructegbv 7 cks,l Piers or Vessels. Piers or Vessels. Piers or \ss610. • 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 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 rn n f�l -n City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T5 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN waterway width, whichever is Tess, Right. waterway width, whichever is Tess, I y Right. waterway width, whichever is less, y Right. 1-Iowever byException However by Exception further extension may be approval -from -A • Further extensions may be approval -from -ail • Further appreval-from--all • Further extensions may be extensions may be permitted by process permitted by process permitted by process of Exception. of Exception. of Exception. Only private Recreational Only private Recreational Only pleasufe-Graft 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 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. moored on property adjacent to T3-R, T4-R, T5-R, T6-R. Dock/ Pier Setbacks: 10 feet from any Abutting property Vessel setback: 5 feet from any Abutting property. Prohibited uses or appurtenances:Aavits in excess of 3 ton:py, commercial veels, commercial kfit'rar, and commerGi t hadTiing and fueling. 'T-:-i 5 Table 13: T6 - URBAN CORE ZONE * * * * * T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN BOATS Occupancy of private Occupancy of private crafts and Occupancy of private HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE pleasure City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN AND RECREATIONAL barges- a House Barge barges a House Barge baffles- 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 Ordinance #10932, adopted October 24, 1991. BOAT SLIP AND Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: Inland Boat Slip: BOAT HOUSE • Maximum size: 35% • Maximum size: 35% • Maximum size: 35% of the Waterfront of the Waterfront of the Waterfront Setback Setback Setback Boat House: Boat House: Boat House: Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. Maximum size: 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, 15 feet high. BOAT SLIP(S} Maximum coverage of waterfront setback: 35% ° ° DOCKS PIERS Extension of docks Piers into Biccayn^ Bay Piers into Biscayne Bay and are Iirr,ited to f^ ' byrFAeparfin-a _ c 04 sm V r-- ri N Docks and Piat are limitod to 35 feet However b„ Exception a aro However, by Exception __ fee+ ____ m en ensign of dockvk&-and aHeweverr 600 feet maximum docks Piers into Biscayne Bay encion of and Piers into Biscayne Bay may llowed. 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 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 City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN 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 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 is limited-te Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is kited -to Extension of Ddocks or Piers into other Wwaterways or Waterbodies is lifflited4G permitted as follows: permitted as follows: permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum • Up to a maximum • Up to a riitixiram of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, py Right. of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, py Right. of 10 feet,`;1,0°I_f waterway Ynli h, whichevemotes Right. -71r further oaten n may be However by Exception f„rtherxt eent ion m i be 3 However,by 14 further a ITT r� r.� aper-eyal-frem-alt • Further approval -from -ail Further yy MI 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-eraft private Recreational Only pleasere-eraft Recreational Only pleasure-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 Meet 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 City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 fl3A13038 T6 RESTRICTED LIMITED OPEN property 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 or appurtenances: davits in Prohibited uses or appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. appurtenances: davits in excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. excess of 3 ton capacity, commercial vessels, commercial boat ramps, and commercial hauling and fueling. Table 13: C - CIVIC C CS — CIVIC SPACE CI — CIVIC INSTITUTION CI -HD — CIVIC INSTITUTION HEALTH DISTRICT BOATS Occupancy of Ovate barges- a House Barge Occupancy of mate barges- a House Barge Occupancy of private heusebeats- r:3ou barges a House Bartle HOUSEBOAT HOUSE BARGE AND RECREATIONAL or Recreational Vessel or Recreational Vessel or Recreatio ;-,`Ve�I 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 alfoWer except forthgse — specifically 7 , 22. grandfathered wind ne regulated byilintjce #10932, adop*I ry October 24, le e 1. VESSEL DOCKS PIERS are Iimited to 35 feet limited to 35 feet limited to 35 feet are LJowever by Exception a are However by Exception a 600 feet maximum Abe -allowed- Docks and Piers are may -be -allowed- Docks and Piers are may -be -allowed. Docks and Piers are subiect 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 city of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 rn m rn of 65 feet, measured 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'in^ o permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, t y Right. further evtencien may be `^ Y • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only ply 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 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 limo permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, Right. 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 above criteria are not met, Docks or Rersgay be approvvl b+ process5df,'. c ExceptiaTi.-} car - Extension ooclgwor Piers into of Wwaterways o Waterbodies i appfeveddubjedt-to ^^ II11 �em--all • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, t� Right. However by Exception further evtencien may be approval from ail • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only ply rn C) rn rn City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 private Recreational private Recreational 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 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 boa rams, and commerciaLaug and fueling. and fueling. and fueling. F2 a` Table 13: D - DISTRICT * * * * r- r c1] D D1 - WORKPLACE D2 - INDUSTRIAL D3 - WATERFRO4T INDUSTRIAL BOATS HOUSEBOAT Occupancy of private House Barge Occupancy of private bafges- a House Barge Occupancy of private barges- a House Barge HOUSE BARGE ANDlaafges-a VESSEL,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 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, may -be -a lowed- ity of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 Docks and Piers are subiect 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-te permitted as follows: • Up to a maximum of 10 feet or 10% of waterway width, whichever is less, l Right. However by Exception further extension magi be approval-fom all • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only pleasure -Graft private CommerciaL Vessel may be docked o 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-te permitted as follows: • 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 pleasefe-craft private CommerciaL rVessel may be docked o 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 D49cksr or Piers into other--`',, Wwaterways g Waterbodies isee permitted as follai vs: w • Up to a:•Iitoxini rm of 10 feet ofi0% 9 waterway wic , No whichever is Fess, Right. further extension may be • Further extensions may be permitted by process of Exception. Only ply private CommerciaL rVessel may be docked or City of Miami File /D: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 C) rn rn 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 commerciagiau it and fueling. and fueling. and fueling. * 6.3 COMMERCIAL USES * 6.3.8 Marine -Related Commercial Establishments * c 7.0 r- N rn r 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 bv Right of the underlying Transect Code, except as follows: 1. Abutting T4-L or T4-O; 50 feet 3. Design Standards City of Miami a. Where a Building cannot meet the Building Facade requirement (Article 5), it may be modified bv process of Waiver, as follows: I. Reduced bv a maximum of 30%; and/or File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026 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. d. By Right proposals shall not include the maneuvering of Vessels across the Waterfront Walkway. The maneuverability of Vessels across the Walkway may be permitted by process of Warrant and shall be designed as follows: -I ti a. limited to one location that is less than fifteen (15) feet in width b. integrated with the Waterfront Design standards; and -;,^ P c. managed and operated to safeguard pedestrians. oy GI 4. Ambient Standards Vic' _c o a. Operations shall comply with the Citv's Noise Ordinance; rn Po b. The operation of heavy lifting equipment may only take place during ttt hofia of 7am and 8pm; c. Lighting: I. Max 2.0 foot-candles at Side and Rear. II. All lighting shall minimize glare to adjacent properties and face inward. 6.3.8.2. When the above criteria are not met, approval of Marine -Related Commercial Establishments may be obtained pursuant to Article 4, Table 3, titled "Building Function: Uses". * *„ City of Miami File ID: 18479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/1512026 m m 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 ng Ill. C y or y 1/9;2026 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. City of Miami File ID: 1 fI479 (Revision:) Printed On: 4/15/2026