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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #19424 Date: 06/08/2026 Commission Meeting Date: 07/23/2026 Type: Ordinance Subject: Amend Code - Chapter 62 - Independent Traffic and Environmental Impact Studies Requesting Department: Department of Resilience and Public Works Sponsored By: Ralph Rosado District Impacted: All PURPOSE OF ITEM: An Ordinance of the Miami City Commission amending Chapter 62/ Article I/ Section 62-2.1 of the City Code titled "Planning and Zoning/ In General/ Independent Traffic and Environmental Impact Studies" by updating traffic statement and traffic impact study requirements; containing a severability clause; providing for an effective date. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Section 62-2.1 of the City Code establishes requirements for traffic statements and traffic impact studies associated with development and redevelopment projects. The City of Miami reviews development and redevelopment projects to ensure that transportation infrastructure can safely and efficiently accommodate anticipated traffic demands. The proposed amendments establish clear thresholds for when traffic statements and traffic impact studies are required, identify minimum analysis and methodology requirements, and clarify the review responsibilities of the Department of Resilience and Public Works. The proposed amendments establish validity, expiration, and extension provisions for traffic statements and traffic impact studies to ensure that transportation analyses remain current and accurately reflect project and roadway conditions. The City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City and its citizens to amend the City Code as hereinafter set forth. Budget Impact Analysis Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT an Expenditure Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: N/A Reviewed B Department of Resilience and Public Works Review Completed 06/11/2026 12:49 PM Juvenal Santana Department Head City of Miami File ID: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Management and Budget City Manager's Office City Manager's Office Legislative Division Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney City Commission Legislative Division Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Attorney City Commission Office of the Mayor Office of the City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Luis Hernandez -Torres Marie Gouin Asael Marrero Natasha Colebrook -Williams Valentin J Alvarez Patricia Arias Xavier Alban Todd B. Hannon Marta Gomez Patricia Arias Xavier Alban George K. Wysong III Maricarmen Lopez Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Clerk's Office Budget Analyst Review Completed Budget Review Completed Assistant City Manager Review Completed Approved on behalf of the City Manager Legislative Division Review Completed ACA Review Completed Deputy Attorney Review Completed Meeting Completed Legislative Division Review Completed ACA Review Completed Deputy Attorney Review Completed Approved Form and Correctness Completed Meeting Completed Signed by the Mayor Completed Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed Rendered Completed 06/12/2026 9:48 AM 06/12/2026 10:36 AM 06/12/2026 12:36 PM Completed 06/12/2026 4:52 PM 06/15/2026 2:44 PM 06/15/2026 3:52 PM 06/25/2026 9:00 AM 07/09/2026 11:33 AM 07/10/2026 5:50 PM 07/14/2026 10:11 AM 07/14/2026 2:22 PM 07/23/2026 9:00 AM 07/24/2026 4:45 PM 07/24/2026 6:32 PM 07/24/2026 6:32 PM City of Miami File ID: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026 City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number:14477 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 19424 Final Action Date: 7/23/2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE I/SECTION 62-2.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PLANNING AND ZONING/IN GENERAL/INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES," BY UPDATING TRAFFIC STATEMENT AND TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 62-2.1 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), establishes requirements for traffic statements and traffic impact studies associated with development and redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") reviews development and redevelopment projects to ensure that transportation infrastructure can safely and efficiently accommodate anticipated traffic demands; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments establish clear thresholds for when traffic statements and traffic impact studies are required, identify minimum analysis and methodology requirements, and clarify the review responsibilities of the Department of Resilience and Public Works; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment allows for environmental impact studies to be considered separately and independently from any required traffic statement or impact study; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments establish validity, expiration, and extension provisions for traffic statements and traffic impact studies to ensure that transportation analyses remain current and accurately reflect project and roadway conditions; and WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board ("PZAB") at its meeting on July 1, 2026, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB- R-26-039, by a vote of eight to two (8-2), recommending Approval of this item to the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City and its citizens to amend the City Code as hereinafter set forth; 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 by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Chapter 62, Article I of the City Code is hereby amended in the following City of Miami File ID: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026 particulars: "CHAPTER 62 PLANNING AND ZONING ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL * Sec. 62-2.1. Independent traffic and environmental impact sti dies. Traffic statement requirement and traffic impact studies when required. The city requires signed and sealed independent traffic statements; and/or traffic impact studies, and environmental impact sti dies performer! produced by qualified independent providers registered and approved pursuant to the City Code and as indicated in this section below. a registered Florida Professional Engineer who is also a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer. a. Traffic Statement — 20 peak hour trips to 99 peak hour trips A traffic statement is required for development(s) or redevelopment(s) that generate between twenty (20) to ninety-nine (99) peak hour trips based upon the latest version of the ITE Trip Generation Manual. The traffic statement should be a short summary report assessing the trip generation analysis and proposed site access. It is to be submitted at the time of site plan review but may be submitted at any earlier stage of the planning or permitting process. It shall identify, at a minimum, the following methodology requirements: the project trip generation, forecast traffic volumes based upon existing and committed traffic, site access, existing conditions/physical characteristics of the roadway network and current traffic conditions, turn lane analysis, gate access as applicable, valet analysis as applicable, maneuverability analysis diagram, impact on the public street system and surrounding area, identification of onsite and offsite improvements, school drop off/pick up as applicable, and mitigation efforts as applicable. In addition, it should account for expected non -development traffic, address the ability for safe movement of bicycle and pedestrian traffic, and facilities for non -motorized vehicles. It must also provide analysis for the project opening year. b. Traffic Impact Study A traffic impact study shall be required for any development(s) or redevelopment(s) that generate one hundred (100) or more peak hour trips, in addition to the requirements in subsection a. above, and at a minimum, address the following: The impacted roadways and adjacent roadways where the development(s) or redevelopment(s) traffic is expected; and al Analyze existing conditions, and future (project opening year) conditions (with and without project) for adjacent or nearby roadways, including any expected increases from non -development traffic and if known, committed 1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material. City of Miami File ID: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026 development(s) or redevelopment(s); and gi Identify the physical characteristics of the roadways within and adjacent to the development(s) or redevelopment(s) area; and. Conduct a mitigation analysis to determine the impact of the development(s) or redevelopment(s) on the surrounding roadway network and identify the mitigation measures necessary to meet the adopted minimum level of service (LOS) standards for the existing and future temporal scenarios. This analysis should address the need for new facilities, expansion of existing facilities, or any mobility improvement necessary to provide a safe and efficient transportation network, enhance mobility, and maintain the adopted level of service standards through the future with project analysis scenario; and Reference all background material and data used. c. The traffic statement and/or impact study shall be reviewed by the Department of Resilience and Public Works to ensure that the traffic statement and/or impact study was performed according to standard traffic engineering practices and that all applicable City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and state guidelines/regulations were followed and/or implemented. In addition, the review shall also assess whether the traffic statement and/or impact study results adequately address the traffic impacts of the development(s) or redevelopment(s) as proposed. The review findings, comments, and/or recommendations will document all areas of concern and compliance with any deficiencies in the traffic statement and/or impact study, including any traffic mitigation measures recommended by the City, to be required before a master building permit is issued. d. The traffic statement and/or impact study shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount to be set forth by City Commission resolution, which may be amended from time to time. A certified copy of the resolution setting forth the fee shall be on file with the City Clerk. The amount of the fee shall be maintained by the City Manager and made available via the City's website. e. Validity and Expiration of Traffic Statements and Traffic Impact Studies. (1) A traffic statement and/or impact study shall expire or be deemed invalid, if a Development Agreement or Development Order is not in place, upon the occurrence of the following: i. The development(s) or redevelopment(s) is modified in a manner that materially affects traffic generation, site access, or impacts to the roadway network, as determined in the sole professional judgment of the Director of the Department of Resilience and Public Works or his/her designee; ii. The passage of five (5) years from the date of approval; or iii. The passage of the assumed opening year analyzed in the traffic statement or impact study. (2) The Director of the Department of Resilience and Public Works or his/her designee may grant a one-time extension of up to two (2) years upon a determination that no material changes in traffic conditions or project characteristics have occurred. City of Miami File ID: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026 (3) For purposes of this subsection, if material changes have been determined by the Director of the Department of Resilience and Public Works or his/her designee due to changes to the project's scope, density, intensity, or site access, the updated traffic statement or impact study shall include the following: i. Changes in traffic conditions, including roadway network characteristics, background traffic volumes, or new committed development(s) not previously analyzed; and ii. Changes in applicable regulations, level of service (LOS) standards, or any other condition that, in the City's professional judgment, materially affects the findings or conclusions of the traffic statement or impact study. If a traffic statement or a traffic impact study is required by the city pursuant to thc City Code or the city's zoning ordinance, it shall be performed by an independent provider pursuant to this sectio t e Cit„ Cede—m additions, all develclopments-aandredevalepmTentc that generate 20 or more peak hour trips based on the latest version of the ITE Trip Generation Manual will require a traffic statement by an independent provider pursuant to this section of the City Code. All independent traffic statements shall document the trip generation, site maneuverability diagram. Following a review of the traffic statement, the city reserves the right to require a traffic impact study to be performed by an independent provider pursuant to this section of thc City Code. All traffic impact st ies shall include at a minima im an estimation of the site generated traffic, an assessment of its impact on the public street system and identification of onsite and offsite improvements and/or mitigation efforts that may be needed as a result of the development. If an environmental impact study is required by the city pursuant to the City Code or the city's zoning ordinance, it shall be performed by an independent provider pursuant to this section of the Ci y Code. In addition an• uisition, sale or lease of city owned property over$2,000,000.00 shall require an independent environmental impact study unless waived by four fifths affirmative vote of the city commission. Every development shall comply with this section of the City Code before a building permit if; ;ee ed ding any phased pe The city manager shall cr atc a pool of qualified providers to conduct independent traffic statements, independent traffic impact studies, and independent environmental impact studies. The pool of providcrs shall be cstablishcd through a competitive process which shall include pricing, when appropriate, pursuant to thc city's procurement process as established by chapter 18 of the City Code; the Consultant's mpetitive-Negotiation Act ('TCCNn'� c § 28 rtended-das applicable; and subsequent approval by the city commission. The city manager or designee will a -sign such independent traffic statements and independent studies to members of the pool of providers on a rotating basis. All expenses incurred in the undertaking and conducting of the statements and independent studies shall solely be borne by the applicant of the proposed development. Prior to commencing a study, thc applicant shall pay to thc city an amount cqual to 100 percent of the estimated cxpcnscs for thc services of thc provider set to perform the independent study. The applicant shall satisfy any amount over and above thc provider's estimated expenses prior to the ircuance of the final report and the i-cuance of any building permit(s), including phased permits. No building permits, including phased permits, shall be issued on the development or any other property requested by the applicant until full payment is received. The applicant shall also show city after review of any traffic statement, traffic impact study, or environmental impact study before a within the preceding year in an application for any development for an applicant or is currently City of Miami File ID: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026 working for an applicant on any application is hereby prohibited from participating in the pool of completion of the engagement. Sec. 62-2.2. Environmental impact studies. If an environmental impact study is required by the City pursuant to the City Code or the City's zoning ordinance, it shall be performed by an independent provider pursuant to this section of the City Code. In addition, any acquisition, sale, or lease of City -owned property over $2,000,000.00 shall require an independent environmental impact study unless waived by four -fifths affirmative vote of the City Commission. *11 Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provision of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after final reading and adoption thereof.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: rge Wyy ng IIR, C ty ttor -y 7/14/2026 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: 19424 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2026