Resolution 2024-33386 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33386
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
DESIGNATE THREE OF THE SEVEN CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
ASSIGNED TO THE ART DECO CULTURAL DISTRICT TO PRIORITIZE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS
CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 58 OF THE CITY CODE, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS
ON VIOLATIONS THAT CREATE VISUAL BLIGHT, TO IMPROVE THE
AESTHETIC APPEAL OF THIS HISTORIC AND ICONIC DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Art Deco Cultural District (the "ADCD" or the "District") is one of Miami
Beach's most iconic and internationally recognized neighborhoods, attracting visitors from around
the world and playing a vital role in the City's cultural identity and tourism economy; and
WHEREAS, the ADCD is home to a unique collection of historic buildings, many of which
embody the distinctive architectural styles that have made Miami Beach a global landmark in art
deco design; and
WHEREAS, the visual appeal and historic integrity of the buildings within the ADCD are
central to maintaining the District's charm, vibrancy, and overall allure as a cultural and tourism
destination; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 58 of the Miami Beach City Code outlines the minimum maintenance
standards for buildings within the City, which includes requirements that ensure the preservation
of a building's aesthetic appeal and prevent visual blight; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission recognize that certain violations of these
standards, such as exterior degradation, neglect, or unsightly conditions, detract from the visual
cohesion of the Art Deco Cultural District and ultimately diminish the experience for residents and
visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission believe that prioritizing the identification,
enforcement, and prosecution of violations that create visual blight in the ADCD will improve the
area's aesthetic appeal and contribute to the long-term preservation of the District's charm and
beauty; and •
WHEREAS, with these objectives in mind, it would be desirable for code enforcement
officers to prioritize violations that detract from the visual appearance of the buildings in the ADCD,
including but not limited to: (a) exterior maintenance issues such as peeling paint, neglected
facades, and dilapidated architectural features; (b) the presence of signage, awnings, or other
elements that conflict with the historic character of the District and have not been properly
approved by any applicable land use board and/or the Planning Department; and (c) any other
violations of Chapter 58 that contribute to visual blight
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the Administration to allocate
resources to ensure that this enforcement is prioritized, so that the ADCD continues to shine as
a key asset to the City's cultural and economic vitality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby direct the Administration to designate three of the seven code enforcement
officers assigned to the Art Deco Cultural District to prioritize enforcement of the minimum
standards for buildings contained in Chapter 58 of the City Code, with a specific focus on
violations that create visual blight, to improve the aesthetic appeal and overall cohesion of this
historic and iconic district.
PASSED and ADOPTED this Q' day of 101/etsiA. 2024.
ATTEST:
NOV 2 2 2024 S even Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: November 20, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO DESIGNATE
THREE OF THE SEVEN CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE
ART DECO CULTURAL DISTRICT TO PRIORITIZE ENFORCEMENT OF THE
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 58 OF THE
CITY CODE, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON VIOLATIONS THAT CREATE VISUAL
BLIGHT, TO IMPROVE THE AESTHETIC APPEAL OF THIS HISTORIC AND
ICONIC DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
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Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Designate Code Enforcement Officers to Focus Enforcement on Visual Blight Violations in
ADCD. (Rosen Gonzalez) CA
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