2017-4138 Ordinance ALTERNATIVE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-4138
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 114, "GENERAL
PROVISION," BY AMENDING SECTION 114-1, "DEFINITIONS,"
AND CREATING SECTION 130-40 "ALTERNATIVE PARKING
INCENTIVES" TO CREATE INCENTIVES AND ACTIONS THAT
COULD REDUCE MINIMUM OFF STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") Land Development Regulations, at Chapter
130, establish the City's procedure for off-street parking; and
WHEREAS, Section 130-32 & Section 130-33 of the City Code codifies the requirements
for off-street parking for all parking districts; and
WHEREAS, the City has not adopted across the board short term and long term bicycle
parking standards for the City; and
WHEREAS, the rate of private automobile ownership in the City is reducing rather
significantly, and increasingly residents are walking, bicycling and utilizing alternative transit
modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion is a significant concern within the City; and
WHEREAS, alternative modes of transportation are needed to be encouraged to
improve mobility and doing so is in the best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, parking structures within the City have seen a decrease in the usage of
their parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, annual scooter and motorcycle parking permits are available for a fee of
$100.00, per scooter or motorcycle, for Miami Beach residents who are registered with the State
of Florida as the scooter or motorcycle owner; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Element of the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan
(Transportation Element) states that the City shall examine the economic, transportation and
recreational impact of strategically limiting parking in certain areas, as a means to reinforce
alternative modes of transportation; and the City shall continuously monitor and update the
parking requirements in the Land Development Regulations to result in a better ratio of supply
to demand, which implements innovative parking strategies in commercial areas to promote
multimodalism; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Element provides that the City shall require all new
developments to include secure short-term and long-term bicycle parking which may include
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bicycle racks, bicycle lockers, locked rooms or other appropriate enclosures, all as measure to
assist in the City goal of reducing the demand for automobile parking; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging
walking, bicycling and greater use of mass transit, as well as by promoting LEED location and
transportation credits for reduced parking within new construction; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to introduce citywide incentives to encourage continued
utilization of alternate methods of transportation by having residents and visitors either walk,
bike, or utilize other modes of transportation other than the single driver vehicle, so as to
minimize increases in traffic congestion, and to reduce the scale and massing of new
development to be more compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, this proposed amendment relating to transportation modes, particularly, as
it relates to bicycle transportation should assist the City in increasing the quality of life for the
residents and visitors of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to accomplish all of the
above objectives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 114 of the City Code, entitled "General Provisions," Section 114-1,
"Definitions", of the Land Development Regulations, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 114—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section. 114-1 Definitions
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Alternative modes of transportation means a method of commuting in any way other
than driving in single-occupancy vehicles. Examples include biking, walking, carpooling, and
taking public transportation.
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Carpools means a motor vehicle occupied by two (2) to six (6) people traveling together
for a commute trip that results in the reduction of a minimum of one (1) motor vehicle commute
trip. Persons under 16 years of age commuting in a carpool do not count as a carpool member
because they do not eliminate a vehicle trip.
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Long-term bicycle parking means facilities that provide a high level of security such as
bicycle lockers, bicycle cages and bicycle stations. These facilities serve people who frequently
leave their bicycles at the same location for the day or overnight with access limited to
individuals. These facilities shall be in a highly secure location, sheltered from weather, and
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should be located within 100 feet of the main entrance. Design of these facilities shall be
consistent with the long-term bicycle parking standards of the Miami Beach Street Design
Guidelines.
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Scooter, moped and motorcycle parking means either individual parking spaces or
groupings of parking spaces for the exclusive use of scooter, mopeds, or motorcycles. Parking
spaces with such designation shall have either poster signs, curb markings, or pavement
markings promulgating scooter, moped and motorcycle parking only.
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Short-term bicycle parking means facilities, including bicycle racks, to serve people who
leave their bicycles for relatively short periods of time, typically for shopping, recreation, eating
or errands. Bicycle racks should be located in a highly visible location within 50 feet on the
same level of the main entrance to the use. Design of these facilities shall be consistent with the
bicycle parking installation standards of the Miami Beach Street Design Guidelines.
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Transportation for compensation vehicle means a vehicle used to transport a person or
persons for compensation. These include for-hire vehicles, taxis, transportation network
company vehicles, jitneys, limousines, buses, or other form of public transportation.
* * *
Vanpool means a motor vehicle occupied by seven (7) to 15 people traveling together
for their commute trip that results in the reduction of a minimum of one (1) motor vehicle trip.
Vanpools may have a destination other than an employee's worksite and may have employees
from other agencies.
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SECTION 2. Creating Section 130-40 entitled "Alterative Parking Incentives" in Chapter 130 of
the City Code, entitled "Off-Street Parking," is as follows:
Chapter 130—Off-Street Parking
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ARTICLE II. - DISTRICTS; REQUIREMENTS
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Secs. 130-40 Alternative Parking Incentives
In order to encourage the use of alternatives modes of transportation, the minimum off-street
parking requirements identified in this article maybe reduced as follows:
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(a) Bicycle parking long-term: The minimum off-street parking requirements may be reduced by
one (1) off-street parking space for every five (5) long-term bicycle parking spaces provided
off-street, not to exceed 15 percent of the off-street parking spaces that would otherwise be
required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no case shall the proximity of an available bike
share program be counted in any ways towards private property parking reductions.
(b) Bicycle parking short term: The minimum off-street parking requirements may be reduced by
one (1) off-street parking space for every ten (10) short-term bicycle parking spaces
provided off-street, not to exceed 15 percent of the off-street parking spaces that would
otherwise be required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no case shall the proximity of an
available bike share program be counted in any ways towards private property parking
reductions.
(c) Carpool/vanpool parking:The minimum off-street parking requirements may be reduced by
three (3) off-street parking spaces for every one (1) parking space reserved for carpool
or vanpool vehicles registered with South Florida Commuter Services, not to exceed a
reduction of more than ten (10) percent of the off-street parking spaces that would otherwise
be required. The property manager must submit an annual report to the planning director
documenting the carpool/vanpool registration and ongoing participation by registered users.
(d) Drop-off and loading zones for transportation for compensation vehicles: The minimum off-
street parking requirements may be reduced at a ratio of three (3) off-street parking spaces
for every one (1) curb side drop off stall. Developments over 50,000 square feet may
increase their drop off area to a maximum of three (3) drop-off stalls for a maximum
reduction of nine (9) off-street parking spaces. Vehicles stopped in such areas shall not
stop in the drop-off and loading zones for no more than the time necessary to drop-off or
load passengers and their belongings.
(e) Scooter, moped and motorcycle parking: The minimum off-street parking requirements may
be reduced by one (1) off-street parking space for every three (3) scooter, moped, or
motorcycle parking space provided off-street, not to exceed 15 percent of the off-street
parking spaces that would otherwise be required.
(f) Showers: The minimum off-street parking requirements for nonresidential uses that provide
showers and changing facilities for bicyclists may be reduced by two (2) off-street parking
spaces for each separate shower facility up to a maximum of eight (8) parking spaces.
Where possible, clothes lockers should be provided for walking and biking commuters.
(g) Each of the reductions identified above shall be calculated independently from the pre-
reduction off-street parking requirement. The reductions shall then be added together to
determine the overall required off-street parking reduction. The sum of all reductions shall
not exceed 50 percent of the pre-reduction off-street parking requirement.
(h) All developments are encouraged to provide the aforementioned facilities to the extent
possible. Any building or structure incorporating any of the aforementioned facilities may
provide required off-street parking on site up to the level specified in its applicable parking
district. Such required parking, if provided, shall be exempt from FAR, in accordance with
the regulations specified in section 114-1 (definition of FAR), of these land development
regulations.
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SECTION 3. Repealer.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Codification.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the City of Miami Beach as
amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish
such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate
word.
SECTION 5. Severability.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 18, 2017
10:00 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT: ALTERNATIVE PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 114, "GENERAL PROVISION," BY AMENDING SECTION 114-1,
"DEFINITIONS," AND CREATING SECTION 130-40 "ALTERNATIVE PARKING
INCENTIVES" TO CREATE INCENTIVES AND ACTIONS THAT COULD REDUCE
MINIMUM OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND
On May 16, 2017, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Sea Level Rise discussed the attached Ordinance
amendment and recommended that the City Commission refer it to the Land Use and Development Committee and
Planning Board. On June 7, 2017, at the request of Commissioner Joy Malakoff, the City Commission referred the
subject ordinance to the Land Use and Development Committee and the Planning Board.
On June 14, 2017, the Land Use and Development Committee recommended that the Planning Board transmit the
ordinance to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation.
PLANNING ANALYSIS
Currently chapter 130 of the City code establishes parking requirements for various land uses throughout the City.
The requirements are generally based on a suburban single-occupancy automobile centric development pattern,
which is inconsistent with the development patterns of Miami Beach, which are more urban in nature. According to
mode share data provided in the Miami Beach Transportation Master Plan, only 56.5 percent of commuters use
private vehicles within the City of Miami Beach, compared to 86.5 percent in Miami-Dade County as a whole. 43.5
percent of commutes in Miami Beach are made through alternative forms of transportation (See "Existing Mode to
Work Mode Share"graph attached).
The City desires to further reduce the use of private vehicles for commuting in order to reduce congestion and
greenhouse gas emissions. The Transportation Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan incorporate a 2035 mode
share vision which seeks to reduce commuting through private vehicles to 42 percent and increase the share of other
modes respectively(See"Adopted 2035 Mode Share Vision"attached).
Reflecting existing conditions and the 2035 Mode Share Vision, the proposed ordinance would reduce vehicle
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parking requirements, provided tangible forms of alternative transportation, including bicycle facilities, are provided.
The City currently provides similar reductions within Parking District 6, which is located along Alton Road between
5th Street and Dade Boulevard. Reductions to vehicle parking requirements are proposed to generally be provided
as follows:
(a) Bicycle parking long-term: reduced by one (1) space for every five (5) long-term bicycle parking spaces, not to
exceed 15 percent of required parking spaces.
(b)Bicycle parking short term: reduced by one (1)parking space for every ten(10)short-term bicycle parking spaces,
not to exceed 15 percent of required parking spaces.
(c) Carpool/vanpool parking: reduced by three (3) parking spaces for every one (1) parking space reserved for
carpool or vanpool vehicles registered with South Florida Commuter Services, not to exceed ten (10) percent of
required parking spaces.
(d) Drop-off and loading zones for transportation for compensation vehicles: parking requirements may be reduced at
a ratio of three(3)parking spaces for every one (1)curb side drop off stall.
• Developments over 50,000 square feet may increase drop off area to three (3) drop-off stalls for a maximum
reduction of nine (9)parking spaces.
• Vehicles stopped in such areas shall not stop in the drop-off and loading zones for no more than the time necessary
to drop-off or load passengers and their belongings.
(e)Scooter, moped and motorcycle parking: reduced by one (1)parking space for every three (3)scooter, moped, or
motorcycle parking space, not to exceed 15 percent of required parking spaces.
(f) Showers: nonresidential use parking reduced by two (2) parking spaces for each separate shower facility up to a
maximum of eight(8)parking spaces.
• Where possible,clothes lockers should be provided for walking and biking commuters.
(g) Each of the reductions identified above shall be calculated independently from the pre-reduction off-street parking
requirement.
• The reductions shall then be added together to determine the overall required off-street parking reduction.
• The sum of all reductions shall not exceed 50%of the pre-reduction off-street parking requirement.
(h)All developments are encouraged to provide the aforementioned facilities to the extent possible.Any building or
structure incorporating any of the aforementioned facilities may provide required off-street parking on site up to the
level specified in its applicable parking district. Such required parking, if provided, shall be exempt from FAR, in
accordance with the regulations specified in chapter 114 of these land development regulations.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On July 25, 2017, the Planning Board transmitted the proposed Ordinance Amendment to the City
Commission with a favorable recommendation.
UPDATE
The subject Ordinance was approved at First Reading on September 25, 2017, with no changes.
CONCLUSION
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The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
Legislative Tracking
Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Alternative Parking - Mode Graphs Exhibits
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