2016-4003 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO.; 2016-4003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED
"PUBLIC PROPERTY," BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "USES IN
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY," BY AMENDING DIVISION 5,
"SIDEWALK CAFES," BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION II,
"PERMIT," BY AMENDING SECTION 82-382, ENTITLED
"APPLICATION," AND SECTION 82-383, ENTITLED "PERMIT
FEE; PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT; REVIEW OF FEE;
EXCEPTION," TO ABATE SIDEWALK CAFE PERMIT FEES,
INCLUDING ANNUAL PERMIT APPLICATION FEES AND
SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES, FOR BUSINESSES
PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY'S WASHINGTON AVENUE
PILOT PARKLET PROGRAM, WHICH PROGRAM SHALL
TERMINATE ON MARCH 31, 204=7 2019; AND PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a parklet is a small "park," plaza, or creative public space that is physically
installed or constructed in an on-street parking space; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendations of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel for
Washington Avenue, the Mayor and City Commission seek to encourage the establishment of
parklets along Washington Avenue in order to stimulate economic development and further
activate the Washington Avenue corridor; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission approved the
creation of the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program, in order to allow businesses located
along Washington Avenue to install parklets for sidewalk cafe use in public rights-of-way on a
temporary basis, subject to certain requirements and criteria; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 82 of the Miami Beach City Code authorizes the City to charge
restaurants with sidewalk cafes an annual permit fee of$150.00, plus $20.00 per square foot for
the sidewalk cafe permit area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to abate sidewalk cafe permit
application fees and sidewalk cafe permit fees for the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet
Program, in order to encourage businesses to participate in the program; and
WHEREAS, concurrently with the duration of the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet
Program, the fee abatement authorized by this Ordinance shall have a duration of three years,
and shall terminate on March 31, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Section 82-382 of Chapter 82 of the Miami Beach City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
CHAPTER 82
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article IV. Uses In Public Rights-Of-Way
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Division 5. Sidewalk Cafes
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Subdivision II. Permit
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Sec. 82-382. Application.
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(b) Application for permit to operate a sidewalk cafe shall include, but not be limited to, the
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following information:
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(9) The annual application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable base application fee as
set forth in Appendix A. However, the non-refundable base application fee shall not be required
for sidewalk cafe permit applications submitted to the City in conjunction with the Washington
Avenue Pilot Parklet Pro•ram which •ro•ram shall terminate on --=-_= --' March 31
2019.
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SECTION 2. That Section 82-383 of Chapter 82 of the Miami Beach City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
Sec. 82-383. Permit fee; penalties for late payments; review of fee; exception.
(a) The annual permit fee for operation of a sidewalk café shall be as set forth in appendix
A, and shall be based on a per square foot calculation of permitted sidewalk area
(including the area between the tables and chairs).
(1) Notwithstanding any other paragraphs or provisions of this article, no square.footage
fee as required by this section shall be required for the operation of sidewalk cafes
north of 63rd Street through and including September 30, 2017. The abatement of
sidewalk café square footage fees for businesses north of 63rd Street shall be the
subject of a budget analysis and review by the City Administration by September 30,
2017. However a permit must be obtained and the annual base application fee
required by subsection 82-382(b)(9) shall be paid for the operation of sidewalk cafes
north of 63rd Street.
al No square footage fee as required by this section shall be required for the operation
of sidewalk cafés in conjunction with the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program,
which program shall terminate on March 1, 2019.
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SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the
Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or
re-lettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or other appropriate word.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect the If day of 67`✓r°Ck... , 2016.
PASSED and ADOPTED this f day of M , 2016.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED
"PUBLIC PROPERTY," BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "USES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY", BY
AMENDING DIVISION 5, "SIDEWALK CAFES," BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION II, "PERMIT," BY
AMENDING SECTION 82-382,ENTITLED"APPLICATION,"AND SECTION 82-383,ENTITLED"PERMIT
FEE;PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT;REVIEW OF FEE;EXCEPTION,"TO ABATE SIDEWALK CAFÉ
PERMIT FEES, INCLUDING ANNUAL PERMIT APPLICATION FEES AND SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES,
FOR BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY'S WASHINGTON AVENUE PILOT PARKLET
PROGRAM; WHICH PROGRAM SHALL TERMINATE ON MARCH 31, 2017; AND PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance Pedestrian Safety Universally.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc: N/A .
Item Summary:
At the December 9,2015 City Commission meeting,the Mayor and City Commission approved a Washington Avenue
Pilot Parklet Program on a temporary basis, to be administered by the Public Works Department, consisting of the
following elements:
• One parklet(one on-street parking space)is currently proposed for installation per City block on both the east and
west side of Washington Avenue between 6th Street and Lincoln Road.
• Issuance of a parklet permit for a term of one(1)year. Said permit shall terminate on March 31,2017.
• Parklet permits may be issued conjunction with sidewalk café permits or may be used for open space.
• Parklet permits will be limited to street-fronting property owners or tenants operation of a sidewalk café parklet may
only occur in front of their own business.
• Permit applicants must gather letters of support,petitions and other documentation from surrounding businesses or
residents in order to prove community outreach and involvement as part of the parklet application process.
• Parklet Permit Fees include:
o A non-refundable application fee of$100.
o $1,200 annually per parking space used for the Parklet.
• Parklet permittee responsibilities include:
o All costs related to design, materials and installation.
o All costs related to removal.
o The on-going maintenance of the parklet including replacing,painting or fixing elements damaged due to
vandalism.All parklet designs shall contain at least one(1)ADA compliant accessible entrance.
o Insurance requirements for the installation and maintenance of a parklet depending on location and use.
o Maintenance of any movable furniture. In addition, all movable elements of the parklet must be safely
stored indoors after business hours. Landscaping elements are encouraged in parklet design. All
landscaping maintenance is the responsibility of the parklet permittee.
o General maintenance including furniture and non-approved graffiti removal. In addition,permittees must
maintain the area under the parklet free of debris in order to allow proper drainage,and pressure clean
the parklet as necessary.
In addition,the City Commission directed the Administration to prepare the necessary ordinances to waive concurrency
and sidewalk cafe fees for the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program. The proposed Ordinance amendment abates
sidewalk café permit fees for the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program.
Advisory Board Recommendation: Favorable recommendation by the Land Use and Development Committee.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
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Funds:
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: Sidewalk cafés on Washington Avenue between 5th and 17th Street generate
$64,160.00 annually in sidewalk café permit fees. If the program is successful in attracting additional sidewalk cafés
to Washington Avenue,the program will generate food and beverage resort tax revenue.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSIO MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o 1 he City Co 9, ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 9, 2016
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYO. AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORID''_, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "PUBLIC
PROPERTY," BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "USES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY," BY AMENDING DIVISION 5, "SIDEWALK CAFES," BY
AMENDING SUBDIVISION II, "PERMIT," BY AMENDING SECTION 82-
382, ENTITLED "APPLICATION," AND SECTION 82-382, ENTITLED
"PERMIT FEE;" BY AMENDING SECTION 82-383, ENTITLED "PERMIT
FEE; PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT; REVIEW OF FEE;
EXCEPTION," TO ABATE SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT FEES,
INCLUDING ANNUAL PERMIT APPLICATION FEES AND SQUARE
FOOTAGE FEES, FOR BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY'S
WASHINGTON AVENUE PILOT PARKLET PROGRAM, WHICH
PROGRAM SHALL TERMINATE ON MARCH 31, 2017; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that this Ordinance be adopted on Second Reading.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Charter section 5.02 requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall consider the long-term
economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions." Staff has determined that
there will not be a fiscal impact on the City's budget by enacting the proposed ordinance as the
anticipated revenue loss is anticipated to be minimal. Currently, sidewalk cafés on Washington
Avenue between 5th and 17th Street generate $64,160.00 annually in sidewalk café permit fees.
If the program is successful in attracting additional patrons to sidewalk cafés on Washington
Avenue, the program will generate food and beverage resort tax revenue.
BACKGROUND
On April 29, 2015, the Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel presented its final report and
recommendations to the Mayor and City Commission. Following the presentation, the Mayor
and City Commission held a discussion regarding the potential expansion of sidewalk cafés into
the existing parking lane to create an opportunity for outdoor cafés in "parklets." The Mayor and
City Commission directed staff to establish a program and guidelines for the design and
approval of parklets on a temporary basis.
At the December 9, 2015 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City Commission approved
Commission Memorandum — Ordinance Amending Fees for Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Permit
Program
March 9, 2016
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a Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program, to be administered by the Public Works
Department, consisting of the following elements:
• One parklet (one on-street parking space) is currently proposed for installation per City block
on both the east and west side of Washington Avenue between 6th Street and Lincoln
Road.
• Issuance of a parklet permit for a term of one (1) year.
• Parklet permits may be issued conjunction with sidewalk café permits or may be used for
open space.
• Parklet permits will be limited to street-fronting property owners or tenants operation of a
sidewalk café parklet may only occur in front of their own business.
• Permit applicants must gather letters of support, petitions and other documentation from
surrounding businesses or residents in order to prove community outreach and involvement
as part of the parklet application process.
• Parklet Permit Fees include:
• A non-refundable application fee of$100.
• $1,200 annually per parking space used for the Parklet.
• Parklet permittee responsibilities include:
• All costs related to design, materials and installation.
• All costs related to removal.
• The on-going maintenance of the parklet including replacing, painting or fixing elements
damaged due to vandalism. All parklet designs shall contain at least one (1) ADA com-
pliant accessible entrance.
• Insurance requirements for the installation and maintenance of a parklet depending on
location and use.
• Maintenance of any movable furniture. In addition, all movable elements of the parklet
must be safely stored indoors after business hours. Landscaping elements are
encouraged in parklet design. All landscaping maintenance is the responsibility of the
parklet permittee.
• General maintenance including furniture and non-approved graffiti removal. In addition,
permittees must maintain the area under the parklet free of debris in order to allow
proper drainage, and pressure clean the parklet as necessary.
In addition, the City Commission directed the Administration to prepare the necessary
ordinances to waive concurrency and sidewalk café fees for the Washington Avenue Pilot
Parklet Program. The attached proposed Ordinance abates sidewalk café permit fees for the
Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program. Also on the March 9, 2015 Commission meeting
agenda for second reading is a proposed ordinance authorizing the City Commission to waive
concurrency requirements for the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program.
Attached is a draft of the Pilot Parklet Permit Program that outlines the requirements of the Pilot
Program, including the responsibilities of the permittee (Attachment A). Also attached is a
Washington Avenue roadway exhibit that illustrates a typical placement of a parklet (Attachment
B).
DURATION OF THE PILOT PROGRAM
The duration of the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program is for one (1) year and shall
terminate on March 31, 2017. The Pilot Program will be evaluated and brought back to
Commission after nine (9) months for reevaluation.
Commission Memorandum — Ordinance Amending Fees for Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Permit
Program
March 9, 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting this Ordinance.
Attachments:
A: Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Permit Program (Draft)
B: Washington Avenue Roadway Exhibit
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Department of Public Works
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
305-673-7000
Progra m overview
The City of Miami Beach's Pilot Parklet Program aims to facilitate the conversion of
on-street parking spaces into publicly-accessible open space on a temporary
basis for all to enjoy. The Parklet Pilot Program provides a path for merchants to
take individual actions in the development and beautification of the City's public
realm. The first formal public parklets were initially conceived and installed in
San Francisco in 2010. Since that time the program has become very successful
and is being emulated in cities around the world.
Parklets are intended as aesthetic enhancements to the streetscape,providing an
economical solution to the need for increased public open space. They provide
amenities like seating, planting, bike parking, and art. They reflect the City's
commitment to encouraging walking and biking, creating pedestrian-friendly
streets, and strengthening our communities by providing an economical
solution to the need for increased public open space.
Typically the materials consist of semi-permanent decks that expand the
pedestrian realm beyond the sidewalk, allowing business owners to increase
outdoor seating, without requiring permanent street redesign and construction.
They may include amenities such as seating, planters; bike parking, art and other
associated improvements, generally located in front of and developed and
operated by the adjacent business.
Program goals
Reimagine the potential of city streets.
Public rights-of-ways make up approximately 25 percent of the City's land area.
Parklets promote a low-cost, easily implementable approach to public space
improvement through projects that energize and reinvent the public realm. They
help address the desire and need for increased public open space and wider
sidewalks.
Encourage non-motorized transportation
Parklets encourage walking by providing pedestrian amenities like street
furniture, landscaping and public art. Parklets often provide bicycle parking and
thus increase the visibility of bicycling in Miami Beach.
Encourage pedestrian activity.
Parklets provide pocket spaces for pedestrians to sit and relax, while also
improving walkability.
Support local businesses.
Parklets attract attention to businesses and provide additional seating that can be
used by cafe customers and others. A parklet also beautifies the street and creates
a neighborhood destination.
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Parkiet Location Criteria
Speed Limit
Parklets for this pilot program will be permitted on
both sides of Washington Avenue from 5th Street to
Lincoln Road.
Parking Spaces.
Parklets can be sited along the curb line on streets where on-
street parking spaces exist. They can be considered in any lo-
cation where there are space(s) for on-street parallel, angled,
or perpendicular parking, including spaces with metered or
unmetered parking.
Street Slope
Parklets are generally permitted on streets with a running
slope (grade) of five percent or less. When installed on streets
with running slopes of three percent or greater, parklets will
need to include a wheelchair rest area.
Parklets may be permitted on streets over five percent if they can
provide safe access and turnaround area for wheelchair users.
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Reflective Elements at Corners. Sight Triangle_
Reflective elements are required at the outside corners Parklets must not interfere with sight triangles. A sight tri-
of all parklets. Soft-hit posts are a standard solution angle is a triangular shaped portion of land established
deployed at the outside edges; however the City will for unobstructed visibility of motorists entering or leaving a
consider additional reflective elements incorporated in street or driveway intersection in which nothing, whether
the parklet design. stationary or moveable (i.e., vehicles, vehicular
maneuvering area, signs, landscaping or objects of any
Wheel Stops. kind) is permitted to be located between a height of two
For parklets in parallel parking spaces, a three-foot wheel and one-half (2'/2) and eight (8) feet above the elevation
stop must be installed one foot from the curb at the edge of the adjoining edge of pavement. An exception to the
of the front and back parking spaces. When parklets are prohibition is a tree with clear trunk between two and one
installed adjacent to parallel parking spaces, wheel stops half (2'/2) and eight (8) feet.
should be setback four feet from the parklet structure. For
angled parking spaces and adjacent to driveways, Parking Meter Location Numbers.
City staff will work with you to determine the appropriate One (1) on-street parking space will be allowed for a
location for wheel stops. Wheel stops shall be made of parklet per City block. If your parklet is located in an
recycled rubber/plastic. area with single-meter parking, you will need to show
the location of the parking meter (if applicable) to be
Site Conditions. removed and the zone number. If no single meter, the
Your initial site plan should accurately reflect the existing zone is posted and the number can be found on the
site conditions and include streetscape features like parking meter(if applicable).
adjacent bike racks, utility covers, street poles, existing
signs, street trees, tree wells, etc.
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The Platform
The platform provides the structural base for the parklet. The
City strongly recommends consulting a design or construction Curb
professional to ensure that the platform will be sturdy and safe.
Bolting.
Bolting into the street or penetrating the surface of the road in
any way is strongly discouraged and may not be allowed with-
out a restoration plan and an excavation bond posted by the mat gap
applicant and their contractor. Parklets may be bolted to the 11
existing curb,with specific restoration requirements. - Curb
Platform Surface.
The top of the parklet platform must be flush with the sidewalk
with a maximum gap of one-half inch. In the case of a
sloping street, staff will work with the designer to address Example connector
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Access.
If the platform base is not solid, the space underneath the
platform surface must be accessible for maintenance through
access panels,removable pavers,etc.
Concrete.
If using a concrete base for the parklet floor, the concrete Mal
cannot be poured directly on the road surface. A plastic slip-
sheet can be used to prevent the concrete from binding to the =
road bed below. To facilitate easy removal of the parklet, the
concrete floor should not include structural rebar and must
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Surface materials.
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Loose particles,such as sand or loose stone, are not permitted
on the parklet.
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Drainage.
The parklet cannot impede the flow of curbside drainage.
Designers are strongly encouraged to cover openings at
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Street Crown and Curb Height.
Most Miami Beach streets are crowned (parabolic in cross-
section) and typically edged with a six-inch-high curb. This is
to ensure that stormwater flows towards the curb and gutter
during a rainstorm. The curb is intended to prevent water from �
jumping the curb and flooding adjacent buildings. This means
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the parklet platform. Whereas along the curb there may be
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Furthermore, both curb heights and street crown heights
vary with each street segment. Applicants and designers are
strongly advised to take field measurements before beginning �1
the design to make sure their proposed platform solution will l
fit within the allotted space and satisfy all slope and
accessibility requirements.
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Buffer the edges.
Depending on the location, the parklet should have an edge to
buffer the street. This can take the form of planters, railing, ca-
bling, or some other appropriate buffer. The height and scale
of the buffer required will vary depending on local context. For
example, on some low-traffic streets, a continuous edge may
not be required. (If cable railing is used, spacing between
cables cannot exceed six inches).
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buffer
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Maintain a Visual Connection to the Street
Your parklet design should maintain a visual connection to the
street. Continuous opaque walls above forty-two inches that
block views into the parklet from the surrounding streetscape
are prohibited. You are allowed to include columns and other
vertical elements.
Umbrellas
For a parklet, if umbrellas are proposed, they shall not exceed
6 feet by 6 feet with a vertical clearance of 80 inches.
Responsibilities of Permittee
The permittee will be responsible for the following:
• A no-refundable application fee of$100.
• All costs related to design, materials and installation.
• In case of removal, the sponsor is responsible for all removal costs.
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• The on-going maintenance of the parklet including replacing, painting or fixing elements damaged due to
vandalism. All parklet designs shall contain at least one (1) ADA compliant accessible entrance.
• Insurance requirements for the installation and maintenance of a parklet depending on location and use.
• Maintenance of any movable furniture. In addition, all movable elements of the parklet must be safely
stored indoors after business hours. Landscaping elements are encouraged in parklet design. All
landscaping maintenance is the responsibility of the parklet permittee.
• General maintenance including furniture and non-approved graffiti removal. In addition, permittees must
maintain the area under the parklet free of debris in order to allow proper drainage, and pressure clean
the parklet as necessary.
Only street-fronting property owners or tenants may apply for a parklet. Parklets are public spaces; therefore,
applicants must gather letters of support, petitions and other documentation from surrounding businesses or
residents in order to prove community outreach and involvement as part of the parklet application process.
Sidewalk café parklets should also comply with applicable requirements related to the City's sidewalk café
ordinance, as specified in the proposed permit application program.
Parklets shall not have any additional signage other than the parklet public space designation approved by
the City of Miami Beach. Parklets must be located at least one parallel parking space away from the corner,
unless curb configuration, such as a large bump-out, allows for safe placement of a parklet closer to the corner
(evaluated on a case by case basis). In addition, parklets must have a three-foot wheel stop at both ends, and
bollards or large non-movable planters, in order to provide adequate protection for parklet users.
Businesses that operate a sidewalk café parklet should only provide service in front of their own business.
Crossing over property frontages will not be permitted as it could have the potential to present a controversy
between neighboring businesses.
It is recommended that the Public Works Department administers the Parklet Pilot Program as the application
and approval process is very similar to that of sidewalk cafés. The pilot nature of the program will allow City
staff to evaluate and adjust the program as needed.
Fees
The Pilot Program is based on an issuance of a parklet permit for a term ending on March 31, 2017. If a parklet
permit is granted, the parklet permittee is responsible for:
1. A non-refundable application fee of$100.
2. $1,200 annually per parking space used for the parklet.
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Public Works no less than ten (10) days before beginning any site work. Installation of the Parklet must be completed
within 2 weeks of permit issuance.
6. Other Permits
In conjunction with the Parklet permit, the Applicant is required to obtain any other applicable permits that may be
required by other agencies.
7. Parklet Removal
Permittee, at Permittee's sole cost, shall be responsible for removal of the Parklet and restoring the ROW to its original
condition upon the occurrence of one (1) or more of the following:
(1) the cessation of use,
(2) failure to comply with permit conditions or other legal requirements, or
(3) The Parklet poses a dangerous condition or threat to life or property.
The City may remove the Parklet for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure to maintain,
b. Violation of this Pilot Program Policy,
c.Violation of the Permit,
d. Modifications unapproved by the City,
e. When the Parklet encroachment causes a dangerous condition or threat of danger to life or property as determined
by the Director of Public Works. This includes but is not limited to:
• The Parklet is encroaching into a travel lane or bike lane
• The Parklet has lost structural integrity
• A gap develops between the Parklet and sidewalk
• The Parklet creates a visibility issues
f.As a condition of permit issuance, the Parklet Permittee shall agree in writing to authorize the City to remove the
Parklet at the Permittee's sole cost in the event that any of the occurrence of any of the circumstances for removal
herein.
If any of the above violations occur, the applicant will be sent notice of the violations and except in the case
of dangerous or threatening conditions, will be given a maximum of five (5) working days to remedy the condition or
remove the Parklet. If in the event that the Permittee fails to timely or adequately maintain or repair the
encroachment or remove the encroachment within the five (5) working days, the permit will be terminated. Once
the permit is terminated, the Parklet must be removed at the sole cost of the Permittee within three (3) calendar days.
When the encroachment causes a dangerous condition or threat of danger to life or property, the permit will be
terminated without the five(5) day notice and removed immediately at Permittee's cost.
The City,at its sole discretion, may remove the Parklet and restore the public right-of-way to its previous condition upon
a finding that it is in the public interest for the City to fund or partially fund removal of the Parklet.
Transfer of Permits
If the Permittee sells its business interests, one of the following must be done:
1. Remove the Parklet;or
2. With the City's approval, Purchaser and Permittee must come into the Department and execute a new permit in the
purchaser's name with their signature and comply with all other requirements for the issuance of a permit, such as
insurance.
Pilot Program Changes
The City reserves the right to amend the Parklet Pilot Program and all terms contained within it up until the point that
a final permit is issued.Applicants may withdraw their application if they do not agree with any of the Policy changes.
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City of Miami Beach
Department of Public Works
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
305-673-7000
Parklet Permit Application
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All Parklet applications will be reviewed on a first come-first serve basis.
Date Submitted: New- Revised Application
Applicant(Print)
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
1 Telephone# (M-F, 8am-5pm): Alt. # (emergency number):
Federal Tax ID Number(FEIN):
City Business Tax Receipt #: Expiration Date:
Parklet Operator, if other than applicant:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone# (M-F, 8am-5pm)
Alt. # (emergency number)
Business Entity(Person) Parklet Operation will serve if other than applicant
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Contact Number:
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Engineer / Architect:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Contact Names, number(s) &email
Comments:
Parking Information
Number of Parking Spaces to be occupied: Parallel Angled/Perpendicular
Meter number(s) on Parking Meters to be removed:
Additional Information
1. Name of Insurance Company (attach Insurance Certificate)
Commercial General Liability Insurance with a policy limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and a $2,000,000
General Aggregate.The policy must include coverage for the liability assumed by the applicant under the indemnity
provision of the permit,coverage for Premises/Operations, Products/Completed Operations, Broad from Contractual
Liability and Independent Contractors.
2. Zoning District of the Parklet area
3. Location/address of the Parklet area
4. Distance from closest fire hydrant or fire connection to building ft.
(cannot be closer than 10' to nearest hydrant or fire connection to a building)
Acknowledgement and agreement to Terms and Conditions
By my signature, I, (Applicant Name) ,acknowledge that I have received a copy of the
Parklet Pilot Program Manual and agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Manual, along with any
terms and conditions included during the permitting process and any other applicable federal,state, county,and local
laws as amended during the term of the approved Permit. Failure to abide by such terms and conditions, or misuse of
the Parklet Permit, may result in the suspension and/or revocation of the Parklet Permit as specified in the Ordinance.
Signature of Applicant Printed Name Date
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Checklist of items to
include with Parklet
Permit Application
❑ 1. Completed and signed Parklet permit application.
❑ 2. A copy of a current Business Tax Receipt from the City of Miami B each.
❑ 3. Current liability insurance Certificate and documentation of Parklet insurance
requirements.
❑ 4. A Parklet operations plan,including a sketch or drawing of the Parklet
operations area, bicycle lanes,fire hydrant and fire connection locations,
and
a. Location Map
b. Plan showing dimensions,features,traffic device placement and location of
Parklet
c. Elevations
d. Construction details and structural design, signed and sealed by an engineer.
e. Photos of proposed Parklet area from 4 different viewpoints
f. A bond to secure restoration of the right-of-way.
g. And any other requirements as determined by the Interdepartmental
Committee
❑ 5. Fees
• A non-refundable application fee of$100.00
• $1,200 annually per parking space used for the parklet.
If the application has insufficient space for you to complete any item, you may attach
additional sheets that are labeled with the applicant's name and applicable section
of the application.
Note:
The Parklet Permit application must include all required attachments
before acceptance.
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