Ordinance 2019-4307 Fence Standards for Vacant Lots and Construction Sites
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-4307
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, SUBPART B, ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,"
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ZONING
DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "DISTRICT
REGULATIONS," DIVISION 2, ENTITLED "RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4 SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS," SECTION 142-108, ENTITLED
"PROVISIONS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
LOCATED OUTSIDE OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS," TO CREATE FENCING
REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT LOTS IN SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS; BY
AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED "SUPPLEMENTARY YARD
REGULATIONS," DIVISION 1, ENTITLED "GENERALLY," BY CREATING
SECTION 142-876, ENTITLED "VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES
AND CONSTRUCTION SITES," TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM FENCING
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT AND ABANDONED
PROPERTIES AND FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES IN ALL DISTRICTS; AND BY
AMENDING DIVISION 4, ENTITLED "SUPPLEMENTARY YARD
REGULATIONS," SECTION 142-1132, ENTITLED "ALLOWABLE
ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN REQUIRED YARDS," TO AMEND THE FENCING
REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT LOTS AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES IN
ALL DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there are currently no requirements in the City Code to fence and/or secure
vacant lots; and
WHEREAS, a vacant lot that is not secured can become a dumping ground and/or public
nuisance, the impacts of which can be difficult to control; and
WHEREAS, the City Code currently allows vacant sites to be surrounded with chain link
fences for up to one year; and
WHEREAS, construction sites are typically fenced with poorly constructed chain link
fences and unattractive windscreens; and
WHEREAS, chainlink fences surrounding vacant lots and construction sites negatively
impact the visual character of neighborhoods and quality of life for surrounding residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") now desires to implement increased
standards for construction fences and for fences surrounding vacant/abandoned properties; and
WHEREAS, the regulations set forth herein will promote the general health, safety and
welfare of the residents of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1. Chapter 142 of the City Code, entitled "Zoning Districts and Regulations," Article II,
"District Regulations," Division 2, "RS-1, RS-2, RS-3. RS-4 Single Family Residential Districts," is
hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 142 —ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE II. — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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DIVISION 2. - RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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Sec. 142-108. - Provisions for the demolition of single-family homes located outside of
historic districts.
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0) Issuance of demolition permits for single-family homes that are not architecturally significant.
(1) Emergency demolition orders. This section shall not supersede the requirements of the
applicable building code with regard to unsafe structures and the issuance of emergency
demolition orders, as determined by the building official.
(2) A demolition permit for the total demolition of any single-family home that is not
architecturally significant, regardless of year of construction, shall not be issued unless
all of the following criteria are satisfied:
a. Obtain a building permit process number, which shall require:
(i) A building permit process number for new construction;
(ii) The building permit application and all required plans for the new construction,
or proposed improvements to a lot that is abutting an aggregated lot with an
existing single-family home, shall be reviewed and approved by the planning
department;
(iii) All applicable fees for the new construction, or proposed improvements to a
lot that is abutting an aggregated lot with an existing single-family home, shall
be paid, including, but not limited to, building permit and impact fees, as well as
applicable concurrency and parking impact fees;
(iv) A tree survey, if required, shall be submitted and a replacement plan, if
required, shall be reviewed and approved by the urban forestry in the
environment and sustainability department.
b. Or, alternatively, be required to comply with the following:
(i) A tree survey, if required, shall be submitted and a replacement plan, if
required, shall be reviewed and approved by the urban forestry in the
environment and sustainability department.
(ii) The demolition permit shall indicate that the entire property, with the exception
of areas surrounding trees to be retained and preserved, shall be raised to
sidewalk grade, or the crown of the road, upon the completion of demolition,
with approved base material.
(iii) The demolition permit shall indicate that drought and salt tolerant sod, such
as bahia sod or seashore paspalum sod shall be installed on the entire site and
hedge material shall be installed along the entire perimeter of the property.
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(iv) Fencing for the property shall be required, and, if any, shall only consist of
aluminum picket along the entire perimeter of the property.
(v) The raising of the site to sidewalk grade and the installation of all required
landscaping must shall be completed within ten days of the completion of
demolition.
(vi) All landscaping required herein shall be installed and maintained as required
by the demolition permit and the city's landscaping code, until such time as new
construction is authorized and commences.
SECTION 2. Chapter 142 of the City Code, entitled "Zoning Districts and Regulations,"Article IV,
"Supplementary District Regulations," Division 1, "Generally," is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 142 —ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS
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ARTICLE IV. — SUPPLEMENTARY YARD REGULATIONS
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DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
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Section 142-876. - Vacant and abandoned properties and construction sites.
(a) Vacant and abandoned properties in all districts. The following minimum fence requirements
shall apply to all vacant lots, lots containing a structure that is subject to a permit that has been
abandoned or that has expired (for more than 30 days) and which structure is unfit for human
habitation, and lots containing buildings unfit for human habitation.
(1) Applicability. With the exception of single family districts, fencing shall be required for all
vacant and abandoned lots, as identified more specifically in subsection (a).
(2) Height. There shall be no minimum height requirement for fences in single family districts;
however, the maximum height in single family districts shall not exceed seven feet (7'). In
all other zoning districts, a seven foot(7')high fence shall be constructed along all property
lines, except those facing a waterway, in which case the height shall be five feet (5'). If a
property contains a building that is set back less than five feet (5')from a property line, or
there is an existing CBS wall that is at least five feet (5') in height, the planning director,
or designee, may waive the minimum fence requirements along those property lines,
provided that the property is secure from trespassing. In the event that an abutting property
has an existing fence along an interior side and/or rear property line, and such fence
provides adequate securing of the property, the planning director, or designee, may waive
the requirement for a fence along such property lines. Within single-family, townhome,
and all other residential districts, the fence shall be set back four feet (4') from front and
side street property lines.
(3) Materials. Along the front, street side and any waterway portions of the property line,
including all required front yards, side street yards, and rear yards facing a street or
waterway, an aluminum picket fence (or equivalent standard) with permanent-quality
construction shall be required. Along interior property lines, as well as rear property lines
not facing a waterway or street, black or green vinyl coated chain-link fencing, of
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permanent-quality construction, may be permitted, provided such fencing is not located
within a required front yard, street side yard, or rear yard facing a waterfront.
(4) Construction requirements. All fences required herein shall be of permanent-quality
construction, including concrete foundations.
(5) Access. Wherever there is a driveway approach to enter a lot, vehicular access onto the
lot shall be required for maintenance purposes, with a locked gate.
(b) Construction fences in all districts. As applicable to all properties with active building permits
that have been deemed unfit for human habitation, construction fences shall be required to be
installed along all property lines:
(1) Height. In single-family districts, construction fences shall be installed at a minimum height
of six feet(6') and maximum height of ten feet(10'), as measured from the adjacent grade.
In all other districts, construction fences shall be a minimum height of six feet (6') and
maximum height of twelve feet (12'), as measured from adjacent grade.
(2) Materials. In all districts, construction fences located along a front, side facing a street, or
waterfront property line, shall consist of an opaque screening, which may include plywood
or aluminum panels, or the equivalent solid construction on a wood or metal frame.
Alternatively, a chain link fence may be permitted, provided that it contains a horizontal
top, opaque screening, and a rolling gate for access. The exterior face of such fencing
shall at a minimum consist of a continuous color finish in single family districts. In all
districts, except single family districts, an artistic mural, which is integral to the fence
construction, shall be required, subject to design review approval or a certificate of
appropriateness, as applicable.
(3) Construction requirements. All fences required to be installed pursuant to this section shall
be of permanent-quality construction, including concrete foundations.
(4) Access. A rolling or rigid folding gate shall be placed at an opening in the fence wherever
there is a vehicular access point for construction vehicles to enter the site. The width of
the gate shall not be greater than what is required to allow access to construction vehicles;
however, the height may be increased as necessary to provide a rigid frame that
completely surrounds the vehicular access point. The gate shall not be of a swinging type.
DIVISION 4. - SUPPLEMENTARY YARD REGULATIONS
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Sec. 142-1132. - Allowable encroachments within required yards.
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(h) Fences, walls, and gates. Regulations and requirements pertaining to materials and heights
for fences, walls and gates, excluding for vacant parcels and construction sites, are as
follows:
(1) All districts except I-1 and WD-2:
a. Front yard and side yard facing a street. Within the required front yard or required
side yard facing a street, fences, walls and gates shall not exceed five feet, as
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measured from grade. The height may be increased up to a maximum total height
of seven feet(7') if the fence, wall or gate is set back from the front and/or side street
property line. Height may be increased ty one foot (1') for every two feet (2') of
setback. For properties zoned multifamily and located within a locally designated
historic district or site, fences shall be subject to the certificate of appropriateness
review procedure, and may be approved at the administrative level.
b. Rear and side yard. Within the required rear or side yard, fences, walls and gates
shall not exceed seven feet (7'), as measured from grade, except when such yard
abuts a public right-of-way, waterway or golf course, in which case the maximum
height shall not exceed five feet (5'). Within RS 1 or RS 2 single-family districts, in
the event that a property has approval for adjusted grade, the overall height of
fences, walls and gates may be measured from adjusted grade, provided that the
portion of such fences, walls or gates above four feet in height consists of open
pickets with a minimum spacing of three inches (3"), unless otherwise approved by
the design review board or historic preservation board, as applicable.
c. Finish. All surfaces of masonry walls and wood fences shall be finished in the same
manner with the same materials on both sides to have an equal or better quality
appearance when seen from adjoining properties. The structural supports for wood
fences, walls or gates shall face inward toward the property. In the event that a
masonry wall or wood fence cannot be equally finished on both sides, an affidavit
shall be submitted at the time of building permit, signed by the abutting property
owner, consenting to a waiver of this requirement. This shall not apply to portions
of masonry walls or fences which face the right-of-way or water.
d. Chain link fences are prohibited in the required front yard, and any required yard
facing a public right-of-way or waterway (except side yards facing on the terminus
of a dead end street in single-family districts) except as provided in this section and
in section 142-1134.
minimize the possibility of the property becoming a dumping area. Such fence shall
to its removal prior to the issuance of a certificate of use or a certificate of occupancy
shall be vinyl coated.
f Barbed wire or materials of similar character shall be prohibited.
g. Vacant lots in the CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, C-PS1, C-PS2, C-PS3, C PS4, RM 1, RM 2,
RM 3, R PS1, R PS2, R PS3, R PSI, RM PS1, and MXE districts must be secured
against motor vehicle cntry at all entry points by a chain, hedge, fence, or other such
material approved by the planning and zoning director.
(2) In I-1 light industrial districts, within the front, rear or side yard a fence shall not exceed
seven feet (7'), as measured from grade, excluding barbed wire or materials of similar
character. Barbed wire or materials of similar character shall be elevated seven feet(7')
above grade and be angled towards the interior of the lot. The combined height of a wall
or fence plus barbed wire or materials of similar character shall not exceed nine feet(9').
zoning director.
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(3) For government facilities in GU and CCC districts, a fence surrounding the property
may be located on the property line, not to exceed six feet (6') in height, as measured
from grade. The height may be increased up to a maximum total height of eight feet (8')
if the fence is set back one foot (1') from the property line, subject to design review
approval; fence(s)shall be constructed in a manner such that there is substantial visibility
through the fence.
(4) In the WD-2 districts, the following shall apply:
a. Fences and gates shall be subject to the certificate of appropriateness review
criteria, and may be reviewed for approval at the administrative level.
b. Fences and gates shall not exceed six feet (6') in height, as measured from the
elevation of Miami Beach Drive at the center of the property.
c. Fences and gates shall consist only of open aluminum picket, unless otherwise
approved by the historic preservation board.
d. Wood, chain link, masonry, concrete, barbed wire or materials of similar character
shall be prohibited.
(5) For oceanfront properties, the following shall apply with regard to measurement of
maximum height.
a. The height of allowable fences, walls and gates located in the front, interior side
yard or side yards facing a street(and not also within a rear yard)shall be measured
from grade, as defined in section 114-1).
b. The height of allowable fences, walls and gates located within the required rear yard
(including overlapping portions of interior and street side yards) shall be measured
from the elevation of the beach walk (not an elevated boardwalk) at the center of
the property. Where no beach walk is present, the height of allowable fences, walls,
and gates shall be measured from the elevation of the erosion control line at the
center of the property.
SECTION 3. Repealer.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith 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.
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SECTION 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this !6 day of O074fK , 2019.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael r. Gran.do, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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City AttorFfey \v Date
First Reading: September 11, 2019 V
Second Reading: October 16, 01 s
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 16, 2019
1:35 p.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT: FENCE STANDARDS FOR VACANT LOTS AND CONSTRUCTION SITES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, SUBPART B, ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 142 OF THE CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II,
ENTITLED "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," DIVISION 2, ENTITLED "RS-1,
RS-2, RS-3, RS-4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS," SECTION
142-108, ENTITLED "PROVISIONS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SINGLE-
FAMILY HOMES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS," TO
CREATE FENCING REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT LOTS IN SINGLE
FAMILY DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED
"SUPPLEMENTARY YARD REGULATIONS," DIVISION 1, ENTITLED
"GENERALLY," BY CREATING SECTION 142-876, ENTITLED "VACANT
AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND CONSTRUCTION SITES," TO
ESTABLISH MINIMUM FENCING STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND FOR
CONSTRUCTION SITES IN ALL DISTRICTS; AND BY AMENDING
DIVISION 4, ENTITLED "SUPPLEMENTARY YARD REGULATIONS,"
SECTION 142-1132, ENTITLED "ALLOWABLE ENCROACHMENTS
WITHIN REQUIRED YARDS," TO AMEND THE FENCING REQUIREMENTS
FOR VACANT LOTS AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES IN ALL DISTRICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
The administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the subject ordinance.
ANALYSIS
HISTORY
On April 10, 2019, at the request of Commissioner Joy Malakoff, the City Commission referred the
subject discussion item to the Land Use and Development Committee (Item C4 X). On May 22,
2019 the LUDC discussed the item and recommended that the City Commission refer the draft
Ordinance to the Planning Board, with amended provisions for vacant single-family home lots. On
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June 5, 2019, at the request of Commissioner Joy Malakoff, the City Commission referred the
ordinance to the Planning Board (Item C4 T).
BACKGROUND
Fences, walls and gates are regulated in Section 142-1132 of the Land Development Regulations,
as allowable encroachments within required yards. The following are the relevant Code sections
pertaining to chain-link fences.
1. All districts except I-1 and WD-2:
d. Chain link fences are prohibited in the required front yard, and any required yard facing
a public right-of-way or waterway (except side yards facing on the terminus of a dead end
street in single-family districts)except as provided in this section and in section 142-1134.
e. Chain link fences may be erected to surround vacant lots or vacant buildings to
minimize the possibility of the property becoming a dumping area. Such fence shall be
permitted on a terrporary basis for a period not to exceed one year and subject to its removal
prior to the issuance of a certificate of use or a certificate of occupancy for a main permitted
use on the property. In the architectural district, such a fence shall be vinyl coated.
f. Barbed wire or materials of similar character shall be prohibited.
g. Vacant lots in the CD-1, CD-2, CD-3, C-PS1, C-PS2, C-PS3, C-PS4, RM-1, RM-2,
RM-3, R-PS1, R-PS2, R-PS3, R-PS4, RM-PS1, and MXE districts must be secured against
motor vehicle entry at all entry points by a chain, hedge, fence, or other such material approved
by the planning and zoning director.
The photos below depict typical chain-link fences around vacant lots in Miami Beach that were
poorly constructed and/or are not properly maintained.
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Construction fences are also often poorly constructed, and not maintained. The dust screen
wrapping is often punctured with openings to address wind resistance, and such sites may
remain an eyesore for years, as seen in the image below.
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PLANNING ANALYSIS
Currently, chain-link fences are generally prohibited, but are allowed within required interior
side yards, as well as within required rear yards for non-waterfront lots in single family districts.
Although they are also allowed to be installed to surround vacant lots for up to one year, there
is no requirement that a vacant lot be fenced. In commercial and multifamily districts, the only
requirement is that they be secured against motor vehicle entry.
in single family districts, when a non-architecturally significant home is demolished, and a
permit has not yet been issued for new construction, the site must be raised to sidewalk
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elevation, and sodded with drought tolerant sod. There is no requirement that the lot be
fenced, but any proposed fencing must consist of aluminum picket type fencing along the entire
perimeter.
Vacant lots often become a dumping ground and requiring that such lots be secured to minimize
dumping benefits the surrounding residents and maintains property values. The same can be
said for abandoned sites, which includes properties with structures that are unfit for human
habitation, as well as for building sites with abandoned or expired permits. Often such lots
remain vacant for many years. In order to improve the appearance of vacant lots and
abandoned properties, and prevent them from becoming a dumping ground, the attached
ordinance has been drafted to address the securing and fencing of vacant lots and construction
sites. The following is a summary of the proposed amendments that would require all vacant
lots and construction sites be fenced and secured:
Minimum fencing requirements in all districts (except single family districts):
The following minimum fence requirements shall apply to all vacant lots, lots containing any
structures with abandoned or expired permits (more than 30 days) that are unfit for human
habitation, and lots containing buildings unfit for human habitation.
• Generally, a seven foot (7') high fence will be required along all property lines, except those
facing a waterway, in which case the height shall be five feet (5'). In the event an abutting
property has an existing fence along an interior side and/or rear property line, and such fence
provides adequate securing of the property, the Planning Director or designee may waive the
requirement for a fence along such property lines. Within single family, townhome and all
residential districts, the fence shall be setback four feet (4') from front and side street property
lines.
• Along the front, street side and any waterway portions of the property line, including all
required front yards, side street yards and rear yards facing a street or waterway, an aluminum
picket fence (or equivalent standard) with permanent quality construction shall be required.
Along interior property lines, as well as rear property lines not facing a waterway or street,
black or green vinyl coated chain-link fencing, of permanent quality construction, may be
permitted, provided such fencing is not located within a required front yard, street side yard or
rear yard facing a waterfront.
• Al fences required herein shall be of permanent construction, including concrete foundations.
• Wherever there is a driveway approach entering the lot, vehicular access onto the site shall be
required for maintenance, with a locked gate.
Construction fences in all districts',
Construction fences shall be required along all property lines to surround properties with active
building permits and which are unfit for human habitation in accordance with the following
requirements:
• In single family districts construction fences shall be a minimum height of six feet (6') and
maximum height of ten feet (10') measured from the adjacent grade. In all other district's
construction fences shall be a minimum height of six feet (6')and maximum height of twelve feet
(12'), as measured from adjacent grade.
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• In all districts, construction fences located along a front, side facing the street or waterfront
property lines, shall consist of an opaque screening, which may include plywood, or aluminum
panels, or the equivalent solid construction on a wood or metal frame. The exterior face of
such fencing shall at a minimum consist of a continuous color finish in single family districts. In
all other districts, an artistic mural, which is integral to the fence construction, shall be required,
subject to design review approval or a certificate of appropriateness, as applicable.
• All fences required herein shall be of permanent construction, including concrete foundations.
• A rolling or rigid folding gate shall be placed as an opening in the fence wherever there is a
vehicular access for construction vehicles entering the site. The width of the gate shall not be
larger in width than required for access of construction vehicles; however, the height may be
increased as necessary to provide a rigid frame completely surrounding the vehicular access.
The gate shall not be of the swinging type.
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PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On July 23, 2019, the Planning Board held a public hearing and transmitted the ordinance to the City
Commission with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 4-1. The Planning Board also
recommended that chain-link fences be permitted as an option for construction sites, subject to
aesthetic and installation criteria. The change recommended by the Planning Board is included in the
ordinance.
APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
The subject amendment was referred on a comprehensive, citywide basis, and not on behalf of a
private applicant or third party. Pursuant to section 118-162(c) of the Land Development Regulations
of the City Code, amendments to the City Code require the payment of the applicable fees in section
118-7 and Appendix A. These fees may be waived by a five-sevenths (5/7ths) vote of the City
Commission, based upon one or more of the following circumstances:
1. The City Manager determines, in writing, that the prop"sed amendment is necessary due to a
change in federal or state law, and/or to implement best practices in urban planning;
2. Upon written recommendation of the city manager acknowledging a documented financial
hardship of a property owner(s)or developer(s); and/or
3. If requested, in writing, by a non-profit organization, neighborhood association, or homeowner's
association for property owned by any such organization or association, so long as the request
demonstrates that a public purpose is achieved by enacting the applicable amendment.
The City Manager has determined that the proposed amendment is necessary to implement best
practices in urban planning.
SUMMARY
The attached ordinance includes the recommendation of the Land Use and Development Committee
regarding vacant lots in single family districts, as well as the recommendation of the Planning Board
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regarding construction fences. In this regard, the fencing of vacant single family lots can be optional,
if the lot is maintained.
UPDATE
The subject ordinance was approved at first reading on September 11, 2019, with no changes.
Additionally, based upon the recommendation of the City Manager (above) the City Commission also
waived the applicable fees.
CONCLUSION
The administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the subject ordinance.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a Resident Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know item? Bond Funds?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Form Approved - ORD
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