Resolution 2021-31803 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31803
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
ATTACHED PARKLET DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY'S
SIDEWALK CAFE PARKLET PROGRAM.
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, in 2015, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel for Washington Avenue
recommended that the City Commission incentivize the establishment of parklets along
Washington Avenue, in order to stimulate economic development and further activate the
Washington Avenue corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission approved the creation of the Washington
Avenue Pilot Parklet Program ("Pilot Program") on December 9, 2015, allowing businesses
located along Washington Avenue to install parklets for utilization by sidewalk cafes in on-street
parking spaces on a temporary basis, subject to certain requirements and criteria; and
WHEREAS, to encourage restaurants to participate in the Pilot Program, the Mayor and
City Commission amended the City Code to abate sidewalk cafe permit application fees and per-
square-foot permit fees for sidewalk cafe operators that participated in the Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, the abatement was extended for a total duration of three (3) years (i.e.
through March 31, 2021); and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2020-31276, creating the Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating Program, which has been
extended through September 30, 2021, and which temporarily permits restaurants to expand
sidewalk café seating areas onto public rights-of-way, or other outdoor seating areas on private
property; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2021, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee ("LUSC")
recommended that parklets for sidewalk cafe seating continue to be permitted, and that staff draft
an Ordinance creating a permanent parklet program; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted an Ordinance
creating the City's Sidewalk Café Parklet Program; providing for Design Guidelines; identifying
permitted parklet areas; providing for an application, site plan, and fees; incorporating the
provisions of the Sidewalk Café Ordinance; and providing for removal; and
WHEREAS, eligibility to participate in the Sidewalk Café Parklet Program is limited to
restaurants located along Washington Avenue, between 6th Street and Lincoln Road, and in the
Sunset Harbour neighborhood, which is generally bounded by Purdy Avenue to the west, 20th
Street and the waterway to the north, Alton Road to the east, and Dade Boulevard to the south;
and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance, at Section 82-390(c), provides that"[t]he operation of a parklet
shall at all times be consistent with the City's Parklet Design Guidelines, as may be adopted or
amended by resolution of the City Commission"; and
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WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the
proposed Parklet Design Guidelines, which are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby approve the attached Parklet Design Guidelines for the City's Sidewalk Café Parklet
Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 2021.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, ity Clerk
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 28, 2021
10:05 a.m.
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ATTACHED PARKLET
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY'S SIDEWALK CAFE PARKLET
PROGRAM.
RECOM M ENDAT ION
The Administration recommends approving the proposed Parklet Design Guidelines.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
A parklet is a small park, plaza, or creative public space that is physically installed or constructed
in an on-street parking space.
In 2015, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel for Washington Avenue recommended that the City
Commission encourage the establishment of parklets along Washington Avenue, in order to
stimulate economic development and further activate the Washington Avenue corridor.
The Mayor and City Commission approved the creation of the Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet
Program ("Pilot Program") on December 9, 2015, allowing businesses located along
Washington Avenue to install parklets for utilization by sidewalk cafes in on-street parking
spaces on a temporary basis, subject to certain requirements and criteria. In order to encourage
restaurants to participate in the Pilot Program, the Mayor and City Commission amended the
City Code to abate sidewalk cafe permit application fees and per-square-foot permit fees for
sidewalk cafe operators that participated in the Pilot Program.
The abatement was extended for a total duration of three (3) years. The Pilot Program was
originally scheduled to terminate on March 31, 2019. On July 17, 2019, the City Commission
adopted Ordinance No. 2019-4281, extending the duration of the Pilot Program through March
31, 2021.
On January 20, 2021, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) held a discussion
regarding sidewalk cafes and parklets in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The LUSC
members recommended that parklets for sidewalk cafe seating continue to be permitted, and
recommended that staff draft an Ordinance to make the program permanent and bring it to
Commission for approval.
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The City Commission approved the Ordinance on First Reading at its June 23, 2021 meeting,
and scheduled a Second Reading Public Hearing on July 28, 2021, where the Administration
will present the proposed Parklet Design Guidelines for final approval, along with a
recommendation to have the parklet fees based on a valet parking space rental calculation,
instead of per-square-foot based fees (as proposed in the original Pilot Program).
ANALYSIS
The Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach Emergency Order restrictions related to
the COVID-19 pandemic greatly limited economic activity in the City of Miami Beach, and
adversely impacted City businesses, including restaurants. I n response, the City Commission
adopted a Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating Program ("Outdoor Seating Program"), in an
effort to encourage businesses to reopen and promote economic recovery, while safeguarding
the public's health and safety.
The Outdoor Seating Program (which was extended through September 30, 2021) permitted
restaurants to expand their footprint to promote social distancing and activate the public realm.
While this program was successful in helping the economy of the City during the pandemic it did
lead to a wide array of aesthetic treatments for the outdoor seating areas.
At its January 20, 2021 meeting, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee recommended to
continue to permit parklets along Washington Avenue, and to include Sunset Harbour. In order
to address the aesthetic aspects of the program, Public Works was tasked with developing
design guidelines to provide uniformity and quality to the more permanent Parklet program.
These guidelines provide for location criteria and standards for design elements, parkiet layout
and materials.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Results from the 2019 Resident Survey regarding Satisfaction with Perceptions of the City
show that 73% of residents rated the overall image of the City as very satisfied/satisfied. In
order to continue maintaining excellent standards in this area, the City recommends that the City
Commission approve the Parklet Design Guidelines.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the proposed Parklet Design Guidelines.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
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Public Works
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Resolution 2021-31632
❑ Resolution 2020-31276
❑ DRAFT Parklet Design Guidelines
❑ Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31632
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE DURATION OF
THE "RESTAURANT RECOVERY OUTDOOR SEATING PILOT
PROGRAM," AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31276,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, WHICH PROGRAM
TEMPORARILY ALLOWS RESTAURANTS TO EXPAND SIDEWALK
CAFE SEATING AREAS ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, OR OTHER
OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY,VW SPECIAL
EVENT PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-5 OF THE
CITY CODE, WITH ANY SUCH PERMITS SUBJECT TO EACH
RESTAURANT OPERATOR'S COMPLIANCE WITH (1) APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S SIDEWALK CAFE ORDINANCE,AS SET
FORTH IN CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 5 OF THE CITY
CODE; AND (2) SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION
REQUIREMENTS OR GUIDELINES IMPOSED BY THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
UNDER ANY APPLICABLE EMERGENCY ORDER, WHICH SHALL
CONTINUE UNLESS TERMINATED BY THE CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, coronavirus disease 2019 ('COVID-19°), a severe acute respiratory
illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can spread rapidly from person to person
and cause serious illness or death, constitutes a clear and present threat to the lives,
health, welfare and safety of the people of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order
20-52, declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-
19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez
declared a State of Emergency for all of Miami-Dade County due to the threats associated
with COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the City Manager for the City of Miami Beach
declared a State of Emergency for the City of Miami Beach, as COVID-19 poses a health
risk to the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City have issued a number of Emergency Orders
that temporarily closed and/or imposed restrictions on public and private facilities,
including temporary closures, occupancy limits, and other restrictions applicable to
restaurants; and
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WHEREAS, the foregoing restrictions have greatly limited economic activity in the
City of Miami Beach, and continue to adversely impact City businesses, including
restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the path to re-opening businesses in the City must promote business
operation and economic recovery while safeguarding the public's health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the significant reductions to indoor occupancy in response to the
COVID-19 Pandemic, has placed financial strain on many restaurants throughout the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2020-31276 on May 13,
2020, which established the Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating Pilot Program (the
Program"), in order to permit restaurants to expand their footprint as a further effort to
mitigate the loss of seating associated with COVID-19 social distancing requirements in
response to State, County, and City Emergency Orders; and
WHEREAS,the Program permits restaurants to expand their sidewalk café seating
areas onto public rights-of-way, or other outdoor seating areas on private property,
subject to the Administration's review and approval of the proposed site plan for these
expanded area(s); and
WHEREAS, these restaurant operators are subject to those applicable provisions
of the Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance (set forth in Chapter 82, Article IV, Division 5 of the City
Code), and social distancing and sanitation guidelines or requirements imposed by the
State of Florida, Miami-Dade County, and City of Miami Beach pursuant to those
emergency orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved an extension to the program on
September 16, 2020, via Resolution 2020-31406, which expired on December 31, 2020;
and another extension on December 9, 2020, via Resolution 2020-31523, which is set to
expire on March 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends an additional extension to the
Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating Pilot Program through September 30, 2021, in
order to continue to promote business operations and economic recovery consistent with
the terms of the Program as set forth in Exhibit 'A" to this Resolution, and incorporated
herein by reference.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby extend the duration of the "Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating
Pilot Program," as established by Resolution No. 2020-31276, through September 30,
2021, which Program temporarily allows restaurants to expand sidewalk café seating
areas onto public rights-of-way, or other outdoor seating areas on private property, via
special event permits issued pursuant to Section 12-5 of the City Code, with any such
permits subject to each restaurant operator's compliance with (1)applicable provisions of
the Sidewalk Café Ordinance, as set forth in Chapter 82, Article IV, Division 5 of the City
Code; and (2)social distancing and sanitation guidelines imposed by the State of Florida,
Miami-Dade County, and the City of Miami Beach, which shall continue until terminated
by the City Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17'" day of March, 2021.
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31276
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING THE "RESTAURANT RECOVERY
OUTDOOR SEATING PILOT PROGRAM," AS SET FORTH
IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION, TO
TEMPORARILY ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO EXPAND
SIDEWALK CAFÉ SEATING AREAS ONTO PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, OR OTHER OUTDOOR SEATING
AREAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, VIA SPECIAL EVENT
PERMITS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-5 OF THE
CITY CODE, WITH ANY SUCH PERMITS SUBJECT TO
EACH RESTAURANT OPERATOR'S COMPLIANCE WITH
(1) APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S
SIDEWALK CAFÉ ORDINANCE, AS SET FORTH IN
CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 5 OF THE CITY
CODE; AND (2) SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION
REQUIREMENTS OR GUIDELINES IMPOSED BY THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH UNDER ANY APPLICABLE
EMERGENCY ORDER; AND PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT
THE PROGRAM SHALL TERMINATE ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2020, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19"), a severe acute respiratory
illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can spread rapidly from person to person
and cause serious illness or death, constitutes a clear and present threat to the lives,
health, welfare and safety of the people of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order
20-52, declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-
19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez
declared a State of Emergency for all of Miami-Dade County due to the threats associated
with COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, City Manager for the City of Miami Beach
declared a State of Emergency for the City of Miami Beach, as COVID-19 poses a health
risk to the City's residents; and
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WHEREAS, subsequently, both the County and the City issued various
Emergency Orders temporarily closing public and private facilities, including the
temporary closure of all non-essential retail and commercial establishments, and the
closure of all restaurants for in-person dining; and
WHEREAS, the foregoing closures have greatly limited economic activity in the
City of Miami Beach, and continue to adversely impact City businesses, including
restaurants; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2020, based on data showing a downward trajectory of
hospitalizations for influenza-like illness and COVID-19-like syndromic cases, a decrease
in percent positive test results, and a significant increase in hospital capacity, Governor
DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-112 initiating Phase 1 of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-
Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order 20-112, restaurants and food
establishments (excluding restaurants in Palm Beach County, Broward County and
Miami-Dade County) may allow on-premises consumption of food and beverage, so long
as they adopt appropriate social distancing measures and limit their indoor occupancy to
no more than 25% of their building capacity, and in addition thereto, outdoor seating is
permissible with appropriate social distancing of a minimum of six (6) feet between
parties; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order 20-112 does not immediately provide for restaurants
and food establishments to reopen in Miami-Dade County; however, the City Commission
desires to create a regulatory framework to expand outdoor seating onto public rights-of-
way and other property once the State of Florida and Miami-Dade County permit
restaurants to reopen, provided that each restaurant's then-existing total seating capacity
(including indoor and outdoor seating) is not exceeded; and
WHEREAS, the path to re-opening businesses in the City must promote business
operation and economic recovery while safeguarding the public's health and safety; and
WHEREAS, significant reductions to indoor occupancy will likely place financial
strain on many restaurants in the City; and
WHEREAS, as such, it is the intent of the Mayor and City Commission to establish
a Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating Pilot Program (the "Program") to create
opportunities for restaurants to expand their footprint to mitigate the loss of seating
associated with implementing social distancing requirements, in compliance with the
Governor's Executive Order 20-112 and any future State, County or City Emergency
Order, provided that each restaurant's then-existing total seating capacity is not
exceeded; and
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WHEREAS, the Program will temporarily allow restaurants to expand sidewalk
café seating areas onto public rights-of-way, or other outdoor seating areas on private
property, subject to the Administration's review and approval of the proposed site plan for
the expanded area(s) to ensure all public safety and public access issues are
appropriately addressed, and further subject to the restaurant operator's compliance with
(1) applicable provisions of the Sidewalk Café Ordinance (set forth in Chapter 82, Article
IV, Division 5 of the City Code); and (2) social distancing and sanitation guidelines or
requirements imposed by the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County, and City of Miami
Beach in any emergency order issued to prevent the further spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the Program are set forth in Exhibit"A" to this Resolution,
and incorporated by reference herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby establish the "Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating Pilot Program,"
as set forth in Exhibit "A" to this Resolution, to temporarily allow restaurants to expand
sidewalk café seating areas onto public rights-of-way, or other outdoor seating areas on
private property, via special event permits issued pursuant to Section 12-5 of the City
Code, with any such permits subject to each restaurant operator's compliance with (1)
applicable provisions of the Sidewalk Café Ordinance, as set forth in Chapter 82, Article
IV, Division 5 of the City Code; and (2)social distancing and sanitation guidelines imposed
by the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County, and the City of Miami Beach; and provided,
further, that the Program shall terminate on September 30, 2020, unless otherwise
extended by the City Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2020.
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Parklet Design Guidelines
BACMIKAIND
In 2015, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel for Washington Avenue recommended that the City Commission
encourage the establishment of parklets along Washington Avenue, in order to stimulate economic development
and further activate the Washington Avenue corridor. Before the year's closing, the City Commission approved its
first Resolution to create a Washington Avenue Pilot Parklet Program ("Pilot Program"), allowing businesses located
along Washington Avenue to install parkiets for utilization by sidewalk cafes in on-street parking spaces on a
temporary basis, subject to certain requirements, fees and criteria.
In order to encourage restaurants to participate in the Pilot Program, the Mayor and City Commission amended its
City Code to abate sidewalk cafe permit application fees and per-square-foot permit fees for sidewalk cafe
operators that participated in the Pilot Program. The Washington Avenue Parklet Program and fee abatement were
approved through March 31, 2021.
Early last year, the word was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic, which required the issuance of Emergency
Orders by Miami Dade County, temporarily closing and/or imposing restrictions on public and private facilities,
including temporary closures, occupancy limits, and other restrictions applicable to restaurants. These restrictions
greatly limited economic activity in the City of Miami Beach, and adversely impacted City businesses.
On May 13, 2020, the City Commission adopted its first Resolution, creating the Restaurant Recovery Outdoor
Seating Program ("Outdoor Seating Program"), in an effort to encourage businesses to reopen and promote
economic recovery,while safeguarding the public's health and safety. This Restaurant Recovery Outdoor Seating
Program is due to sunset on September 20, 2021.
On January 20, 2021, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a discussion regarding sidewalk cafes
and parklets in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood. At their meeting, the LUSC members recommended that parkiets
for sidewalk cafe seating continue to be permitted on Washington Avenue, include Sunset Harbor and bring it to
Commission for approval
The Ordinance as amended, creates a Parklet Program, establishes the scope of the Program, provides for Parklet
Design Guidelines, identifies permitted parklet areas, provides for an application, site plan, and fees, incorporates
provisions of the Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance, and provides for removal.
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PIONIMAIOVIRIMINV
The City of Miami Beach's Parklet Program aims to facilitate the conversion of on-street parking spaces into an
extension of restaurant seating areas on a temporary basis for all to enjoy in the areas of Washington Avenue
between 6 and Lincoln Road and the area of Sunset Harbour. The Parklet 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 in several communities and is being emulated in cities around the world. Parklets are intended as
aesthetic enhancements to the street scope, providing an opportune response to the need for increased public open
space and extension to restaurant seating area. They may also provide amenities like planting, bike parking, and
art. They reflect the city's commitment to encouraging walking and biking,creating pedestrian-friendly streets, and
strengthening our communities.
The materials consist of semi-permanent, pervious, high-quality 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 additional amenities and other associated improvements,generally located in front
of and developed and operated by the adjacent restaurant business.
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 seating,landscaping and associated
enhancements. Parklets may provide bicycle parking and thus increase the visibility and availability of bicycling in
and around Miami Beach.
Encourage pedestrian activity
Parklets provide pocket spaces for pedestrians to sit and enjoy the outdoors,while also improving walkability.
Support local businesses
Parklets attract attention to businesses and provide additional seating that can be used by businesses' patrons. A
Parklets could also beautify the street and create a neighborhood destination.
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Parklets for this program must comply with Miami Beach Code
of Ordinances Chapter 82,Article IV, Division 5
Subdivision II. Permit,Sec. 82-390 and the provisions in these
guidelines. Parklets will be permitted on both sides of
Washington Avenue from 6 Street to Lincoln Road and in
Sunset Harbour restaurant areas where feasible.
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 unmarked parking spaces.
*Parklets on angled parking spaces will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis for feasibility.
Where an accessible parking space is proposed for a Parklet
location,the relocation of such accessible parking space must
be available within the vicinity,and must be reviewed and
approved by the Parking Department.
Parklet platforms must be placed at least one parking space
away from corners to maintain sight triangle visibility unless
curb configuration,such as large bump-out,allows for safe
placement of a Parklet closest to the corner(evaluated on a _��������
case-by-case basis)and in compliance with any applicable NEti�Ti1R:1RIM111 1 4/8
Miami Dade County or FDOT requirements for visibility as ��������� •
applicable. L6"Curb (typ)
Street Slope
Parklet platforms must adjust to existing street slope to provide *Running slope to match street/sidewalk grade
a level surface,not exceeding 2 percent slope in any direction,
see platform information below.
Applicants must perform their own site assessment to ensure
the built platform will meet requirements.
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Reflective Elements at Corners adjacent bike racks, utility covers, inlets,street poles,
Reflective elements are required at the outside corners existing signs,street trees,tree wells,etc.
of all Parklets. Soft-hit posts are a standard solution
deployed at the outside edges; however the city will Sight Triangle
consider additional reflective elements incorporated in Parklets must not interfere with sight triangles. A sight tri-
the Parklet design. angle is a triangular shaped portion of land established
for unobstructed visibility of motorists entering or leaving
Wheel Stops a street or driveway intersection. On this portion of land,
For Parklets in parallel parking spaces,a three-foot no stationary or movable element(i.e. vehicles,vehicular
wheel stop must be installed one foot from the curb at maneuvering area,signs,landscaping or objects of any
the edge of the front and back parking spaces. When kind,including solid buffers)is permitted to be located
Parklets are installed adjacent to parallel parking between a height of two and one-half(2'/2)and eight(8)
spaces,wheel stops should be set back four feet from feet above the elevation of the adjoining edge of
the Parklet structure. For angled parking spaces and pavement. An exception to the prohibition is a tree with
adjacent to driveways,City staff will evaluate to clear trunk between two and one-half(21/2)and eight(8)
determine the appropriate location for wheel stops. feet.
Wheel stops shall be made of recycled rubber/plastic.
Additional barriers may be required on perimeter Parking Space Identification
following Miami Dade County or FDOT requirement as A maximum of two(2)on-street parking spaces will be
applicable. allowed per Parklet per city block where the restaurant
may be located; additional parklets per block will be
Site Conditions reviewed for approval. The plan needs to show the
The initial site plan must accurately reflect the existing location of the parking space(s)to be removed and the
site conditions and include streetscape features like zone number,if applicable.
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The Platform
The platform provides the structural base for the Parklet. The
permit application must include plans signed and sealed by a
design or construction professional to ensure that the platform
will be sturdy and safe. Applicants must provide a Hurricane
Preparedness Plan to remove or secure the platform during
storm events or permit plans must specify the platform to sustain
hurricane force winds.
Bolting
Bolting into the street or penetrating the surface of the road is
not allowed and any alteration may not be allowed without a
restoration plan and an excavation bond posted by the
applicant and their contractor. Parklets may be bolted to the
existing curb,with specific restoration requirements.
Platform Surface
The top of the Parklet platform must be flush with the sidewalk
and a maximum slope no greater than 2% in any direction.
There shall be a maximum gap of one-half inch between the
platform and the sidewalk or otherwise there shall be an
accessible transition plate or other approved solution to
mitigate gap. In the case of a sloping street(crown of
road),platform structure must be designed and built to adjust to --
such slope to provide a level surface not exceeding 2% slope.
Access for Maintenance
If the platform base is not solid,the space underneath the
platform surface must be accessible for maintenance through
access panels, removable pavers,etc.
Surface Materials
Platform surface must be pervious high-quality decking and
pavers. Finish materials must be wood,composite, masonry.
Tiles, rugs,artificial turf will not be permitted. Also loose
particles,such as sand or loose stone,are not permitted on the < >_
Parklet; surfaces must be slip-resistant.
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Drainage
The Parklet platform cannot impede the flow of curbside
drainage. Plans must show covers on openings at either
end of the Parklet with screens that allow flow of water but
prevent blockage from debris.
Street Crown and Curb Height
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section)and typically edged with a six-inch high curb. This
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the curb,effectively reducing the amount of space 6"Curb
(thickness)to build the Parklet platform. Whereas along the ityP.l
curb there may be 6 inches height for your platform
structure,such height may be reduced to as little as 2
inches further into the street. Furthermore, both curb
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Parklet Design Guidelines
DESMiiiiMEMS
Buffer the edges Round tables shall be no larger than 36" in diameter.
Depending on the location,the Parklet shall have an Square tables shall be no larger than 36"wide and
edge to buffer the street. This can take the form of rectangular tables shall seat no more than four people.
planters, railing,ca-bling,or other approved Tables shall be constructed of metal, high-quality
equivalent buffer. The height shall not exceed 42", recycled plastic or natural or manufactured stone.
and its finish shall be painted metal or clear anodized
aluminum,concrete or composite. Scale of the buffer Total of outdoor seating must comply with plumbing
required will vary depending on local context. For requirements and shall provide 5%minimum ADA
example,on some low-traffic streets/sections,a seating spaces and equivalent seating options as those
continuous edge may not be required. (If cable railing provided to other patrons.
is used,spacing between cables cannot exceed six
inches). Chairs
Maintain a Visual Connection to the Street All chairs must be matching and be commercial grade,
The Parklet design should maintain a visual manufactured for outdoor commercial use. The seat of
the chair shall not exceed 24" in height and the overall
connection to the street. Continuous opaque walls dimension of the chair shall not exceed 24"wide by
above forty-two inches that block views into the 24"deep by 42"tall. Chairs must be constructed of
Parklet from the surrounding streetscape are metal,or high-quality recycled plastic. Upholstered
prohibited.You are allowed to include columns and chairs,benches, booths, picnic tables or sofas shall not
other vertical elements,for review and approval be permitted.
during permit review.
Lighting
During evening and nighttime hours of operation,
supplemental lighting beyond what is provided by
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in street lights may be required by operator. Light levels
buffer 4 "max at Parklets may be supplemented with flameless LED
buffer votives,or other similar battery-operated light on tables
only. Lighting is not permitted to be attached to any
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right-of-way; it cannot face the street or otherwise affect
Furnishings motorists. Supplemental outdoor lighting must also
All furnishings permitted must be free-standing, must all meet environmental requirements as applicable.
match, remain clean and free of fading,corrosion,
dents,tears and chipped paint. Furnishings must be Prohibited items:Speakers,fans, misters, heat lamps.
constructed of durable materials, manufactured for
commercial outdoor use.
Umbrellas
For a Parklet,if umbrellas are proposed,they shall be
center post and not exceed 6 feet by 6 feet with a
vertical clearance of 80 inches.
Tables
The use of small round or square tables seating two to
four people will maximize the number of available
tables and will provide flexibility in the seating layout.
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Parklet Design Guidelines
AGN EtitAINITS sand
UMBRELLA CANOPY FABRIC
Umbrella canopies shall consist of a marine grade canvas that is fire-retardant, pressure-treated or manufac-
tured of fire-resistant material . The umbrella canopy canvas fabric shall be one of the following Sunbrella brand
solid colors or its equivalent. Vinyl fabric shall not be permitted.
4604 - Natural 4630 - Cadet Grey 4635 - Buttercup 4642 - Oyster 4630 - Silver
4664 - Sea 4675 - Capri 4685 - Ginkgo 4688 - Basil 4693 - Pink
UMBRELLA STRUCTURE—materials and finishes
The frame and mast shall consist of marine grade aluminum components. The finish of the structure shall be a
polished or brushed natural aluminum, titanium or silver color.
UMBRELLA SIGNAGE REGULATIONS
Umbrella signage shall be limited to the name and/or logo of the parklet business in individual letters that
do not exceed 6" in height. The length of the sign shall not exceed 25% of the length of each side of the
umbrella, and may be placed on a maximum of 2 sides.
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DESIGN ELEMENTS EOOtintled
TABLE TYPES AND DIMENSIONS
The use of small round or square tables seating two to four people will maximize the number of available tables
and will provide flexibility in the café Payout. Tables shall not be taller than 34".
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Parklet Design Guidelines
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SEATING DIMENSIONS
Parklet chairs must match and shall be of a commercial grade, manufactured for out-door commercial use.
The seat of the chair shall not exceed 24" in height and the overall dimension of the chair shall not exceed 24"
wide x 24" deep x 42" tall.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES (Sample Images)
Chairs shall be constructed of metal, or high quality recycled plastic . Upholstered chairs, benches, booths,
so-fas, or fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid colored chairs shall not be permitted.
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DIESIM ELIMIPITS continued
MENU BOARD REQUIREMENTS
One menu board and one specials board shall be permitted, per parklet. A menu board allows for the posting
of a restaurant's complete menu and specials board allows for the posting of a restaurant's daily specials.
A menu board or specials board shall not exceed 6 square feet in area and the overall height of the
board shall not exceed 5'-6" from grade. The boards are not permitted to be internally illuminated and may
not be of a sandwich board type design.Menu boards must be placed within parklet area.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Menu board and specials boards shall be constructed substantially of metal material.
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