C4J-Re- LUDC - Seawall Conditions Encroachments Into Public Property For Privateg MIAMIBEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, 1700 Convention Cenler Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139. www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISS N MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 11,2015
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REGARDING SEAWALL CONDITIONS, ENCROAGHMENTS INTO PUBLIC PROPERTY
FOR PRIVATE USE.
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach is surrounded by approximately 60 miles of sea wall, which enables
protection from storm surges, sea level rise and soilerosion prevention. These seawalls fall under
City, State and/or private jurisdiction.
During recent inspections, it has been discovered that a number of seawalls are suffering from
structural damage and/or are in deteriorating conditions. lt has also been noted during the
construction permitting process (those applying for a City permit are required to provide a property
survey in order to identify property/City limits), that many property owners' existing sea walls
encroach into public property by as much as four feet, without a permit on record. This essentially
has provided public property for private use.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the referral to the Land Use & Development Committee
for discussion and further direction.
JM/C/JJF/FRS/BAM
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