C4E-Ref- LUDC - Grade Elevations For New Constructiong MIAMIBEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 10,2015
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
REGARDING GRADE ELEVATIONS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach is in the process of addressing sea level rise with enhancing the City's
stormwater systems and raising street elevations. The building codes dictate that finish floor
elevations are built at base flood elevation. However, there is a disconnect between the building
codes and City Code when it comes to setting the exterior grades to the property.
ln the event that a new building abuts a street without a sidewalk, the exterior property grades are
determined by the Director of Public Works. ln the event a sidewalk exists, the Code dictates the
property grades which can be out of character with the surrounding properties and do not reflect any
ability to increase grades in anticipation of rising sea levels. A process needs to be created to allow
for reasonable accommodation.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the referral to the Land Use & Development Committee
for discussion and further direction.
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