98-22645 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
98-22645
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 18,
1998 ON THE MIAMI BEACH YEAR 2000
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL
REPORT (EAR) AND EAR BASED TEXT AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, On August 26, 1997, the City's Planning Board, sitting as the Local Planning
Agency, held a public hearing and recommended approval (by a vote of 5-0, 1 absence and 1
vacancy) of the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report ("EAR") and the proposed EAR based text
amendments to the City of Miami Beach Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan ("Comprehensive Plan");
and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 1997, the EAR and EAR based text amendments were
referred back to the City's Planning Board by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 1997, the Planning Board again considered and approved the
EAR and EAR based text amendments (by a vote of 6-0, 1 vacancy); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3191 (4), Florida Statutes, a public hearing is now
required by the City Commission to make a determination as to the internal consistency of the
Comprehensive Plan, including adoption of the EAR, approval on first reading of the proposed EAR
based text amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, and to determine whether to transmit the
proposed amendments to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and to all other
required governmental entities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that a public hearing on the
City of Miami Beach Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and
EAR based text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan is hereby scheduled on Wednesday,
February 18, 1998 at 5 :03 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish and distribute
the appropriate public notice of said public hearing at which time and place all interested parties will
be heard,
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of
January L1/ U1
,1998.
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APPENDIX A
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
8ugested EAR Bued Amendments to the
City of Mi-wnl Beach Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
Recommended by the LPA to the City Commftl8ion
nu. document CODt.ltiQa the propoMd chane- to the Wiami Beach
Comprebenai". Plan GOala, Objec:tinl aDd Polici. recommeDded by the
LPA PW"l1Wlt to preparatioD of the 1997 EnluatioD ADd Appn.iaa1
Report. 'I'b-. I'eCOIIl.DMDded eha.Dca are .hoW'D ill .uike throuch aDd
UDdencon. They are DOt Jet omaal enactmeDts of the City. Tbe, an
aubject to rnWoD prior to eDactmeDt.
Prepared by
Robert K. Swarthout, Incorporated
and the
Miami Beach PlanninJ', Desifll and Historic Preservation Division
Dean Grandin, Deputy Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART D: GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POUCIES.............................................................. 1
FtJTURE LAND USE ELEMENT .............,...........,.......................................,................... 1
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT ........ ......... .......,.......... ..... .................".,...,.....,.... _ 23
MASS TRANSIT OBJECTIVES AND POUCIES............................................................28
PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED OBJECTIVES AND POUCIES ..........................32
OTHER TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OBJECTIVES and POUCIES.....................33
HOUSING ELEMENT .... ...... ...... .......... .............. ...... ........................ ......,.. ..................... ...36
INFRASTRUCTURE: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,
DRAINAGE AND POTABLE WATER ...........................................,................................. 44
CONSERVATION/COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ............................................... ..,.49
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ............................................................62
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT..............................................66
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELEMENT....................................................... 70
mSTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT ........................................................................ 77
CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92-20579
AND RELATED MATERIAL................ ........ ..... ....... ..... ........... ...... ...... ........ .... ....... ......... 79
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PART ll: GOALS, OBJECTIVES and POLICIES
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOAL:
Ensure that the character and location of land uses maximize the potential for
economic benefit and the enjoyment of natural and man-made resources by
citizetu while minimizing the threat to health, safety and welfare posed by
hazards, nuisances, incompatible land uses and environmental degradation J!ilh
minimal nerative impact on the q)laUty of life in the City.
OBJECTIVE 1: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Future growth and development, redevelopment and rehabilitation will be managed through
the preparation, adoption, implementation and enforcement of land development regulations.
Policy 1.1
Continue to administer land development regulations (LOR) consistent with s.163.3202, F.S.
that shall contain specific and detailed provisions required to implement the adopted
Comprehensive Plan and which 88 a minimum:
a. Regulate the subdivision ofland;
b. Regulate the use of land and water consistent with this Element and ensure the
compatibility of acljacent land uses and provide for open space;
c. Protect the Conservation (beach) lands designated on the Future Land Use Map
and in the Conservation Element;
d. Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and provide for drainage
and stormwater management;
e. Regulate design of architectura1ly significant and oceanfront buildings;
f. Regulate signage;
g. Ensure safe and convenient traffic flow and vehicle parking needs; and
h. Provide that development orders and permits shall not be issued which result in
a reduction of the level of services for the affected public facilities below the level
of service standards adopted in this Comprehensive Plan.
Note: The Zoning Ordinance of the City was extensively amended in 1989 to carry out the
1989 Comprehensive Plan resulting in a set ofland development regulations (LDR).
Policy 1.2
The land development regulations which implement this Comprehensive Plan shall, at a
minimum, be based on and be consistent with s.163.3202, F.S. and shall further be based on
the following standards for land use category, land use intensity and land use density:
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Pollcy 1.1 (continued)
Sinlk Family Re.Ukntiol Cat~lory (RS)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and new single family residential development.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings.
Density Limits: 7 residential units per gross acre,
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited. by such set back, height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy.
ToumAolfU! Re.idential Category (TH)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new townhome residential areas.
Usee which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings and townhome
dwellings. For the purposes of this use limitation, townhome dwellings are dwellings
arranged on a lite with other townhome dwellings in such a way that none of the
townhome dwellings are above or below one another and 80 that each has its own
entrance to the out of doors.
Base Density Limits: 23 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 40 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive ofbase density.
Base and Bonus Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited. by such set back, height,
floor area ratio and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative
capacity determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the base intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.7 nor shall the bonus intensity exceed a floor area ratio of
1.2.
Low De,..Uy Planned Re.i.clential Category (RM-PRD)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new low density single family and multiple family residential
areas in large scale developments which are carried out in accordance with an overall
development master plan and which have a greater variety ofbeight, set back and
similar configurations than would be appropriate in lot-by-lot development.
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Policy 1.2 (continued)
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings and multiple family dwellings.
Base Density Limits: 25 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 66 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base and Bonus Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height,
floor area ratio and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative
capacity determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the base intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0 nor shall the bonus intensity exceed a floor area ratio of
2.0.
Low Den.ity MuUi Family Raidential Category (RM.l)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new low density multi family residential areas.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings and multiple family dwellings.
Base Density Limits: 34 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 90 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base and Bonus Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back., height,
floor area ratio and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative
capacity determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the base intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0 nor shall the bonus intensity exceed a floor area ratio of
2.0.
Medium Deruity MuUi Family Re.identicl Category (RM.2)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new medium density multi family residential areas.
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Polley 1.2 (continued)
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, multiple family dwellings, apartment hotels
and hotels.
Other uses which may be permitted are adult congregate living facilities, day care
facilities, nursing homes, religious institutions, private institutions, public institutions,
schools, commercial parking lots and garages and non-commercial parking lots and
garages.
Base Density Limits: 56 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 136 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base and Bonus Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height,
floor area ratio and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative
capacity determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the base intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.215 nor shall the bonus intensity exceed a floor area ratio
of 3.0.
Higla De~Uy Multi Family RaUkntiGl CGkgot"Y (RJI-3)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of ezisting and/or new high density multi family residential and hotel areas.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, multiple family dwellings, apartment hotels
and hotels. Other uses which may be permitted are adult congregate living facilities,
day care facilities, nursing homes, religious institutions, private institutions, public
institutions, schools, commercial parking lots and garages and non-commercial parking
lots and garages.
Base Density Limits: 56 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 272 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base and Bonus Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height,
floor area ratio and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative
capacity determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the base intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.25 nor shall the bonus intensity exceed a floor area ratio
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Pollcy 1.2 (continued)
Low IntemUy Commercial Cak,o,? (CD-I)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new low intensity commercial areas which primarily serve
surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Uses which may be Permitted: Various types of commercial uses including business
and professional offices, retail sales and service establishments, eating and drinking
establishments and apartment residential uses.
Base Density Limits: 22 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot, Urban Design Bonus and Rehabilitation Density Limits: 66 dwelling units
per gross acre, inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity F100r Area Ratio Limits: 0.J5.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity F100r Area Ratio Limits: 1.0, inclusive of
hue intensity limits.
Medium IntemUy Commercial CGle,o,? (CD-J)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new medium intensity commercial areas which serve the
entire city.
Uses which may be Permitted: Uses Permitted: Various types ofcommerclal uses
including, business and professional offices, retail sales and service establishments,
eating and drinking establishments; apartment residential uses; apartment hotels; and
hotels.
Base Density Limits: 45 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot, Urban Design Bonus, and Rehabilitation Density Limits: 132 dwelling
units per gross acre, inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity F100r Area Ratio Limits: 1.0.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity F100r Area Ratio Limits: 2.0, inclusive of
base intensity limits.
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Pollcy 1.2 (contiDued)
Hilla Int~,..ity Co~rcial Cat~lory (Cl).3)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new medium intensity commercial areas which serve the
entire city.
Uses which may be Permitted: Various types of commercial uses including, business
and professional offices, retail sales and service establishments, and eating and
drinking establishments; apartment residential uses; apartment hotels; and hotels.
Base Density Limits: 56 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot, Urban Design Bonus and Rehabilitation Density Limits: 396 dwelling units
per gross acre, inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.2S.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 6.0, inclusive of
base intensity limits.
Re.identiGll Office Cat~lory (RO)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new office residential areas which are compatible with single
family and other residential development.
Uses which may be Permitted: Offices and certain residential uses including single
family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings and
multiple family dwellings.
Base Density Limits: 34 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 56 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of bue density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 0.75.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.25, inclusive
ofbue intensity limits.
Mixed U.e Entertainment Category (MXB)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new mixed use areas which accommodate residential, hotel
and commercial development.
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Polley 1.J (continued)
Uses which may be Permitted: Apartments, apartment hotels, hotels and various
types of commercial uses including, business and profe88ional offices (but not medical
or dental offices), retail sales and service establishments, and eating and drinking
establishments.
Base Density Limits: 100 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 200 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: loa.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 6.0 tor hotels
and 3.0 for other ue., inclusive of base intensity limits.
Public Facility: Educational (PF (E))
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new public
educational facilities.
Uses which may be Permitted: Public educational facilities.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions 88 the City CommiRllion acting in a legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity
exceed a tloor area ratio of 2.0.
Public Facility: Religioru and H~pitol PF (RHO)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new religious and
hospital facilities.
Uses which may be Permitted: Religious and hospital facilities.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back. height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions as the City CommiJUrion acting in a legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity exceed
a tloor area ratio of 3.0.
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Pollcy 102 (continued)
Public Facillty: Govern~ntal U.e. and Convention Center Facilitie. (PFJ
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new government uses
including convention center facilities.
Uses which may be Permitted: Government uses and convention facilities.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity exceed
a floor area ratio of 2.0.
Parleinl (P)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new parking facilities.
Uses which may be Permitted: Parking facilities and commercial uses when located on
frontage opposite a land use category that permits commercial use.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions 88 the City Commiuion acting in . legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 3.0.
Recreation and Open Space including WCJtenDa,-. (ROS)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new recreation and
open space facilities, including waterways.
Uses which may be Permitted: Recreation and open space facilities, including
waterways.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions 88 the City Commiuion acting in a legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 0.5.
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Pollcy 1.2 (continued)
COMervation Protected (C)
Purpose: To designate Atlantic dune locations which are protected from the
inappropriate encroachment of development because they are a valuable natural
resources which is unsuitable for moat types of development in their natural state.
Uses which may be Permitted: Open space.
Light IndlUtrlal a.I)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for existing and new light industrial
facilities. [This change corrects a scrivener's error.]
Uses which may be Permitted: Light industrial and compatible retail and service
facilities.
Intensity Limits: Intensity may be limited by such set back, height, floor area ratio
and/or other restrictions as the City Commission acting in a legislative capacity
determines can effectuate the purpose of this land use category and otherwise
implement complimentary public policy. However, in no case shall the intensity
exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0.
Mecli",.LoUJ DeMUy Re.idenliGl "Perfo17ll4llCe Sl4ndanl" Calelory (B.PSl)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels and
institutional uses.
Base Density Limits: 28 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 57 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive ofbase density.
Base Intensity F100r Area Ratio Limits: 0.75.
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Polley 1.2 (continued)
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.5, inclUBive of
base intensity limits.
Medium Demity Re.iclential .Performance Standard" Cate60ry (R.PS2)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellinga, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels and
institutional U8e8.
Base Density Limits: 40 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 70 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Umits: 1.0.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.75, inclusive
of base intensity limits.
Medium-Hilla Demity RnidentiGl "Performance Stondanl" Category (R.PS3)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels, hotels and
institutional uses.
Base Density Limits: 53 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 85 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.25.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 2.0, inclusive of
base intensity limits.
High Den.ity Re.idential ''Performance Slando.rd" Category (R.PS4)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
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Polley 103 (continued)
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, lingle family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels, hotels and
institutional usel.
Base Density Limits: 68 dwelling units per gross acre.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 102 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density,
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: US.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Umits: 2.2S, inclusive
olbase intensity limits.
Limlled M~ UN Commerckd "Performance Stan.darcl" Category (C.PSI)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwelling&, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels, hotels,
commercial and institutional UBe8.
Base Density Limits: dwelling units per gross acre. 40
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 80 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive ofbase density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.0.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 2.0, inclusive of
base intensity limits.
General M~ UN Commercial "Performance Stan.darcl" Category (C.PS2)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels, hotels,
commercial and institutional uses.
Base Density Limits: dwelling units per gross acre. 85
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 106 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 2.0.
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Polley 1.2 (continued)
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonua Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 1.5, incluaive of
base intensity limits.
lntemive Mixed U.e Com~rcial "Performance Standard" Category (C.PS3)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels, hotels,
commercial and institutional uses.
Base Density Limits: dwellin.g units per gross acre. 113
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: 158 dwelling units per gross acre,
inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Umits: 2.5.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 3.5, inclusive of
base intensity limits.
Phaud &~ide IntelUlDe Mized U.e CommerciGl "Performance Stondon:l"
Category (C-PS4)
Purpose: To provide development opportunities for and to enhance the desirability and
quality of existing and/or new residential areas which accommodate a mix of different
residential types developed in accordance with flexible design standards.
Uses which may be Permitted: Single family detached dwellings, single family
attached dwellings, townhouse dwellings, apartments, apartment hotels, hotels,
commercial and institutional uses.
Base Density Limits: dwelling units per gross acre. 113
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Density Limits: US8 dwelling units per gross aere,
inclusive of base density.
Base Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 2.5.
Large Lot and Urban Design Bonus Intensity Floor Area Ratio Limits: 3.5, inclusive of
base intensity limits.
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Pollcy 102 (continued)
Denfity and IntelUity Implementation Criteria
Implementation of Base Density and Intensity Limits: Base density and intensity
limits established by this plan shall be implement by development code zoning districts
which may permit, in accordance with the legislative judgment of the city commission,
base densities and intensities up to and including, but not greater than the base
density and intensity specified for each land use category. For all residential uses,
both base densities (expressed as the maximum permitted number of dwelling units
per gross acre) and base intensities (expressed as the maximum permitted floor area
ratio) shall apply as a limit on development and no development which exceeds either
the maximum permitted number of dwelling units or the maximum permitted floor
area ratio shall be approved.
Implementation of Large Lot, Urban Design Bonus and Rehabilitation Density and
Floor Area Ratio Intensity Limite: Large lot, urban design bonus and rehabilitation
density and/or floor area ratio intensity limite established by this plan may be
implemented in whole or part by development code zoning districts which permit
various densities and intensities up to and including, but not greater than, the large
lot, urban design bonus and rehabilitation density and intensity limits specified for
each land use category. For all residential usee, both bonus densities (expressed as the
muimum permitted number of dwelling unite per gross acre) and bonus intensities
(expressed as the maximum permitted floor area ratio) shall apply as a limit on
development and no development which eueeds either the maximum permitted
number of dwelling units or the maximum permitted floor area ratio shall be approved.
Interaction of Density and Intensity Limits on Individual Lots: Both density and
intensity restrictions shall apply to residential uses. Only intensity restrictions shall
apply to non-residential uses. No lot area which is counted toward meeting the lot area
required for the residential uses on a lot shall also be counted toward meeting the lot
area required for non-residential uses on the same lot. Apartment hotels are hereby
defined as residential uses. Hotels are hereby defined as nonresidential uses. For the
purpose of this Policy, a hotel is a building occupied or intended to be occupied
exclusively by transient residents or transient residents plus any live-in staff. An
apartment hotel is a building occupied or intended to be occupied by transient
residents in one or more hotel units and permanent residents in residential units.
Floor Area Ratio for Hotels which are West of Collins Avenue and which are in a Local
Historic District or on the National Register of Historic Places: The base and
muimum floor area ratio shall be 1.75 and 3.4, respectively.
Undesignated Fisher Island Lots: Fisher Island lots that are not otherwise designated
are hereby designated Recreation and Open Space.
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Polley 1.2 (continued)
Commercial Uses not Permitted in Land Use Categorie. which Permit a Mix of
Residential and Commercial Usee: Land development regulations shall specifically
identify commercial uses which are particularly incompatible with residential uaes and
which shall therefore NOT be permitted in land use categories that permit both
residential and commercial uses. Such prohibited uses shall include, but not
necessarily be limited to the following:
Adult entertainment uses
Automobile and boat sales, service and rental uses
Automobile tilling and service stations
Automobile parts and accessory uaea
Automobile Wtlahing establiehmente
Bars, loungee and related entertainment uses when not located within a hotel
Boat storage establishmenta, but not marinas
Building material sales
Department stores
Dry cleaning and laundry facilities serving pick up stations located off the
premi_.JI
Fast food restaurants
Food storage lockers
Food etores occupyiDg 10,000 equare feet or more
Furniture and domestic equipment rental establishments
Furniture reupholstering and repair, but not furniture stripping
Funeral homes and crematoriums
Game arcades
Greenhouses
Indoor commercial recreation uses
Gun clubs and shooting galleries
Kennels
Laundry and cleaning establishments that serve primarily institutional
customers or facilities that serve other laundry and cleaning establishments
Liquor stores and party stores
Mobile home sales and rental
Monument sales establishments
Nurseries, retail, for the sale of plant materials grown otJ'the premises
Pawn shops
Recreation vehicle parks and sales and service establishments
Recycling collection centers
Repair shops primarily providing repair for household goods and primarily
dealing directly with the public
Taxidermists
Trade schools
Trailer sales and rental establishments
Upholstering, cloth and canvas products fabrication. including the fabrication of
slipcovers, awnings and similar products.
Veterinary clinics and hospitals
Policy 1.3
Land development regulations shall continue to address the location and extent of non-
residential land uses in accordance with the Future Land Use Map and the policies and
descriptions of types, sizes and intensities ofland uses contained in this Element. In
addition, development in land use categories which permit both residential and non-
residential uses shall be regulated by formalized land development regulations which are
designed to ensure adequate land use compatibility. Compatibility shall be achieved by one
or more ofilie following: 1) horizontal separation of residential and non-residential UBeS; 2)
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horizontal separation of residential WIe8 from non-residential activity concentrations; 3)
vertica1separation of residential and non-residential uaea; ,,) enumeration of .pecialland
uses which may be particularly incompatible with residential WIeI; 6) enumeration of special
land use criteria to ensure that non-residential special land uses are properly located with
respect to any residential usee to which they may be incompatible; and 6) enumeration of
special land use administrative procedures which require public hearings prior to special
land use approval. In determining incompatibility consideration shall be given to noise,
lighting, shadows, accesa, traffic, parking, height, bulk, landscaping, hours of operation,
buffering and any other criteria that may be important.
Policy 1.4
The 1994 Future Land Use Map -down plAnning" changes which further the data and
analysis findings and other amended policies shall be reflected in amendments to the zoning
map in the land development regulations. These regulations shall also continue to contain
performance standards which:
a. Address buffering and open space requirements;
b. Address historically significant properties meriting protection; and
c. Address quality of design and aesthetics.
P81i~ 1.1
Dtui:Bg eMir 1994, tfte Ci$y 8fte:R ee!ltNet a cietailecl_41y eftfte CelliM t~le!lllellftdi8ll
Creek DrYla Itl'ea, ~eeB. 59tB aM UN .. oot8 aft41 pl'eJMlf'8 a FaMIre Leai Uee MAp
ameB<<Imeftt ee appreprietdy MwB pleB. t.his area if~ Ity tile feslllte efthis "'41y. [As
noted in the section of this Evaluation and Appraisal Report entitled · Achievement of
Objectives and Implementation of Policies, the City &taft' carried a recommendation for
downzoning for this area to public hearing, but no final action was taken and the proposal
died.]
OBJECTIVE 2: INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT
The land development regulations shall continue to be consistent with s.I63.3202, F.B. and
with the Future Land Use Map, consistent with sound planning principles, minimal natural
limitations, the goals, objectives and policies contained within this plan. and the desired
community character, and which shall emphasize innovative land development techniques,
such as mixed use development.
Polley 2.1
Innovative land use development patterns, including mixed uses shall continue to be
permitted and encouraged through the provision offloor area ratio bonuses for non-
residential development in areas designated as residentiaVcommercial and mixed-use
entertainment in the Future Land Use Map.
Pollcy 2.2
Residential multifamily rehabilitation projects shall combine undersized units, if individual
units consist of less than 200 square feet, to provide larger sized apartment units, as
specified in the LDR.
Policy 2.3
Rehabilitation projects involving architecturally significant buildings shall be permitted to
waive on-site parking requirements if the provision of on-site parking is not possible.
Payment of parking impact fees will be permitted in lieu of providing on-site parking. See
Section 7-7 of the LDR.
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Pollcy SA
Mixed use developments will continue to be encouraged in all areas designated as commer-
cia.Vresidential and MXE by creating mixed use development districts in the land
development regulatioD8 which are consistent with 1,163.3202, F.S. and which will permit
floor area ratio bonuses for provision of combined hotel, residential and commercial
developments in accordance with Policy 1.2 of this Future Land Use Element.
Pollcy 2.~
Those geographic areas of the City which are designated on the Future Land Use Map as
High Intensity Residential, Residential/Commercial High Intensity, or Mixed. Use
Entertainment are hereby specifically designated as highly suitable for increased threshold
intensity for the purpose ofdeve1opment ofregional impact thresholds contained in Chapter
380, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-24, Florida Administrative Code.
OBJECTIVE 3: HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
The City land development regulations shaD continue to be consistent with s.I63.3202, F.s.
and which protect conservation and historic resources.
Polley 3.1
Areas designated as historic shall continue to have development reviewed under LOR
Section 19 as follows:
a. Residential rehabilitation shall conform to adopted design standards;
b. Recreational development must be compatible with the surrounding environment
and shall be subject to performance standards adopted in the land development
regulations;
c. The clearing of trees, shall be prohibited, unless specifically permitted by Dade
County;
d. All applications for development approval shall be subject to site plan and design
review;
e. Demolition of historic buildings shall be limited by requirements to conform to
applicable provisions of the City's historic preservation ordinance.
Policy 3.2
Within areas designated on the Future Land use Map as Conservation, no new development,
or expansion or replacement of existing development shall be permitted except revegetation
and construction of a beachfront promenade. ..
Pollcy 3.3
Historic resources shall continue to be protected through designation as historic sites by the
City or State, including the new City CenterlHistoric Convention Village district.
Pollcy 3.4
A list of designated historic resources shall be submitted to U.S. Department of Interior for
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Policy U
Miami Beach ahall continue, with the assistance of preservationists, to update the new
database of significant historic resources which are in need of protection.
Policy 3.6
Adaptive reuse of historic structures shall be given priority over activities that would harm
or destroy the historic value of such resources in conformance with new Section 6-16 of the
LDR.
OBJECTIVE 4: HURRICANE EVACUATION
Continue to coordinate City (i.e., coastal area) population densities with the Metropolitan
Dade County Emergency Operations Plan, which is the local hurricane evacuation plan for
Miami ee&eh. and the Lower Southeast Florida Hurricane Evacuation Plan, the regional
hurricane evacuation plan, by approving no Future Land Use map or zoning map
amendments that increase density.
Policy 4..1
Permitted City population densities 8hall be reduced to better conform with 1991 Lower
Southeast Ftorida Hurricane Evacuation Study as revised by the U.S. Army Corp of
Engineen and the National Hurricane.
Policy 4.J
Permitted City population densities shall be reduced to better conform with the Metropolitan
Dade County Offices of Emergency Management's J99.l.1m Emergency Operations Plan
and the experience with Hurricane Andrew.
OBJECTIVE 5: CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
Meet the concurrency management requirements ofCh. 9.1-5.0055 FAC and the LOR, and
the land needs for utilities.
Policy 5.1
The City shall continue to participate in the County impact fee ordinance program.
Policy 5.2
Land Development Regulations pertaining to concurrency management shall be amended to
reflect Ch. 9.1-5.0055 FAC and this policy. No development permit shall be issued unless the
public facilities necessitated by the project (in order to meet level of service standards
specified in the Traffic Circulation, Recreation and Infrastructure Policies will be in place
concurrent with the impacts of the development or the permit is conditional to assure that
they will be in place. The requirement that no development permit shall be issued unless
public facilities necessitated by the project are in place concurrent with the impacts of
development shall be effective immediately and shall be interpreted pursuant to the
following:
1. Measuring Conformanat with the Level-of-Service
Public facility capacity availability shall be determined by a set offonnulas that
reflect the following:
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Adding together:
· The total design capacity of exiating facilities; plus
· The total design capacity of any new facilities that will become available
concurrent with the impact of the development. The capacity of new
facilities may be counted only if one or more of the following can be
demonstrated:
(A) For water, sewer, solid waste and drainage:
(1) The necessary facilities are in place and available at the time a
certificate of occupancy is issued, or
(2) Such approval is issued subject to the condition that the
necessary facilities will be in place and available when the
impacts of development occur, or
(3) The new facilities are guaranteed in an enforceable
development agreement to be in place when the impacts of
development occur. An enforceable development agreement
may include, but is not limited to, development agreements
pursuant to Section 163.3220, Ftorida Statutes, or an
agreement or development order pUl'lluant to Chapter 380,
Florida Statutes (the Development of Regional Impact
authorization).
(B) For recreation:
(1) Paragraphs (1).{3) under (A) above except that construction
may begin up to one year after issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
(2) The new facilities are the subject of a binding executed contract
for the construction of facilities to be completed within one year
of the time the certificate of occupancy is issued, or
(3) A development agreement as outlined in (4) above but requiring
construction to begin within one year of certificate of occupancy
issuance.
(C) For traffic:
(1) Paragraphs (A) (1) through (4) or (B) (2) above except that
construction can begin up to three years after the approval
date.
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(2) No modification of public facility level-of-service standards
established by this plan shall be made except by a duly enacted
amendment to this plan.
Subtracting from that number the sum of:
· Existing volumes or flows; plus
· "Committed" volumes or flows from approved projects that are not yet
constructed; plus
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· The demand that will be created by the proposed project, i.e.. site plan, plat
or other development order.
In the case of water, sewers, solid waste and recreation, the formulas must
reflect the latest population vis a vis flows or park acreage.
Design capacity shall be determined as follows:
Sewage: the capacity of the County sewage treatment system.
Water: the capacity of the County water treatment and storage system.
Solid W ute: the capacity of the County disposal system.
Drainage: The on-site detention capability and/or storm sewer capacity.
Roadways: The standard for measuring highway capacities shall be the
Florida DOT Table of Generalized Two-Way Peak Hour Volumes for
Urbanized. Areas or other techniques that are compatible to the maximum
extent feasible with FOOT standards and guidelines. The measurement of
capacity may also be determined by engineering studies provided that
analysis techniques are technically sound and acceptable to the City.
Recreation: Measurement shall be based on recreation data in the
Comprehensive Plan plus the latest City population estimate with any
necessary interpretation provided by the City manager or designee thereof.
Transit: The County Transit Agency bus schedules for routes within the
City.
2. ConcU17'ency Monitoring System
The manager or designee thereof shall be responsible for monitoring facility
capacities and development activity to ensure that the concurrency management
system data base is kept current, i.e., includes all existing and committed
development. This data base shall be used to systematically update the formulas
used to assess projects. An annual report shall be prepared.
3. Capacity Reseroation
Any development permit application which includes a specific plan for
development, including densities and intensities, shall require a concurrency
review. Compliance will be finally calculated and capacity reserved at time of
final action of an approved final Design Review approval or building permit if no
Design Review is required or enforceable developers agreement. Phasing of
development is authorized in accordance with Rule 9.1-5.0055. Applications for
development permits shall be chronologically logged upon approval to determine
rights to available capacity. A capacity reservation shall be valid for a time to be
specified in the land development code; if construction is not initiated during this
period, the reservation shall be terminated.
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4. AdminUtration
The City manager (or designee thereoO shall be responsible for concurrency
management. The land development code shall specify administrative
procedures, including an appeals mechanism, exemptions, plan modifications,
burden of proof, etc.
5. Project Impact or Demand Measurement
The concurrency management user's procedural guide (a supplement to the land
development code) will contain the formulas for calculating compliance plus
tables which provide generation rates for water use, sewer use, solid waste and
traffic, by land use category. Alternative methods acceptable to the Director may
also be used by the applicant. For example, traffic generation may be based upon
the Institute of Transportation Engineer's "Trip Generation- manual.
Polley 5.3
As a part of the capital improvement program process, public facilities and utilities shall be
located to: a) maximize the efficiency ofaervices provided; b) minimize their cost; and
c) minimi,..e their impacts on the natural environment.
OBJECTIVE 5A: LAND FOR UTU...lTY FACILITIES
The City shall assure the ability to provide land needed for utility facilities to serve the
Future Land Use Plan.
Pollcy 5.4
The LDR shall continue to provide for the land needed by utility systems.
OBJECTIVE 6: INCONSISTENT USES
The City land development regulations shall continue to provide for the discontinuation of
non-conforming land and building uses which are incompatible or inconsistent with the
Future Land Use Plan.
Polley 6.1
Expansion or replacement ofnonconfonninr land uses, which are incompatible with the
Future Land Use Plan, shall be prohibited and enforced pursuant to the City's adopted LDR
tftreugk lleftiBg lIeeisieftS.
Pollcy 6.2
Regulations for buffering of incompatible land uses shall continue to be enforced as set forth
in the City's land development regulations, consistent with s.163.3202, F.S.
OBJECTIVE 7: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
The City shall improve coordination with affected and appropriate governments and agencies
to maximize their input into the development process and mitigate potential adverse impacts
of future development and redevelopment activities, particularly relative to Biscayne Bay;
see policy for measurability.
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Polley 7.1
Recommendations and corrective actions described in the Intergovernmental Coordination
Element are hereby incorporated by reference and shall continue to be implemented.
Policy 7.2
Requests for development orders or permits shall be coordinated, as appropriate, with Dade
County, special districts, the Regional Planning Council, the Water Management District
and state and federal agencies. Special emphasis shall be placed on conformance with the
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan and by achieving Biscayne Bay Shoreline
Development Review Committee review of 100 percent of applicable projects.
OBJECTIVE 8: TOPOGRAPHY
The City shall coordinate future land uses with the appropriate topography; see policy for
measurability. (Note: An objective 9.1-5.006 (3) (b) as it relates to soil conditions is not
applicable as the City's soils consist entirely of man-made soils and beach sand).
Policy 8.1
The City shall continue to require that first floor elevations be constructed at 7.00 to 10.00
NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum) 8.33 ~ 11.9 fed at !Bee lew tide to allow
maximum protection during flood conditions. This provision shall not apply within Historic
Preservation Districts where first floor elevations may be set below 8.33 feet, but shall be set
at the highest level consistent with the historic character of the area. [This change clarified
the intent of the City with respect to flood elevations in the special circumstances that exist
within historic districts.]
OBJECTIVE 9: REDEVELOPMENT
The City shall undertake an additional redevelopment area program by ~ .w9&.
Policy 9.1
The City shall secure the necessary approvals in order to undertake a City CenterlHistoric
Convention Village redevelopment area project by ma -l-99&.
Policy 9.2
The City shall continue to implement the South Pointe Redevelopment Area project with
emphasis on townhouse infil1 construction.
Policy 9.3
Tbe City shall continue its code enforcement program to address blight. By ~ 1996 the
City shall enhance the program through a joint venture with the Housing Authority; special
attention shall be devoted to the North Beach area.
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OBJECTIVE 10: GATEWAY URBAN DESIGN
Achieve a high quality of 8treetscape design at the key entrance waY8 to the City.
Policy 10.1
By 1998, the City shall design and implement streetscape improvements to the western
segments of Fifth Street, 41st Street and 71st Street and CollinslHarding Avenues at the
north city line.
Note: The following are not applicable to Miami Beach:
Objective 9.1-5.006 (3) (b) 7 urban sprawl
Policy 9.1-5.006 (3) (c) 6 we1lfie1ds
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TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT
GOAL:
Provide a transportation lIVstem that meet. the needs of Miami Beach and the
lal"ier community of which Miami Beach i. a part with minimal neiative impact
on the Quality of life in the City.
Ts ell8W"e ~e clevel6pIBellt 6( a saI~, d'fieiellt Mlcl iBkli Atecllllsterillea Mla 1l81l
1Il8$eri.ecl WalYperietiell lIyrielB ill tile Ci$y sf Mi...i Beaell.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION OBJECTIVES AND POUClES
OBJECTIVE 1: THOROUGHFARE LEVEL OF SERVICE
In pneral. provide for a safe. eonvenient. and efficient motorized and non-motorized
trflnRpl"ll"t.Ation ~m. In particular. achieve a~ptable level of services for roads. This
objective mall be made measurable by its implementin, policies. r9J-5.007 (3) (b) 11
Te r~ ~ I'88MrayB ,,".em the CMy epeNtie at aeeepkthle levels ef 8el'Viee (1.08)
e86rd:i:Bated W'i6h t1he F\tNre LeM Uee Map.
Policy 1.1
The City hereby adopts the following peak hour LOS standards for each listed facility type:
· Local roads - LOS Standard D
· Collector roads - LOS Standard D
· Arterial roads - LOS Standard D
· Limited access roads - LOS Standard D
Policy 1.2
The City shall review all proposed developments for impact upon the adopted LOS
standards.
Policy 1.3
By~~, a transportation study of the Civic and Convention Center area shall be
developed as a part of the redevelopment plan including recommendations for the pedestrian
and vehicular circulation and vehicle parking.
OBJECTIVE 2: ROADWAY SAFETY AND LANDSCAPING
Provide Te prerliee a safe and attractive transportation system throughout the City by
undertaking the following policies: [9.1-5.007 (3) (b) 1]
Policy 2.1
Improve the safety ofthe road network by:
1. replacing missing road signs,
2. repairing malfunctioning signal heads, and
3. removing or trimming roadside shrubbery that blocks visibility.
2a
Pollcy 203
The City of Miami Beach Police Department shall prepare annual accident frequency reports
for all collector and arterial roads.
Policy 2.3
The City shall eliminate or minimize roadway designs which lead to hazardous conditions.
Pollcy 2.4
The City of Miami Beach Public Works Department, the Dade County Public Works
Department or FDOT, depending on jurisdiction, will monitor all new connections and access
points to roadways to ensure safe design. The City shAll uae desi~ review procedures in the
land development refUlatioIlB to control roadway access points in eoniunction with
development. Such procedures shan include provisiOIlB ~ that allacceM points on
state roads be approved by the F10rida Department ofTnn~rtation. that all access points
on eount;y roads be approved by the Dade County Road CommiflUrion and that all other access
points be in accord.anee with the best professional standards coruri8tent with the protection of
property riehts. The City Ahall eliminate or minimi'U! roadwav desii"1s which lead to
hA7'JU'rlOUS conditions by:
1) requirini the proviBion of adequate off-street QJ.1euinv areas:
2) prohibitinf hAZa.rdOua access from driveways and traffic lanes throue-h safe
~IOB ofinwess and~: (il!. tum lane policies):
3) req:uirine- the installation of acceleration and deceleration lanes. turnini lanes or
parallel access lanes. where IWPl'Q,priate:
4) req;uirini the elimination or the minimization of conflicts between roadway and
pedestrian traffic by reasonable ~para.tion of vehicles and pedestrians,
particularly near schools. parks and other areas where children are concentrated;
5) req;uirini adequate capacity for emerienc:y evacuation or emeIVenc:y re!l;POnse
vehicles.
(The underscored. material above was Policy 5.2 in the 1994 amendment. It was
located at Policy 5.2 because such location facilitated response to the DCA Notice of
Intent. It is relocated here at this time because it is believed that it better implements
Objective 2 than Objective 5.]
Policy 2~
City of Miami Beach shall landscape and improve entrances to the City.
Policy 2.6
The City shall implement a program to landscape and maintain existing median strips and
rights of way.
Policy 2.7
The City shall provide pedestrians with safe and accessible walkways by removing
architectural barriers and placing protective barriers along heavily traveled roadways.
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Polley 2.8
The City shall provide sidewalks, landscaping and install curb cuts as identified in the
Capital Improvements Element.
Pollcy 2.9
The City shall have detailed public works program and carry out routine maintenance as
specified in the Capital Improvements Element.
Pollcy 2.10
The City shall continue to monitor the condition of the many vehicular and pedestrian
bridges and replace as needed in coordination with the State where appropriate.
OBJECTIVE 3: PARKING AND PEDESTRIANIBIKE CIRCULATION
The provision of motorized and non-motorized vehicle parking and the provision of bicycle
and pedestrian ways will be regulated.
Polley 3.1
During ~ the pJAnninr period. the City shall hegiB fie implement the master plan for
municipal parking acquisition, c:onstruction, and ongoing improvements.
Polley 3.2
The City shall enforce the new parking requirements in the Land Development Regulations
to result in a better ratio of supply to demand.
Policy 3.3
The City shall provide a safe bike path network as specified in the Recreation and Open
Space Element.
Policy 3.4
The City shall apply for State and Federal funds to complete the beachfront park and
promenade aystem.
Pollcy 3.5
The City shall provide curb cuts and barrier free walkways enabling the elderly and
handicapped to cross intersections safely and easily,
Policy 3.8
The City shall establish guidelines for the provision of bicycle storage areas for multifamily
residences and shopping and recreational areas.
OBJECTIVE 4: COORDINATION OF TRAFFIC WITH LAND USE
In ~eneral. coordinate the traffic circulation aystem with land uses shown on the future land
use map. In particular. provide the traffic circulation system shown on the Future Traffic
Circulation Map or any variation thereof which meets the levels-of-service standards
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establiAhed by thi. plan This obiective shall be made measurable bv its implementini
policy. [9.1-5.007 (3) (B) 2J
OBJECTIVE.. TR......~PORT....TlON COORDINATION
:z~ ~ati81l pl8ftftiftg '"ill be ceerMnak<<i with tfte FutW't: L8:Bd Use Mal' ill this 1'18:8,
the TrttDapertatiall Impf'6'..emellt Pregram (T.I,PJ. the FDOT 6 Year PlMi Mid plMis ef
lleig'fteeriBg mtmieipal:it;ies. (The deleted material not replaced by the underscored material
is assigned to separate objective in order to avoid a compound objective.]
Policy 4.1
The Citv Mall approve no alteration in the eriRtinf traffic circulation system ::::~: ~uces
the continui~. number oflanes and riv'hta-of-way of arterials or collectors sho ~ :-;~
Future Traffic Circulation Map unless such chani'e8 are found to support the level f . ce
standards and other obiective8 of thiA plan
OBJEC'I'I'VE 5: COORDINATION WITH
MPO AND Ol'H";K MUNICIPALITIES
In eeneral. coordinate with the planA and proera.ms of the Metro,politan Planni"f
Ol"pni,..Jltion. In particul~. coordinate with the MPO planA to ~rove ~l\ior a'rl.erials and
provide rail boRnAit. This oQjective Bhall be made measUrable bv itS impleme~ti;-i ;iici=
[9.1-5.007 (3) (1)) 31
Policy L14d:
The City shall review the annual versions of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
to coordinate this element with the plana of the MPO.
Policy La <hi
All future traffic circulation planning shall be coordinated with the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, the Florida Department ofTranaportation and the South Florida Regional
Planning Council.
Policy U.y
The City shall review for compatibility with this element the traffic circulation plans and
programs of the unincorporated county and neighboring municipalities as they are amended
in the future.
OBJEC'I'I'VE 8: COORDINATION WITH TRANSIT AUTHORITY
In ien~ral. coo.rdin~te ~th the plans and proil"ams of tJ:e ~etrQpo~:~~~o~ty ~;~;~
Authontv. This oblective shall be made measUrable by Its unplemL____-' _ _-5______
au.aJ.
Policy 8.1
ADpl'01)riate ci~ staff Bhall review transit authority planlil and other relevant
communications and attend selected meetiniB of Metropolitan D~~~ County Transit
Authori~ pertainine- to levels of service for buses and other tran .
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OBJECTIVE I ~ RIGHT-OF-WAY PROTECTION
The City of Miami Beach will continue to protect the existing rights-of-way and future rights-
of-way needs will be identified. This oQjective shall be made measurable by its implementini
policy. 19.1-5.007 (3) (b) 41
Policy 6.1
The City shall use the land development code as enacted. the land development code
enforcement procedures and the buildini code enforcement procedures to protect existini
riihts-of-way throueh setback requirements which prohibit ri~t-of-way encroachments of
anv kind.
PeUey 1.1
The City shaH1:ISC the here iIlehuleti "Oftieial Traftieway Map" iseatifyiBg fUtttre rights sf
way o,aseti 1:lpea the Future Leti Use ElemeBt eti the Trame Cirettlaaea Elemeat eftftis
pIe) m tfte tieveleplBe!lt l'e"l'iew preeeae. (The material here deleted is better addressed by
new Policy 4.1.] .
Pelieyl.a
The City shall lI8e tieeipl rev;ew preeedll1'e8 ill tee leti tie-;elepllle!lt regtllsti8BS te ee~l
reatiway aee!ee pem. ill eeftjlHldie1!l wit&. elevelepllleat. Buell preeedlll'e8 eaR iIlel1:lse
prs-.isi8BS relllliriBg thet all aee!!! peiBts aB sta~ re888 be 8ppre,..etI 111 the Fl8l"Wa
DeJlai~eat sfTr&ftspene.ti8ft, tIwtfi all 8eeese peiBts ea ee1:lBty Pe888 he 8I'pP8'Vea hy the
Daae Ceety Reael CelltlBi8ei8B ei ~t all etfter 8Ceese pei:ftts he ill aeceMeee witft the
best JlreCe_eaal 8tefttlaMs eeBSis4ieftt wHIt the pre~eti8B ef pP8JMlriy ricMe. The City shall
eli:m:iBate er MhtiMillfJ Pe&tlway tlesigBS wftieh leal! te hM&PdetlS eeadKieBS 1Iy:
1) PetluiriBg tfte JlrevisieB ef atiElEf\late eft" sa-eElt q1:lelliag &lees;
2) preftillitmg hMl&FtletlS aeeese weill tiri'leways eti tl"ame lees tMe1:lgft SsK
SystelllS ef iBgrees eti egreee: (i.t. tum. lee Il6lieies);
3) reqttiriag the iftstaDatieB sf aeeelerati8B el!l!eeeleraaaB lees, ~ lees er
"&FaRel aeeees lees, where 8I'Pl'8priate;
4) re~ the P.1iMi....tiea 81' the Mi..iMip.8tiea ef eea:8ids hetweea re8t1way 8ftti
l'edes1ria firaftie ),y reeseBelsle seperasea ef 7ehides ati JMltieetri8B8.
Jlartieularly aeer seheeIs, lIMe eEl 8th~f' areas wfter~ ehi:1tireB Me e8Beeaft'ateti;
e) reqliiriag atieEf6ate e&Jlaeity fef' ~m~l'geft(y evaeuatisB er ~mergeBey reep8BlK
"..ehides.
[See bracketed note pertaining to Policy 2.4.]
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MASS TRANSIT OBJECTIVES AND POliCIES
MASS TRANSIT ELEMENT
COIW
Serve Ule City at Miami Beaeh resident8 8ftcl "",sUS" witll 8ft dfieient ptlhlie maS8
tr8ft8pari8tisB system.
OBJECTIVE 7: PROVISION OF TRANSIT AND
COORDINATION OF TRANSIT PLANNING
In ieneral. provide efficient mass tranAit and paratranAit services based on eDstin, and
proposed m~or trip ~eratonl. In particular. provide the MetrQpolitan Dade County
tran$port.a.tion planni", arencies with ad hoc periodic development ~rts and other input
on the statwl of any develo,pment or redevelO1lment which could alter the need for bus and
paratranAit services. This olUective shall be made measurable by its implementini policies.
r9J-5.008 93) (b) 1 and (2)1
Policy 7.1
The Citv Ahall p~pare a written ~rt to be tranArnitted to the T~hnical Coordinatini
Committee of the MetrQpolitan Planni", Orpnization outlininr the locations. chal'RM-.Ari8tics
and/or fIl)Scial transit needs that have developed or been identified in the year precedinf the
annual request for the TrAnlij)tlrlAtion Improvement Proeram U,pdate. This ~Port shall
include: 1) estimated new employment by income: 2) estimated new patrons: 3) estimated
new residential oceqpan~. Potential current and future mass tranmt needs will be
Su2'~. rScriveners note: The ~port called for by thiA policy is not now prepared hy
Amelia JohnMn. She believes the data is available and that the ~rt called for should be
do.IW
Policy 7.2
The City should support prQp08al8 for increased frequency of bus service in the Citv as a
means to provide for those who need transit service and to relieve tendencies for over
capacity durin, J)"'u hoUl'8.
Policy 7 as
Appl'Ol)riate city staff shall attend selected meetin~ of the MetrQpolitan Dade County
Transit Authority. the Metro1)olitan Plannin, Otyani7.ation. the Florida Department of
TranS1)Ort.a.tion and any other public tranaportation a~encv offerinq s.pecial services for the
disadvantaeed.
Policy 7.4
TranRit level-of-service standards are hereby established in coordination with motorized
traffic level-of-service standards as set forth in Policy 1.1 of the Traffic Circulation Sub-
Element~ [Scriveners note: 9.1-5.008 (3) (c) 1 calls for the "Establishment of any [emphasis
added] locally desired level of service standard for mass transit systems which the local
government maintains or improves;.... There is no requirement to establish or adhere to a
particular level of service standard for transit services which serves the municipality, but is
not provided by the municipality.] r9J-5.0OB (3) (c) 11
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OBJECTIVE 8: COORDINATION WITH PLANS
FOR TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED
On a continual basis and throuihout the effective period of this plan. the City shall
coordinate with the Metropolitan Dade County Transit Authority. the Metropolitan Plannini
Orianization. the Florida Department of Tran!lportation and any public transportation
8rency offerine- special services for" transportation di8advanta~ people.- This objective
shall be made measurable by its implementini policies. [9.1-5.008 (3) (1)) 21
Policy 8.1
Appropriate City staff shall attend selected meetiniB of the Metropolitan Dade County
TrAnRit Authority. the Metropolitan PIAnnin, Orpnization. the Florida ~partment of
TrAn~vnriAtion and any other public tnm"l)OriAtion aarenev offerini' special services for the
disadvan~.
Policy 8.2
The City herebv encour~ MDT A to: 1) provide transportation services in accordance with
UMTA Title VI requirements: 2) provide special tranllPOrtation services in compliance with
the service criteria and fundini' specifications of Federally mandated UMTA Section 504
reiWations for the physically handi~: 3) provide specialized tran"J)Oriation services in
compliance with State mandated reeWations of ~pter 427. Florida Statutes for the
trAn~t1;ation disadvantapd: and 4) revise and ~ate as required its the Transportation
DisadvantaiM Development Plan.
Policy 8.3
The City shall encourBie the increased use of wheel chair accessible buses on City routes.
Policy 8.4
Continue to provide sideWAlk", within two blocks of all bus stops.
OBJECTIVF. 9: TRANSIT RIGHT-OF-WAY PROTECTION
In ~eral. nrotect existin" and future mSA9 trsInm: riehts-of-way and eIclwrive masB trAnmt
corridor8. In particular. achieve zero net 1088 ofrieht-of-way from buildinr encroachment
throuehout the period durin, which thiR plan is in effect. This objective shall be made
measurable by its implementin, poli~. [9.1-5.008 (3) (1)) 31
Policy 9.1
The City shall use the land development code as enacted. the land development code
enforcement procedures and the buildine- code enforcement procedures to protect existinli:'
ri~ts-of-wa.y throuih setback requirements which prohibit riiht-of-way encroachments of
any kind. r9J-5.008 (3) (c) 21
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Pollcy 9.2
Miami Beach shall continue to inveatiiate rail transit &trateiies includin~ protection of any
resultini" plAnned rail mass transit riehta-of-way: the County Transit Element calls for a
Metrorail extension into Miami Beach durini" the 2000-2010 period.
OBJECTIVE 11 LEVEL OF SEIWICE STANDARD
Ma:ifttaHi eeMisteBty ".'"lith tftt Daat Cettftty Cel'ftprefttMi'le PIe By l'ftedHig their level ef
sernee steBaaM. By the YeM ~ 2999, ~e MesS traftsit system shaD sperate at a lenIef
semee Be lewe:t' iftaft ifte eteBaMa eeB&Maea herem.
Pelley 1.1
The miBimttlll peall Aem' mase tiresit le-:el sf serviee RaBMre MeR he th8t aU 8:l'e88 witftiB.
ifte au)" SftaU Be pre-li<<ie<<i W'itft pUBlic W8ft8it KMee ha-Mg 69 mmuk aea<<iways 8fta Ml
average Petite epaeiftc sf sae mtie pPe.J'iEleti that:
1. the aver. eemhmeti pepttlatiell eti empleymeBt tieasity alSftg the eeI"l"itier
hetweetl the etiseg tir8ft8it Betw8M ati the area ef e~ell exeeeEis 4,999 pet'
lMIU8I"e mile. 81M tfte eerritler is .5 milee ell eHher ei<<ie ef 8B1Beeeesary Bew
retHee sr Petite eBeMisM te tfte area ef ap8ftSi8ll:;
:a. it is es1tmMe8 teat teere is eu:8ieieBt tielBaB<<i te warret tee sePYiee; eti
8. the ser.riee is eeeaemieeRy feasihle.
PeBe,. 1.1
lael:leee ef aU Elevele,meftt 8!'Elel"8 fer Bew Ele.,'elepmellt er eigBifi~ 9peftSieftS ef ElEsti:Bg
Elevelepmeai eaU he eeIl.tift~at l:lpell eemplieee witft tee eeve lei.-e1 sf 8el'Yiee ete:B.ElarEl
(1) ssutll ef 6tk Street: wMll tfte eeei ef tile pPej~ eseeetls 6~ sf tfte aseeeseti 7a1l:le eheat
prsperiy. (2) fteriB ef 6tft 8tr'ed: whell tee val1:le ef the "Rerk cseeees tBe &:me1:l:Bt ef the
'lal1:le Detel"l!ltHlatiell 88 set fertft m tfte 8etltft Fleritia B1IiItiiBg OMC.
OBJECTIVE I. UAIBON WITH BUB SERVICE PBO'lIDEB
Pr8Yide e8w:eMeM aeeeseihle eEl aft'eNahle mase tir8B8it &eI""J'iees 81M faeilities hy
~IiMi..,C a Ci."liaisea i;e iBtSl"IIl tee Metre Dade TraBei* .\pBey (MDq'A) sf emy preblcms
relaW te MeVeN Pe1:ltiee, fares er ~lI8IKy ef semee.
Pelley 1.1
CSB:aal:le tie ellee1:l:f'~ Dade CeWity tie previEle epeeial tr8BSperietiSft KMees tie Miami
Beaek dElerly 8flEll18flciiea~ti reeitieate.
OBJECTIVE 81 INTERCOYERNMENTAL COORDINATION
Threegh lBkrgevemmefltal preeeaeea eel1aa1:le te ee6l'eak Miami Beaeh's M:8BS Tl'8flSit
aeeas with the Metre Dade Ce1:l:Bty M88s Tl'8BSit Eleftleflt, eEl the pl8BS ea pl'egra:ma ef
tfte State, regieBaI 8IlElleeal juriMiefteB:8.
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PeHey 8.1
The City shaY exaJ'ftille the feasihility efwater heme trlH1sit within Miami Beach ea ~
ather aeetiBatieftS tft Daae Cetlftty.
Pelley 8.2
Thratlgft the MPO &Ba tft~rgevemmetiteJ. precess, C66rMr1a~ tf'lt!lsit facilities imprevements
.mtft the plans far high.Nay impre';efftea~ frem FOOT, Daae Cettftty &Ba the City ef Miami
Beaeh.
Peliey 8.8
Dl:I:l"iftg tlu: aeeig!lsteges afftiCftway imprevemeatlS, tfte 16Catiaa efb'8ft8it feciliaes Stith as
tW"I!l elit hays ea tresit shelter leeetiaM, shaY Mi iedtlaea ie the ftige:l;ay aesigl'l prept)sal.
OBJECTIVE ,. SPECIAL NEEDS
IYe tiae eqtt:itahle pa:ratrt'tMit eervieee te aY gl'etlp6 witftm Miami Beaeh mdlitH:ftg tfte
speeia:laeeds eftae elserly, ft&8.8:ieeppea, law i::8:eame Mia ether tto&ftSit aep€aaeat pE:l88as.
Peliey'(.l
At a miftiml:Hll, the MDT.'\ aftaR pl'6~lide e~t;ahle w8BSperiatiea eel"V'ieee m aeeeraeee wiUi
UMTA Title VI re~ltiremeaM.
Pelley .(.a
!A a miBimtHB, tB.e MDT.'\ afteR eeattBue te previse speeial tresperiatiaa serviees Hi
eempBeee with the aernet: eriteria ea Meg speei4ieetieftS efFeaeraYy mesates UMT.'\
&eti8li 694 regulatiaftS fer tfte pftysieeRy ftefiieapped.
Peliey ,(.8
At a miftimtIfB, tfte MDT!. eaR e8BttBue te previse sp€eialiJleti senieee Hi eampBeet: wiUi
State mesa~a reglilatiaftS af CIlapter '-27, Flarisa Statutes far tB.e trespartatiea
liisaElvetegea, MlS shaY revise ed ltp8ate as re~ m tB.e Tr8:Mp6rtasall Disaet';eteges
Deyelapffteat Pie.
OBJECTIVE II RAIL TR....N8IT RlCBTS OF WhY
lftitiate, Isy 1998, preteetiaa strategies far mass tt>esit rights af way es exelusive trflftSit
eal'riaeps.
Peliey 5.1
Miami Beaeh shaY eEleMUe tie investigate rail trflftSit st?ategies iftelad:iBg preteetiee ee &BY
l'eswtieg plflftB.ea rail mass tr8ft:Sit rigft!e af way; the CatHlty TrMisit Elemcet eaRs fer a
Metrerail exteft:8isa intie Miami Beaeh al:l.riRg the ~OO9 2919 penes.
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PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED OBJECTIVES AND POUCIES
PORTS, AVIATION ..t..ND REU..TED F..t...Cll.ITIES
COAlA
TIt~re 8liaD he ne eZ)'aB8ian af th~ ~E8tiag peri ar new facility siting af partl,
ai1"parie er relaktl faeUUie8 in the City at Miami Beaeh.
OBJECTIVE .lD!{ PORT FACILITY EXPANSION
There shall be no future land use changes which would allow for the expansion of existing
cargo port terminal; new port or airport facilities are not feasible.
Polley 1!l.1
There shall be a full facility impact review of any request for a development permit to be
issued by the City for the expansion of the existing cargo port facility in order to preserve the
limited traffic capacity of the MacArthur Causeway and the ferry service to Fisher Island
and assure consistency with the Conservation/Coastal Management Element.
Polley l!loS
Conversely, the existing MacArthur Causeway cargo terminal shall continue to be
designated Light Industrial on the Future Land Use Map as to protect the facility from the
encroachment of incompatible land uses.
OBJECTIVE 11 fIk MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY
Maintain the integrity of the Future Land Use Map in order to meet the traffic Level of
Service standards on the MacArthur Causeway; measurability shall be 0 such Plan
amendments.
Policy 11 a..1
The State of Florida's plans for improvements to MacArthur Causeway shall be completed so
as to enhance intermodal transportation, i.e., access to the Sun Terminal, the passenger ship
component of the Port of Miami and the Miami Airport.
Polley 11 8-.2
The projected level of service standard for the MacArthur Causeway shall not be reduced
below adopted levels as a result of either traffic from the MacArthur Causeway terminal or
Future Land Use Plan amendments.
OBJECTIVE U ~
Any City plans impacting the MacArthur Causeway terminal shall be coordinated with the
terminal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the
Biscayne Bay Shoreline Development Review Committee and FOOT; see policies for
measurability.
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Policy 12 3.1
The City shall notify the agencies listed in Objective 3 relative to any development permit
applications impacting the Terminal including any proposals for expansion.
OBJEC~Ct~.C.\RTHURC^USEWAY
Deleted; 8E:e Objeetive 2
Nek This Sl!utH ea!'ge facility docs ftat have aay appareat aaveree impact eft adjaeCftt
ftatlH'al reseurees due ~ its leeaa8ll aft the s&ppiBg cA8ftftel 'Nithift efte mile ef the eceM.
Therefere. 9J &.009 (3) (c) 2 a:ad a 8:l'El !let applieahle gri....eft the ftel"lBal ge\'emmmltal eeft~6ls
e';er smps ift perU.
OTHER TRANSPORTATION ET.RMRNT O&lECTIVES and POUCIES
OBJECTIVE 13: FlJI.FTI.T. OTH14:K REQUIREMENTS OF 9.1.019
IdentifY effective and useful w~ in which the tr9nAportation element l'eQ.lIirements of 9.1-
019. F .A.C. not previously identified in this element can be fulfilled
Policy 13.1
No later than 2001. identifY and evaluate parkini strate~es: 1) that are compatible with
existinV parkinr facilities and parkinr facility plAnA: 2) that are compatible with all other
elements ofthi8 plan: 3) and that promote tranaportation roals and objectives. r9J-5.019 (4)
W..3l
Policy 13.2
No later than 2001. identifY and evaluate tran~rtAtion demand manaeement prolP'8llls
that are compatible with all other elements ofthi8 plan and reduce the number of vehicle
miles traveled per cfWita. As part of this effort. coordinate with related efforts of the
Metropolitan Dade County Tranlrit Authority. r9.1-5.019 (4) (el 61
Policy 13.3
No later than 2001. identi1Y and evaluate tr~nAportation ~m manarement strateiies that
are compatible with all other elements of this plan and improve transportation svstem
efficiency and safetcy. A!J part ofthiA effort. conduct a Bearch of the professional literature
and of practice in other jurisdictions. [9.1-5.019 (4) (d 71
Policy 13.4
No later than 2001. identify and evaluate numerical indicators (such as modal split. annual
transit trips per capita and auto occupancy rates) arainAt which mobility fOals can be
measured. AB part of this effort. conduct a search of the professional literature and of
practice in other jurisdictions. Also as part of this effort. coordinate with the efforts of the
Metropolitan Dade County Tr:mlrit Authority. r9J-5.019 (4) (c) 101
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9J.ts.0190b
P _ __fectl
a eaalnl,,1' to ~"<\ ~gllcv &
ad Polio lei 0 alrcu1all Q)1irelllenu =
__on. Mall Tr ~ed b 0
" ansit ...:II v bfecti
. 9 anUlor Avi ~e8 and P I
J5. 0 l~ (4) (Qll - allon ..;.iat;.! ~t-'*ia
I'clride for e l.rn -- 1[.1
tran&1lQrt' e. conveni t
. 9J5 atlOn svste en . and ener
_ 019 (4) _m. --~ efficl'
, _ (bl2 C . - eat multi
_ oordmate th m<J<lal
man - e transrJ'Irta .
... ... and en ...~ tion &~te
densities h surelhat e<ism, m \'lith the Mu
conai'l<~t o~lJle and emplo · and .rop<>oed DO r~ 1lll1d us~
to .orve th 1''- the tran. ~ent patloml pu. at,oo
. 9J5.019 (4) (1)) eae 1ll0"". ooliotion \IIOOea 1ll1~,":d l..,d u.el Ire
__ 3 Coordin eI'Ylces nr
._ Ill: the .. opo.ed
pro~am8 of transportation 8
tran."" . lilY anpU!:lIlll ystem with th
[I.rida tl:;tiO'lluthOrily. fl,:~lltan plan~i~laruo and
ProVlWl, parbnea\ ofTran a Transpnrlatio f <>uani..tioP.
. l!.l5.019 I _rlapon', Ad n Plan aDd
_ .iHb) 4 Addre8 opted Wort
s the provisi
upon existin - on of effi .
attral:1llra. .. and prgpose.l :e1!1 pu~e traruoi\ .
:':"" and a:r~= CO:"Venlllll~l~:Ptrrenerato::~es based
_anaTV'lrtati _ation ofth _c _ansit t -
. 9.1 ~. OIl dis d .-" speciol ~rminala I
5.01& (4) (b) 5' . L vantared. _need. oflbe -' and
Provide for th
from buildin e protection of exi .
. 9.15,019 li1 (b) 6 upcroac;bQlenl. aljo.. and future ri....
_ Meet the require ...ts-of-lYIY
. 9,l50 9.1-5.00& fa) (b). monts o{llJ.,o;.OQZ (3) (b1
. 19 (~lfel1 EalAbllilhm .l!.l-5.008 (3) (b). UDll
roads and ent .oflevel ofservi
jurisdj . pubJu: Iran"l r. .. ~ standards
. 9.15 !:lion. acililjea within at peak ho r.
,219 (41 (e) 2 _lIlllIOCJll or or
Controlofth . l!QYemmenl'~
ro ..J_ __e connecti
aUB to road ODS and
. 9.15 --- W8.D -- aN".PRl!I .
.019 (4Hcl4 . . DOlIlts Q(dri
_ for e>illill vewa"" and
co . d V and future
rn 0l"8 desi tran~rtati
plan. eeW>llil:aled ill ~e local 011 rlfhli ofw
. nrotection. S Ille~ure fOl their enve~en1 COIII av and .
9J5,019 (4) (0)5 eo Policy 1.5.1 whi a_tion. preht!11S.1ye
_ Eatablishme ch fulfill. 9J_s"'eaervatign. OX
use 0 fh' nt ofl""ci use .Q!l7 (3)(e) 4
_ __lcycles d - and oth -'
. 1.l.61ll1d Tran.an w~lkinf. See '" stratelliea to
9,l5.019 (4) (e) portatiOll E)eIllen ~ H,e Elem:,omote tho
a Coordinatio 1 Poh.,e. 1.1.2 \ Poll""
tho future n~roa~wl\Y and tran . .1.2.2 apd 1.1.5.
transoorta' ~ of .eaporla . ..I !lJ!rviCjl .
1.1.6 and l~lo:2faci1ities. ~ ;r:ports. and o=ro1vements with
__'_' _a"spnrlatio'l Elore aled pu~Jk
__ment Poli .
__etes
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· 9.15.019 (4) (c) 15 Meet the requirements of9.1-ts.007 (3) (cl. 9.1-5.008 (3) (cl. and
9.1-5.009 (3) (cl.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
GOAL:
Have available to accommodate the projected population of the City a sutficient
number of housing units in an adequate variety of types. sizes, locations and cost
ranges, within sound structures located in safe and appropriate neighborhoods.
OBJECTIVE 1: HOUSING SUPPLY
Maintain the total number of housing units at a minimum of 62,.00 [subject to revision prior
to enactment based on latest housing needs projection), an amount equal to the total number
of households (plus an adequate vacancy rate) projected to reside in Miami Beach in 2QlQ
~. (It is believed that this objective fulfilla the requirements of reviaed 9.1-6.010 (3) (b) 1 which calla for-rlle
creation and lor preeervation of af!'ordable houain( (or all current and anticipated future residents of the
jun.diction. and houaeholda with special housing needs... "I
Polley 1.1
Maintain a reliably accurate inventory of housing units in Miami Beach for the purpose of
monitoring the size of the housing stock.
Polley 1.2
Continue to prohibit non-residential uses in RS and RM residential zoning districts in
compliance with the provisions of s.163.3202, F.S. to prevent conversion or redevelopment of
residential structures to non-residential uses.
Polley 1.3
Continue the incentives in the land development regulations which apply with the provisions
of s.I63.3202, F.S. by encouraging the rehabilitation of residential structures to prevent the
unintended loss of housing units due to deteriorated conditions.
Polley 1..
Enforce all minimum housing and structural conditions codes to prevent the unintended loss
of housing units due to deteriorated conditions.
Policy 103
In compliance with the provisions of 8.163,3202, F.S. retain the PS Performance Standard
District incentives (as stated in the Future Land Use Element) in the land development
regulations that encourage the construction of new housing units in the South Pointe
Redevelopment Area.
Pollcy 1.6
Maintain the legal status of the South Pointe Redevelopment Area that empowers the City to
acquire properties for the purpose of assembling sites to be transferred to private interests
for the purpose of development of residential uses.
Policy 1.7
Periodically review: 1) development permitting procedures; 2) best current practice
employed by other jurisdictions; and 3) best current practice reported in relevant
professional literature. The purpose of the review shall be to determine if there are
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appropriate procedural and substantive changes which could facilitate more expeditious
development application processing for housing in general and for very low-income housing,
low-income housing and moderate income housing in particular. lIt ia believed that thia policy
fulfills the new requirementl o(9J~.OlO (3) (el:l. nu. policy ia al80 included under Objective 3 to which it i.
related.)
OBJECTIVE 2: LARGE UNITS
In order to have available additional housing suitable for families, maintain the total number
of housing units with three or more bedrooms at a minimum of 5000 at least to the year 2QlQ
OOG3.
Pollcy 2.1
Maintain the legal status of the South Pointe Redevelopment Area and utilize the associated
powers to promote the development of housing with units of three or more bedrooms by
implementing the policies delineated in the Future Land Use Element.
Pollcy 2.2
Continue the incentives (as set forth in the Future Land Use Element) in Sec. 6-24 of the
land development regulations, in compliance with s.I63.3202, F.B., that encourage
residential developments that have units containing three or more bedrooms.
Policy 2.3
Maintain provisions in the development regulations, in compliance with s.163.3202, F.B.,
that mandate minimum floor areas of 550 square feet for newly constructed housing units
and also require that the minimum floor area standards of 400 square feet be met whenever
the cost of rehabilitation of existing structures exceeds 50 percent of the replacement value of
the building, structure or improvement, as determined by the Dade County Property
Appraiser's Office.
OBJECTIVE 3: AFFORDABLE HOUSING
HaOlE: availaele a mHttmtHft sf 16,009 h8tl8iBg tmits aft"el'~hlt By lew (Hut medel. mtemt
ft8l1SE:ft81lis ElllriBg tke peried tMettgh 9003. Have available a minimum of 16.000 housinr
units affordable households with moderate income or less durin,. the period throueh 201;
Households with moderate income or less include h~nlds with ven, low-~~;:
households. low-income households and moderate income households, [It is believed that thia
change fuUilla the new requirements 0(9.1-6.010 (3) (b) 3 with respect to very low-inc:ome, low-income and moderate
income bouaebolda. Rule 9.1-5.010 (3) (b) 3 requirements pertaining to manufactured housing are addreaed by
Objective 10. Mobile homes are not appropriate to Miami Beaeh.)
Policy 3.1
Continue to pursue and utilize federal sources of funding which can be used to assist in
providing housing for very low-income, low and moderate income households, including
Section 8, HOME and CnBG funds,
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Policy 3.2
Cooperate with the Metro-Dade County in making available County Surtax funds and other
financial incentives for the provision of housing affordable to very low-income, low and
moderate income households in Miami Beach. [It iI believed that thia policy fulfill. the new
requirementa of9J-5.010 (3) (e) 10 pertaining to confirming current arrangements with other local govemmenta
concerning affordable houaing.1
Policy 3.3
Retain the ability to provide housing for very low-income, low and moderate income
households as a permitted use in all %aninI di.trict. which permit multifamily hou.ing
in order to avoid either over-concentration or the need for new infrastructure. (It iI believed that
thia policy fu1filla the DeW requirementa of 9.1-6.0 10 (3) (3) 5 with reaped to providinc princ:iplN an criteria lUiding
the location ofhouainc for very low-income,low.income and moderate-income bouaehold.. The new requirementa
differ from the old requirementa only in that the new include reference to very low-income houaeholda.J
Policy 3.4
Maintain the potable water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, transportation, solid waste, and
recreation facilities above the level of service standards established in the City's
comprehensive plan in all areas of the City 80 that there will be no restrictions due to
inadequate infrastructure or public facilities on the location of housing for very low-income,
low and moderate income families or any other category of housing.
Policy 3.5
Periodically review: 1) development permitting procedures; 2) best current practice
employed by other jurisdictions; and 3) best current practice reported in relevant
professionalliteratu.re. The purpose of the review shall be to determine if there are
appropriate procedural and substantive changes which could facilitate more expeditious
development application processing for housing in general and for very low-income housing,
low-income housing and moderate income housing in particular. [It iI believed that thia policy
fulfilla the new requirements of 9.1-5.010 (3) (e) 2. Thia policy iI also included onder Objective 1 to which it iI
related.)
OBJECTIVE 4: SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
Maintain below 10 percent the proportion of all housing units which are substandard and
eliminate all dilapidated units (not suitable for rehabilitation) throu~ the year 2010 By-
1997. Elimma~ MaintAin substandard housing conditions to a level below one percent by
the year 2212 ige3.
Policy 4.1
Require conformance by all residential structures to the standards of the South Florida
Building Code (new structures), National Fire Protection AdminiRtration Code, and the
City's Minimum Housing and Property Maintenance Standards.
Policy 4.2
Require that all multifamily buildings must obtain a Certificate or Use in order to be lawfully
occupied and require that annual issuance of such certification be subject to an annual
inspection to determine compliance with all applicable codes.
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Policy ".3
Use all available legal means to compel demolition of dilapidated structures as expeditiously
as possible by complying with the South Florida Building Code; the City's Minimum Housing
Standards; and the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (Dade County Unsafe
Structures Board).
Policy 4.4
Promote improvements in the operations of the Dade County Unsafe Structures Board that
will shorten the length of time required to compel demolition of dilapidated buildings as
identified in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element; utilize the new special master.
Policy ".5
Continue to use state and federal funding sources to make available low interest loans for
rehabilitation of residential structures through the City'Ji COBC, MBDC &BEl HUn HOME
and SHIP programs.
Policy ".6
Maintain the legal status of the Miami Beach National Register Historic District 80 that
owners of designated properties can continue to benefit from the applicable federal income
tax credits.
Polley ".7
Continue to provide incentives in the land development regulations, in compliance with
s.163.3202, F.B., that permit within the Historic Preservation Districts a wide selection of
accessory uses in residential buildings when the building being renovated is a designated
historic structure or is a structure contributing to the Historic Preservation District.
Policy 4.8
Continue to provide incentives in the land development regulations, in compliance with
8.163.3202, F.B., that provide greater flexibility in meeting parking requirements in the
Historic Preservation Districts and Mixed Use Entertainment Districts when renovating
designated structures.
Polley 4.9
The City shall continue to use its established principles to guide demolition and
rehabilitation program techniques and strategies.
Policy 4.10
As was done in South Pointe, the stabilization of neighborhoods shall be assisted by the
City's Safe Neighborhood Program if the State reactivates the program.
OBJECTIVE 5: GROUP HOMES AND ACLFs
Maintain a minimum of 20% of the City's total land area (excluding rights-of-way)
designated so as to permit "community residential homes" and adult congregate living
facilities.
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Pollcy 5.1
The City's zoning ordinance will provide a minimum of 20% of the City's land area (excluding
rights-of-way) designated so as to permit adult congregate living facilities having in excess of
14 beds as a conditional use.
Policy 5.2
The land development regulations shall reflect s.419 F.S. which requires: 1) that HRS-
licensed group homes with six or fewer clients be deemed a single family unit and be
permitted in single-family districts; and 2) that HRS-licensed "community residential homes"
with 7 to 14 clients be permitted in multifamily districts, subject to State-specified spacing
distances. For the purposes of this policy and Objective 5 above, a "community residential
home" shall mean a dwelling unit licensed to serve clients of the Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services, which provides a living environment for 7 to 14 unrelated residents
who operate as the functional equivalent of a family, including such supervision and care by
supportive staff as may be necessary to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the
residents. Also, -resident" means any of the following: an aged person as defined in s.
400.618 (3), Florida Statutes; a physically disabled or handicapped person as defined in s.
760.22 (5) (a), Florida Statutes; a developmentally disabled person as defined in s. 393.063
(6), Florida Statutes; a nondangerous mentally ill person as defined in s. 394.455 (3), Florida
Statutes; or a child as defined in L 39.01 (8) and (10), Florida Statutes.
Pollcy 5.3
Maintain the potable water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, transportation, solid waste, and
recreation facilities above the level of service standards, as set forth in the Future Land Use
and Infrastructure Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, established in the City's
comprehensive plan in all areas of the City 80 that there will be no restrictions due to
inadequate infrastructure or public facilities on the location of adult congregate living
facilities or any other group categories of housing.
OBJECTIVE 6: SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING
Conserve the City's stock of single-family houses (attached and detached) by maintaining a
minimum of2a a&percent of the City's total land area (excluding rights-of-way) in zoning
districts which permit only single-family houses as main permitted uses.
Pollcy 6.1
The City's zoning map will provide that a minimum of 2a a& percent of the City's total land
area (excluding rights-of-way) will be zoned to permit only single-family houses (attached
and detached) as main permitted l'eel'e8ft8ftal faMties ens mlt:fticipal uses.
OBJECTIVE 7: RELOCATION
Provide relocation services (as described below) to 100 percent of the persons who are
displaced as a direct result of actions of the City of Miami Beach and who request such
services, during the planning period.
Pollcy 7.1
The City shall comply with all provisions of the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, Public Law 91-646, whenever required by federal or
state law.
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Policy 7.J
When any person is displaced as a direct result of the City's actions, and the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (PL 91-646) is not
applicable, the City shall provide the following relocation services:
a. Information regarding the location, characteristics and cost of available housing
that the City has determined meets all applicable housing and structural
condition codes and which is reasonably accessible to the displaced person's place
of employment;
b. Information regarding public or private agencies which offer services which
might be of benefit to the displaced person;
c. A grace period following receipt of the notice informing the displaced person of
the need to vacate during which the displaced person shall not be evicted. The
length of the grace period shall not be less than the minimum required under
applicable federal or state law;
d. Displaced persons may receive additional relocation service if such services have
been adopted by the Miami Beach City Commission and are in force at the time
of the displacement. Information about such relocation services will be provided
in writing by the City and be obtainable at Miami Beach City Hall Housing and
Community Development Division (or other department as may be designated by
the City Manager), 170 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
OBJECTIVE 8: HISTORICAL HOUSING
By ~ 1995, identify all historically significant residential structures in Miami Beach.
Polley 8.1
The City will provide the necessary financial and other resources to ensure that all
historically significant residential structures are identified as such by ~ l-99&.
OBJECTIVE 9: LAND FOR HOUSING
Maintain a minimum of 40 percent of the City's land area that is designated 80 as to permit
residential uses (excluding rights-of-way) and 25 percent of the City's total land area
(excluding rights-of-way) as areas in which housing for very low-income, low and moderate
income families is permitted and encouraged.
Policy 9.1
The City's zoning ordinance will provide a minimum of 40 percent of the land area
designated 80 as to permit residential uses (excluding right-of-way) and 25 percent of the
City's total land area (excluding right-of-way) as areas in which housing for very low-income,
low and moderate income families is permitted and encouraged.
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Pollcy 9.1
Retain the ability to accommodate housing for very low-income, low and moderate income
families in all zoning districts which permit multifamily housing, including multifamily
residential, commercial and overlay districts; and retain the new multifamily districts, e.g.
TH Townhome residential and RO Residential Office, where housing for low and moderate
income families is pennitted and encouraged,
Policy 9.3
Maintain the potable water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, transportation, solid waste and
recreation facilities above the level of service standards established in the City's
comprehensive plan in all areas of the City so that there will be no restrictions due to
inadequate infrastructure or public facilities on the location of housing for low and moderate
income families or any other category of housing.
OBJECTIVE 10: MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Maintain a minimum of 30 percent of the City's total land area (excluding rights-of-way) as
areas in which manufactured housing is permitted.
Polley 10.1
Manufactured housing will be permitted in areas designated as "Single Family Residential"
on the adopted Future Land Use Map, provided they are permanently anchored,
meet the minimum tloor area requirements, and satisfy all other provisions contained in the
City's land development regulations for areas designated as "Single Family Residential" on
the Future Land Use Map.
Pollcy 10.2
Maintain the potable water, sanitary sewer, transportation, solid waste and recreation
facilities above the level of service standards established in the Infrastructure Element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan in all areas of the City 80 that there will be no restrictions due to
inadequate infrastructure or public facilities on the location of manufactured or any other
category of housing.
OBJECTIVE 11: HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
AdQpt a Consolidated Plan as required bv U.S. HUD and annually adopt an updated One-
Year Action Plan for Federal Funds. ABtlaally adept a CempreaeBsive He1:tBiftg ~\He!'a8Bility
Stt'Megy (CHl.8).
Policy 11.1
The Citv of Miami Beach Consolidated fHousine-l Plan for fiscal years 1995/96. 1996/97 and
1997/98 1991 fi:;e year CHAB shall form the basis for annual updates; these shall be based
upon the housing element of the City's comprehensive plan.
Policy 11.2
The City's One-Year Action Plan for Federal Funds shall be correlated with the Consolidated
flan CH.\B sha:U. ~ eSlTele.ted with the 8ftfttle:l CDBC 1'!'6gT'&m.
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Policy 11.3
Utilize the available federal, state and local subsidy programs as specified in the City's
eRAS ed rdated Consolidated Plan. the One-Year Action Plan for Federal Funds. and
~hOUBing implementation programs.
Policy 11.4
Continue to involve the Miami Beach Development Corporation and the North Beach
Development Corporation in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action
Plan for Federal Funds GHAS-; utilize these non-profit CDCs to carry out affordable housing
programs when appropriate.
Polley 11.5
The City Ilhall periodically review: 1) its own develOJlment permittini procedures: 2) best
current practice employed by other jurisdictions: and 3) best current practice reported in
relevant prof'e8sionalliterature. The pw:pose ofilie review shall be to determine if there are
approllriate procedural and 8ub8t.antiva chanif!s which could facilitate more e~itious
develQpment application pl"OCe88ini- Th:rettgft the aew (1992) Departmeat af Develepmeat,
DeeigB efi Histerie PJ.eeep\"88eB, e8B8B1:le te 86reamltBe flfte hett8Hig apPPeval Elftd
permitftBg pl'eeee8.
OBJECTIVE 12: SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS
Improve the safety of neighborhoods through implementation of specific security enhancing
techniques and programs.
Policy 12.1
The Safe Neighborhood Plan for Normandy Shores is hereby incorporated by reference into
the Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan.
Polley 12.2
Other neighborhoods in the City shall be evaluated to determine the appropriateness of
applying Safe Neighborhood plAnning techniques.
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INFRASTRUCTURE: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,
DRAINAGE AND POTABLE WATER
GOAL:
Provide for Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Drainage and Solid Waste Facilities
Which Meet the City's Needs in a Manner Which Promotes the Public Health,
Sanitation, Environmental Protection, Operational Efficiency, and Beneficial Land
Use and Redevelopment Patterns.
OBJEC1TVE1: PRlORnnES
The City will continue to provide potable water supply, sanitary sewage disposal, solid waste
disposal and drainage services to meet both existing and projected needs as identified in this
plan through coordination and implementation of those projects listed in the Capital
Improvements Element. All improvements for replacement, expansion or increase in
capacity of facilities shall conform with the adopted policies of this Plan including level of
service standards for the facilities.
Pollcyl.!
Continue to participate with Dade County W ASD through program cooperation with the
Vlrginia Key Wastewater plant, the HialeahlPreston Water Treatment Plant and the
Resource Recovery Plant.
Polley 1.2
Study the City's solid waste collection practices with a view toward implementing more cost
effective revisions including a privatization pilot program.
Policy 1.3
Continue to monitor established guidelines for private collectors of solid waste; continue to
provide for policing, servicing and collecting of oversize wastes.
Pollcy 1.4
Study the provision of electric service vis-a-vis density and intensity to determine the impact
ofnondevelcwment on Florida Power and Lirht's rFPL) ability to provide adequate electric
service to the City.
OBJECTIVE 2: INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Potable water supply, sanitary sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal services shall
continue to be planned and provided (1) in conformance with the future land use element of
the comprehensive plan, (2) to serve redevelopment activities in the South Pointe
Redevelopment Area and the City Center areas and (3) to serve infill projects throughout the
City on existing vacant land.
Policy 2.1
Continue the on-going program to repair and replace existing water, sewer and storm sewer
lines through the utilization of bond funds and Community Development Block Grant funds,
particularly obsolete and undersized water lines.
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Pollcy 2.2
Complete second phase bond-funded improvements for South Pointe infrastructure by ~
~ and begin street improvements for the interior parcels.
Policy 2.8
Use the land development regulations to limit residential density increases so that no
significant capacity increases are required when replacing water and sewer lines.
OBJEC1TVE3: D~AGE
Continue implementation of ImplemeBt the new program to identify and correct any
environmentally detrimental stonn sewer discharges that may exist in Miami Beach. The
measurable standarda for implementing this program are set forth in the interlocal
agreement between Metropolitan Dade County and Miami Beach approved by City
Resolution 92-20579, a copy of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Stormwater point
source discharges will be handled 80 as to not have an adverse impact on area surface or
groundwater and to not violate water quality standards set by the F10rida Department of
Environmental Protection; eemmeBee Hi 1994 1996.
Policy 3.1
Complete the City's presently ongoing Storm Water System Improvements Master Plan
Study no later than December 1, 1996. Complete the study in accordance with the standards
set forth in City Resolution 92-20579, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Policy 3.2
Upon completion of the Stonn Water System Improvements Master Plan Study, the City will
amend ita Year ~ gQQQ Comprehensive Plan to incorporate those recommendations of the
Study necessary to meet the requirements of applicable state law, including Chapters 163
and 187, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9.1-5, FAC. Implement the City's ongoing Stonn Water
System Improvements Master Plan Study through appropriate capital investments and
management techniques as recommended therein. Initiate appropriate steps to ensure
adequate financing for necessary improvements no later than December 31, 1996. Such
steps may include establishing special assessments, bonding and/or other measures.
Policy 3.8
In coordination with and in addition to the above policies, the City shall improve and
maintain catch basins in a way to minimi7..8 stonn water contamination of surface waters.
Techniques shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
Rebuild catch basins in problem areas with deep sumps to entrap sediment.
Construct new catch basins with open bottoms to provide for percolation when deep
sumps to entrap sediment is not possible.
Maintain a catch basin cleaning program to help prevent roadway pollutants (run-
oft) from entering Biscayne Bay via the storm sewer system.
Policy 3.4
The City will continue compliance with all Federal, State and County regulations concerning
land use and development to protect Biscayne Bay- the only natural drainage features.
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OBJECTIVE.: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Enforce minimum floor level building elevations. reQuirini first habitable floor elevations to
be at 7.00 to 1000 NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum) which translates to 3 to 6 fe~t
above the prevailini il"ade.
Policy 4.1
Continue site plan review for new construction with the requirement that the minimum first
floor elevation for living quarters be at least 7.00 to 10.00 NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical
Datum) 8.8 feet at MLW (U.S,E.D. Bay DatU::IB) allowing for maximum protection during
flood conditioIUl.
Non-residential finrt floors mav be built below flood elevations provided that the structure is
floodproofed to one foot above the flood elevation. Applicants for building permits must
submit a tloodproofillr certificate siened and sealed by an architect or e~neer revistered in
the State of Florida prior to issuance of the permit.
OBJECTIVE 5: LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
The City shall continue to maintain and provide potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste
disposal and drainage facilities at adopted level of service standards to ensure that adequate
facility capacity is available for proposed and existing commercial and residential
developments within its jurisdiction.
Policy 5.1
The following City-wide Level of Service Standards shall be used as the basis for determining
the availability of facility capacity; the systems shall be able to provide/accommodate at least
the minimums specified:
Facility I Service Area
Level of Service Standard
Potable Water:
Water Consumption Standards: The reiional
treatment aystem shall operate with a rated
capacity which is no less than 2 percent above the
mArlmum ~v flow for the precedinV year: and the
re~onal treatment lIYStem shall maintAin a
capacity to produce and deliver 200 ral10ns per
~ta permanent population per d~. /These
standards are two of several which are used in the
Dade County Comprehensive Plan.1
SanitarY Sewer:
Sewae-e Generation Standards: The revional
wastewater treatment and dillposal system shall
operate with a desi~ capacity of 2 percent above
averae-e daily flow for the precedine- vear: arid the
system shall maintain a capacity to produce and
deliver 100 rallons per capita permanent
po,pulation per day. !These standards are two of
several which are used in the Dade County
Comprehensive Plan.l
Sft:ft:italy Sewer Facilities-
&wagc Ceacrati8ft StMtiar6.
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Solid Waate Facilities.
1.9 Average gaY,SftS per capite f'er day
Solid Waste Generation Standard
1.275 tons per capita per year
Drainage Facilities
Design Storm Standard
Pet6ble Water Facilities.
25-year frequency, 24-hour duration; see
rainfall intensity curve-zone 10, DOT
Drainage Manual, 1987
Water CeasumptieR Ste:8de:M
140 ti'/erage g&lleRs per capita per day
168 Peak gedlsM pu eapitel per day
· lBehltiee eeaseftal pepulatieft estimates.
OBJECTIVE 8: WATER CONSERVATION
Cooperate with W ASD, to develop and implement, by ~ ~, a comprehensive water
conservation program to insure that a sufficient, economical supply of fresh water is
available to meet current and future demand for potable water.
Policy 8.1
All potable water distribution systems shall maintain the unaccounted for water loss to less
than 10 percent of the water entering the system.
Policy 8.2
Continue to promote the education program for residential, commercial and industrial
consumers which will discourage waste and conserve potable water.
Policy 8.3
The Parks Department shall continue to install underground irrigation systems thereby,
conserving potable water while watering public spaces.
Policy 6.4
Consistent with the policies of Metro-Dade County, water shall be delivered for general use
at a pressure not to exceed 100 psi.
Policy 6.5
Within one year of the effective date of this policy, the City shall review existing water
conservation regulations and revise the land development code as necessary and effective to
ensure implementation of water conserving techniques, including: 1) subsurface and other
water conserving irrigation techniques, 2) xeriscaping techniques, 3) lawn watering
restrictions, 4) the use oflow water use plumbing fixtures in all construction, and 5) any
other effective methods commonly in practice or required by law. In addition, the City
Manager shall immediately, upon the effective date of this policy, direct appropriate City
departments to implement all such techniques as may be implemented by the City in its
normal operations and require private property owners to implement all such techniques.
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Policy 8.8
The City. through the Building Department, will continue to enforce the requirement to use
ultra-low volum!! water saving devices for substantial rehabilitation and new construction
projects as specified in the standard plumbing code.
OBJECTIVE 7: INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENCIES
The City will implement procedures to ensure that existing facility deficiencies are corrected
thereby muimizing the use of existing public facilities to maintain the level of service
standards as adopted for future needs in accord with the time frames establis.hed under
Section 163.302, Florida Statutes.
Policy 7.1
The City shall continue to inspect and correct any potable water, sanitary sewer and
drainage facilities deficiencies to maintain level of service standards; Le., continue the daily
inspection program.
Policy 7.1
Cooperate with W ASO, to continue programs which address recycling of solid wastes to
include such items 88 paper, aluminum, glass, plastic and potentially metals, tires and waste
oils.
Policy 7.3
Cooperate with WASO, to promote the reduction of volume of yard and tree waste going into
landfills through the program to compost vegetation materials.
Policy 7.4
Cooperate the W ASO and other County agencies to design standards for improvements of
water distribution, sewer collection, garbage removal and drainage systems within the City
that provide maximum efficient operations.
Note: The revised former Objective 8 and related policies are included in Objective 6 and
related policies.
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CONSERVATIONICOASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
GOAL:
Provide public improvements and restrict development activities that would
damage or destroy coastal resource., protect human life and limit public
expenditure. in are.. subject to destruction by natural disasters in a manner
maintaining or improvinr the marine and terrestrial animal habitats, vegetation,
land, air, water, and the visual, aesthetic quality of Miami Beach for present and
projected, future populatioll8.
OBJECTIVE 1: BEACH AND DUNES
Use established standards 80 that there are zero new man-made structures which adversely
impact beach or dune system; also restore altered beaches or dunes by implementing the
following policies.
Polley 1.1
Continue cooperative program with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for beach renourishment if
it becomes necessary. Where beach restoration or renourishment is necessary, the project
should be designed and managed to minimi7.e damage to the offshore grass flats, terrestrial
and marine animal habitats and dune vegetation.
Polley 1.2
Beaches shall be stabilized when necessary by the County program of planting appropriate
dune vegetation; pedestrian impacts shaIl be minimi7.ed by providing elevated footpaths
where feasible. All subsequent activities on or bordering the restored beach shall be
compatible with beach maintenance; the City will continue to cooperate with the County.
Polley 1.3
The City shall not issue permits (when it has jurisdiction) for borrow areas for beach
restoration or renouriahment projects to be located in areas that directly affect offshore reefs
or grass flats.
Polley 1.4
Discourage non-water oriented activities and developments from encroaching on beach front
parks, new beach areas and dunes by continuing to designate the beach as a Conservation-
Protected Area on the Future Land Use Map.
Pollcy 1.5
The City shall apply for State and Federal grants to include shoreline features such as
pedestrian walkways which are designed to minimally impact beach or dune systems on
public property; ensure the public access requirements of the Coastal Zone Protection Act of
1985 and continue to provide development regulations and incentives for such features on
private property in Sections 6-24 and 15 of the Land Development ReguIations.
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Pollcy 1.8
The use of causeways, road rights-of-way and canal easements at shorelines shall continue to
be expanded to provide public aetelS for water.dependent and water-related activities and to
protect public access to beachel renouriahed with public funds.
Pollcy 1.7
Enforce the City charter provision that mandates no further dredging or filling that would
result in the destruction of grass/algal flats, hard bottom or other benthic communities shall
be permitted in any waters within the City limits of Miami Beach.
Pollcy 1.8
Water conserving irrigation and other landscape practices such as xeriscape shall be
incorporated into the Design Review Board guidelines where public water is used to water
lawns. golf counes and landscaped green spaces.
OBdECTIVE 2: NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
By 1998. complete sign posting relative to manatee protection and otherwise protect the
conservation of. and provide for the appropriate use of the natural functions of existing soils,
fisheries, wildlife and their habitats, bays and waterways which flow into estuarine waters,
floodplains. beachea and shores, marine habitats, air quality, and scenic beauty by adopting
the following measurable policies.
Pollcy 1.1
Continue to enforce the City Code which prohibits the deposit of solid waste or industrial
waste including spent oils, gasoline by-products or greases accumulated at garages, tilling
stations and similar establishments that create a health or environmental hazard upon any
vacant, occupied or unoccupied premises, parkway or park, and in any canal, waterway, bay
or the ocean within the City.
Policy 2.2
All development activities that adversely affect habitat that may be critical to endangered.
threatened, rare or species of special concern shall be prohibited by the City through the
development review process (Sectiona17 and 18 of the Land Development Regulations).
Polley 2.3
In conformance with the City Charter establishing the City as a bird sanctuary, it is
prohibited for any person to injure, kill, hunt, destroy, capture or molest any endangered,
threatened, rare, or species of special concern or any bird in the City of Miami Beach; except
those persons holding a valid permit to destroy birds for scientific purposes issued by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior and issued a special permit by the
Chief of Police.
Policy 2.4
Maintain the area known as "Pelican Island- as a special bird sanctuary.
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Pollcy 2.5
By 1998, complete the posting with appropriate signage the waterways of the City 8.8 a
Manatee Protection Area and increase enforcement of safe boating requirements through the
City Marine Patrol.
Policy 2.8
Continue to designate the beach front along the Atlantic Ocean as a Conservation-Protection
Area on the Future Land Use Map.
Policy 2.7
City Public Works Department specifications shall continue to require the use of rip rap in
bulkhead repair or construction in order to promote better marine ecology except where
placement would be a hazard to navigation or public safety.
Pollcy 2.8
Preserve and improve the environmental quality of Biscayne Bay by continuing to (1) have a
City of Miami Beach representative on the Biscayne Bay Shoreline Development Review
Committee. (2) provide staft'to the Committee through an interloca1 agreement and (3) have
all appropriate bayfront projects reviewed by the Committee.
Polley J.9
Continue to require all new shoreline development involving marine habitats to be reviewed
by the Marine Authority of the City and the Dade County Environmental Resources
Management Department of Special Approval.
Pollcy 2.10
Continue to improve the region's ambient air quality through increased cooperation with
Dade County to provide improved mass transportation. particularly rail transit.
Pollcy 2.11
The Building Department shall continue to enforce Chapter 37 of the City Code. The City
shall amend Chapter 37 to require that solid waste incinerators be equipped with the best
available control technology to prevent harmful smoke emissions from entering the
environment.
Policy 2.12
The City Building Inspector shall continue to have the authority to require removal of
asbestos to prevent threat to human health.
Policy 2.13
Salt tolerant landscaping shall continue to be given preference over traditional planting
materials in the plant materials list used in the administration of the landscape section of
the Land Development Regulations and the design review process.
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Pollcy J.14
Adminilltration of the City's landscape section of the Land Development Regulations shall
prohibit the propagation and planting of the following plants; it shall also require that
eradication of these species be carried out on all sites of new and redevelopment projects:
Malaleuca
Ear Leaf Arcadia
Shoe botton Ardisia
Aerial Potato
Castor Bean
Brazilian Pepper
Woman's Tongue
Day Blooming Jasmine
Eucalyptus
Australian Pine
Bishop Wood
Colubrina
Lead Treet
Pollcy 2.15
Complete the City's presently ongoing Stonn Water System Improvements Master Plan
Study no later than December 31,1996. Complete the study in accordance with the
standards set forth in City Resolution 92-20579, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Polley 2.18
Implement the City's ongoing Stonn Water System Improvements Master Plan Study
through appropriate capital investments and management techniques as recommended
therein at least to the extent required by law. Initiate appropriate steps to ensure adequate
financing for necessary improvements no later than December 31, 1996. Such steps may
include estabHahing special assessments, bonding and/or other measures.
Polley 2.18
The City will coordinate with the County and the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection in the monitoring of coastal waters and sediments.
Pollcy 2.17
A program shall be established during ~ 1994 and adopted by Ordinance to ensure the
proper maintenance and functioning of dockside pumpout facilities. All new wet and dry slip
marina facilities, and existing facilities with more than 50 wet or dry slips that provide
fueling facilities, shall be equipped with dockside pumpout facilities. Such facilities shall be
regularly inspected by the City's Marine Inspector.
Polley 2.18
Once the program called for in Policy 2.18 above is in place, the City shall request that the
U.S. Coast Guard authorize the City to enforce within the City limits any federal laws
regulating the discharge of wastewater and bilge water into coastal waters. The City shall
also request that the Coast Guard authorize appropriate financial assistance to enable the
City to provide such enforcement services.
Policy 2.19
Stonnwater management techniques to meet the drainage level-of-service standards of this
plan shall be required for all new development and shall be incorporated in the City's
concurrency requirements of the Land Development Regulations.
Policy 2.20
Continue the City's program for beautification with an annual clean-up drive for the beaches
and shorelines in conjunction with normal trash pick-up activities.
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Pollcy 2.21
By the year ~ 1996, the City shall adopt an emergency water conservation plan, through
a water shortage ordinance, consistent with the policies of the South Florida Water
Management District.
OBJECTIVE 3: WATER-DEPENDENT AND RELATED USES
The amount of shoreline devoted to water-dependent and water-related uses shall be
maintained or increased by 1998 but with assurance that any such proposed new
development will not create a negative environmental impact.
Policy 3.1
Those public access areas including street ends, municipal parking facilities and municipal
parks along coastal waters will be maintained (See Figures VII-2 and VIl-5 in the Recreation
and Open Space Element) or redesigned to provide greater public access to Biscayne Bay and
the Atlantic Ocean beach area regardless of the land use designation of those areas. An
example of the type of redesign envisioned is that planned for the parking lots on blocks
located to the west of North Shore Park. It is envisioned that these blocks will be
redeveloped with public access beach parking at grade level and residential in air rights
above and/or with parking decks on one or more blocks and with residential on the other
blocks.
Policy 3.2
To minimi7.e impacts of man-made structures and activities on shoreline resources, no filling,
spoiling or placement of structures in or over coastal waters shall be permitted in the City as
specified in the Charter (Section 7 A) and the Land Development Regulations (Section 6), i.e.
action which will diminiAh water surface areas traditionally used by the general public for
activities such as fishing, swimming and boating.
Policy 3.3
The City shall design and construct signage along major thoroughfares to direct the public's
attention to public shoreline parks and water-related facilities by la9a .w96.
Policy 3.4
Proposed marinslwater dependent facility siting shall be compatible with both County plans
and surrounding land uses, and shall preserve or improve traditional public shoreline uses
and public access to coastal waters. This shall be accomplished through the Conditional Use
process (Section 17) of the Land Development Regulations.
Policy 3.5
Any proposed marina/water dependent facility shall be required to preserve or improve the
quality of the coastal waters, water circulation, tidal flushing, light penetration, and provide
a hurricane or contingency plan to the appropriate agency all in conformance with Policy 4D
of the 1989 Metro Dade County CDMP Coastal Management Element.
Policy 3.6
Within one year of the effective date of this policy, proposed marinas shall be designated as
Conditional Uses through an amendment to the Land Development Regulations. The
Planning Board shall not issue conditional use approvals unless the applicant demonstrates
the following: 1) land use compatibility; 2) availability of upland support services; 3) existing
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protective status/ownership; 4) hurricane contingency planning; 5) protection of water
quality; 6) water depth; 7) environmental disruptions and mitigation actions; 8) availability
for public use; and 9) economic need and feasibility.
Pollcy 3.7
Complete the City's presently ongoing Storm Water System Improvements Master Plan
Study no latter than December 31, 1996, Complete the study in accordance with the
standards set forth in City Resolution 92-20579, which is hereby incorporated by reference,
Policy 3.8
Implement the City's ongoing Storm Water System Improvements Master Plan Study
through appropriate capital investments and management techniques as recommended
therein at least to the extent required by law. Initiate appropriate steps to ensure adequate
financing for necessary improvements no later than December 31, 1996. Such steps may
include establiAhing special assessments, bonding and/or other measures.
OBJECTIVE 4: HURRICANE EVACUATION
The existing time period required to complete the evacuation of people from Miami Beach
prior to the arrival of sustained gale force winds shall be maintained throu~ the 2010
pbnninf period SF lewerM hy1996.
Polley 4.1
All future improvements to evacuation routes shall include remedies for flooding problems
and the anticipated increase in the level of the water of Biscayne Bay as has been done in the
recent MacArthur Causeway improvements.
Policy 4.2
The Miami Beach Hurricane Handbook will be distributed to the general public with detailed
emergency operation instructions and hurricane evacuation pick-up sites.
Policy 4.3
The City will continue to work with the Metro-Dade Public Works Department to rate all
local bridges for structural and operational sufficiency. Local bridges with unsatisfactory
sufficiency ratings shall continue to be programmed for improvements or replacement.
Policy 4.4
All trees susceptible to damage by gale force winds as evidenced by Hurricane Andrew shall
be removed from the right-of-way of evacuation routes and replaced with suitable species.
Policy 4.5
The City will coordinate with Metro-Dade Transit Agency and the Office of Emergency
Management to ensure that adequate buses are available to safely evacuate neighborhoods
with large concentrations of households without private transportation.
Policy 4.6
The City of Miami Beach Fire Department shall avail itself of the Persons with Special Need
(PNS) list maintained bv Metro Dade Court for mai8.taia 8:ft8 8ftftuaYy llp6att: the liat af
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people who may need assistance due to physical or medical limitations in the event of an
evacuation order to ensure their safe mobilization.
Pollcy ..7
The City of Miami Beach Fire Department shall review and update the Miami Beach
Hurricane Evacuation Plan by...lm 1996 based upon the experience of Hurricane Andrew
and maintain or enhance the resources and capabilities of the plan to provide effective
implementation of evacuation procedures to ensure that evacuation times are maintained or
reduced.
Pollcy 4.8
By la9.a ~, procedures for boat owners during hurricane operations shall be added to the
Miami Beach Hurricane Handbook. with instructions for safe harbor operations.
Pollcy ..9
The reductions in overall permitted population density accomplished throqvh the 1994
Comprehensive Plan amendment &hall be maintained or further reduced Sdedea City
p61'_tieft fiens8y muimt1:1B8 eJwdI he rMtlee4 as a part of this Plan to better coordinate with
the 1991 Metropolitan Dade County Emergency Operations Plan, which is the local hurricane
evacuation plan for Miami Beach, and the 1991 Lower Southeast Florida Hurricane
Evacuation Plan, the regional hurricane evacuation plan.
Policy ..10
The entire City is classified as a Coastal High Hazard Area which is reflective of its status as
a Category 1 Evacuation Zone.
OBJECTIVE 5: POST-DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
The City hereby adopts by reference the Hurricane Andrew Hazard Mitigation Report
(FEMA- 955 DR-FL) and establishes the objective of realizing the applicable
recommendations therein in coordination with related objectives and policies of this plan.
Policy 5.1
Except as provided in Policy 5.2 below, the City shall not fund any public infrastructure
capacity expansion if such funding and such expansion would have the effect of directly
subsidizing a private development.
Policy 5.2
Notwithstanding Policy 5.1 above, the City may fund infrastructure capacity expansion to
achieve: 1) adopted level-of-service standards for facilities which serve the current and
projected population; 2) recreational and natural resource enhancement; 3) any development
directly supporting the Convention Center; 4) amelioration of parking or mass transit
deficiencies; 5) the provision of desirable parking or mass transit facilities and services;
and/or 6) redevelopment in redevelopment areas established in accordance with state statute.
Expenditures pursuant to 3), 4), 5) and 6) preceding shall be limited to the South Pointe
Redevelopment Area and the Convention Center Village Redevelopment Area as shown on the
Future Land Use Map.
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Polley 5.3
The City will coordinate with Metro-Dade County and the South Florida Planning Council to
develop a comprehensive hurricane contingency plan for boats by 1998.
Policy 5.4
New private use facilities along the beach shall conform to the strict setback, open space and
accessory use requirements of Sections 5, 6 and 15 of the Land Development Regulations as
well as the requirements of the floodplain ordinance.
Pollcy 5.5
By 1998, the City shall adopt a post-disaster redevelopment plan based. on the experiences of
Hurricane Andrew. It shall specify that structures which suffer repeated damage to pilings,
foundations or load bearing walls and/or incur damage exceeding 50% of their assessed value
shall rebulld to the requirements of all current development regulations, and shall not be
lO<:ated east of the coastal construction control line. No redevelopment shall be permitted in
areas of repeated damage unless it is determined by the City of Miami Beach officials to be in
the public interest.
Pollcy SA
The adopted plan shall specify that during post-disaster redevelopment, the Building
Department will di.stinguiah between those actions needed to protect public health and safety
with immediate repair/cleanup and long term repair activities and redevelopment areas.
Removal or relocation of damaged infrastructure and unsafe structures shall be by the Miami
Beach Public Services Department in accordance with local procedures and those agencies
and practices specified in the Metro-Dade County Emergency Operations Plan.
Policy 5.7
During post-disa.ster recovery periods, after damaged areas and infrastructure requiring
rehabilitation or redevelopment have been identified, appropriate City departments shall use
the post-disaster redevelopment plan to reduce or eliminate the future exposure of life and
property to hurricanes; incorporate recommendations of interagency hazard mitigation
reports; analyze and recommend to the City Commission hazard mitigation options for
damaged public facilities; and recommend amendments, if required, to the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Pollcy 5.8
Unsafe conditions and inappropriate uses identified in the post-disaster recovery phase will
be eliminated as opportunities arise, in accordance with the plan to be adopted by 1998.
Pollcy 5.9
Implement the following specific Building Code and Ordinance related actions specifically
recommended in FEMA 955-DR-FL (note that the numbers in parentheses designate the
building code section recommendation number from FEMA 955):
Require the lawful on-site representatives of general contractors to hold a certificate
of competency (1).
Require general contractors to assume responsibility for the work of their employees
and subcontractors (1).
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Adopt and enforce .trlnrent penalties for persons engaged in unlicensed contracting
activities (2).
Increase the number of required hours for training and education of local building
department employees (3).
Require state registration for city building inspectors (5),
Cooperate with other units of local government and state agencies to share
information about code violations by contractors (4).
Incorporate schedules of specific mandatory inspections in building codes (6).
Require representative of general contractor to be on job sites at the time of
inspections (7).
Institute management techniques to ensure more comprehensive inspection of
hurricane vulnerable construction components including wood-frame gable end walls,
garage doors, entry doors, windows and truss bracing (8).
Adopt ASCE Standard Number 7 88 the minimum wind design standard (12).
Prohibit mobile homes and manufactured homes unless and until Federal
construction standards have been amended to ensure better hurricane survivability
(13).
Amend the building code by incorporating minimum uniform standards for window
wind resistance (15).
Enforce the provision of the South Florida Building Code which requires that
substantially damaged buildings which are repairable be brought into compliance
with current code requirements during the repair process (16).
Develop a multilingual public education program with local media to educate the
public about why and how to retrofit homes to make them more hurricane resistant
(20).
Participate in and incorporate the recommendations of any regional and/or state-
wide task group established to make comprehensive recommendations pertaining to
building code modifications which will result in more hurricane resistant structures
(unnumbered recommendation from page 86).
OBJECTIVE 6: BAY WATER QUALITY
Maintain or improve the environmental quality of the estuarine system (Biscayne Bay) 88 .
evidenced by the fecal coloform and corprostan levels cited in the data and analysis.
Policy 6.1
The City shall not permit dredging and filling of Biscayne Bay.
Policy 6.2
Minimi7'.8 storm water runoffby implementing the storm sewer improvement projects as
identified in the Public Works Department plan including the first phase as contained in
Capital Improvement Schedule.
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OBJECTIVE 7: SHORELINE USES
The City shall use the adopted Land Development Regulations criteria for prioritizing 100
percent of the shoreline uses for both public and private property.
Policy 7.1
The City shall use the bonus FAR development incentives in Section 6 of its Land
Development Regulations to achieve better shoreline access, including but not limited to,
pedestrian walkways and increased waterfront setbacks.
Policy 7.2
The City shall not decrease the amount of municipally-owned shoreline available for public
use except: 1) in cases where another governmental agency assumes ownership for
recreational and water-dependent U8e1, 2) where municipal or other public acquisition is
incomplete and there is no possibility for complete public acquisition of a usable portion of
shoreline, or 3) in order to upgrade other public shoreline sites and facilities. The
development of the Altos del Mar area for single family residential use rather than for
Recreation and Open Space as designated on the previous Future Land Use Map is
specifically identified hereby as conforming to this policy (Policy 7.2) subject to the following
conditions: a) the sites now owned by state agencies are sold for private single family
residential development in a coordinated manner based on an overall neighborhood plan and
a private development agreement that enhances the quality of life for those existing privately
owned residences which are interspersed throughout the publicly owned sites; and 2) the
proceeds from the sale are reserved for the enhancement of adjacent and/or nearby public
shoreline.
Policy 7.3
The City shall not permit future development or expansion of existing industrial uses on its
shoreline, except on Terminal Island. Any expansion of this port facility will be carefully
analyzed to determine any traffic, land use and environmental impacts.
OBJECTIVE 8: INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY EXPANSION
Limit public infrastructure expenditures that subsidize development in the City-wide Coastal
High Hazard Area except for restoration and enhancement of natural resources; the measure
shall be 0 projects inconsistent with Policies 6.1 through 6.5 and 8.1 and 8.2 in the Capital
Improvement Schedule.
Policy 8.1
Except as provided in Policy 8.2 below and in Policies 6.1 through 6.5 and 8.1 of the Capital
Improvements Element, the City shall not fund any public infrastructure capacity expansion
if such funding and such expansion would have the effect of directly subsidizing a private
development.
Policy 8.2
Notwithstanding Policy 8.1 above, the City may fund infrastructure capacity expansion to
achieve: 1) adopted level-or-service standards for facilities which serve the current and
projected population; 2) recreational and natural resource enhancement; 3) any development
directly supporting the Convention Center; 4) amelioration of parking or mass transit
deficiencies; 5) the provision of desirable parking or mass transit facilities and services;
and/or 6) in support of redevelopment areas established in accordance with state statute.
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Expenditures pursuant to 3), .), 5) and 6) preceding shall be limited to South Pointe
Redevelopment Area and the Convention Center Village Redevelopment Area as shown on the
Future Land Use Map
OBJECTIVE 9: DENSITY LIMITS
Direct population concentrations away from City-wide coastal high hazard area by prohibiting
residential density increases.
Polley 9.1
Continue to designate the V storm surge zone of the beach front as a Conservation-Protected
area on the Future Land Use Map.
Polley 9.2
In addition to the density reductiOI18 in the Future Land Use Element of 1.94 changes to this
Plan (This change clarifies the reference without changing the intent.], the City shall approve
no future land use plan map amendments that cumulatively increase residential densities.
Furthermore. the City shall continue to evaluate ways to further modify the Future Land Use
Map to reduce densities and intensities.
Polley 9.3
The City shall use the two redevelopment projects plus the zoning adminiRtration process to
(1) achieve uses compatible with the City's twin goals of strong residential neighborhoods and
the tourismlvisitors economic base, and (2) hold the line on residential del18ity.
OBJECTIVE 10: PUBUC SHORELINE ACCESS
Increase the amount of public access to the beach or shoreline consistent with the estimated
public need by constructing at least one additional parking structure by 1998.
Polley 10.1
Continue to discourage non-water oriented activities and developments from encroaching on
beach front parks. new beach areas and dunes by designating the beach as a Conservation-
Protected Area on the Future Land Use Map.
Polley 10.2
The City shall (1) apply for State and Federal grants to include shoreline features such as
pedestrian walkways which are designed to minimally impact beach or dune systems on
public property, (2) ensure the public access requirements of the Coastal Zone Protection Act
of 1985 and (3) use the existing Land Development Regulations provisions to provide
development incentives for such features on private property.
Polley 10.3
To minimize impacts of man-made structures and activities on shoreline resources continue to
prohibit filling, spoiling or placement of structures in or over coastal waters which will
diminiRh water surface areas traditionally used by the general public for activities such as
fishing, swimming and boating (City Charter Section 7 A).
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Policy IO.~
The City shall facilitate the construction of at leaat one additional public parking facility to
enhance beach and beach front uses thereby easing the pre88Ule on residential on-street
parking. However, no parking garage shall be constructed directly on either the eaat or west
side of any public right-of-way that lies adjacent to public beachfront.
OBJECTIVE 11: mSTORIC USES
The City shall use its adopted land development code to protect historic resources. Historic
resources shall be protected to the maximum extent consistent with constitutional property
rights and any specific goals, objectives and policies of this Comprehensive Plan which may be
inconsistent therewith.
Policy 11.1
Areas designated aa historic shall limit development aa follows:
a. Residential rehabilitation shall conform to adopted design standards;
b. Recreational development must be compatible with the surrounding environment and
shall be subject to performance standards adopted in the land development
regulations;
c. The clearing of trees, shall be prohibited, unless specifically permitted by Dade
County and approved ~y the City throuih the Desien Review p~;
d. All applications for development approval shall be subject to site plan and design
review (Section 18 of the Land Development Regulations);
e. Demolition ofhistorie buildings shall be limited by requirements to conform to
applicable provisions of the City's historic preservation ordinance (Section 19 of the
Land Development Regulations).
Policy 11.2
Within areas designated on the Future Land Use Map aa Conservation, no new development,
or expansion or replacement of existing development shall be permitted except revegetation
and construction of a beachfront promenade.
Policy 11.3
Historic resources shall be protected through designation as historic sites or districts by the
City with technical assistance from the State.
Policy 11.~
The City shall continue to compile a list of designated historic resources which shall be
submitted to U.S. Department of Interior for inclusion on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Policy IUS
Miami Beach shall continue, with the assistance of preservationists, to identify significant
historic resources which are in need of protection through local historic districts.
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Policy 11.8
The City shall continue to use Sections 6 and 19 of tile Land Development Regulations so that
adaptive reuse of historic structures shall be given priority over activities that would harm or
destroy the historic value of such resources.
OBJECTTVEI2: CONCURRENCY
The City shall use its established levels of service, areas of service, and phasing of
infrastructure in the coastal area (entire City) as identified in the Future Land Use, Traffic
Circulation, Capital Improvements, Recreation and Open Space, Mass Transit, and
Infrastructure Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 12..1
Land Use Element Policy 5.2 is incorporated as Conservation/Coastal Zone Management
Policy 12.1.
Polley lU
The CitY. adopted Schedule of Improvements in the Capital Improvements Element shall
ensure that infrastructure will be phased to coincide with the demands generated by
development or redevelopment.
Special Note.
1. There are no fresh water bodies of water (rivers, lakes, springs) within the barrier
islands of the City. No freshwater naturally dilutes the saltwater of Biscayne Bay
within the City's limits.
2. There are no historic structures within the V storm surge zone.
3. There are no airports or harbors within the City; see the Port and Aviation Element for
policies relative to the port.
4. There are no native vegetative cover communities (forests, mangroves, hammocks)
remaining within the City.
5. There are no wetlands or marshes within the City.
6. There are no mineral extraction sites within the City.
7. There are no water recharge areas, cones of influence, or waterwells within the City.
8. There are no agricultural areas within the City.
9. As defined by 9.1-5.003 there are no remaining vegetative communities in Miami
Beach. (See Soils Map.)
10. No spoil creation or disposal is contemplated.
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
GOAL:
Develop and Maintain a Comprehensive System of Parks and Recreational Open
Spaces to Meet the Needs of the Existing and Future Population by Maximizing the
Potential Benefit. of Existing FacUitie. and Open Space While Encouraging the
Preservation and Enhancement of the Natural Environment.
OBJECTIVE 1: WATERFRONT PARKS
Preserve beach parks and complete a program of improved park access to water-related
recreation activities and facilities throuKh the year 2010 hy ~9Qa.
Polley 1.1
Complete the beachfront park walkway promenade system along the Atlantic Ocean.
Policy 1.1
Improve the Collins Canal as a pedestrian linear park and boating waterway through the
proposed City CenterlHistorie Village Redevelopment Area program.
Polley 1.3
By ~ gQg3, develop Pine Tree Park as a water-related park, including docking facilities.
Polley 1.4
Preserve and enhance the new beachfront access and parking facility at Pier Park.
Policy loG
Continue to coordinate with the State of Florida as it makes improvements to the North
Shore State Recreation Area.
Polley 1.8
By 1998, clear obstructions blocking the view of Indian Creek Waterway at Brittany Bay
Park by removing Brazilian Pepper and Australian Pine trees. Replant cleared areas with
native or other appropriate vegetation.
OBJECTIVE 2: LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
Ensure that parks and recreational facilities are adequately and efficiently provided by
enforcing the following level of service standards and related guidelines through the
concurrency management system.
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Pollcy 1.1
The National Recreation and Park Association's suggested minimum requirement for
recreation and open space ten (10) acres of recreation and open space per one thousand
(1,000) permanent and seasonal- residents is established as the minimum Level of Service
Standard for the entire system to ensure adequate provisions are maintained for the
projected population. For the pUI1X>ses of this policy. .seasonal population- shall mean
twenty percent of peak day seasonal population. Twenty percent is used because peak day
seasonal population is not present durini most of the year and because the seasonal
population primarilv utilizes private recreation and open space facilities. [Scrivener's note:
As of the preparation of this Evaluation and Appraisal Report. the level of service standard
set forth in this poliq was met. The recreation and open space acreae-e which is used to
meet the Rtandard is enumerated in Table VIII-l beeinnini on p8ie VIII-2 of the section of
this Evaluation and Appraisal Report entitled "Condition of Plan at Time of This Report.-
Table VID-l shoW'll 1.156 acres of recreation and open space. This total includes 224 acres in
ornamental 01)8D ~ce and 206 acres of ocean beach conservation area. Le . an open space
total of 430 acres. Usinr the recreation and open space fieure of 1.156. thia indicates there
are 10.6 acres of recreational and open space facilities per 1.000 persons plus 20 percent of
the _Alltmal population. The 1.156 acres includes 34.61 acres in the North Shore State
Recreation Area and 17.22 acres in the North Shore Park and Community Center. (See pare
VIn-6.)l
Polley U
For recreational facilities only, the minimum Level of Service Standard shall be 6.0 acres of
per one thousand (1,000) permanent and seasonal- residents; this requirement excludes
public landscape open space and the Atlantic beachfront &rea.
Polley U
The minimum level-of-service standard for each facility type shall be based on a minimum
number of units per population, permanent and seasonal-, by specific facility types as
follows:
Facility Type
Swimming Pool
Golf Course (min. 9 holes)
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Multiple-Use Court's (shuftle, bocce, etc.)
Designated Field Area (baseball,
softball, soccer, etc.)
Tot Lots
Vitacou.rse
Boat Ramp
Outdoor Amphitheater
Activity Buildings for Multiple Uses
Minimum Number Required
1 per 50,000 persons
1 per 50,000 persons
1 per 7,000 persons
1 per 3,000 persons
1 per 4,000 persons
1 per 10,000 persons
1 per 10,000 persons
1 per 40,000 persons
1 per 100,000 persons
1 per 50,000 persons
1 per 10,000 persons
* .~ tfte seessaal Pf'pwatisa primarily 1:1twes private I"eaeatisa Md 61'ea Bl'ae:e faeilities,
20% sf tee aetuel teW eE:8SsaaIl'spwatisa is used te determine dem8:Bd far l'1:1elie
reaeati68. 8:8.8 Spell spate fae:ilities.
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Polley 2.4
By ~ W9i, the City shall develop a detailed park facility improvement plan to address
facility deficiencies.
OBJECTIVE 3: COORDINATION OF PUBUC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES
The City of Miami Beach shall continue to work with public agencies, such as Metro-Dade
County Department of Environmental Resources Management, the Army Corp of Engineers,
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and private sector organizations and
corporations, through the zoning process, to enhance and improve existing recreation/open
space facilities in Miami Beach with special emphasis on achieving a quality beachfront park
at the North Shore State Recreation Area by 2003.
Polley 3.1
By ~ ~ improve landscaping along 17th Street and other streets entering into
convention center district as a part of the new redevelopment project in this area.
Polley 3.2
By ~ ~, re-Iandscape Alton Road (south of Dade Boulevard).
Polley 3.3
Continue to provide specific private open space definitions and requirements in the current
zoning ordinance.
Polley 3.4
The City of Miami Beach shall inform Metro-Dade County and the Army Corp of Engineers
when maintenance renourishment of the beach is necessary.
Polley 3.3
The City of Miami Beach shall continue to use Section 6 of the Land Development
Regulations 88 standards and incentives which encourage private sector development
projed8 to landscape required open space, develop private recreation facilities on site, and
through the impact tee requirement, contribute to the enhancement ot adjacent public
recreation and open space.
Polley 3.8
The City of Miami Beach shall continue to apply for State and Federal grant funds, such as
the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, the Land and Water Conservation
Fund, and the Coastal Management Grant Program for the improvement of public recreation
and open space.
Policy 3.7
The City of Miami Beach shall support State landscape and recreational improvements on
the causeways, including 1-195 and the MacArthur Causeway U-395), connecting Miami
Beach to the mainland.
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Pollcy 3.8
The City of Miami Beach shall continue to provide assistance to the State of Florida in the
planning and design of recreation and open space in the North Shore State Recreation Area.
OBJECTIVE 4: OPEN SPACE
To require open space in conjunction with every new public and private sector development
project (measurability dependent upon development applications).
Policy 4.1
The City Land Development Regulations shall continue to provide side, front and rear
minimum setback requirements to insure that all non-eommercial development projects have
property available for recreation and open space.
Pollcy 4.2
The Land Development Regulations shall also continue to provide some open space in
conjunction with all new commercial development projects through setback or other
requirements.
Policy 4.3
The City of Miami Beach public property shall continue to be subject to the open space and
setback requirements of adjacent private properties as per Section 6-12 of the Land
Development Regulations.
Policy 4.4
The Recreation and Open Space Future Land Use category shall continue to be used to
preserve the ocean beach and adjacent parks, the City's principal open spacelpassive park
resource system.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
GOAL:
Establish processes amonl the variow fovemmental, public and private entities
to: 1) achieve coordination of all development including tourism and convention
activities and historic preHrvation, and (2) foster the purpose of Rule 9J.5.015,
which is to identify and resolve incompatible goals, objectives, policies and
development proposed in the City'. Comprehensive Plan and to determine and
respond to the needs of adjacent local governments, Dade County, the South
Florida Rerional Plannin, Council and state agencies.
OBJECTIVE 1: COORDINATION MECHANISMS
Provide a formal process for intergovernmental coordination among the City and the County
through at least four Memoranda of Agreement which establish specific coordination
activities to occur on a regular basis; also coordinate with the State and two adjacent
municipalities.
Policy 1.1
The City Manager shall be responsible for ensuring an effective intergovernmental
coordination program for Miami Beach including dissemination of public information about
County programs operating within the City.
Policy 1.2
The City shall continue to invite appropriate public and private entities with which it shares
coordination responsibilities to appoint ad hoc representatives to its various Boards and
Committees.
Policy 1.3
The City shall continue to make elected commissioners and staff available to participate in
intergovernmental coordination activities with other public and private entities.
Policy 1.4
The City shall offer to participate in the local government review proceedings of
comprehensive plans and relevant plan amendments for Dade County, Miami and Surfside
and shall provide copies of the City's comprehensive plan, executive summary, and related
information to these and other applicable agencies.
Policy 1.5
Ensure continued countywide support for the expanded Convention Center by providing
financial support to the merged City/County Convention and V18itors Bureau.
Policy 1.6
The City shall continue to use (and expand where necessary) memoranda of agreement or
similar user's agreement with Dade County relative to water supply, sewage disposal, solid
waste disposal and the ocean beach, among others and with the Dade County School Board
on the planning of school facilities; collaborative planning and decision making is the intent.
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Poliey 1.7
In terms of City-State coordination, particularly concentrate on liaison with DNR relative to
achieving a quality North Shore State Recreation Area.
O&mC~2:COMPREHENS~PLANCOORD~ATION
Coordinate the City's Comprehensive Plan with the plans of the Dade County School Board,
Dade County Planning Department and the adjacent municipalities of Surfside and Miami.
Polley 2.1
Provide copies of the CitYs Comprehensive Plan. proposed amendments, executive summary,
informational updates, public meeting notices to the Dade County School Board, Dade
County Planning Department and two most acljacent municipalities
OBJECTIVE 3: SOUl'B POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Note: Objective 3 and related 1989 policies deleted because they were all accomplished with
the 1992 reopening of the South Pointe Elementary School
OBJECTIVE 4: HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Note: Objective" and related policies deleted because historic preservation group members
were appointed to the specified boards.
OBJECTIVE 5: CITY PLAN IMPACTS ON OTHER ~TITIES
Continue to utilize the intergovernmental coordination process established in 1990 to ensure
that full consideration is given to the impacts of developments proposed in the City
Comprehensive Plan on other governmental entities including -1993 provision of this plan
and subsequent revisions to acljacent municipalities.
Polley 5.1
Continue formal liaison with state agencies that have permitting responsibility in Miami
Beach.
Policy 5.2
Use the South Florida Regional Planning Council for mediation when development issues
cross jurisdictional boundaries (or impact state or regional resources) and cannot be resolved
by the City alone; the City shall work with the Regional PlAnning Council to determine the
process.
Policy 15.3
The City Commission shall continue to work with the South Florida Regional Planing
Council to identify regional issues and to assist in the periodic updating of the
Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan.
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Pollcy 5."
Attend and participate in a planning technical committee of the Dade League of
Municipalities to be organized by Dade County for the purpose of better interpreting local
government planning issues and processes; devote special attention to the joint planning of
Fisher Island.
Policy 5.5
Continue to participate in the review process of the Biscayne Bay (Aquatic Preserve)
Shoreline Development Review Committee as it pertains to development/construction on the
Miami Beach bayfront.
Polley 5.6
The City of Miami Beach shall provide copies of this revised Comprehensive Plan to the
adjacent municipalities of Surfside and Miami and a cover letter to each municipality stating
that proposed development in adjacent portions of Miami Beach has been reviewed for its
relationship to the comprehensive plans of each municipality and that no negative impacts of
said proposed developments are anticipated.
OBJECTIVE 6: LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD COORDINATION'
Continue to coordinate with local (acijacent municipalities>, county, regional and state
entities in the establishment of Level of Service Standards for public facilities by obtaining
copies of respective plansllevels of service and comparing them to those established by the
City of Miami Beach with special emphasis on the 1995 1992 FOOT LOS Manual.
Policy 8.1
Utilize the ~ ~ FOOT -Level of Service Standards and Guidelines Manual- in
concurrency reviews of projects on State roads and otherwise continue to ensure that the
level of service standards for public facilities are coordinated with those governmental
entities having operational and maintenance responsibility for such facilities.
OBJECTIVE 7: COUNTY SUBSTANDARD HOUSING BOARD
Maintain a hip level 0 ret1POnsivenesa of the Dade County Unsafe Strucl:u.retl Board to the
City's desire to efficientlv demolish nn_'e buildinn. ~eF merease tfte Fe8]MlasYleBe98 sf
the Dade CStH1fiy UBeefe S~ettlres Be8Ptf t8 tae City's desiPe M eftieieBtiIy delBslish lHtiJafe
hailEliftp hy 1995.
Pollcy 7.1
Continue periodic meetings between the City ArlrniniAtration and the Unsafe Structures
Board to ensure coordination in addition to use of the new special master.
OBJECTIVE 8: HOUSING AUTHORITY
Initiate a joint City-Housing Authority program by ~ ~.
Policy 8.1
Continue the regular meetings between the City ArlminiAtration and Housing Authority staff
to ensure mutual assistance and consistency of objectives including implementation of a joint
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program of child care, recreation, code enforcement and police protection in 8Upport of
Section 8 housing.
Policy 9.1-5,015 (3) (c) " is not applicable because annexation is not a realistic possibility.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELEMENT
GOAL:
Ensure that all development and locations in the City are served by public
facUities at established levels of service, currently and at all times in the future.
OBJECTIVE 1:
Maintain all existing potable water, sanitary sewer, storm water, transportation, solid waste,
and recreational facilities at permitted levels as of Date of Adoption of this Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
Polley 1.1
The City will maintain a current inventory of all City-owned capital facilities, to include
information on type, capacity, location and condition.
Polley 102
The City will continue its program of regularly scheduled inspections of all capital facilities,
coordinated by the Department of Design, Development and Historic Preservation Services,
to monitor and record the condition of each.
Polley 1.3
The City will continue to prepare and adopt each year a five year capital improvements
program and a one-year capital budget, to include all projects which entail expenditures of at
least $10,000 and a live of at least three years.
Polley 1.4
The City will implement the projects listed in the capital improvement program and in the
Implementation Schedule of this capital improvements element according to the schedule
listed in this Element.
Polley 1.5
When budgeting capital expenditures, the City will evaluate and assign priority to projects
according to the following criteria, listed in order of importance:
1. F.1imination of existing or impending public hazards;
2. Repair or replacement of damaged capital facilities which do not fit the definition
in Number 1 above;
3. Prevent service from any existing part of a system from falling below the level of
service standards established in this Comprehensive Plan, due to failure of any
component of the system;
4. Accommodate existing, expanding or new capital facilities within Miami Beach
which are provided by other governmental agencies 80 as to avoid needless
repetition of expenditures;
5. Accommodate new construction or rehabilitation projects which are approved by
the City pursuant to all applicable development regulations and which are
consistent with the elements of this Comprehensive Plan and its amendments,
specifically to include projected growth patterns, level of service standards, and
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requirements for financial participation by the party seeking development
approval in meeting the costa of the capital facility;
6. Elimination of existing capacity deficits;
7. The project's impact on the local budget;
8. The project's financial feasibility within the City's budget; and
9, The project, if applicable, shall be coordinated with DOT plans.
Pollcy 1.8
The City will cooperate with all other governmental agencies, including the school board and
public health care providers, to treat their existing capital facilities located in the City in a
manner similar to that outlined in Policy 1.1 through 1.5 above.
Polley 1.7
The City shall limit the use of revenue bonds as a percent of total debt.
OBJECTIVE 2:
The City, as ef 1999, ahall not issue any building permits or development orden for new
developments or redevelopment unless the existing infrastructure (i.e. water. sanitary and
storm sewer. transportation, recreation and solid waste) meets or ia upgraded to meet the
permitted level of service to support the increased in demand by the proposed development.
Polley 2.1
The City will continue to prepare and adopt a five year capital improvements program. It
will include all capital improvements identified in the comprehensive plan elements,
specifically including those to upgrade facilities in the South Pointe Redevelopment area,
Architectural District, The North Beach Area and the Convention Center Village.
Polley 2.2
During the annual preparation of the five year capital improvements program. the need for
additional or revised upgrading of projects will be analyzed by the city staff' and those
determined to be necessary to fulfill Objective No.2 above. and which are found to have an
identified funding source. will be added to the capital improvements program.
Polley 2.3
In the South Pointe Redevelopment Area, priority for the use of tax increment revenues and
the proceeds from a proposed second South Pointe Project bond issue will be given to
upgrading capital facilities directly associated with private construction or redevelopment
activities that are consistent with the adopted "South Shore Revitalization Strategy" which
addresses the South Pointe Redevelopment Area.
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Policy 4.8
The City will continue to prepare and adopt each year a 5 year capital improvements
program and one year capital budget to, among other things, help assess future needs for
debt financing of capital improvements.
OBJECTIVE 5
Continue the established level of service standards for capital facilities for which the City
has financial responsibility.
Policy 5.1
Level of service standards established in the elements of this comprehensive plan and which
are also contained here in the capital improvements element shall be, upon adoption of the
comprehensive plan by the City Commission, the level of service standards for the designated
capital improvements.
Policy 5.2
The peak hour level of service standards for roads shall be:
Local Roads
Collector Roads
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
Principal Arterial
LOS Standard D
LOS Standard D
LOS Standard D
LOS Standard D
LOS Standard D
Policy 5.3
The following level of service standards for sanitary sewer collection shall be maintained in
all areas of the City: The reeional wutewater treatment and diaposal aystem shall O1)erate
with a desig:n capacif(y of 2 percent above averae:e dailv flow for the precedinf year: ;:d th~
system shall maintAin a capacif(y to produce and deliver 100 p.llon~ per ~ta permanent
pQpulation per d,.y. !These Rtandards are two of several whiCh are uSed in the Dade Co~ty
Comprehemrive Plan.} ApplicantR for buildinV' permits must submit a sewer all~tio~ l~
issued by the Dade Coun~ ~ent 01 EnvironmentaI R-nurce Manaiement mERM)
prior to is8Uance olthe permit.
h-:erege g&RSB8 per ~it8 per day
Peak gaYeftS per eapita per day
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Policy 5.4
Capacity of solid waste facilities shall have the following level of service standard:
1.275 tons per capita per year
Policy 5~
Level of service standard for storm water drainage in all areas of the City shall be:
25 year frequency, 24 hour duration
TJ
Pollcy 8.S
Level ofservice standard for distributing potable water in all areas 0 fthe City shall be: The
reiional treatment sYStem shall operate with a rated capacity which is no le88 than 2 percent
above the marimum day flow for the precedinV year: and the reiional treatment aystem shall
maintain a capacity to produce and deliver 200 ~allons per capita permanent pQpulation per
day. !These standards are two of several which are used in the Dade Countv Comprehensive
flwl.l
taerage gaD6M per capita per say
Peak gaHMl per eepifie per day
Pollcy 8.7
AB a general guideline, each facility type as defined by the data and analysis in the
Recreation and Open Space Element shall be based on a minimum number of units per
permanent and seasonal- population, by specific facility type.
FacUlty Type
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Minimum Number Required
Swimming Pool
Golf Course {minimum 9 holes}
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Multipl~Use Courts (shuftle, bocce, etc.)
Designated Field Area
(baseball, softball, soccer, etc.)
Tot Lots
Vitacourse
Boat Ramps
Outdoor Amphitheater
Activity Buildings for Multiple Uses
1 per 50,000 persons
1 per 50,000 persons
1 per 7,000 persons
1 per 3,000 persons
1 per 4,000 persons
1 per 10,000 persons
1 per 10,000 persons
1 per 40,000 persons
1 per 100,000 persons
1 per 50,000 persons
1 per 10,000 persons
Policy 8.8
The National Park Association's suggested minimum requirement for recreation and open
space is established as the minimum Level of Service Standard for the entire system to
ensure adequate provisions are maintained for the future projected population. (Ten (10)
acres of recreation and open space per on~thoU8and (1,000) permanent and seasonal.
residents. (This requirement excludes public landscape open space and the Atlantic
beachfront area.)
OBJECTIVE 8
Limit public infrastructure expenditures that subsidize development in the City-wide
Coastal High Hazard Area except for restoration and enhancement of natural resources; the
measure shall be 0 projects inconsistent with Policies 6.1 through 6.5 and 8.2 in the Capital
Improvement Schedule.
. AB the seasonal population primarily utilizes private recreation and open space facilities,
20 per cent of the actual total seasonal population i8 used to determine demand for public
recreation and open space facilities.
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Policy 8.1
Except as provided in Policy 6.2 through 6.5 below, the City shall not fund any public
infrastructure capacity expansion if such funding and such expansion would have the effect
of directly subsidizing a private development.
Policy 6.2
Notwithstanding Policy 6.1 above, the City may fund infrastructure capacity expansion to
achieve: 1) adopted level-of-service standards for facilities which serve the current and
projected population; 2) recreational and natural resource enhancement; 3) any development
directly supporting the Convention Center; 4) amelioration of parking or mass transit
deficiencies; 5) the provision of desirable parking or mass transit facilities and services;
and/or 6) redevelopment in redevelopment areas established in accordance with state
statute. Expenditures pursuant to 3), 4), 5) and 6) preceding shall be limited to South Pointe
Redevelopment Area and the Convention Center Village Redevelopment Area as shown on
the Future Land Use Map.
Pollcy 6.3
The City will continue to expend funds as needed to maintain, repair, renew, replace or
expand storm water drainage facilities in the high hazard coastal areas.
Pollcy 8.4
The City will continue to expend funds as needed to maintain, repair, renew, replace or
expand recreational, beach access and water access facilities in the high hazard coastal area.
Pollcy 6.15
The City will continue to expend funds as needed to maintain, repair, renew, replace or
expand facilities that protect the dune system or other environmental assets.
OBJECTIVE 7
No new development, except those for which a building permit was issued by the City prior
to the effective date of the ordinance adopting the Miami Beach Comprehensive plan, shall
begin construction unless the public facilities needed to support the development are at the
permitted level of service standards adopted in the Plan and land use decisions will be
coordinated with available or projected fiscal resources with a C.I.P. schedule.
Pollcy 7.1
After adoption of the City's comprehensive plan, the City shall not issue a certificate of
occupancy or use for any new development unless the Planning, Design and Historic
Preservation Division determines that the needed public facilities are available at the time of
issuance, or a legally binding commitment to construct the facilities exists at the time of
issuance and it can be demonstrated that construction of the public facilities is both
technically and fiscally feasible for the committed party or parties.
Policy 7.2
Phasing of a development or phasing the implementation of the needed public facilities shall
be permitted to satisfy the requirement that the needed public facilities be available
concurrent with the effects of the development.
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Pollcy 7.3
Developments for which building permits were issued prior to adoption of this comprehensive
plan shall be allowed to begin construction without regard to level of service standards
established in this capital improvements element, except that if a public hazard would be
created, construction of the development shall be prohibited until measures to prevent the
public hazard are implemented. Provided, however, that should any permit expire and not
be renewable, issuance of a new permit for the development shall be subject to the
requirements of a new application.
OBJECTIVE 8
Capital improvements will be provided to accommodate future developments and to replace
worn out or obsolete facilities, as indicated in the city's annually updated five year Capital
Improvement Program.
Pollcy 8.1
The City shall as a matter of priority, schedule and fund all capital improvement projects in
the Five Year Schedule of Improvements which are designed to correct anticipated
deficiencies.
OBJECTIVE 9
The City shall require and provide the provision of needed improvements identified in other
elements of the Comprehensive Plan and shall manage the land development process (see
Future Land Use and Solid Waste, Sanitary Sewer Elements) such that the previous and
future developments do not exceed the City's ability to fund and provide the corresponding
public facilities necessary to accommodate the development.
Polley 9.1
Development and redevelopment projects shall be consistent with public facilities necessary
to meet service standards and remain within the proposed municipal budget.
Polley 9.2
Recommendations described in the Future Land Use Element are incorporated by reference
and shall be implemented as part of the Capital Improvement Element.
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mSTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT
GOAL:
Secure for future fenerations the opportunity to .hare in the unique heritage of
Miami Beach and promote sound economic development through the purposeful
retention, protection and continued \Ue ot buildings, riructures and districts
which are associated with important event. in the City's history or exhibit
significant architectural qualities.
OBJECTIVE 1
By ImW9&, increase the total number of structures designated as historically significant
from that number of structures designated in 1988, either individually or as contributing
structures within the National Register Architectural District or a local Historic
Preservation District.
Polley 1.1
The City will provide the necessary financial and other resources to ensure that all
historically significant structures are identified by 1J!S8 W9& by funding City staff to survey,
update, and expand the historic stroctures data base; by 1994, a Historic Preservation
Coordinator position will be founded.
Polley 1.2
By~, any structure identified as historically or architecturally significant which is
located within an existing historic preservation district shall be designated as a contributing
structure.
Pollcy 1.3
Strengthen the CitYs historic preservation powers as contained in the historic preservation
ordinance by continuing to provide the City with the authority to deny requests for
demolition of buildings locally designated as historic preservation sites or contributing
buildings within locally designated. historic preservation districts.
Polley I'"
Retain and revise as apprQpriate. the City's Desi~ Guidelines which address the
rehabilitation of historic preservation sites or contributine- structures within desimated local
Historic Preservation Districts. By 1994, aped the City's DesigB CliideliBes t6 speeifieal:ly
adarees the Fefteetiiteti8ll sf htiMerie pre8el'VatiElB sites SF e61\trib~tmg st!uet\tres withiB
tiesigaated.leee:l Histerie Pi'esa"'/ausll Distriets.
OBJECTIVE 2
Continue to increase the total ad valorem, real property values in the local historic districts
from those established in 1988 by: 1) funding programs to subsidize multi-family and
commercial rehabilitation; 2) funding physical streetscape improvements to complement
private rehabilitation, as identified in the Capital Improvements Element; and 3) assigning
City administrators to the task of coordinating approvals with potential developers.
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Pollcy 1..1
Build a consensus among the many public and private organizations as to a realistic and
balanced approach to economic development and historic preservation, working with the
Miami Design Preservation League, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Miami Beach
Development Corporation and similar organizations.
Pollcy 2.2
Provide funding to subsidize the rehabilitation of existing hotels and the construction of a
new hotel or hotels in the City CenterlHistoric Convention Village Area which are designed
to be sensitive to the historic character of the area.
Pollcy 2.3
By ~-1-994. adopt a master plan for the redevelopment of Lincoln Road as a historic
cultural and retail center and create a financing mechanism to implement the plan.
Polley 2.4
Continue to adhere to design guidelines for appropriate in-fill construction within the Altos
del Mar Historic District (77th to 79th Streets, east of Collins Avenue) consistent with the
historic single family character of the area.
Polley U
By ~ -1-994, amend Section 20 of the LDR to encourage the rehabilitation of structures
identified in the historic structures data base within the South Pointe Redevelopment Area.
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APPENDIX "8"
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
The following suggestions are changes that were recommended by the Planning Board based on its
review of the Miami Beach Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
at the August 26, 1997 Planning Board meeting,
I. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
GOAL:
Ensure that the character and location of land uses maximize the potential for economic
benefit and the enjoyment of natural and man-made resources by citizens while minimizing
the threat to health, safety and welfare posed by hazards, nuisances, incompatible land uses
and environmental degradation with minimal negative impact on the quality of life in the
~
This additional language, as proposed and underlined above, would be similar and consistent
with the proposed amended Goal of the Traffic Circulation Element (see page 23 within
Section 5).
2. TRAFFIC CIRCULA nON ELEMENT
Evaluation of Policy 1.1
Policy 1.1, as proposed by the consultant, is underlined below:
The City shall regulate the timini of development to maintain at least the following peak
hour Level of Service standards on roadways that lie within its municipal boundaries:
*
Where extraordinary transit service such as commuter rail or express bus service
exists. parallel roadways within 112 mile shall operate at no greater than 150 percent
of their capacitv,
*
Where mass transit service having headways of20 minutes or less is provided within
1/2 mile distance. roadways shall operate at no greater than 120 percent of their
capacity.
*
Where no public mass transit service exists. roadways shall operate at or above LOS
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E. in Special Transportation Areas's as detlned in Rule 9J-5. 20 percent of non-State
roads may operate below E. [No Special Transportation Areas have been established
in Miami Beach as of 1996.]
* County Minor Arterials. Collector Streets and Local Streets shall operate at LOS 0
or better where they pass throu~h single-family residential areas. [No Special
Transportation Areas have been established in Miami Beach as of 1996.]
The Board recommended that the LOS should not be reduced below a LOS D under any
circumstances and the existing LOS Standard should remain as currently designated within
the Traffic Circulation Element with...ll.Q further changes.
Existing Policy 1.1 reads as follows:
The City hereby adopts the following peak hour LOS standards for each listed facility type:
Local roads - LOS Standard D
Collector roads - LOS Standard D
Arterial roads - LOS Standard D
Limited access roads - LOS Standard D
Evaluation of Electric Service
The fmal recommendation from the Planning Board centered around the adequate provision
of electric service based on density and intensity limits outlined within the Plan. The Board
suggested that a policy be added to the Plan to study the adequacy of electric service to the
City. Testimony at the public hearing (8/26/97) suggested that several areas within the City
had recently suffered "brown-outs" of electric service. The precise reason for these
interruptions of electric service is not kno~n, however, the Board expressed concern that
these interruptions could be linked to excessive demand from new development projects
recently coming on line. The suggested new policy would read as follows:
3. INFRASTRUCTURE: SANITARY SEWER. SOLID WASTE. DRAINAGE AND
POT ABLE WATER
OBJECTIVE 1: PRIORITIES
Policy 1.4
Study the provision of electric service vis-a-vis density and intensity to determine the impact
of new development on Florida Power and Light's (FPL) ability to provide adequate electric
service to the City,
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APPENDIX "C"
CITY DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The following suggestions are changes that were recommended by City departments based on their
review of the Miami Beach Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
1. BUILDING DEPARTMENT
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Evaluation of Objective 8, Policy 8.1
Language should be modified to require first floor elevations be constructed at 7.00 to 10.00
NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum) to allow maximum protection during flood
conditions.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELEMENT
Evaluation of Objective 3
The Dade County School Impact Fee and the Dade County Road Impact Fee are collected
by the Dade County. Applicants for building permits must submit proof of payment or
authorized exemption prior to issuance of the permit.
Evaluation of Policy 5.3
Applicants for building permits must submit a sewer allocation letter issued by the Dade
County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERNf) prior to issuance of
the permit.
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Evaluation of Objective 4
Current building regulations require first habitable floor elevations to be at 7.00 to 10.00
NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum) which means 3 to 6 feet above the prevailing
grade.
Non-residential first floors may be built below flood elevations provided that the structure
is floodproofed to one foot above the flood elevation. Applicants for building permits must
submit a flood-proofing certificate signed and sealed by an architect or engineer registered
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in the state of Florida prior to issuance of the permit. The architect or engineer must certify
that the structures, together with attendant utilities and sanitary facilities. are watertight to
the floodproofed elevation with walls that are substantially impermeable to the passage of
water, and that all structural components are capable of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic nood forces, including the etTects of buoyancy, and anticipated debris impact
forces.
2. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Review from Richard Barreto, Chief of Police, outline in general terms the concerns and
comments of the Police Department. However. no further changes are proposed to the
Comprehensive Plan.3.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSERV A TION AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Evaluation of Objective 4 - Hurricane Evacuation
Policy 4.6 has been superseded by Metro Dade County which now maintains the Persons
with Special Needs (PNS) list.
Policy 4.7 - The update of the Hurricane Evacuation Plan should also reflect subsequent
hurricane experience relative to the need of timeliness of evacuation versus lead time allowed
by posting a hurricane warning.
4. HOUSING COORDINATOR
OBJECTIVE 4: SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
Policy 4.5
Existing:
Continue to use federal funding sources to make available low interest loans for
rehabilitation of residential structures through the City CDBG, MBDC and HUD HOME
programs.
Proposed:
Continue to use state and federal funding sources to make available grants and low interest
loans for rehabilitation of residential structures through the City's CDBG, HOME and SHIP
programs.
Appendix "C"; Page 2 of 7
OBJECTIVE II: HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
Existing:
Annually adopt a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS).
Proposed:
Adopt a consolidated Plan as required by U.S. HUD and annually adopt an updated One-
Year Action Plan for Federal Funds.
Policy 11.1
Existing:
The 1995 City of Miami Beach Consolidated [Housing] Plan shall form the basis for annual
updates; these shall be based upon the housing element of the City's comprehensive plan.
Proposed:
The City of Miami Beach Consolidated [Housing] Plan for fiscal years 1995/96, 1996/97 and
1997/98 shall form the basis for annual updates; these shall be based upon the housing
element of the City's comprehensive plan.
Policy 11.2
Existing:
The City'~; CHAS shall be correlated with the annual CDBG program.
Proposed:
The City's One- Year Action Plan for Federal Funds shall be correlated with the Consolidated
Plan.
Policy 11..3
Existing:
Utilize the available federal, state and local subsidy programs as specified in the City's
CHAS and related housing implementation programs.
Proposed:
Utilize the available federal, state and local subsidy programs as specified in the City's
Consolidated Plan, the One- Year Action Plan for Federal Funds, and other housing
implementation documents,
Appendix "C"; Page 3 of 7
Policy 11.4
Existing:
Continue to involve the Miami Beach Development Corporation and the North Beach
Development Corporation in the preparation of the CHAS; utilize these non-profit
Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to carry out affordable housing programs
when appropriate.
Proposed:
Continue to involve the Miami Beach Development Corporation and the North Beach
Development Corporation in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and the One-year
Action Plan for Federal Funds; utilize these non-profit CDCs to carry out affordable housing
programs when appropriate.
5. PLANNING, DESIGN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
General Comments
There is a necessity for improved Concurrency Management within the City of Miami Beach
and the Division has developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) which has been issued for
the implementation of a Concurrency Management Monitoring and Tracking System for the
1997/98 FlY.
Evaluation of Objective 6
Policy 6,1
The intent of this policy, as it relates to nonconforming uses, needs to be
clarified. Staff suggests the policy be amended to read as follows:
Expansion or replacement of nonconforming land uses, which are incompatible with the
Future Land Use Plan, shall be prohibited and enforced through zaning eke:isiong pursuant
to the City's adopted LDR.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT
General comment.
There is a need to include within this section at some future date the possibility of
developing: (I) Transportation Management Areas, (2) Transportation Concurrency
Exception Areas, and (3) Long-Term Transportation Concurrency Management Areas that
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could result from the data and as implementation of the Miami Beach Municipal Mobility
Plan.
HOUSING ELEMENT
Evaluation of Objective 6 - Single Family Housing
The data and analysis part of the plan reveals an error in this policy in that the
percentage should be 28% reflective of existing areas designated as single-family.
Staff suggests the objective and policy be amended to reflect the current total acres
already in use for single family housing as follows:
Conserve the City's stock of single-family houses (attached and detached) by
maintaining a minimum of 3-5 28 percent of the City's total land area (excluding
rights-of-way) in zoning districts which permit only single-family houses as main
permitted uses,
Furthermore, policy 6.1 should be amended, as follows:
Policy 6.1
The City's zoning map will provide that a minimum of 3-52..8. percent of the City's
totaI1and area (excluding rights-of-way) will be zoned to permit only single-family
houses (attached and detached) rcere.:ational facilities ami municipal as main
permitted uses.
CONSERV A nON/COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Evaluation of Objective II-Historic Uses
Policy 11.1
Reads (in part) as follows:
c. The clearing of trees, shall be prohibited, unless specifically permitted by
Dade County;
Staff has a concern that the clearing and removal of trees should also be reviewed at the local level
and recommends the following language:
c. The clearing of trees, shall be prohibited, unless specifically permitted by
Dade County and approved throu~h the Desi~n Review process;
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~ITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 3, -9 gI
TO:
Mayor Neisen Kasdin and
Members of the City Com . sion
DATE: January 21,1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
,
SUBJECT:
Setting of blic Hearing - A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on February
18,1998, to Consider an Ordinance Adopting Amendments to the City of Miami
Beach Comprehensive Plan Based on the Changes Recommended in the City of
Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
and a Resolution Transmitting the EAR and Recommended Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan to Appropriate Agencies and the State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission set a first reading public hearing for
February 18, 1998 at 5:01 p.m.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, had heard this matter initially on August
26, 1997 and transmitted its recommendation to the City Commission in September, wherein a
public hearing was set for October 21,1997, The hearing was opened by the City Commission on
October 21 and continued to November 19, 1997. On November 19, some members of the newly-
elected Commission voiced their concern that they had not had an adequate opportunity to review
the subject documents and were not prepared to vote. Since the State Statutes require that the
Commission transmit the EAR within ninety (90) days of a recommendation by the Local Planning
Agency (the Planning Board), the matter was automatically remanded to the Planning Board to re-
commence the process.
On remand, the Planning Board again held a public hearing on December 16, 1997, and
recommended approval of the transmittal resolution and adoption of the ordinance (by a vote of 6-0,
I vacancy), recommending approval of the EAR-based amendments as presented in Appendix "A".
The Growth Management Act of 1985 (as amended) requires all local governments to conduct an
evaluation of the adopted goals, policies and objectives contained within the adopted
Comprehensive Plan every five years. The evaluation is comprised of an analysis of each objective
and an evaluation of how the objective and its policies fulfill the requirements mandated by State
Date
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Statute 9-15. Furthermore, the analysis assesses the consistency of the adopted Comprehensive Plan
with changes to the State of Florida growth management policies.
More specifically, the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) addresses the
validity of the plan's projections, the realization of the plan's goals and objectives, and the
implementation of the plan's policies. The EAR also addresses changes in local conditions that
should be considered in revising the plan. It evaluates the effect on the Comprehensive Plan of
changes to the State Comprehensive Plan; changes to Chapter 163, Part II, F,S,; changes to Chapter
91-5, F.A.C.; and changes to the South Florida Regional Policy Plan.
Recommended changes to the Comprehensive Plan emanating from the findings of the EAR are
called EAR-based amendments. The City of Miami Beach EAR was prepared by the City's planning
consultant, Robert K. Swarthout, with input from the Planning, Design and Historic Preservation
Division, and was completed in May of 1996. At that point in time, the process could not move
forward because the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan, as amended in 1994, had not been
found to be in compliance; in December, 1996, the amended plan was found in compliance, and the
City entered into a compliance agreement. Since then, the EAR has been circulated for comments
from City departments.
On August 26, 1997, the Planning Board (sitting as the Local Planning Agency), conducted a
workshop, held a public hearing and recommended approval of the EAR and proposed text EAR-
based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Board's recommendation included deleting
proposed changes to the level of service standards in the Traffic Circulation Element as
recommended by the consultant; the addition of a policy to study the adequacy of electric service
to the City; a modification to the Future Land Use Goal; and other changes as proposed by certain
City departments to address errors or changes in conditions. The Planning Board's recommendations
are fully incorporated in a revised EAR-based Amendment presented in Appendix "A" and
summarized in Appendix "B".
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the public hearing on February 18, 1998, will be to receive public comments on the
EAR and on text amendments emanating from the EAR to the following adopted components of
Part II of said plan: Goals, Objectives and Policies: Future Land Use Element; Traffic Circulation
Element; Mass Transit Element; Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element; Housing Element;
Infrastructure: Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage and Potable Water Element;
Conservation/Coastal Zone Management Element; Recreation and Open Space Element;
Intergovernmental Coordination Element; Capital Improvement Program Element and Historic
Preservation Element. (Note: Not all of the these elements are presently proposed for amendment;
moreover, the proposed amendments do not change any designated land use categories on the
existing Future Land Use Map.)
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Commission will make a determination as to the
internal consistency of the Comprehensive Plan, including the proposed changes based on the 1996
EAR, will vote to adopt and submit the 1996 EAR, and will vote to adopt the proposed changes
based on the EAR as amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan and submit them to the State
of Florida Department of Community Affairs.
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THE "TRANSMITTAL" PROCESS FOR THE EAR AND EAR-BASED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENTS
The first step in this process calls for the City Commission, upon recommendation by the Planning
Board (sitting as the Local Planning Agency), to approve the EAR and approve on first reading the
proposed amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan and to submit both the EAR and the
EAR based text amendments to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and other
affected state and local agencies. On December 16, 1997, the Planning Board recommended
approval (6-0 in favor, 1 vacancy) of the transmittal of the EAR and the required documents
amending the text of the Comprehensive Plan to the appropriate reviewing agencies (the revised
EAR-based Amendments are presented in Exhibit "A"). Within ninety (90) days of the Planning
Board's recommendations, the City Commission must adopt, or adopt with changes, the proposed
EAR and submit the adopted EAR to the State.
The State and local agencies have a statutory time period (60 days) to review and comment on the
EAR and the proposed amendments and their consistency with the State, regional and local plans.
A report summarizing the comments of all of the commenting agencies is then transmitted back to
the City by the DCA in the form of a report known as an "Objections, Recommendations and
Comments" (ORe) report. The ORC is submitted by the DCA to the City, prior to public hearings
being held on the final adoption of the EAR based amendments. Subsequent actions of the City
based on the EAR and EAR amendments must be consistent with the ORC, or reasonable
explanations for deviation must be provided, in order for the DCA to review the final actions of the
City and to determine whether those actions are "sufficient" or "not sufficient".
THE EV ALUA TION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
The EAR contains six (6) chapters as follows:
1. Achievement of Objectives and Implementation of Policies
2. Effect of Statute and Rule Changes
3. Condition of Plan at Time of Adoption
4. Condition of Plan at Time of This Report
5. Recommended Goal, Objective and Policy Revisions (EAR-based amendments)
6. Public Participation
(Note: Based on recommendations of the Planning Board, Chapter 5 has been revised and
is provided herein, as Appendix "A").
For ease of discussion and to help readers understand the EAR, a brief synopsis of each chapter is
provided below with an in-depth evaluation and analysis of each chapter provided within the EAR
itself:
1. Achievement of Obiectives and Implementation of Policies
This chapter of the EAR provides an analysis of each Objective within the current
Comprehensive Plan with an Evaluation of how the Objective and its Policies fulfill
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the requirements mandated by State Statutes (9-J5), and provides additional
commentary when required.
2. Effect of Statute and Rule Changes
This chapter of the EAR assesses the consistency of the adopted comprehensive plan
with changes to the State of Florida growth management policies. Each local
government's comprehensive plan must be consistent with the appropriate
comprehensive regional plan and the State Comprehensive Plan. Only the changes
that have occurred since 1989 have been evaluated for this document. Changes prior
to 1989 were already considered and addressed in the current comprehensive plan.
The evaluation concludes that the City's Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with
the comprehensive South Florida Regional Plan and the State Comprehensive Plan.
However, the consultant further recommended that the City's Comprehensive Plan
needs to be modified to incorporate transportation concurrency management
techniques that are authorized by new Florida Administrative Code Rules set forth
in 9J-5.0055; the Planning Board disagreed with this finding with regard to the Plan
providing for more lenient traffic concurrency review criteria and, therefore, voted
to delete these proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan. As such, the Planning
Board retained the adopted Level of Service (LOS) "D" for all roads in the City.
3. Condition of Plan at Time of Adoption
This chapter of the EAR provides a description of the City and the purpose of each
element within the Comprehensive Plan at the time of adoption. This chapter is
meant to provide the lay person with a fairly good understanding of the principal
concepts on how a comprehensive plan is to function,
4. Condition of Plan at Time of This Report
This chapter provides an extensive evaluation and analysis of the Plan after the City
initiated the 1994 "down planning" changes; these changes were found to be
generally compatible with the Future Land Use Element objectives and policies.
This chapter also includes analysis regarding future infrastructure needs and an
analysis within the Intergovernmental Coordination Element regarding key issues
from various elements and the nature of the relationship among these Elements, the
responsibilities of various City Departments, the effectiveness of the existing
coordinating mechanisms, and recommendations for improved coordination, where
necessary.
5. Recommended Goal. Obiective and Policy Revisions
This chapter contains the proposed changes to the Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan
Goals, Objectives and Policies emanating from the findings of the EAR. These
suggested changes are shown by means of language either stricken-through or
underscored. Many of these changes were deemed necessary by the consultant in
order to make policies measurable by updating the year by which the implementation
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of the policy should be completed.
Of note is the suggested change to replace the City's current adopted level of service
standards for potable water and sanitary sewer from a peak number of gallons per
day to standards which are used in the Dade County Comprehensive Plan i.e., that
the regional systems shall operate at rated (design) capacities and have the ability
to deliver specified volumes per capita permanent population per day. Since the
City's potable water and sanitary sewer systems are integral parts of the overall
county systems, it is reasonable to use the County LOS standards.
Although the Traffic Circulation Element was proposed to be amended by the
consultant to incorporate transportation concurrency management techniques that are
authorized by new Florida Administrative Code Rules as discussed above, the
Planning Board recommended to delete those amendments. In so doing, the Planning
Board retained the adopted Level of Service (LOS) standard of "D" for all Miami
Beach roadways, with no exemptions.
6. Public Participation
Pursuant to the adopted 1994 Comprehensive Plan amendments and State Statutes,
the public participation procedures for the EAR requires that the City hold one
public hearing by the Local Planning Agency (Planning Board) and two public
hearings by the City Commission, The schedule for these public hearings has been
as follows:
A. Planning Board sitting as Local Planning Agency held its public hearing on
December 16,1997, and made its recommendation to the City Commission.
B. On January 21, 1998, the Administration requests the City Commission to set
a public hearing on February 18, 1998, for the purposes of adopting the EAR
and to approve on first reading the EAR-based amendments and to submit
both to the appropriate government agencies, including DCA.
C. DCA has sixty (60) days (or approximately until April 17, 1998) to find the
EAR sufficient, including the EAR-based amendments, and provide findings
back to the City of Miami Beach.
Based on the above, the second reading public hearing on the EAR and EAR-based
amendments could possibly be held on May 20, 1998.
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEP ARTMENTS
The EAR has been reviewed by other City Departments to determine the consistency of the
Comprehensive Plan to policies and practices in their respective areas of concern. Appendix "C"
contains suggested changes from their review, which have been incorporated into the Planning Board
recommended EAR-based amendments, presented in Appendix "A", as were earlier recommended
by the Board at its August 26, 1997, meeting.
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RELATIONSHIP OF THE EAR AND EAR-BASED AMENDMENTS TO CONCURRENCY
AND FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
As described in the Background, the State of Florida requires that each municipality prepare an EAR
of its Comprehensive Plan every five years. This is not only a statutory requirement: the EAR must
be transmitted and found sufficient by the State in order for the municipality to be eligible for further
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. State Statute 9-J5 does allow for simultaneous EAR-based
amendments which are responsive to the t"indings of the EAR.
Earlier concerns have been raised with regard to the City of Miami Beach achieving Concurrency
and how this relates to both the EAR and EAR-based amendments. The Administration believes that
the City has concurrency for all level of service (LOS) issues, including the adopted LOS for the
City's roadways. Three locations have been identified, which have fallen below LOS "D" for traffic,
but mitigation plans have been proposed which will improve these road segments to LOS "D" or
better. As such, the EAR and EAR-based amendments should be approved for transmittal, as
recommended by the Planning Board.
In the short term, the Administration is requiring traffic studies for all significant development
projects and when determined necessary, prescribing mitigation measures to assure that traffic is not
degraded below the adopted LOS "D". The Administration is also in the midst of developing a
Municipal Mobility Plan, proposing to award a contract to create an automated Concurrency
Management System and embark on the operation of the Electrowave Park-and-Ride Demonstration
Project. The Administration has concluded that these efforts need to be completed (projected for
June 1998) in order to assess more fully transportation concurrency issues in a more comprehensive
manner.
In the long term (beyond July of 1998), based on the above findings, the Administration will be in
a better position to evaluate possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan which address adopted
levels of service and concurrency. If, for example, the City wanted to consider changing the adopted
traffic LOS for all roadways to "C", we would have sufficient data to evaluate if this change is
achievable. At that time, the City would be able to establish what kind of capital costs would be
involved to effectuate this standard, taking into consideration the State of Florida's advice that the
City may only adopt changes to level of service standards if it also commits the financial resource
to achieve all necessary improvements within five (5) years of such changes.
CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing, the Administration has concluded that the City Commission should set a
first reading public hearing for the subject matter on February 18, 1998.
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