12THE CITY OF Pl.EASANT LIVING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
VIA: Steven Alexander, City Manager
FROM: Jane K. Tompkins, Planning and Zoning Director
Date: December 6, 2016
SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6 of the City of South Miami's Land Development Code
to amend the Supplemental Regulations regarding the accessory storage of boats and
recreational vehicles.
BACKGROUND:
The City's Land Development Code regulates the storage of boats and recreational vehicles
(RVs). The regulations for boats are fairly minimal, only calling for boats that aren't rowed or
paddled to be stored on a trailer. There are no regulations about size, number, location, or
screening from neighboring properties. These factors are typically included in an ordinance and
are, in fact, addressed in" the code section on RV storage. The storage of boats and RVs is
something many communities regulate in order to maintain aesthetic standards and protect
property values.
REQUEST:
Amend the Land Development Code to create tighter regulations for the storage of boats and
recreational vehicles.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed ordinance will strengthen and provide more specificity for the regulation of boats
and RVs in an attempt to improve community standards and protect property values.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Board will review the application before the second reading of the Ordinance.
Attachments:
• Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. ______ _
An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6 of the City of South Miami's Land
Development Code to amend the Supplemental Regulations regarding the
accessory storage of boats and recreational vehicles.
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent of the City of South Miami's Land Development Code ("LDC")
is to promote the health, safety, community acceptable standard of morals and general welfare of the
residents of the City of South Miami through the regulations of the Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 20-3.6 of the LDC allows the accessory storage of boats provided th"eyare
on a trailer if other than of a rowing or paddling design; and
WHEREAS, Section 20-3.6 of the LDC also allows the accessory storage of camp trailers and
recreational vehicles provided that such storage complies with certain location restrictions and other
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the accessory storage of boats and recreational vehicles is commonly regulated for
the purpose of maintaining community standards of aesthetics and property values; and
WHEREAS, the unregulated storage of boats and recreational vehicles may detract from the
harmony and aesthetic quality of a neighborhood, thus lowering the market value of other properties in
the area; and
WHEREAS, as boats and recreational vehicles may be unused for long periods, undetected leaks
of engine fluids and gasoline may pose a threat to the environment, wildlife and residents; and
WHEREAS, the noise levels of these vehicles may be higher than passenger vehicles, thus
disrupting the quiet enjoyment of nearby residents; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board will review and make a recommendation on this ordinance prior
to it being presented to the City Commission for second reading; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to improve community standards and protect property values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 20-3.6(L) "Accessory Storage of Boats and Trailers," of the City's Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 20-3.6 Supplemental Regulation
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(L) Accessory Storage of Boats and Trailers
Boats may be stored in accordance with the following:
(1) Accessory storage of boats including personal watercraft ("PWC"),but excluding other than
those generally accepted to be of a rowing or paddling type that are not equipped with or made sO'as
to be equipped with a motor, shall only be permitted emy when it is on a trailer (hereinafter referred to
as a "trailered boat'').
(2) Storage of camp trailers shall not be permitted in required front yard setback areas.
(2) Not more than one (1) non-PWC "trailered boat" may be stored on a property. Up to two (2)
personal watercraft that measure no more than five (5) feet in width and twelve (12) feet in length
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may be stored on a property in lieu of a non-PWC "trailered boat", subject to the regulations provided
herein.
(3)"Trailered Boats" may be stored in the following locations in the RS1 through RS5, RT-6, RT-9,
RM-18, RM-24 and RO zoning districts:
(a) Rear yard, provided that the "trailered boat" is placed so as not to obstruct the sight
distance in alleyways and it is set back from the rear property line at least ten (10)
feet. and that it is set back from the side lot line a distance equal to the side yard
setback for the zoning district in which it is located.
(b) Interior side yard, provided that the "trailered boat" does not extend closer to the
street than the front plane of the house and that a six-foot high wall. fence or
landscaping is installed along the area adjacent to the "trailered boat".
(c) Street side yard, provided that the "trailered boat" does not extend closer to the street
than the front plane of the house, the "trailered boat" is not located in the required
setback, and that the trailered boat is screened with landscaping at least as tall as the
height of the "trailered boat".
(d) No "trailered boat" shall be parked in the front yard, including a portion of a driveway
that is between the house and street right-of-way line, except that "trailered boats"
may be parked for up to four hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period for the purpose
of loading and unloading equipment and supplies. .
(e) Under no circumstances shall a "trailered boat" be parked in the public right-of-way.
(4) No major repairs or overhaul work on such "trailered boat" shall be made or performed on the
site, (or any other work performed thereon which would constitute a nuisance under existing
ordinances).
(5) Such "trailered boat" shall be secured so that it will not be a hazard or menace during high winds
or hurricane.
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Section 2. Section 20-3.6(S) "Accessory Storage of Recreational Vehicles," of the City's Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 20-3.6 Supplemental Regulations
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(5) Accessory Storage of Recreational Vehicles and Trailers.
(1) Definitions.
Recreational Vehicle fRVt. Shall mean a vehicle self-propelled or capable of being towed and
primarily designed, constructed or converted to provide temporary living quarters for camping or
recreational travel and hereinafter referred to in this section as "RV". Recreational vehicles shall
include, but not be limited to, mobile home trailers, off road vehicles designed to provide temporary
living quarters, trailer coaches, camping trailers, fUll-tent trailers, motor homes and mini-motor
homes. A "trailered boaC shall not be considered a recreational vehicle as defined and regulated by
this subsection @l.
(2) Storage Regulations.
(a) No recreational vehicle shall be parked upon the streets or other public places of the
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city between the hours of 7:00 p.m. on one day and 7:00 a.m. of the next day, except
as provided below.
No recreational vehicle shall be used as a place of abode or dwelling while parked
within the city, either on public or private property. Exceptions to this provision may
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be made in the case of city approved special events, or during a city declared state
of emergency.
An RV shall not be used as temporary living quarters and may be parked iff tAB
GpBfl, on sites containing a residence, subject to the following conditions:
(i) No more than one (1) such RV shall be parked on such site.
(ii) Such parking shall be limited to such RV owned or leased by the occupant-
owner or occupant-lessee of the site concerned. A guest of the occupant
owner or occupant lessee of the site concerned '/lith the parking of such RV
by guest shall be limited to a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days.
(iii) The location for such parked RVs may be parked in the following locations:
shall be in the rear yard or in the side yard to the rear of a line established by
the front setback line and to the rear setback line wherever possible, but in
no event in front of such front setback line. S.@l-§.uch RV may be located in
the interior side setback provided that the RV does not extend closer to the
street than the front plane of the house and that a six-foot high wall, fence or
landscaping is installed along the area adjacent to the parked RV~
{Q} such RV may be located in the street side yard, provided that it does not
extend closer to the street than the front plane of the house, that it is not
located in the required setback, and that it is screened by landscaping at
least as tall as the height of the RV; and (c) such RV may also be located in
the rear yard, provided aM 11 shall be set back from the rear property line at
least ten (10) feet, that it be set back from the side lot line a distance equal
to the side yard setback for the zoning district in which it's located and that it
not obstruct the sight distance in the alleyway.
(iv) The RV parking area shall be maintained in a clean, neat and presentable
manner.
fly} No RV shall be parked in the front yard, including a portion of a driveway that
is between the house and street right-of-way line, except that RVs may be
parked for up to four hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period for the purpose of
loading and unloading equipment and supplies and guests' RVs may be
parked only in the driveway and only for fourteen (14) days in a calendar year.
(v) The RV shall be in a usable condition at all times and shall, at all times, have
attached a current vehicle registration license plate.
(vi) No major repairs or overhaul work on such RV shall be made or performed
on the site, (or any other work performed thereon which would constitute a
nuisance under existing ordinances).
(vii) When parked on the site, such RV shall not be used for living or sleeping
quarters, or for housekeeping or storage purposes and shall not have
attached thereto any service connections lines, except as may periodically
be required to maintain the RV and appliances.
(viii) Such RV shall not exceed the maximum length, width, height and weight
permitted under applicable provisions of the motor vehicle laws of the State
of Florida; provided, however, the maximum length shall not exceed forty
(40) feet and the maximum height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(ix) Such RV shall be secured so that it will not be a hazard or menace during
high winds or hurricane.
00 . The RV parking area shall be maintained in a clean, neat and presentable
manner.
A recreational vehicle may not be used as a commercial vehicle as defined by this
Code or the City Code
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Section 3. Codification. The provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Land
Development Code of the City of South Miami as amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be
renumbered or re-Iettered to accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed
to "section" or other appropriate word.
Section 4. Severability. In any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all sections and parts of
section of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon enactment.
PASSED AND ENACTED this __ day of ______ ,2016.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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