Ord No 18-23-2469ORDINANCE NO. 18-23 -2 469
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II "DEFINITIONS,"
SECTION 20-2.3 "DEFINITIONS" AND ARTICLE Ill
"ZONING REGULATIONS," SECTION 20-3 .5
"DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS," SUBSECTIONS 20-
3.SE "DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS -SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS -ONE STORY," 20-
3.SF "DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS -ATTACHED
SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS,'' AND 20-3.SH "DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS -TWO STORY," TABLE 2 OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ADDRESS ARTIFICIAL
TURF AND MODIFY REGULATIONS FOR OPEN SPACE
AND IMPERVIOUS AREA; PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS;
IMPLEMENTATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miam i (t he "City") ha s adopted a Land Development Co de
(the "LD C") to promote the health , safety, community acceptable stan dard of morals and general
we lfa re of the residents of the City of South Miami through the s tated regulations of thi s LDC; and
WHEREAS, Section 20 -3.5, "Dim ens ional req uirement s" of the LDC contains references
to "landscaped open space," "green space," and "impervio us coverage," neither of which terms
are presently defined in Section 20-2.3 "Definitions" o f the LDC; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-8.1 of the C ity's Code of Ordinances (t he "Code") reference s
artific ial turf, but ne ither the Code nor the LD C define "artificia l tur f' or provide regulati ons
governing its use; and
WHEREAS, the City Comm ission find s it period ically necessary to amend the LDC in
order to update regu lat ions and procedures to imp lement plannin g goa ls and objectives; and
VvHEREAS, based upon input of res ident s, City board mem be rs, design profess ionals,
and property owners within the City, the City Conm1 ission find s that the current limitations on
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impervious coverage for residential lots are too restrictive for customary residential development
that values an indoor and outdoor lifestyle, and should thus be revised; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the LDC is in need of additional defmitions
to ensure consistency of regulations and that an increase to the impervious coverage pem1itted for
residential lots is in the best interest of the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the Planning Board, sitting in its capacity as the Local
Planning Agency, reviewed this Ordinance and recommended its approval by the City Commission
with comments to clarify the applicable definitions; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was duly noticed and presented to the City Commission in
two readings, with second reading conducted as the required public bearing on September 19,
2023;and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Ordinance is in the best interest and
welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:1
Section 1. Recitals. The above-stated recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. Amending Article II, Section 20-2.3 of the Code. That Section 20-2.3,
"Definitions," of Article II is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE II. -DEFINITIONS
20-2.3 -Definitions.
1 Coding: S!Fike~IH:eugh ·.i.10Fds are deletions to the existing words. Underlined words are additions to the existing
words. Changes between first and second reading are shaded in' ·.· ; .. • indicated with do11hle ellrill!etktoough and ruml:2k
underline. Changes made at second readin 7 are in bold and dark ~ ·~ _with deublo etriliethroup and~
underline.
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Artificial turf. Shall mean a surface intended to imitate grass and composed of natural or
recyclable materials and installed as a pervious system that exceeds a minimum permeability
rate of the greater of 0.8 inches per hour or as set by Miami-Dade County in Chapter 24 of the
Miami-Dade County Code, as may be amended from time to time. All artificial turf shall
resemble the natural color of grass and be installed and maintained in accordance with all of the
following:
i. Artificial turf may be utilized in open joints of pavement in any location and shall provide
a buffer to separate the artificial turf from other landscaping;
ii. Plant-based and natural infill materials shall be utilized to the greatest extent possible,
such as soybean oil in the backing, sugarcane in the thatch, and crushed walnut shell for
the infill;
iii. Synthetic materials, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, latex, and polyurethane, shall
be minimized, lead free, and flame resistant;
iv. Subgrade shall be equipped to provide proper water drainage with an evenly graded,
permeable aggregate base that is at least three inches in depth with sufficient space for
tree root growth provided; and
v. Areas containing any pits, tears, marks, discoloration, seam, separations, uplifted
smfaces or edges, heat degradation, and excessive wear are prohibited.
Impervious Coverage. Shall mean the portion of the lot area improved with an impervious
surface that does not meet the minimum permeability rate for pervious material of the greater of
0.8 inches per hour or as set by Miami-Dade County in Chapter 24 of the Miami-Dade County
Code, as may be amended from time to time. This term is intended to include all portions of the
lot that are not landscaped open space. Impervious area also includes artificial turf in the front
yard, or artificial turf in the rear yard that covers or is covered by any impervious material or
structure.
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Open space. Shall mean that part of a lot, including courts and yards and areas improved with
artificial turf, which is open and unobstructed from its lowest level upward, and accessible to all
residents on the lot without restrictions except as may be required for safety. Not more than ten
( I 0) percent of any required open space shall be water area.
Open space, active. Shall mean an area intended for rigorous recreational activities such as
tennis, baseball, badminton and other games requiring physical exertion. Structures and off-
street parking areas related exclusively to such activities shall also be included in the definition.
Open space, landscaped. Shall mean those portions of a lot's open space that are devoid of any
impervious material and have vegetation in those areas, including the portion of tree canopy that
does not cover any impervious material or structure irrespective of whether such undercanopy area
is vegetated. Also referred to as "green space."
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Open space, passive. Shall mean an area intended for tranquil recreational activities such as
walking, sitting, observing and the less active games like shuffleboard and croquet. Structures
and off-sh·eet parking areas related exclusively to such activities shall also be included in the
definition.
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Section 3. Amending Article III, Section 20-3.5 of the Code. That Section 20-3.5,
"Dimensional Requirements," of the City of South Miami Land Development Code are hereby
amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE III. -ZONING REGULATIONS.
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20-3.5 -Dimensional requirements.
Section 20-3.SE
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS -ONE-STORY
RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4
Min. Lot Size
Net Area (sq. ft.) 40,000 15,000 10,000 6,000
Frontage (ft.) 125 100 75 60
Min. Yard Setbacks (ft.)
Fronf 50 35 25 25
Rear1 25 25 25 25
Side (Interior)"· e 12.5 10 7.5 7.5b
Side (Street) 25 20 20 15
Max. Building Heii?ht (ft.) 25 25 25 25
Max. Building Coverage (%) I First 20 30 ;..,n54b.,. ~aml
Floor iii ur
Max. Impervious Coverage (%) ~40 4Q50 4Q50 #558
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RS-5
6,000
50
25
25
7.5b
15
25
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s Except that a lot of record with an area of two thousand (2,000) square feet or less may have a
maximum impervious coverage of seventy-five percent (75% +Q%). A lot of record with an area
of two thousand one (2,001) to three thousand (3,000) square feet may have a maximum
impervious coverage of sixty (60%} fifty f.i 1re peFeeat (ssq~~-
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Section 20-3.SF
DIMENSIONAL REQlTIREMENTS
ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY AND
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
REQUIREMENT RT-6 RT-9° RM-18 RM-24 MU-AH
(TH) (2F) (MF) (MF) (MF)
Max. Density (units/acre) 6 9 18 24 24
Min. Size of Development Site
Net Area (sq. ft.) 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 (1 acre)
Frontage (ft.) 200 100 75 100 100
Min. Land Area per Dwelling Unit"
Net Area (sq. ft.t 3,000 ha na na na
Frontage (ft.) 25 na na na na
Min. Yard Setbacks (ft.)
Front:
1 and 2 stories 25 25c 25 25 25
3 stories na na na 30 na
4 stories na na na 35 na
Rear:
1 and 2 stories 25 25 20 20 20
3 stories na na na 25 na
4 stories na na na 35 na
Side (Interior):
l and 2 stories 10 7.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
3 stories na na na 15 na
4 stories na na na 20 na
Side (Street)
1 and 2 stories 15 15 25 25 25
3 stories na na na 30 na
4 stories na na na 35 na
Between Buildings 20 15 20 20 20
Perimetet1 15 15 na na na
Max. Building Height
Stories 2 2 2 4 2
Feet 25 25 30 50 30
Max. Impervious Coverageb (%) 4Q4S 9065 eQ65 +Q 15 +{)75
11 The land area per dwelling unit refers to that fraction of a development site (shown in square
feet) that supports each unit proposed in the development. In the case of townhouses, this does
not mean a platted lot, but may be thought of as the equivalent of a lot area per each townhouse
unit. The frontage requirement applies to two-family and single-family structures but not
townhouses.
b Based on lot area sii!e ef Ele~1elepmeBt site.
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Section 20-3.SH
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS -TWO-STORY
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TABLE2
New Two-Story Single-Family Residential and Second Story Additions
Percentage Requirements for Maximum Building Coverage,
Impervious Coverage and FAR
Lot Size (sq. ft.) Maximum Building Maximum Maximum Floor Area
Coverage Impervious Coverage Ratio
(% of Lot Area}
2,000 0.500 G:=70075% 0.900
3,000 0.400 ~50% 0.650
4,000 0.400 ~50% 0.650
5,000 0.300 ~50% 0.550
6,000 0.300 ~50% 0.525
7,000 0.300 ~50% 0.500
8,000 0.300 ~50% 0.475
9,000 0.300 CMH-50% 0.450
10,000 0.300 ~li't~0/4 Q.A.Q9 ___ J 0.450
11,000 0.300 9:4G9 i ~--~jfoAi 0.450
12,000 0.300 9:4QG! ,®,"4.7{_~ -~-~ 0.450
13,000 0.300 GAGQ~ .~(a,~_1 _<IJi 0.450
14,000 0.300 ~"'··,;; 0:400 :: [S~-i 0.450
15,000 0.300 QAQQ~:4-: rs~~ 0.450
16,000 0.296 ~45% 0.444
17,000 0.292 ~45% 0.438
18,000 0.288 ~45% 0.432
19,000 0.284 ~45% 0.426
20,000 0.280 ~45% 0.420
21,000 0.276 ~45% 0.414
22,000 0.272 ~45% 0.408
23,000 0.268 ~45% 0.402
24,000 0.264 ~45% 0.396
25,000 0.260 ~45% 0.390
26,000 0.256 ~45% 0.384
27,000 0.252 ~45% 0.378
28,000 0.248 ~45% 0.372
29,000 0.244 ~45% 0.366
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30,000 0.240 (Y4Q40% 0.360
31,000 0.236 ~40% 0.354
32,000 0.232 ~40% 0.348
33.000 0.228 ~40% 0.342
34,000 0.224 ~40% 0.336
35,000 0.220 ~40% 0.330
36,000 0.216 ~40% 0.324
37,000 0.212 ~40% 0.318
38,000 0.208 ~40% 0.312
39,000 0.204 ~40% 0.306
40,000 + 0.200 (YQQ40% 0.300
Section 4. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final Ordinance for signature.
Section S. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this Ordinance
is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Conflicts. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances, resolutions or parts
of resolutions. in conflict herewith, are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. Implementation. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and
all necessary action to implement the purposes of this Ordinance. Any temporary sign permit that
was previously issued shall be allowed to remain through its current expiration date and shall not
be extended.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED on first reading on the s•h day of September, 2023.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on the 19d' day of September, 2023.
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayo r Fern andez:
V ice Mayor Boni c h:
Commissioner Calle:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Conunissioner Corey: Yea
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Agenda Item No:11.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: September 19, 2023
Submitted by: Samantha Fraga-Lopez
Submitting Department: City Manager
Item Type: Ordinance
Agenda Section:
Subject:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ARTICLE II “DEFINITIONS,” SECTION 20-2.3 “DEFINITIONS” AND ARTICLE III “ZONING
REGULATIONS,” SECTION 20-3.5 “DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS,” SUBSECTIONS 20-3.5E
“DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – ONE STORY,” 20-3.5F
“DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS – ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS,” AND 20-3.5H “DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS – TWO STORY,” TABLE 2 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ADDRESS
ARTIFICIAL TURF AND MODIFY REGULATIONS FOR OPEN SPACE AND IMPERVIOUS AREA; PROVIDING
FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; IMPLEMENTATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4/5
(COMMISSIONER CALLE)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
4766812-Memo_-_Ordinance_Re_Impervious_Area (2).docx
Ordinance_Re_Impervious_Area_Requirements_SR 9-14-23.docx
MDBR Ad.pdf
MH Ad.pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Lillian Arango and Tony Recio, City Attorneys
CC:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
DATE: September 19, 2023 City Commission Meeting
SUBJECT:AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II “DEFINITIONS,” SECTION 20-
2.3 “DEFINITIONS” AND ARTICLE III “ZONING REGULATIONS,” SECTION 20-3.5
“DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS,” SUBSECTIONS 20-3.5E “DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – ONE STORY,” 20-
3.5F “DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS – ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY AND
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS,” AND 20-3.5H “DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS – TWO
STORY,” TABLE 2 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ADDRESS ARTIFICIAL
TURF AND MODIFY REGULATIONS FOR OPEN SPACE AND IMPERVIOUS AREA
(COMMISSIONER CALLE)
The accompanying Ordinance was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of
Commissioner Calle.
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THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
11MIAMI-DADE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared ROSANA SALGADO, who on oath says that he or she is the LEGAL CLERK, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business Review f/k/a Miami Review, of Miami-Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI -SECOND/FINAL BUDGET HEARING -SEPT. 19, 2023 in the XXXX Court, was published in a newspaper by print in the issues of Miami Daily Business Review f/k/a Miami Review on 09/08/2023 Affiant further says that the newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter SO, Florida Statutes. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 day of SEPTEMBER, A.O. 2023 J~Q/U<) I (SEAL) ROSANA SALGADO personally known to me CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION NOTICE OF SECOND/FINAL BUDGET HEARING l!.otice is hereby given that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesda Se tember 19 2023 at 5:01 .m. to consldel' \h&-following public hearing item(s): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 ("FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024"), WHICH AMOUNT MAY BE AMENDED AT THE FIRST OR SECOND READING; AND ADOPTING THE ANAL MILLAGE RATE ON SECOND READING; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024), AND WHICH BUDGET MAY BE AMENDED AT THE FIRST OR SECOND READING OF THIS ORDINANCE; ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET ON SECOND READING; PROVIDING FOR THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The hearing will be held at Ci Hall Commission Chambers 6130 §!inset Drive South Miami Florida 33143. Commission members will participate in Chambers or by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (!! s://zoom.us/i 3056636338, by phone by calling +1-766-635-1003 and entering Meeting ID: 3056636338 when prompted, or in person in the Commission Chambers, and where their appearance will be broadcast on the Zoom platform, and whera they can participate. All interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to this matter, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. ADA: To request a modification to a policy, practice or procedure or to request an auxiliary aide or service in order to participate in a City program, activity or event, you must on or before 4:00 p.m. 3 business days before the meeting (not counting the day of the meeting) deliver your request to the City Clerk by telephone: 305-663-6340, by mail at 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida or email at npayne@southmiamifl.gov. 9/8 Nkenga A. Payne, CMC, FCRM City Clerk 23-68/0000683059M
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2023 NEIGHBORS ...................................................................................................19SE
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF SECOND/FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday. September 19, 2023, at 5:01 p.m. to consider the following public
hearing item(s):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 ("FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024"), WHICH AMOUNT
MAY BE AMENDED AT THE FIRST OR SECOND READING; AND
ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE ON SECOND READING;
PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024), AND
WHICH BUDGET MAY BE AMENDED AT THE FIRST OR SECOND
READING OF THIS ORDINANCE; ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET ON
SECOND READING; PROVIDING FOR THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES
OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE
CITY'S CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY;
CONFLICTS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The hearing will be held at City Hall Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive,
South Miami, Florida 33143. Commission members will participate in Chambers
or by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of the public may
join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3056636338), by phone by calling
+1-786-635-1003 and entering Meeting ID : 3056636338 when prompted, or
in person in the Commission Chambers, and where their appearance will be
broadcast on the Zoom platform, and where they can participate.
All interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340.
Pursuant to Section 286 .0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides
to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to this matter, such person must
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based . This notice does not constitute consent by
the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor
does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
ADA : To request a modification to a policy, practice or procedure or to request an auxiliary aide or
service in order to participate in a City program, activity or event, you must on or before 4:00 p.m. 3
business days before the meeting (not counting the day of the meeting) deliver your request to the
City Clerk by telephone : 305-663-6340, by mail at 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami , Florida or email
at npayne@southmiamifl.gov.
Nkenga A. Payne, CMC, FCRM
City Clerk
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday. September 19. 2023, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following public hearing item(s):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 15-65, "CAMPING PROHIBITED ;
EXCEPTIONS ," OF CHAPTER 15 , "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ,"
OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT CAMPING ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS;
IMPLEMENTATION ; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15D "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS", TO MODIFY REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF LEAF BLOWERS;
PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; IMPLEMENTATION;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE 3 "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
20-3 .6(V)(3)(A) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL
OUTDOOR RUNNING PROGRAMS TO OCCUR IN ANY COMMERCIAL OR MIXED-
USE DISTRICT IN THE CITY RATHER THAN SOLELY IN THE COMMERCIAL CORE ;
PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; CONFLICTS; IMPLEMENTATION ;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II "DEFINITIONS," SECTION 20-2 .3
"DEFINITIONS" AND ARTICLE Ill "ZONING REGULATIONS ," SECTION 20-3 .5
"DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS," SUBSECTIONS 20-3 .5E "DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS -SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS -ONE STORY ,"
20-3 .5F "DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS -ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY
AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS," AND 20-3 .5H "DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS -TWO STORY,"
TABLE 2 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ADDRESS ARTIFICIAL TURF AND
MODIFY REGULATIONS FOR OPEN SPACE AND IMPERVIOUS AREA; PROVIDING
FOR CORRECTIONS ; SEVERABILITY ; CONFLICTS ; IMPLEMENTATION ; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The hearing will be held at City Hall Commission Chambers. 6130 Sunset Drive,
South Miami, Florida 33143. Commission members will participate in Chambers or by
video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of the public may join the
meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom .us/j/3056636338), by phone by calling +1-786-635-1003
and entering Meeting ID : 3056636338 when prompted, or in person in the Commission
Chambers , and where their appearance will be broadcast on the Zoom platform , and where
they can participate.
All interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard .
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the Ctty hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Commission with respect to this matter, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based . This
notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant
evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
ADA: To request a modification to a policy, practice or procedure or to request an auxiliary aide or service in order to
participate in a City program , activtty or event, you must on or before 4:00 p.m. 3 business days before the meeting
(not counting the day of the meeting) deliver your request to the City Clerk by telephone : 305-663-6340, by mail at
6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami , Florida or email at npayne@southmiamifl.gov.
Nkenga A. Payne, CMC , FCRM
City Clerk