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02-06-07 Item 10South Miami NI- AmedcaCify CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 11111.1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001 To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager From: Julian Perez, Planning Direct r Date: January 23, 2007 ITEM No. J 0 Subject: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 20 -7.30 AND 20 -8.16 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF RIESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Background: The Land Development Code requires a Unity of Title when a proposed development project is to be built on two or more platted lots. The TODD zoning district (Section 20 -8.16) and the Hometown Zoning District (Section 20 -7.30) of the Code both specify when a unity of title is required and further refers back to the more detailed section on unity of title which is Section 20 -5.16. It is proposed that these two sections also be amended to include the alternative use of a Declaration of Restrictions in Lieu of Unity of Title. The term "Unity of Title" is defined under our Land Development Code as "a written agreement executed by and between a property owner and the City of South Miami, whereby the property owner for specified consideration by the City agrees that the lots and/or parcels of land constituting the building site shall not be conveyed, mortgaged and /or leased separate and apart from each other and they shall be held together as one tract." The proposed amendment to Sections 20 -7.30 and 20 -8.16 simply allows the City to accept a "Declaration of Restriction" in lieu of the Unity of Title hen approving a development on two or more abutting and platted lots in the TODD zoning district. A Declaration of Restriction in lieu of a Unity of Title is one of many different written instruments utilized by municipalities to implement land use controls on property. Where a Unity of Title generally requires pursuant to our code only requires that the owner commit not to lease, mortgage or convey the parcels separately a Declaration of Restrictions in lieu of a Unity of Title essentially provides the City a better mechanism for imposing additional restrictions. 2 Declaration of Restrictions in lieu of a Unity of Title are effectively deed restrictions that run with the land and limit the future use of the property. Deed restrictions may impose a variety of limitations and conditions, for example, they may limit the density or dictate the type of structure that can be erected, or prevent buildings from being used for a specific purpose. Consequently, this proposed amendment allows for Declarations of Restrictions in lieu of the Unity of Title, to be utilized by the city when approving a development project on two or more abutting platted lots. Planning Board Action: The Planning Board at its November 29, 2006 after a public hearing adopted a motion by a vote of 4 ayes 2 nays recommending denial of the proposed amendment. Recommendation: It is recommended that the draft ordinance be adopted.. Backup Documentation: Proposed Ordinance Planning Board Meeting Minutes Excerpt 11 -29 -06 Public notices J P /SAY P: \Comm Items\2007 \1- 23- 07 \PB -06 -037 LDC Amend Unity 20 -7.30 20 -8.16 CM Report.doc 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF 4 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE 5 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 20 -7.30 6 AND 20 -8.16 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR 7 THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE 8 COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR 9 SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN 10 EFFECTIVE DATE. 11 12 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami desire 13 to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the residents and 14 businesses of, and visitors to, the City of South Miami by enhancing the provisions of the 15 city's land development code by providing additional options, which options would 16 facilitate the growing trend of mixed use development; and, 17 18 WHEREAS, the city's land development code provides enhanced regulation of 19 building construction and regulation within the city; and, 20 21 WHEREAS, pursuant to section 20 -5.16 of the land development code, the city 22 allows the use of either a "unity of title" or a declaration of restrictions in lieu of unity of 23 title, and, 24 25 WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the city, and consistent with mixed use 26 development trends, and particularly, within the TODD district, to provide the city with 27 the option of requiring a declaration of restriction in lieu of unity of title, rather than 28 sole Zy the option of a unity of title for development; and, 29 30 WHEREAS, the use of a declaration of restrictions in lieu of a unity of title 31 would provide the same safeguards, provided however, there project could be developed 32 with multiple ownership, rather than a single individual; and, 33 34 WHEREAS, pursuant to the powers vested in South Miami pursuant to chapters 35 163 and 166, Florida Statutes, the City desires to enhance the effectiveness of the city's 36 land development code by providing options to the city, its residents and its businesses by 37 providing alternative mechanisms for achieving the site plan protection the city desires; 38 and, 39 40 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to amend sections 20 -7.30 41 and 20 -8.16, of the Land Development Code to provide for either a unity of title or a Additions shown by underlining: and deletions shown by ever-striking. I declaration of restrictions in lieu of a unity of title for developments within the 2 Hometown district or the TODD district. 3 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY 5 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: 6 7 Section 1. Section 20 -7.30 is amended to read as follows: 8 9 20 -7.30: Unity of tTitle or Declaration of Restrictions in Lieu of Unity of Title 10 required. 11 12 (A) A Unity of Title or a Declaration of Restrictions in Lieu of Unity of Title as set 13 forth in Section 20 -5.16, is required for all platted lots in any development project within 14 the HD if any of the following conditions exist:_ 15 (1) If a development project is to be built on two (2) or more abutting platted lots; 16 17 (2) If the permitted density of a development project is based upon the averaging 18 of two or more platted lots either abutting or located on the opposite side of a 19 public right -or -way or alley; 20 (3) If the required parking for a development project is located on a lot other than 21 on the site which is generating the required parking. 22 23 24 25 Section 2. Section 20 -8.16 is amended to reads as follows: 26 27 20 -8.16 Unity of tTitle or Declaration of Restrictions in Lieu of Unity of Title 28 required. 29 30 (A) A Unity of Title or a Declaration of Restrictions in Lieu of Unity of Title as set 31 forth in Section 20 -5.16, is required for all platted lots in any development project within 32 the TODD if any of the following conditions exist 33 (1) If a development project is to be built on two (2) or more abutting platted lots; 34 35 (2) If the permitted density of a development project is based upon the averaging 36 of two or more platted lots either abutting or located on the opposite side of a 37 public right -or -way or alley; 38 39 (3) If the required parking for a development project is located on a lot other than 40 on the site which is generating the required parking. Additions shown by underlininc and deletions shown by ^v°"g. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Section 3. 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 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed. Section 5. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances. Section 6. This ordinance shall. take effect immediately upon enactment. PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of January, 2007. ATTEST: APPROVED: CITY CLERK Luis R. Figueredo, Nagin Gallop Figueredo, P.A. Office of City Attorney 1St Reading — 2'd Reading — COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Commissioner Birts: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner Beckman: Additions shown by underlinin g? and deletions shown by ^v°r g S0U7,3 0�`f DRAFT INCORPORATED 1927 O RY CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting Action Summary Minutes Wednesday, November 29, 2006 City Commission Chambers 7:30 P.M. EXCERPT I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:37 P.M. Action: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. II. Roll Call. Action: Mr. Morton, Chair, requested a roll call. Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Ms. Beckman, Mr. Davis, Ms. Lahiff, Ms. Young and Mr. Farfan. Board members absent: Ms. Yates City staff present: Sanford A. Youkilis, AICP (Acting Planning Director), Eve Boutsis (City Attorney), Christian Moya (Video Support), and Patricia Lauderman (Planning Board Secretary). III. Planning Board Applications / Public Hearing (F)PB -06 -037 Applicant: City of South Miami AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATE14G TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION 20 -8.16 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Action: Ms. Beckman read the ordinance; into the record. Mr. Youkilis explained that the proposed amendment to Section 20 -8.16 simply allows the City to accept a "Declaration of Restriction" in lieu of the Unity of Title when approving a development on two or more abutting and platted lots in the TODD zoning district. In addition, Mr. Youkilis stated that the TODD zoning district section of the Code also specifies when a unity of title is Planning Board Meeting November 29, 2006 Page 2 of 2 required and further refers back to the more detailed section on unity of title which is Section 20 -5.16. He noted that it is proposed that this section also be amended to include the alternative use of a Declaration of Restrictions in Lieu of Unity of Title. The Board determined no further discussion was needed due to this ordinance being part of the previous ordinance (PB -06 -037). Chairman Morton opened the public hearing. No one spoke on this item.. Chairman Morton closed the public hearing. Motion: Ms. Beckman recommended a motion to deny. Ms. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes 4 Nays 2 (Mr. Morton, Mr. Farfan) K:\PB\PB Minutes\2006 Minutes \PB MINS 11 -29 -06 Excerpt 06- 037.doc o 0 ^ �z AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DRAINAGE; AMENDING SECTION 1OA-45 OF THE CITY'S CODE IN ORDER TO REQUIRE PROPERTIES TO RETAIN' STORMWATER DRAINAGE ON SITE SO AS TO PREVENT DEVELOPMENT:' THAT WOULD RESULT IN CONTRIBUTING TO OR CAUSING RECURRENT OR, EXCESSIVE PONDING ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES OR PUBLIC RIGHTS-'. 0 -WAY ANDTO AMEND THE PERMITTING PROCESS SO AS TO ENSURE PROPER REVIEW AND DRAINAGE— AN , ORDINA . NCE RELATING To CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY; AMENDING' G TO UNITY OFTITLE;'CREATING SUBSECTION SECTION 20-5.16 RELATIN 20-5.1 S(F)- TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF ICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE THE LA D -DEVELOPMENT CODE; AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO N AMENDING SEOT16NS 20-7.30 AND 2�8.1'6 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE, PROVIDING FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATIONOF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OFUNITYOFTITI.E... OR A RESOLUTION RELATING To A REQUEST r THREE VARIANCES FROM SECTION 20-3.5(E) OF TH E LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO J SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STORY PROPERTY LoCATED.AT 6350 SW 6o AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITHINTHE"RS4" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL2 ZONING USE DISTRICT— VARIANCES REQUESTED ARE. (1) A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE LOT.7. THE SIZE OF A BUILDING SITE TO BE 4796 SQUARE FEET WHERE A.MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 6000 SQUARE FEET'IS REQUIRED.AND 47 FEET-OF FRONTAGE WHERE 60 FEET IS REQUIRED; INTERIOR SIDE YARD SECO14D STORY SETBACK TO BE 9 FEET 9 INCHES WHERE 10 FEET IS REQUIRED; (3) A VARIANCE, TO ALLOW THE SQUARE D STORY TO BE THE SAME SQUARE FOOTAGE FOOTAGE OF THE SECON F THE SECOND (100%) AS THE FIRST FLOOR WHERE THE MAXIMUM SIZE 0 FLOOR SQUARE, FLOOR ISJO, BE, LIMITED� TO 60% - OF THE FIRST -3.5(E) OF THE LAND -DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO,- SECTION 20 ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT. 6016 SW 69 STREET, SOUTH: MIAMI, FLORID WITHIN THE "RS-4". SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING USE DISTRICT, . ..... THE VARIANCE REQUESTED ISTO ALLOW. A REAR SETBACK 'TO BE 23 FEET 10 INCHES WHERE A MINIMUM. OF 25 FEET IS REQUIRED.:,:,-_.:, APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANTTO SECTION 20-5.1 g(E)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWSIN A SINGLE FAMILY 250 MILLER:',AOAD':WITHIN -THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 7V C BRIDGE LAWNS HISTO AM RIC DISTRICT. it -&a jnspe�ted,in the City Clerk's Office, Monday m Frida n6 Above ents can it offloi hours if you have any inquiries on the above items pleas'a contact the City Cie 0 Cal 't ALL Interested . parfles are invited to attend and will be heard. - aria 61V Clark vises the-public that lf.a-pe Pursuant to Florida Statutes 28B.0105, the ore y ad reon I any decision made by this Board; decides to ap sa he or gawn7 or Commission with respect to any matter ,ad atherneetin, or hearing, need a re6ord of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected person may'need to ensure that a verbatim record, of the dings Is made which record includes the testimony aerd �tvldence upon which the appeal _ yl I to AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DRAINAGE; AMENDING SECTION 1OA-45 OF THE CITY'S CODE IN ORDER TO REQUIRE PROPERTIES TO RETAIN' STORMWATER DRAINAGE ON SITE SO AS TO PREVENT DEVELOPMENT:' THAT WOULD RESULT IN CONTRIBUTING TO OR CAUSING RECURRENT OR, EXCESSIVE PONDING ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES OR PUBLIC RIGHTS-'. 0 -WAY ANDTO AMEND THE PERMITTING PROCESS SO AS TO ENSURE PROPER REVIEW AND DRAINAGE— AN , ORDINA . NCE RELATING To CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY; AMENDING' G TO UNITY OFTITLE;'CREATING SUBSECTION SECTION 20-5.16 RELATIN 20-5.1 S(F)- TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF ICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE THE LA D -DEVELOPMENT CODE; AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO N AMENDING SEOT16NS 20-7.30 AND 2�8.1'6 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE, PROVIDING FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATIONOF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OFUNITYOFTITI.E... OR A RESOLUTION RELATING To A REQUEST r THREE VARIANCES FROM SECTION 20-3.5(E) OF TH E LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO J SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STORY PROPERTY LoCATED.AT 6350 SW 6o AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITHINTHE"RS4" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL2 ZONING USE DISTRICT— VARIANCES REQUESTED ARE. (1) A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE LOT.7. THE SIZE OF A BUILDING SITE TO BE 4796 SQUARE FEET WHERE A.MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 6000 SQUARE FEET'IS REQUIRED.AND 47 FEET-OF FRONTAGE WHERE 60 FEET IS REQUIRED; INTERIOR SIDE YARD SECO14D STORY SETBACK TO BE 9 FEET 9 INCHES WHERE 10 FEET IS REQUIRED; (3) A VARIANCE, TO ALLOW THE SQUARE D STORY TO BE THE SAME SQUARE FOOTAGE FOOTAGE OF THE SECON F THE SECOND (100%) AS THE FIRST FLOOR WHERE THE MAXIMUM SIZE 0 FLOOR SQUARE, FLOOR ISJO, BE, LIMITED� TO 60% - OF THE FIRST -3.5(E) OF THE LAND -DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO,- SECTION 20 ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT. 6016 SW 69 STREET, SOUTH: MIAMI, FLORID WITHIN THE "RS-4". SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING USE DISTRICT, . ..... THE VARIANCE REQUESTED ISTO ALLOW. A REAR SETBACK 'TO BE 23 FEET 10 INCHES WHERE A MINIMUM. OF 25 FEET IS REQUIRED.:,:,-_.:, APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANTTO SECTION 20-5.1 g(E)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWSIN A SINGLE FAMILY 250 MILLER:',AOAD':WITHIN -THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 7V C BRIDGE LAWNS HISTO AM RIC DISTRICT. it -&a jnspe�ted,in the City Clerk's Office, Monday m Frida n6 Above ents can it offloi hours if you have any inquiries on the above items pleas'a contact the City Cie 0 Cal 't ALL Interested . parfles are invited to attend and will be heard. - aria 61V Clark vises the-public that lf.a-pe Pursuant to Florida Statutes 28B.0105, the ore y ad reon I any decision made by this Board; decides to ap sa he or gawn7 or Commission with respect to any matter ,ad atherneetin, or hearing, need a re6ord of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected person may'need to ensure that a verbatim record, of the dings Is made which record includes the testimony aerd �tvldence upon which the appeal D rn =mNmy-R3nomomm ° m3 An S °c nm C.OG C-D4 zm M m 8 °. aS��ng�m�» ��.8 �i°,S�AmS:2E� �m'cm m�@Qm aMw3 $ cQ oo OT o�CL m w.2$i7momo r @ <m <O O'n C c m� �ymm q' �$ ym It �'3�c Da ��_ °m mnm !z� �9m ;0 c j nnxgn� H �3 wwmc�� n vD sm m @�m—p= os R 3 0 vm b q C— C= Sm m Re F m o_ q th m m s `G m m 333 ti (Amm Gm w33 uT r m �oq �.. r o' m c°�am �� °m '. wpm m� J �o nn�om umi o 3m�'d o� dN. a�Pyw °bcgwm onw 0. w m m � 4: so 0 0 CKS N r 0 z 0 a x LU x E 0 m E f N co ptl UTh piPt' Y COURTESY NOTICE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, the City Commission will hold Public Hearings to consider the following items: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES; AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY RELATING TO "MC MANSIONS" STAYING ALL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OF TWO -STORY HOMES FOR THE Erc4ff THREE MONTH PERIOD TO COMPLETE THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE CONSTRUCTION STAY AFTER REVIEW BY ERPB AND CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR WAIVER PROCESS; AND EXPANDING THE POWERS OF THE ERPB BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 20- 6.1(C)(3)(f). AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY; AMENDING SECTION 20 -5.16 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE; CREATING SUBSECTION 20- 5.16(F) TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY; AMENDING SECTION 20 -7.30 AND 20 -8.16 RELATING TO UNITY OF TITLE; PROVIDING FOR THE OPTION OF USING A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 20- 3.5(G) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW THE LOT SIZE OF A BUILDING SITE TO BE 7003 SQUARE FEET WHERE A MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 7500 SQUARE FEET IS REQUIRED AND 50 FEET OF FRONTAGE WHERE 75 FEET IS REQUIRED; ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7641 SW 62 AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITHIN THE "RO" RESIDENTIAL OFFICE ZONING USE DISTRICT; THE PURPOSE OF THE VARIANCE IS TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STORY OFFICE BUILDING. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 3.4(8)(4)(b) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO LOCATE A RESTAURANT TO BE CALLED GIGGLE CITY PLAY CAFE IN THE "SR (HD)" SPECIALTY RETAIL HOMETOWN DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT SPECIFICALLY LOCATED AT 5701 SUNSET DRIVE (SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE). A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI INC PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.16(e) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF A UNITY OF TITLE EXECUTED ON MARCH 20, 2006 WHICH COMBINED INTO ONE BUILDING SITE THE FOLLOWING PARCELS LOTS 77 & 78 LESS NORTH 5 FT. OF LOT 78 & LESS EXT. AREA OF CURVE IN NE CORNER, (6350 SW 60th AVENUE) AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 79, (6016 SW 63rd STREET) BLOCK 14, FRANKLIN SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, AT PAGE 34, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Above items can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office, Monday - Friday during regular office hours. 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