R5C - Rezone Ocean Terrace from Mxe to Cd-2
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OCEAN TERRACE MXE ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE TO CD-2 – ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP, REFERENCED IN SECTION 7.2.1.2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED “DISTRICT MAP,” PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.5.1, ENTITLED “CHANGE TO ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES (REZONING),” BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE MXE (MIXED-USE ENTERTAINMENT) DISTRICT LOCATED IN NORTH BEACH ALONG OCEAN TERRACE BETWEEN 73RD AND 75TH STREETS, AND WHICH IS COMPRISED OF LESS THAN 10 ACRES, FROM THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF MXE “MIXED USE ENTERTAINMENT,” TO CD-2, “COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM INTENSITY”; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Commission Vote Result
7-0
PASSED
Detailed Information
Cached: 3 weeks agoOrdinances - R5 C
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
9:16 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing**
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) adopt the ordinance.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On May 15, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, the City Commission referred a proposal to modify the zoning classification of the Ocean Terrace area (C4 AD) to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) and the Planning Board. On June 10, 2024 the item was deferred to the July 9, 2024 LUSC meeting with no discussion and on July 9, 2024, the item was deferred to the September 5, 2024 meeting, with no discussion.
On September 5, 2024, the LUSC discussed the item and recommended that the Planning Board transmit the proposed ordinances to the City Commission with favorable recommendations.
ANALYSIS
The City’s zoning map includes two Mixed-Use Entertainment (MXE) zoning districts – one in South Beach, along Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive; and the other in North Beach, along Ocean Terrace. The MXE designation was created, in part, to incentivize redevelopment, especially for hotel and entertainment uses.
The properties to the west of the North Beach MXE district are currently zoned CD-2 (commercial, medium intensity district). To ensure consistency and compatibility of future development, the attached ordinance proposes to re-zone this district in North Beach from MXE to CD-2. A separate, companion amendment to the future land use map will change the future land use designation from MXE to CD-2. For reference, maps illustrating the existing and proposed zoning and future land use designations are attached.
This change will not result in more intense development than is currently permitted in the subject area. The redevelopment projects underway along Ocean Terrace would not be impacted by a re-zoning from MXE to CD-2.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW On January 7, 2025, the Planning Board held a public hearing and transmitted the proposed ordinance to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation (7-0).
UPDATE The subject ordinance was approved at First Reading on February 26, 2025 with no changes.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
No Fiscal Impact
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: 3/19/2025 See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Not Applicable
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the ordinance.
Applicable Area
North Beach
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
Yes
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Planning
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
9:16 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Ocean Terrace MXE Zoning District Change to CD-2–Zoning Map Amendment. (Bhatt) PL 5/7
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
First Reading Public Hearing on 2/26/2025 - R5 Z