C4E - Discuss Adult Shop Distance

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REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION INCREASING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT MATERIAL SHOPS. Β 

May 21, 2025
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Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

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Committee Referrals - C4 E

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
Commissioner David Suarez
DATE:
May 21, 2025
TITLE:
REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION INCREASING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT MATERIAL SHOPS.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

Please place on the next available agenda a referral to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC) to discuss possible legislation increasing distance requirements for adult material shops.

Specifically, I would like the committee to discuss, with the aid of the City Administration and the City Attorney’s Office, the following possible legislative items: β€’ Increasing the minimum buffer from schools, religious institutions, and residential neighborhoods from 300 feet to at least 1,000 feet. β€’ Evaluating whether additional distance requirements should be established for other sensitive locations. β€’ Reviewing enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with updated regulations.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Is this a β€œResidents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

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): N/A

Department

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: LUSC - Legislation Increasing Distance Requirements for Adult Material Shops. (Suarez)

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