R5G - Expand Parking Space Removal Exemption
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,” ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “METERED PARKING,” DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” SECTION 106-55 ENTITLED “PARKING RATES, FEES, AND PENALTIES; EXCEPTIONS,” TO EXPAND THE EXISTING EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PAY A FEE FOR THE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE REMOVAL IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OFF-STREET PARKING (A) TO ALLOW FOR THE REMOVAL OF UP TO TWO SPACES AND (B) TO ENABLE DUPLEXES AND TRIPLEXES TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Cached: 3 weeks agoOrdinances - R5 G
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
9:50 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The proposed Ordinance was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner. On June 25, 2025, the City Commission approved the Ordinance at First Reading, with an amendment to limit eligibility for duplex and triplex uses to properties located in an RS residential single-family or RO residential office district.
Section 106-55 of the Code of Ordinances currently allows single-family uses to be exempt from paying the fee for the permanent removal of one parking space when creating access to off-street parking. Duplex and triplex uses should be afforded similar exemptions to allow driveway access and promote equitable treatment of residential properties. The proposed amendment to Section 106-55 would allow duplex, and triplex uses to be exempt from paying the fee for the removal of up to two parking spaces, provided that the off-street parking created is equal to or greater than the number of on-street spaces removed. The amendment, if adopted, will encourage the development of off-street parking and, potentially, reduce the demand for on-street parking.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
This Ordinance will exempt certain duplex and triplex residential properties from the fee for a private request for permanent removal of a parking space. The City Administration is requested to be prepared to address the anticipated fiscal impact.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: 7/9/2025 See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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?
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):
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City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Mayor Steven Meiner
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Condensed Title
9:50 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Expand Exemption from Fees/Create Access to Off-street Parking. (Meiner) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
First Reading on 6/25/2025 - R5 AE