C7BH - Expand Permit Walkthrough

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPAND THE PERMIT WALKTHROUGH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SMALL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS AND RETAIL SPACES, IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS, ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE, REDUCE TIME TO MARKET FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION IN THE CITYโ€™S COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ROLL OUT THE EXPANDED PROGRAM ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE EXPANDED PROGRAM IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAMโ€™S LAUNCH. ย 

December 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez

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Resolutions - C7 BH

C7 BH A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPAND THE PERMIT WALKTHROUGH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SMALL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS AND RETAIL SPACES, IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS, ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE, REDUCE TIME TO MARKET FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION IN THE CITYโ€™S COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ROLL OUT THE EXPANDED PROGRAM ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE EXPANDED PROGRAM IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAMโ€™S LAUNCH. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
December 17, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPAND THE PERMIT WALKTHROUGH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SMALL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS AND RETAIL SPACES, IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS, ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE, REDUCE TIME TO MARKET FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION IN THE CITYโ€™S COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ROLL OUT THE EXPANDED PROGRAM ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE EXPANDED PROGRAM IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAMโ€™S LAUNCH.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

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 โ€œResidents Right to Knowโ€ 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?

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Mayor Steven Meiner Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Condensed Title

Expand Permit Walkthrough Program, Include Small Commercial/Retail Projects. (AF/SM/DS/LD/TB) CA

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