Ordinance No. 2016-04 Amending Code Section 31-171 Adding Minimum Widths for Drive Aisles - April 5, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING
ARTICLE VIII., SECTION 31-171, "OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING
AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS", OF CHAPTER 31 "LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 31-171(a)(6)d. TO ADD MINIMUM WIDTHS FOR ONE-WAY
AND TWO-WAY DRIVE AISLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Granite Aventura LLC, through Application No. 01-
LDR-16, is requesting amendment to Article VIII., Section 31-171 "Off-Street Parking,
Loading and Driveway Standards" of Chapter 31 "Land Development Regulations" of
the Code of Ordinances ("City Code") by amending Section 31-171(a)(6)d. to add a
minimum width of twenty (20') feet for two-way drive aisles without abutting parking
spaces; and
WHEREAS, it is further recommended that minimum widths for one-way drive
aisles with no abutting parking spaces, for two-way drive aisles abutting parallel parking
spaces and for one-way drive aisles abutting parallel parking spaces be added to
Section 31-171(a)(6)d.; and
WHEREAS, Objective 1 of the Land Use Goal in the Future Land Use Element of
the City's Comprehensive Plan provides that "...the Land Development Regulations
shall provide for a cohesive blueprint for development and redevelopment of the City
that accommodates growth while maintaining the integrity of the built and natural
environment." and the Measure of Objective 1 is incorporation of policy provisions into
the Land Development Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed amendment to Section
31-171 of the City Code to provide minimum widths for one-way and two-way drive
aisles for development and redevelopment in the City is consistent with the applicable
goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has been designated as the Local Planning
Agency for the City pursuant to Section 163.3174, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency has reviewed the proposed amendment
during the required public hearing and has recommended approval to the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the proposed amendment, and
finds that it is in the best interests of the public to amend Section 31-171 of Chapter 31
"Land Development Regulations," as set forth in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearings, duly
noticed in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has reviewed the action set forth in the
Ordinance and has determined that such action is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby ratified and
incorporated within this Ordinance.
Section 2. City Code Amended. Section 31-171(a)(6)d. and Figure 31-
171(1) of Article VIII., Section 31-171 "Off Street Parking, Loading and Driveway
Standards" of Chapter 31 "Land Development Regulations" of the City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows':
Section 31-171. — Off-Street Parking, Loading and Driveway Standards.
Underlined provisions constitute proposed additions to existing text. Strikethrough provisions constitute proposed
deletions to existing text.
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(a) General. Every building, use or structure, instituted or erected after the
effective date of this chapter shall be provided with off-street parking facilities in
accordance with the provisions of this section for the use of occupants,
employees, visitors or patrons. Such off-street parking facilities shall be
maintained and continued as an accessory use as long as the main use is
continued.
(6) Size and character of required parking. The following design requirements
shall be observed for off-street parking:
d. Accessibility. In all zoning districts, the width of access aisles and driveways
for parking lots shall be substantially in conformance with the standards set forth
in figure 31-171(1). Every space shall be accessible without driving over or
through another parking space, except as provided in subsection 31-171(a)(6)i.
Parking stalls abutting the same continuous drive aisle shall have the same angle
and orientation. Drive aisles shall be one-way only which are less than 24 feet
wide or which abut parking stalls with angles less than 90 degrees, except:
(i) one-way drive aisles for driveways with no abutting parking spaces shall be
a minimum of 14 feet wide;
(iii) two-way drive aisles for driveways with no abutting parking shall be a
minimum of 20 feet wide;
(ii) one-way drive aisles abutting parallel parking spaces shall be a minimum of
12 feet wide;
(iv) two-way drive aisles abutting parallel parking spaces shall be a minimum of
20 feet wide.
Parking stall angles and drive aisle direction of flow may change only when the
drive aisle is interrupted by a circulation drive or structure.
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FIGURE 31-171(1)
MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS AT VARIOUS PARKING ANGLES
FOR SELF-PARKING FACILITIES
„A„ „B„ „C., "D„ „E„
Parking Parking Stall Aisle Curb "F" Overall
ng le Width Depth Width Length
12.0' (1 way drive aisle)
0° (parallel) 9_0' 23.0' 23' N/A
20.0' (2 way drive aisle)
30° 9.0' 16.8' 12.0' 18.0' 45.6'
45° 9.0' 19.0' 13.0' 12.7' 51.0'
60° 9.0' 20.1' 18.0' 10.4' 58.2'
90° I 9.0' 1 18.0' 24.0' I 9.0' I 60.0'
** One-way drive aisles for driveways with no parking on either side of the drive aisle
shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide; two-way drive aisles for driveways with no parking
on either side of the drive aisle shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they
shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be
made a part of the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this Ordinance may
be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word
"Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Holzberg, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Landman and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Enbar Cohen Yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg Yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Vice Mayor Robert Shelley Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Holzberg, who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Shelley and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Enbar Cohen Yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg Yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Vice Mayor Robert Shelley Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
PASSED on first reading on this 1st day of March, 2016.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of April, 2016.
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORN Y
This Ordinance was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this S day of- y)t, 2016.
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