2001-15ORDINANCE NO. 2001-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, ENACTED BY ORDINANCE 99-09; BY
AMENDING ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF
CONSTRUCTION, SECTION 31-21. DEFINITIONS; BY
AMENDING ARTICLE VII. USE REGULATIONS AND
ARTICLE Xl. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF
GENERAL APPLICABILITY SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
COMPREHENSIVE STRUCTURE PARKING
REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 31-144(b), 31-
144(c), 31-144(d), 31-144(e), 31-144(f), 31-145(b), 31-
145(c) AND 31-238; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Aventura finds that it is
necessary to amend the City's Land Development Regulations in order to provide for a
definition of building envelope and to provide for comprehensive structure parking
regulations in certain zoning districts within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this amendment of the Land
Development Regulations will enhance the unique aesthetic character of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this ordinance is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:~
Section 1. That the City's Land Development Regulations, as previously
enacted by Ordinance 99-09, are hereby amended by adding or deleting the respective
Additions to existing text are shown by underline, deletions are shown by ............. =...
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sections, and/or subsections, and/or paragraphs, as applicable thereof to read as
follows:
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 31-21. Definitions.
Building code shall mean the South Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County edition,
as amended.
Building envelope shall mean that area of the footprint of the primary buildin.q and
parkin,q structures on site. A line forminq the boundary of the footprint shall not be
broken and all buildin,qs within the footprint shall be attached or touchin,q so as to form
a continuous surface area.
Canal shall mean a body of water having a width of 100 feet or less for linear areas in
excess of 200 feet in length and used principally for the conveyance of water.
Footprint shall mean a continuous surface area composed of buildinq foundation(s).
ARTICLE VII. USE REGULATIONS
Sec. 31-144. Business Zoning Districts,
(b) Neighborhood Business (B1) District...
(5) Site Development Standards
a. Floor area ratio and lot coverage: The floor area ratio shall be 0.40
at one story and shall be increased by 0.11 for each additional
story. Structure parking shall not count as part of the floor area,
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but shall be counted in computing building height and number of
stories. The total lot coverage permitted for all buildings on the site
shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area. If structure
parkin,q is used, such parkinq structure shall be incorporated into
the buildinq envelope and shall be compatibly desiqned. Enclosed
or nonenclosed mall areas shall not count as part of the floor area,
for floor area ratio computation purposes...
Structure parkinq. All structure parkinq shall be compatibly desiqned to
complement the primary use structure for which it serves. Parkinq structure.
ceilinq heiqhts shall be 7'-6" except where qreater heiqhts may be
required by other re,qulatory agencies. Pipes, ducts and mechanical
equipment installed below the ceilinq shall not be lower than 7'-0" above
finish floor.
(c) Community Business (B2) District...
(2) Conditional Use. The following uses if first approved as a conditional use:
j. Automobile parkinq qara,qes, exceedin,q 2 stories but not over six
stories in heiqht, as a stand-alone use.
(5) Site Development Standards
a. Floor area ratio and lot coverage and minimum landscaped open
space requirements: Thc ~
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'"+; ....... +"+; ........... For purposes of this paraqraph a.,
structure parkinq shall not count as part of the floor area, but may
be counted towards calculation of the floor area ratio.
(1)
(2)
For all buildings: Any structure parking servinq the primary use
on the site shall be incorporated into the buildinq envelope and
shall be compatibly designed. Such parking structure shall
comply with all minimum setback and buffer yard requirements.
For those buildinqs with 0 - 33% of the required parkinq
located within a parking structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one story and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional stow. The total lot coveraqe permitted for all
buildings on the site shall not exceed 40 pement of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required
shall be 33% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkinq
level{s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area
ratio then the total lot coverage permitted for all buildinqs on
the site shall not exceed 38% of the total lot area. Additionally,
(3)
the total minimum landscaped open space required shall be
35% of the total lot area.
For those buildinqs with 33% - 66% of the required parking
located within a parking structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot coverage permitted for all
buildinqs on the site shall not exceed 40 pement of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required
shall be 36% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkinq
level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area
ratio then the total lot coveraqe permitted for all buildings on
the site shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area. Additionally,
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(4)
the total minimum landscaped open space required shall be
37% of the total lot area.
For those buildinqs with 66% - 100% of the required parkinq
located within a parking structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot coveraqe permitted for all
buildinqs on the site shall not exceed 45 percent of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required
shall be 39% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkinq
level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area
ratio then the total lot coveraqe permitted for all buildings on
the site shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area. Additionally,
the total minimum landscaped open space required shall be
40% of the total lot area.
Maximum height: 20 stories or 341' overall maximum height,
includinq structure parking, cr-....°nn ~....~,...... For purposes of this
paragraph b., structure parkinq shall not be counted in computing
number of stories but shall be counted in computinq overall
maximum height. That portion of the building or structure within
200 feet of any residential zone shall be subject to a height
limitation of one foot for every two feet in distance from the
residential zoned plot unless the application of this requirement
would limit the building height to a minimum of 25 feet.
Minimum lot area and width: There shall be no minimum required
width or area of lot except as otherwise provided.
Setbacks: For purposes of this paragraph d., structure parkinq
incorporated within the building envelope shall count toward the
number of stories. ~ .... * "~ "*~' .... ~ ....... ~'~"'~ ....... ~"° shall
25 '
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(1) Those buildinqs whose total number of stories is between 0-10
floors, includinq any structure parkin,q incorporated within the
buildin,q envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 25 feet
in depth. Even/ plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 20 feet in depth. There is no side or rear yard setback
required for a plot which is not adjacent to a street or alley. A
side and rear yard setback of 20 feet is required when adjacent
to a residentially zoned district, street or alley.
(2) Those buildinqs whose total number of stories is between 11-20
floors, includin,q any structure parkin,q incorporated within the
buildinq envelope1 shall have a front yard not less than 35 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 35 feet in depth. There is no side or rear yard setback
required for a plot which is not adjacent to a street or alley. A
side and rear yard setback of 35 feet is required when adjacent
to a residentially zoned district1 street or alley.
(3) Those buildinqs whose total number of stories exceeds 20
floors1 includinq any structure parkinq incorporated within the
buildinq envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 45 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 45 feet in depth. There is no side or rear yard setback
required for a plot which is not adjacent to a street or alley. A
side and rear yard setback of 45 feet is required when adjacent
to a residentially zoned district, street or alley.
e. Structure parkinq. All structure parkinq shall be compatibly desiqned to
complement the primary use structure for which it serves. Parking
structure ceilin,q heiqhts shall be 7'-6" except where qreater heiqhts ma,/
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be required by other requlatory aqencies. Pipes, ducts and mechanical
equipment installed below the ceilin.q shall not be lower than 7'-0" above
finish floor.
(d) Heavy Business (B3) District ...
(2) Conditional Use. The following uses if first approved as a conditional use:
e. Automobile parkinq qara.qes, exceedin,q 2 stories but not over six
stories in hei.qht, as a stand-alone use.
(6) Site Development Standards
a. Floor area ratio and lot coverage and minimum landscaped open
space requirements: 'r~c ~ ......... ~;,-, ..~,o. h,, n ,~n ~,~ .... ~,-,.,,
.................. ~ ............ , .~r .....~rc~ .....
purposes of this para,qraph a., structure parkinq shall not count a,~
part of the floor area, but may be counted towards calculation of
the floor area ratio.
(1) For all buildinqs: Any structure parkinq serving the primary use
on the site shall be incorporated into the buildinq envelope and
shall be compatibly desiqned. Such parkin,q structure shall
comply with all minimum setback and buffer yard requirements.
(2) For those buildinqs with 0 - 33% of the required parkinq
located within a parkin,q structure: The floor area ratio shall be
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0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot covera,qe permitted for all
buildin,qs on the site shall not exceed 40 pement of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space requirecl
shall be 33% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkinq
level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area
ratio then the total lot covera.qe permitted for all buildinqs on
the site shall not exceed 38% of the total lot area. Additionally,
(3)
the total minimum landscaped open space required shall be
35% of the total lot area.
For those buildinqs with 33% - 66% of the required parkinq
located within a parkin,q structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one story and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot covera,qe permitted for all
buildin,qs on the site shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required
shall be 36% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkin,q
level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area
ratio then the total lot covera,qe permitted for all buildinqs on
the site shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area. Additionally,
(4)
the total minimum landscaped open space required shall be
37% of the total lot area.
For those buildinqs with 66% - 100% of the required parkinq
located within a parkinq structure: The floor area ratio shall b~
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot coveraqe permitted for all
buildinqs on the site shall not exceed 45 percent of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required
shall be 39% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkinq
level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area
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ratio then the total lot covera,qe permitted for all buildin,qs on
the site shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area. Additionally,
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the total minimum landscaped open space required shall be
40% of the total lot area.
Maximum height: 20 stories or 341' overall maximum heiqht,
includinq structure parkin,q, cr 200 fcc'.. For purposes of this
para.qraph b., structure parkinq shall not be counted in computinq
number of stories but shall be counted in computinq overall
maximum hei.qht. That portion of the building or structure within 200
feet of any residential zone shall be subject to a height limitation of
one foot for every two feet in distance from the residential zoned
plot unless the application of this requirement would limit the
building height to a minimum of 25 feet.
Minimum lot area and width: There shall be no minimum required
width or area of lot except as otherwise provided.
Setbacks: Evc.'¥ -'~'-+ oh~. h ..... ~.....+ .... '~ "~ ~'~oo +~-~.'I. 25 fc''~ in
~,-,,-,~h m ...... ~..* ~.... h ...... ~'""+ ~'~ ..... '~ et ""+ ~"~" thor. 20
foot ~'' depth. For purposes of this paraqraph d., structure parkinq
incorporated within the buildinq envelope shall count toward the
number of stories.
(1) Those buildinqs whose total number of stories is between 0-10
floors, includinq any structure parkinq incorporated within the
buildinq envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 25 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 20 feet in depth. There is no side or rear yard setback
required for a plot which is not adjacent to a street or alley. A
side and rear yard setback of 20 feet is required when adjacent
to a residentially zoned district, street or alley.
(2) Those buildinqs whose total number of stories is between 11-20
floors, includinq any structure parking incorporated within the
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building envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 35 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 35 feet in depth. There is no side or rear yard setback
required for a plot which is not adjacent to a street or alley. A
side and rear yard setback of 35 feet is required when adjacent
to a residentially zoned district, street or alley.
(3) Those buildin,qs whose total number of stories exceeds 20
floors, includinq any structure parkin,q incorporated within the
buildinq envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 45 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 45 feet in depth. There is no side or rear yard setback
required for a plot which is not adjacent to a street or alley. A
side and rear yard setback of 45 feet is required when adjacent
to a residentially zoned district, street or alley.
e. Structure parkinq. All structure parkin,q shall be compatibly desi,qned to
complement the primary use structure for which it serves. Parkinq
structure ceilin,q heiqhts shall be 7'-6" except where ,qreater heiqhts may
be required by other re,qulatory aqencies. Pipes, ducts and mechanical
equipment installed below the ceilinq shall not be lower than 7'-0" above
finish floor.
(e) Office Park (OP) District ...
(1) Uses permitted...
f. Uses generally accessory to the above principal uses. Accessory
uses are those uses that are associated with the principal use(s)
and which provide service primarily to employees and patrons of
the office park. The accumulative total of all accessory uses shall
be limited to a maximum of 15 percent of the total gross interior
square footage of the buildings proposed for the site. Such uses
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shall have no outside advertising..^.,v_v '~_v.v.v+"'~_ +".- :*"'c*., ._.~ ....
(2) Conditional Use.
use:
The following uses if first approved as a conditional
f. Automobile parkinq ,qaraqes, exceedinq 2 stories but not over six
stories in heiqht, as a stand-alone use.
(4) Site Development Standards
a. Minimum lot area and width: The minimum frontage requirements
shall be 100 feet, with a minimum lot area of 1.5 acres including
right-of-way dedications.
b. Maximum height: No building or structure, or part thereof shall be
erected to a height exceeding ten stories, or 176' overall maximum
hei,qhtl includinq structure parkinq or ~ on ~..,., ,.,k~..k ..... · ,..~..
For purposes of this paraqraph b., structure parking shall not bP,
counted in computinq number of stories but shall be counted in
computinq overall maximum height.
c. Floor area ratio and lot coverage: Thc ficcr ~rc~ r''*~''_.,v w,"k"!!,., wv~'" 0.40
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this paragraph c., structure parkinq shall not count as part of thP,
floor area, but may be counted towards calculation of the floor are~
ratio,
(1) For all buildinqs: Any structure parkinq servinq the primary usP,
on the site shall be incorporated into the buildinq envelope and
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shall be compatibly desi,qned. Such parkinq structure shall
comply with all minimum setback and buffer yard requirements.
(2) For those buildinqs with 0 - 33% of the required parkin.q located
within a parkinq structure: The floor area ratio shall be 0.40 at
one story and shall be increased by 0.11 for each additional
story. The total lot coveraqe permitted for all buildinqs on the
site shall not exceed 40 pement of the total lot area. However,
if structure parkin.q level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of
the floor area ratio then the total lot covera.qe permitted for all
buildin,qs on the site shall not exceed 38% of the total lot area.
(3) For those buildinqs with 33% - 66% of the required parkin,q
located within a parkin,q structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional stow. The total lot covera.qe permitted for all
buildin,qs on the site shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot
area. However, if structure parkinq level{s) is/are counted
towards calculation of the floor area ratio then the total lot
coveraqe permitted for all buildinqs on the site shall not exceed
35% of the total lot area.
(4) For those buildinqs with 66% - 100% of the required parkinq
located within a parkinq structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot coveraqe permitted for all
buildinqs on the site shall not exceed 45 percent of the total lot
area. However, if structure parkinq level(s) is/are counted
towards calculation of the floor area ratio then the total lot
coveraqe permitted for all buildinqs on the site shall not exceed
35% of the total lot area.
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-v,...'~""'h.. NO parking areas shall be located within 30 feet of any
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residentially zoned property or within ten feet of any street line.
For purposes of this para.qraph d., structure parkinq incorporated
within the buildin.q envelope shall count toward the number of
stories '- ...... ~,-* ,-~"," ~, ...... *'""* ~;~ ..... '~ "~ ""+ ~"~ ~°" !5
(1) Those buildin.qs whose total number of stories is between 0-10
floors, includinq any structure parkin.q incorporated within the
buildin.q envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 50 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 15 feet in depth. Every plot upon which a structure is
hereafter erected shall have a minimum rear yard of 25 feet.
Adjacent to any RS districts the setback shall be 30 feet.
(2)Those buildinqs whose total number of stories exceeds 10
floors, includin.q any structure parkinq incorporated within the
buildin.q envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 50 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 25 feet in depth. Every plot upon which a structure is
hereafter erected shall have a minimum rear yard of 25 feet.
Adjacent to any RS districts the setback shall be 35 feet.
Minimum open space: ,~,~ ...... , .., ,~.,. ,.,., ,.., .... eo~,~
L._~ndscaped open space may include entrance features, passive
recreational uses and/or pedestrian walkways. This minimum
requirement may also include 50 percent of roof decks and other
above-grade surfaces which are provided and maintained for the
common benefit of all occupants of the building. Water bodies may
be used as part of the required landscaped open space but such
water areas shall not be credited for more than 20 percent of the
required open space.
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(1) Those buildinqs whose total number of stories is between 0-10
floors, includin,q any structure parkinq incorporated within the
buildin.q envelope, shall have a minimum open space of 22
percent of the net lot area. If structure parkin,q level(s) is/arc
counted towards calculation of the floor area ratio then the total
minimum landscaped open space required shall be 25 percent
of the total lot ama.
(2)Those buildin,qs whose total number of stories exceeds 10
floors, includin.q any structure parkinq incorporated within the
buildin,q envelope, shall have a minimum open space of 25
percent of the net lot area. If structure parkin,q level{s) is/are
counted towards calculation of the floor area ratio then the total
minimum landscaped open space required shall be 28 percent
of the total lot area
f. Structure parkin,q. All structure parkin,q shall be compatibly desi,qned to
complement the primary use structure for which it serves. Parkinq
structure ceilin,q hei,qhts shall be 7'-6" except where qreater hei,qhts may
be required by other re,qulatory aqencies. Pipes, ducts and mechanical
equipment installed below the ceilinq shall not be lower than 7'-0" above
finish floor.
(f) Medical Office (MO) District ...
(1) Uses permitted...
I. Uses generally accessory to the above principal uses. Accessory uses
are those uses that arc associated with the principal use(s) and which
provide service primarily to employees and patrons of the office park.
The accumulative total of all accessory uses shall be limited to a
maximum of 15 percent of the total gross interior square footage of the
buildings proposed for the site. Such uses shall have no outside
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(2) Conditional Use. The following uses if first approved as a conditional
use:
g. Automobile parkinq RaraRes, exceedinq 2 stories but not over six
stories in heiRht, as a stand-alone use.
(4) Site Development Standards
a. Minimum lot area and width: The minimum frontage requirements
shall be 100 feet, with a minimum lot area of 1.5 acres including
right-of-way dedications.
b. Maximum height: No building or structure, or part thereof shall be
erected to a height exceeding ten stories, or 176' overall maximum
hei.qht, includin.q structure parkinR,
unless otherwise specified in this section. For purposes of this
para.qraph b., structure parkinq shall not be counted in computinq
number of stories but shall be counted in computinq overall
maximum heiqht.
_v~...'~""'r'.. No parking areas shall be located within 30 feet of any
residentially zoned property or within ten feet of any street line. For
purposes of this paraqraph c., structure parkin.q incorporated within
the buildinq envelope shall count toward the number of stories.
(1) Those buildin.qs whose total number of stories is between 0-10
floors, includinq any structure parkinq incorporated within the
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buildin,q envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 50 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 20 feet in depth. Every plot upon which a structure is
hereafter erected shall have a minimum rear yard of 25 feet.
(2) Those buildin,qs whose total number of stories is between 11-20
floors, includin,q any structure parkin,q incorporated within the
buildin,q envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 50 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 30 feet in depth. Every plot upon which a structure is
hereafter erected shall have a minimum rear yard of 30 feet.
(3)
Those buildin,qs whose total number of stories exceeds 20
floors, includin,q any structure parkin,q incorporated within the
buildin,q envelope, shall have a front yard not less than 65 feet
in depth. Every plot shall have a street side yard of not less
than 45 feet in depth. Every plot upon which a structure is
hereafter erected shall have a minimum rear yard of 45 feet.
Floor area ratio and lot coverage and minimum landscaped open
space renuiromen*s:.~ ,... T~^ ~ ......... ,;.. ~.~. h^ ~ An_o* .... ,....,
..... ~ ~ ...... ' cf '"~ '~'~' '~' =rca For purposes of this
oaraoraoh e. structure parkinq shall not count as pa~ of the floor
area, but ma~ ~o oountod towards calculation of tho floor area
ratio.
(1) For all buildinqs: Any structure parking servinq the primary use
on the site shall be incorporated into the buildinq envelope and
shall be compatibly desi,qned, Such parkinq structure shall
comply with all minimum setback and buffer yard requirements.
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(2)
For those buildings with 0 - 33% of the required parking located
within a parking structure: The floor area ratio shall be 0.40 at
one story and shall be increased by 0.11 for each additional
story. The total lot coverage permitted for all buildinqs on the
site shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area. The total
minimum landscaped open space required shall be 33% of the
total lot area. However, if structure parkinq level(s) is/arc
counted towards calculation of the floor area ratio then the total
lot coverage permitted for all buildinqs on the site shall not
exceed 38% of the total lot area. Additionally, the total
minimum landscaped open space required shall be 35% of the
total lot area.
(3) For those buildin,qs with 33% - 66% of the required parkinq
located within a parkin,q structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional stow. The total lot coveraqe permitted for all
buildings on the site shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required shall
be 36% of the total lot area. However, if structure parking
level(s) is/arc counted towards calculation of the floor area ratio
then the total lot coveraqe permitted for all buildings on the site
shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area. Additionally, the total
(4)
minimum landscaped open space required shall be 37% of the
total lot area,
For those buildinqs with 66% - 100% of the required parking
located within a parkinq structure: The floor area ratio shall be
0.40 at one stow and shall be increased by 0.11 for each
additional story. The total lot coverage permitted for all
buildinqs on the site shall not exceed 45 percent of the total lot
area. The total minimum landscaped open space required shall
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be 39% of the total lot area. However, if structure parkinq
level(s) is/are counted towards calculation of the floor area ratio
then the total lot coveraqe permitted for all buildings on the site
shall not exceed 35% of the total lot area. Additionally, the total
minimum landscaped open space required shall be 40% of the
total lot area.
e. Structure parking. All structure parkinq shall be compatibly desi.qned to
complement the primary use structure for which it serves. Parking structure
ceiling heiqhts shall be 7'-6" except where qreater hei.qhts may be
required by other regulatory aqencies. Pipes, ducts and mechanical
equipment installed below the ceilinq shall not be lower than 7'-0" above
finish floor.
Sec. 31-145. Town Center Zoning Districts...
(b) Town Center (TC1) District...
(3) Conditional uses permitted. The following uses may be established if first
approved as a conditional use:
d. Uses that exceed the height limitations, includinq parkin.q structures.
(5)
(9)
Site development standards.
e. Maximum height: Four stories or 50 feet, including parkinq structures.
Performance standards.
a. Any structure parking servinq the primary use on the site shall be
incorporated into the buildinq envelope and shall be compatibly desiqned.
Such parking structure shall comply with all minimum setback and buffer
yard requirements. Parkinq structure ceilinq heiqhts shall be 7'-6" except
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Page 19
where ,qreater heiqhts may be required by other requlatory aqencies.
Pipes, ducts and mechanical equipment installed below the ceiling shall
not be lower than 7'-0" above finish floor.
(c) Town Center Marine District (TC2)...
The following uses may be established if first
(4) Conditional uses permitted.
approved as a conditional use:
n.
(7)
(11)
Uses that exceed the height limitations, including parkin,q structures.
Site development standards.
e. Maximum height: Four stories or 50 feet, includinq parkinq structures.
Performance standards.
Structure parkinq. Any structure parking servinq the primary use on the site
shall be incorporated into the buildin,q envelope and shall be compatibly
desiqned. Such parking structure shall comply with all minimum setback
and buffer yard requirements. Parkinq structure ceilin.q hei,qhts shall be
7'-6" except where qreater heiqhts may be required by other regulatory
aqencies. Pipes, ducts and mechanical equipment installed below the
ceiling shall not be lower than 7'-0" above finish floor.
Sec. 31-238. Accessory uses.
(n) Structure parkinq. All structure parking shall be incorporated into the buildinq
envelope and shall be compatibly desi.qned to complement the primary use structure for
which it serves. If the parking structure is larqer than the primary use building and any
surface of the top level of the parkinq structure can be seen from the primary use building
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on the site, then that area of the top level shall be landscaped and/or decoratively paved
so as to provide amenity area{s) for the buildinq occupants. All mechanical equipment on
the top level shall also be screened from view.
Section 2. 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 3. 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 relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance"
shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Grossman, who moved its
adoption on first reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Roger-Libert, and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Jay Beskin
Commissioner Manny Grossman
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
yes
yes
yes
yes
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Page 21
Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice Mayor Ken Cohen
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
yes
yes
yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Vice Mayor Rogers-Libert, who moved its
adoption on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Jay Beskin
Commissioner Ken Cohen
Commissioner Manny Grossman
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Vice Mayor Patricia Rogers-Libert
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
PASSED on first reading this 4~ day of September, 2001.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 2n~ day of October, 2001.
TF-.~L=~A M. SO~ ~, (~MC/-
APPROVED A~ LEGAL SUF~CIENCY:
:'his~:~~~ ~the C,~
~J~FP~EY M.~ISERLOW, MAYO---~
Clerk this /~ day of October, 2001.