Meeting

The City Commission convened on April 7, 2026, to address critical updates to the city's land development regulations, focusing on high-impact zoning amendments designed to stimulate local economic development and commercial flexibility. The commission prioritized two major regulatory shifts aimed at reshaping key commercial corridors. Ceremonial matters were kept to a minimum as the commission moved directly into these substantive planning items. Both ordinances on the agenda represent significant policy moves for Aventura's business and real estate landscape. The first major proposal establishes a new "Aventura Metropolitan Urban Center Zoning District Overlay," which is poised to introduce new development standards and density guidelines in the city's urban core. The second proposal targets the Town Center (TC1) District, specifically modifying conditional use rules to permit hotels within mixed-use structures, a change that could unlock substantial hospitality and commercial real estate investment. Both items remain pending final action as the city refines its development codes.

Statura-generated summary of the official agenda and minutes. Verbatim per-item votes and dollar figures are in the Agenda & votes tab.

Key decisions

1. Amending Chapter 31, Land Development Regulations to Create Section 31-144(g) Aventura Metropolitan Urban Center Zoning District Overlay

   Pending

   Establishes a new zoning district overlay with updated development regulations and guidelines for the Aventura Metropolitan Urban Center.

2. Amending Chapter 31, Land Development Regulations Section 31-145(B) Town Center (TC1) District to Allow Hotels in Mixed-Use Structures

   Pending

   Amends conditional use rules within the Town Center District to permit hotel developments inside mixed-use buildings, expanding local commercial real estate opportunities.

Agenda items

9 items on the agenda. Outcomes not yet parsed from minutes.

1. 4.COrdinancepending$6MOutcome not recorded
   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE Ill "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2-191 "CREATION AND COMPOSITION" BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD WHEN NECESSARY AND REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. ORDINANCES-FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMM
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   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 31- 145( B), " TOWN CENTER ( TC1) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION ( 3), CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED", TO ALLOW " HOTELS' IN MIXED - USE STRUCTURES WITHIN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, " LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS' OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 31- 144( g) " AVENTURA METROPOLITAN URBAN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY", TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY AND RELATED REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item will be DEFERRED to the May 5, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda.
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   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 31-144(9) "AVENTURA METROPOLITAN URBAN CENTER ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY", TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONING DISTRICT OVERLAY AND RELATED REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item will be DEFERRED to the May 5, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda.
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   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY APPLYING THE " AVENTURA CORE SUBDISTRICT OVERLAY ( MUC1)" TO AN APPROXIMATE 122- ACRE TRACT OF LAND CURRENTLY ZONED " COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ( 132)", GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF AVENTURA BOULEVARD TO THE WILLIAM LEHMAN CAUSEWAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This Item will be DEFER
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6. 4.DResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA ARTS IN AVENTURA BOARD FOR A TWO- YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT FIND) WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW MARINE PATROL PERSONAL WATERCRAFT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page I of 4 Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2026
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   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 96- 38 WHICH ADOPTED A FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND WHICH RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 98- 28, 2000- 24, 2009- 45, 2019- 22, AND 2020- 48; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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9. 4.GResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS ENUMERATED IN THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENABLING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH METRO ELEVATOR FOR THE IMMEDIATE PROCUREMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE CITY' S PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Please be advised that the f
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