Allow dominant setback waivers on Wynwood Norte corridor

2.1, TITLED “GENERAL TO ZONES/NRD-2 THOROUGHFARES AND CORRIDORS,” TO ALLOW FOR DOMINANT SETBACK WAIVERS ON A WYNWOOD NORTE CORRIDOR; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P,

3, TITLED “GENERAL TO ZONES/WYNWOOD NORTE PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM,” TO ADJUST BONUS HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN ALL T4 AND T5 TRANSECT ZONES WITHIN WYNWOOD NORTE; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 5, TITLED “SPECIFIC TO ZONES,” TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE BONUS HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN T5 TRANSECT ZONES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 7, TITLED “SIGN REGULATIONS,” TO MODIFY MASTER SIGN PACKAGE REQUIREMENT FOR STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE TENANTS; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 9, TITLED “STREET MASTER PLAN,” TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NRD-2 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS ALONG WYNWOOD NORTE THROUGHFARES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. APPLICANT(S): James Reyes, City Manager, on behalf of the City of Miami PURPOSE: The request seeks approval to amend Miami 21 Zoning Code Text Amendments for the Appendix P – Wynwood Norte NRD-2. Proposed targeted interventions to promote small scale commercial buildings along Wynwood Norte Main Street and Wynwood Norte Corridors, make adjustments to benefit height in T4 and T5 Transect Zones, and setbacks along Wynwood Norte Thoroughfares above eight stories consistent with text amendments recently adopted for other NRDs in City of Miami, and remove master sign plan requirement for structures with multiple commercial or office tenants. FINDING(S): PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On January 21, 2026, recommended approval, by a vote of seven to zero (7-0). City of Miami File ID: 18846 (Revision: ) Printed On: 3/3/2026 City Hall 3500 Pan Ameican Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number File Number: 18846 Final Action Date: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“MIAMI 21 CODE”), SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING APPENDIX P – WYNWOOD NORTE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION DISTRICT 2 (“NRD-2”), BY AMENDING APPENDIX P,

2.1, TITLED “GENERAL TO ZONES/NRD-2 THOROUGHFARES AND CORRIDORS,” TO ALLOW FOR DOMINANT SETBACK WAIVERS ON A WYNWOOD NORTE CORRIDOR; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P,

3, TITLED “GENERAL TO ZONES/WYNWOOD NORTE PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM,” TO ADJUST BONUS HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN ALL T4 AND T5 TRANSECT ZONES WITHIN WYNWOOD NORTE; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 5, TITLED “SPECIFIC TO ZONES,” TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE BONUS HEIGHT REGULATIONS IN T5 TRANSECT ZONES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 7, TITLED “SIGN REGULATIONS,” TO MODIFY MASTER SIGN PACKAGE REQUIREMENT FOR STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE TENANTS; BY AMENDING APPENDIX P, SECTION 9, TITLED “STREET MASTER PLAN,” TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NRD-2 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS ALONG WYNWOOD NORTE THROUGHFARES; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, the Miami City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which has been amended from time to time (“Miami 21 Code”); and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, Ordinance No. 13987 amended the Miami 21 Code to include Appendix P: Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District (“NRD-2”), which has been amended under Ordinance No. 14242 to implement the Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan, and Ordinance No. 14365 to update demolition, parking, and design standards; and WHEREAS, Dominant Setback Waivers allow new developments to match the existing pattern of mature buildings on a block, encouraging infill development that promotes pedestrian activity compatible with the traditional scale and commercial character along Northwest 2nd Avenue, Northwest 36th Street, and Northwest 29th Street in Wynwood Norte; and WHEREAS, an amendment to Appendix P of the Miami 21 Code is necessary to update design requirements for master sign plans for structures containing multiple commercial or office tenants to promote high-quality signage for businesses, attract customers, and create pedestrian-friendly streetscapes; and City of Miami File ID: 18846 (Revision: ) Printed On: 3/3/2026 WHEREAS, the Wynwood Norte Public Benefits Program allows bonus Building Height in exchange for developer contribution to specified programs that provide benefits to the public within the NRD-2 boundaries; and WHEREAS, benefit height regulations allow additional capacity for mid-rise housing that promotes affordability by providing a range of cost-effective building typologies; and WHEREAS, to support the continued evolution of the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood, the amendments provide additional NRD-2 setback requirements for Wynwood Norte NRD-2 Corridors and Thoroughfares; and WHEREAS, this Miami 21 Code text amendment supports the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (“MCNP”) Land Use Policy LU-1.3.14 to continue to enforce urban design guidelines for public and private projects which shall be consistent with neighborhood character, history, and function, and shall be in accordance with the neighborhood design and development standards adopted as a result of the amendments to the City’s land development regulations and other initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, during a Board meeting on July 15, 2025, recommended approval of the proposed amendments to Appendix P; and WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (“PZAB”), at its meeting on January 21, 2026, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. PZAB-R-26- 004 by a vote of seven to zero (7 - 0), Item No. PZAB. 8, recommending approval of the Zoning Text Change; and WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the Planning Director’s recommendations, and a public hearing was held on the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for the proposed change, including changed or changing conditions that make the passage of the proposed change necessary; and WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the relationship of this proposed amendment to the goals, objectives and policies of the MCNP, with appropriate consideration as to whether the proposed change will further the goals, objectives, and policies of the MCNP; the Miami 21 Code; and other City regulations; and WHEREAS, the City, after review, finds this amendment to the Miami 21 Code necessary and appropriate;

2.2(a) ***** 1 Story within 500’ of T3 * * * City of Miami File ID: 18846 (Revision: ) Printed On: 3/3/2026 SECTION 7 – SIGN REGULATIONS 7.1 NRD-2 SIGN STANDARDS a. The following Sign standards shall apply within NRD-2 for T5 and T6 Transect Zones. 1. For new structures with multiple Commercial or Office tenants, the owner of the property shall develop a master sign plan shall be required to integrate signage with the architectural elements of the building, standardize the appearance of the signage for each space and reduce visual clutter, and reflect the character of the neighborhood. The master sign plan shall be approved by the Planning Director, or designee, which shall be approved prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use. A master sign plan shall include graphic depiction of general location and design of Business Identification Signs on Building Facades., with minimum and maximum surface area dimensions, standard fonts and typeface;. signs Signage shall utilize standardized design elements, colors, materials, and minimum and maximum surface area dimensions and fonts that contribute to the character of the neighborhood. 2. Menu Board Signs shall be prohibited. 3. Business Identification Signs for Micro Retail Uses on Wynwood Norte Main Street may deviate up to 10% from typical Sign Design Standards in Article 10, Table 15, by Waiver. 4. All other Building Identification and Business Identification Signs shall be subject to Article 10, Table 15 Sign Design Standards * * * SECTION 9 – STREET MASTER PLAN 9.1 NRD-2 STREET MASTER PLAN * * * a. NRD-2 Street Hierarchy and Setbacks The NRD-2 Street Master Plan acknowledges the relative importance of several significant thoroughfares within the NRD-2 boundaries, known as Wynwood Norte Boulevard, Wynwood Norte Main Street and the Wynwood Norte Corridors. Due to their importance and differences in function and character of street section and adjacent uses, these Corridors are given established setback provisions that are different from that of the underlying Transect Zone. The table below establishes minimum Principal and Secondary Front Setback standards. All side and rear setback standards are set forth in Illustration 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3. For purposes of setbacks within the NRD-2 boundaries, Alleys shall not be treated as City of Miami File ID: 18846 (Revision: ) Printed On: 3/3/2026 Thoroughfares. Lots abutting Alleys shall have rear and side setbacks assigned based on Illustration 5.1. NRD-2 Streets Setbacks Wynwood Norte Corridors NW 36 Street NW 29 Street For a Development 12 Stories or less, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet; and fifteen (15) feet min. above 8th Story. For a Development 13 Stories or more, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet; and twenty (20) feet min. above 8th Story. Wynwood Norte Boulevard NW 5 Avenue For a Development 12 Stories or less, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet; and fifteen (15) feet min. above 8th Story. For a Development 13 Stories or more, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet; and twenty-five (25) feet min. above 8th Story. Wynwood Norte Main Street NW 2 Avenue For a Development 12 Stories or less, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is five (5) feet; and fifteen (15) feet min. above 8th Story. For a Development 13 Stories or more, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet; and twenty-five (25) feet min. above 8th Story. Wynwood Norte Thoroughfares All other street ROWs within NRD- 2 that are not specified as Corridors above For a Development 12 Stories or less, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is five (5) feet; and fifteen (15) feet min. above 8th Story. For a Development 13 Stories or more, Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet; and twenty-five (25) feet min. above 8th Story. b. Wynwood Norte Corridors - NW 36 Street - NW 29 Street Wynwood Norte Boulevard - NW 5 Avenue Wynwood Norte Main Street - NW 2 Avenue Wynwood Norte Thoroughfares - All other street ROWs within NRD-2 that are not specified as Corridors above. c. NRD-2 Setbacks: Wynwood Norte Thoroughfares: Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is five (5) feet. Wynwood Norte Corridors: Principal and Secondary Frontage Setback is ten (10) feet. City of Miami File ID: 18846 (Revision: ) Printed On: 3/3/2026 Wynwood Norte Boulevard: Ten (10) feet. Wynwood Norte Main Street: Five (5) feet. For purposes of setbacks within the NRD-2 boundaries, Alleys shall not be treated as Thoroughfares. Lots abutting alleys shall have rear and side setbacks assigned based on Illustration 5.1 * * *” Section 3. It is the intention that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, which provisions may be renumbered or realtered and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention. Section 4. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon adoption.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10) days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated herein, whichever is later.