HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-001-490_-_Gateway_Overlay_District_-_Adopted.docxORDINANCE NO. 2026-001-490
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO; AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE I - GENERAL
PROVISIONS; ARTICLE IX - GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF
PERMITTED USES, USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA
REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND
PROHIBITED USES; ARTICLE X - ACCESSORY USES AND
STRUCTURES; ARTICLE XI - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS;
ARTICLE XIII - DESIGN STANDARDS; ARTICLE XIV- MINIMUM
LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; FENCES;
WALLS; HEDGES, TREE PROTECTION; ARTICLE XIX-
DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; AMENDING
THE CITY ZONING MAP TO CREATE A LOCATION FOR THE
GATEWAY OVERLAY (GWO) ZONING DISTRICT AS
ATTACHED IN EXHIBIT B; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens adopted its own Land Development
Regulations (LDR) in 2010 to foster development and maintain stable neighborhoods
and it is common for municipalities to periodically review the LDR in order to adapt to
land use needs and respond to changing circumstances in their communities, and
WHEREAS, the amendments outlined in exhibit “A” hereto attached, establishes
the Gateway Overlay (GWO) zoning district in place of the area designated as the PCD,
Planned Corridor District, along the 441 corridor. The new overlay district begins just
south of NW 183rd Street and continues south to the intersection of NW 7th Avenue
extension and the Florida Turnpike on-ramp, and
WHEREAS, uses included in this amendment will expand recreation,
entertainment, and restaurant uses. The GWO will offer district development
opportunities focused on increasing housing options and enabling mixed-use
development. The mix of housing, commercial, and public spaces will ultimately
encourage social interaction and support community cohesion, and
WHEREAS, overall, the Gateway Overlay District will better align with land-use
needs and provide improved economic opportunities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. AMENDMENT: That the City of Miami Gardens Zoning Map is hereby
amended as outlined in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
Section 3. GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT AREA. The Gateway Overlay
Zoning District shall be the area defined and described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto.
Section 4. CONFLICT: All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. INCLUSION IN CODE: It is the intention of the City Council of the City
of Miami Gardens that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami Gardens and that the section of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word “Ordinance” may be changed
to “Chapter,” “Section,” “Article” or such other appropriate word or phrase, the use of
which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its final passage.
PASSED ON FIRST READING ON THE 10th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMAN
REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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