RTZ LIVE LOCAL COVENANTS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County Ordinance 260593, titled "RTZ LIVE LOCAL COVENANTS," was amended on June 2, 2026. This ordinance creates Section 33-39.5 of the County Code to allow for the administrative acceptance and approval of covenants related to the Live Local Act for proposed developments within Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) or designated areas. It establishes criteria, requirements, and procedures for these covenants and their modifications. The ordinance aims to facilitate agreements on development parameters such as height, density, floor area ratio, and parking, as permitted by the Live Local Act, particularly in areas like the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ). The final adopted version is detailed in Legislative File No. 261065. The Transportation Committee forwarded the ordinance with a favorable recommendation on May 12, 2026, after a public hearing where no one appeared to speak. It was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.