RTZ LIVE LOCAL COVENANTS

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

Miami-Dade County Ordinance 260593 creates Section 33-39.5 of the County Code, establishing procedures for the administrative acceptance and approval of covenants related to the Live Local Act. This ordinance applies to proposed developments within Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) or designated areas. It allows for agreements between the applicant and the County on development parameters such as height, density, floor area ratio, and parking, which may differ from statutory requirements. Covenants, once approved and recorded, can be modified administratively, unless a modification requires Board of County Commissioners approval after a public hearing. The ordinance was introduced on April 6, 2026, amended on June 2, 2026, and adopted on first reading on April 21, 2026. The Transportation Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on May 12, 2026. The final version is referenced in Legislative File No. 261065.