RTZ LIVE LOCAL COVENANTS

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

Miami-Dade County Ordinance File Number 260593, titled "RTZ LIVE LOCAL COVENANTS", was amended on June 2, 2026. This ordinance creates Section 33-39.5 of the County Code to provide 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 outlines criteria, requirements, and procedures for these covenants and their modifications, allowing for administrative approval of parameters such as height, density, floor area ratio, and parking, which may differ from statutory requirements when agreed upon by the applicant and the County. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on April 21, 2026, forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on May 12, 2026, and amended on June 2, 2026. A final version as adopted is noted under Legislative File No. 261065. The ordinance aims to facilitate affordable and workforce rental housing development by streamlining processes under the Live Local Act.