Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, March 18, 2026
Votes on Affordable and Attainable Mixed Income Transfer Development Density Program, 8-0 to defer
What happened
The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board deferred a controversial affordable housing density transfer program (Item 2) to April 1 following significant community opposition from South Bayshore Drive and Coconut Grove residents concerned about neighborhood impacts.
- Jurisdiction
- Miami, FL
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, 8-0 to defer
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Affordable and Attainable Mixed Income Transfer Development Density Program
City-requested deferral of ordinance modifying article three to modify the affordable and attainable mixed income transfer development density program. Staff cited need for continued community outreach and exploration of Senate Bill 180 restrictions on land use regulations. Numerous residents from South Bayshore Drive buildings (2811, 2821, 2831) and Coconut Grove opposed the legislation, expressing concerns about traffic, construction impacts, and neighborhood character.
- City committed to community outreach before April 1 hearing
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board deferred a controversial affordable housing density transfer program (Item 2) to April 1 following significant community opposition from South Bayshore Drive and Coconut Grove residents concerned about neighborhood impacts.
Key Decisions (6)
Affordable and Attainable Mixed Income Transfer Development Density Program
Outdoor Dining Regulations Reform (Miami 21 Article 6)
Exception at 3100 Monroe Drive
Variance at 1662 NW 1st Street
Major Use Special Permit Exception at 2505 North Miami Avenue
Board Appointment Process Modifications for AIPP and HEP Boards
Development Activity (1)
The Well Development
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Strong community opposition to affordable housing density transfer programs in…
Commercial Demand
City prioritizing streamlined outdoor dining permits to support small restaurant…
Infrastructure
Residents reported severe traffic congestion on South Bayshore Drive, with…
Sentiment
Community members requested city resist state and county affordable housing…
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