Miami Beach Land Use Committee Advances Residential Incentives Amid Height and Parking Debates

Overview: The Miami Beach Land Use and Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting format to discuss various urban development and infrastructure policies, with focus on incentivizing non-transient residential uses and adjusting regulations affecting building heights and parking requirements.

Miami Beach Design Review Board Approves Digital Kiosk Designs Promoting Local Businesses

Overview: The Miami Beach Design Review Board held a comprehensive meeting on September 3rd, addressing various significant proposals and community concerns. The key highlight was the approval of digital kiosk designs aimed at promoting local businesses and enhancing city communication, along with discussions on multiple architectural projects and variance requests.

Miami Beach Planning Board Tackles Hotel Height Increase Proposal

Overview: The Miami Beach Planning Board recently convened to discuss a range of issues affecting the city, with a proposal to increase building heights for non-transient residential use in the RPS4 zoning district standing out as particularly significant. The proposal aims to incentivize the preservation of historic buildings by allowing for increased building height, a topic that sparked considerable debate among board members and the community.

Miami Beach Committee Tackles Marina Lease and Cat Population Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee, pivotal discussions took center stage around the possible extension of the Miami Beach Marina lease with Sunex and a comprehensive approach to managing the city’s burgeoning cat population. The committee also delved into traffic congestion alleviation and financial support for local schools, highlighting the diverse array of challenges facing the city.

Miami Beach Appoints New City Manager Amid Robust Debates

Overview: Miami Beach City Commission has appointed Eric Carpenter as the new city manager, concluding a robust and lengthy selection process that included a series of nuanced discussions and deliberations. The meeting, which spanned several agenda items, also featured discussion over a residential parking permit pilot program for North Beach and various amendments to city ordinances.