Midtown Miami Design Standards

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SD 27.2: Design Standards

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SD 27.2 Design StandardsMiami, Florida

January 2004


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I. Introduction

II. Street Types1: Primary Streets2: Secondary Streets3: Tertiary Streets

III. Design Standards1. Building Scale

HeightSetbacks

2. Building FacadeMaterialsFenestrationScaling ElementsBuilding ContinuityShadowAwnings, Arcades and Colonnades

3 ArticulationWindowsEntrancesAwnings

4. Building FunctionalityShutters

5. LightingDecorative LightingStorefront Lighting

6. Signage7. Roof Tops and Building Tops

IV. Definitions

Table of Contents


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GuidelinesBuena Vista Yards should function as the mid-town hub of Miami. It

should be a vibrant and active urban neighborhood with dynamicarchitecture, pedestrian friendly streets, and outdoor public spaces.

Buildings shall have ground floor uses that activate the street and relatenew buildings and urban spaces to adjacent neighborhoods. The contextand scale of the Design District, Wynwood, and Biscayne Boulevardshould be reflected in new building design. Buena Vistas proximity tothe Design District, the Wynwood neighborhood, and BiscayneBoulevard should make it an integral part of the arts, design, and retailcommunity with a focus on design-oriented uses.

The Urban Design Standards for the SD 27.2 District expand on therequirements identified in Section 627.2. These standards are minimum

requirements unless otherwise specified in Section 627.2.

I. Introduction

IntentThe following guidelines aremeant to establish appropriatestandards for buildings andstreetscapes throughout the SD27.2 District- Buena Vista YardsNeighborhood.These standardsare intended to guide futuredesigns towards a high level ofdesign quality. All architecturaldesign plans will be reviewed byUDRB as part of the Class IIpermitting process, forcompliance with these standards.


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GuidelinesStrStrStrStrStreet Grideet Grideet Grideet Grideet GridNew streets and avenues in SD 27.2 shall generally align with the ex-

isting street grid, as required in Section 627.2. This will create an effi-cient development scheme that enables enhanced circulation for pe-destrians and vehicles. Open space may be substituted for a streetopening, when it is designed to enhance circulation between city blocks.

StrStrStrStrStreeteeteeteeteetTTTTTypesypesypesypesypesPrimary Streets are the major streets in the SD 27.2 District and includemain pedestrian streets, perimeter streets that connect to thesurrounding neighborhood, and main vehicular thoroughfares. Theyhave the most visibility and shall, therefore, have the most stringentdesign and architectural standards. Similarly, they shall be the mainsource of activity for the neighborhood and shall have active groundfloor active uses and significant open space for pedestrian usage.

Secondary Streets are the main service streets in the SD 27.2 District.They connect pedestrians to primary streets and handle mediumintensity activities such as vehicular service access and neighborhoodretail uses. Design requirements for these streets are less restrictivebecause their primary purpose is to service the building and providesome ground floor active uses.

Tertiary Streets are residential and shall have design requirements thatpromote the residential character of these streets. Ground floor activeuses are encouraged, but shall not be required.

SideSideSideSideSidewalkswalkswalkswalkswalksSidewalks are the main pedestrian thruways and shall be designed tocreate a comfortable, outdoor public space to accommodate a rangeof active and passive pedestrian activities. Sidewalks shall be simplydesigned to achieve these requirements. Dimensional requirementsvary for each street and are more clearly described on the followingpages.

Landscaped pedestrian bulb-outs are encouraged as a tool for en-hancing the pedestrian experience by extending the sidewalk and cre-ating shorter crossing distances at intersections.

On-StrOn-StrOn-StrOn-StrOn-Street Parkingeet Parkingeet Parkingeet Parkingeet Parking

On-street parking is required on most streets to provide additionalparking opportunities and create a more urban street type with sub-stantial pedestrian buffers. All on-street parallel parking spaces shallbe a minimum of 7 wide by 20 long, unless otherwise noted.

II. Street Types

IntentThe planned street grid for theBuena Vista Yard will extend the

existing City of Miami street gridthrough the site. The urbanenvironment will be defined bya network of streets andfrequent intersections whichextend to the Design District,the Wynwood neighborhood,and Biscayne Boulevard. Thisintegration will enhance thepedestrian environment.

Each street is part of a greaterstreet hierarchy developed toorganize land uses and activities.

1: Primary Streets NE 34th Street Midtown Boulevard Buena Vista Avenue North Miami Avenue NE 36th Street NE 29th Street

2: Secondary Streets

NE 30th, NE 31st, NE

32nd, NE 35th Streets

SideSideSideSideSidewalkswalkswalkswalkswalksEmphasize connections to the

surrounding City by using thestandard City of Miami concretesidewalks for all walkable areaswithin the public right-of-way.

On-StrOn-StrOn-StrOn-StrOn-Street Parkingeet Parkingeet Parkingeet Parkingeet ParkingMost streets will have on-streetparking. This urban configurationwill act as a buffer betweenpedestrians and street traffic tocreate a safe pedestrianenvironment.


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II. Street Types,streetscapes (continued)



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GuidelinesLandscaLandscaLandscaLandscaLandscapepepepepe

Landscaping shall be planned in conjunction with the sidewalk design asspecified on the following pages. In general, trees shall provide ad-equate shade and aesthetic enhancements without conflicting withawnings or pedestrian movement. Therefore, shade trees selected forthis development must be a minimum 25 tall at maturity with a 25spread at maturity. There shall also be an 8 clear zone between thesidewalk and lowest branch at planting. Similarly, tree canopies shallnot obstruct retail signs and shall be selected according to the canopydensity.

Shrub beds located within tree pits shall subtly enhance the overallimage of the streetscape. Annuals shall not be planted in public plant-ing beds because of their excessive maintenance requirements. All

shrubs shall be between 1 and 3 high at the time of planting and shallnot grow beyond 4 height at maturity unless it is a specific plant mate-rial intended for accent (i.e. a crinum).

LightingLightingLightingLightingLightingA minimum light level of one-foot candle shall be maintained in theparking and travel lanes in the public right-of-ways. Light levels forpedestrian areas shall not be less than .8 footcandles at any time.Refer to the streetscape guidelines for proper light pole placement.

StrStrStrStrStreet Furnitureet Furnitureet Furnitureet Furnitureet FurnitureeeeeStreet furniture shall be part of the urban streetscape to encouragepedestrian activity and provide such amenities as: trash receptacles,

benches, bollards, pedestrian lighting, bicycle racks, parking meters,street signs, transit shelters, tables, chairs.

II. Street Types,streetscapes (continued)

IntentLandscaLandscaLandscaLandscaLandscapepepepepeLandscaping softens the man-made environment and is bothornamental and practical. It isessential for providing shade inMiamis sub-tropical climate. All

streets shall be planted withadequate shade trees andlandscaping to encouragepedestrian activity.

LightingLightingLightingLightingLightingUse street lights to create a well-lit nighttime environment and toaugment the progressive designfeatures of the neighborhood.


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NE 34th Street


(Note: Dimensional criteria may vary. Refer to Section 627.1 for specific dimensional requirements.)


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II. Street Types,1: Primary Streets

IntentThe primary streets in the BuenaVista Yards are main activityzones. They shall be designedto respond to the pedestriansneeds. This is most important atthe street level, which willcontribute to theneighborhoods success as aplace.

NE 34th StrNE 34th StrNE 34th StrNE 34th StrNE 34th Street (90 Reet (90 Reet (90 Reet (90 Reet (90 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)NE 34th Street shall serve as amain retail corridor and aprominent transportationconnection to the Wynwoodneighborhood. Landscaped

medians shall enhance pedestriancrossings to encourage streetlevel activities.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Active pedestrian uses such as retail, entertainment, office, edu-cational, and/or restaurant uses.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrian ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea:Sidewalks on NE 34th Street shall have a minimum10 wide walkable area with sufficient shade trees.

Shade trees are recommended to be planted +/- 25 on center, in anopen tree pit. The tree pit shall be between 6.5 and 12 long with a 1wide x 6 high curb and curb surrounding it. A continuous bed ofshrubs shall cover the entire area of the tree pit.

Light poles located in this area shall be evenly spaced 90 on centerstaggered, between the proposed shade trees.

A continuous 1.5 stepping verge is recommended at the back of curb.A 1 wide urban curb with a 1 wide gutter shall be placed between thestepping verge and the parking area.

Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:A continuous row of parallel parking spaces is rec-ommended between the travel lane and the landscape verge with cor-ner bulb-outs. A 2 wide valley gutter shall separate the parking areafrom the travel lane. Corner bulbouts will replace parking spaces atthe ends of the blocks. The parking verge shall be a total of 8 wide.

This includes a 2 valley gutter which separates the parking from thetravel lane.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:The travel lanes for this road shall be 12 wide.

Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians: The median width shall be 12 with a standard FDOT typeD curb. Planting along the median shall consist of large palm treeswith a recommended spacing of 25 on center. Ground level plantingshall not hang over the curb. Pedestrian refuges and traffic rate bollardsshould be used at all intersection. Bollards shall be spaced to meetADA requirements.

AAAAAwning Encrwning Encrwning Encrwning Encrwning Encroachments:oachments:oachments:oachments:oachments: Awnings are allowed to encroach up to 7into the right-of-way.


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Midtown Boulevard(Note: Dimensional criteria may vary. Refer to Section 627.1 for specific dimensional requirements.)


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II. Street Types,1: Primary Streets(continued)

IntentMidtoMidtoMidtoMidtoMidtown Boulewn Boulewn Boulewn Boulewn Boulevarvarvarvarvarddddd(80 R(80 R(80 R(80 R(80 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)

Midtown Boulevardshallserve as the primary pedestriancorridor with an active streetlevel. Landscaped pedestrian

zones shall encourage streetlevel activities.

Wide sidewalks on MidtownBoulevardshall accommodateoutdoor cafes, coffee shops, andother, primarily retail, pedestrianuses. Therefore, building facades

shall have more detail at the

ground floor.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Active pedestrian uses such as retail, entertainment, office, edu-cational, and/or restaurant uses.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrian ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: Sidewalks along this street shall be a minimum 10wide unobstructed area to accommodate pedestrians. Large planters,measuring 6.5 wide by 30 long, shall be spaced 10 apart and placedadjacent to the sidewalk. Two large palms spaced 5 from the edge ofthe planter, a shade tree located at the center line of the planter, and acontinuous 2 high shrub bed shall be included as part of the landscape.

The shade tree planting area shall extend 3 towards the sidewalk alonga 6 wide area, making the total width in the center of the planter 9.5.Shade trees shall be spaced no more than 40 on center.

Where a 20 linear park abuts the right-of-way along this street, a

minimum shade requirement shall be provided for the park areawhich may include:

- One (1) canopy tree every twenty (20) linear feet(maximum)

- One (1) large palm tree every twenty (20) linear feet(maximum)

- A cluster of three (3) small palms every twenty (20)linear feet (maximum)

Minimum planter sizes within the park shall be sixty-four (64) squarefeet in area.

Paving for the park area may be a brick or concrete paver, which canextend up to the edge of the planters along Midtown Boulevard.

Paving patterns may vary per block, but shall remain consistentbetween abutting properties. A 10 apron shall be provided abuttingthe buildings along the linear park to allow for clear andunobstructed pedestrian movement as well as restaurant seating.

A 1.5 stepping verge shall separate the planter from the curb.Additionally, a 1 wide urban curb with a 1 wide valley gutter shallseparate the stepping verge from the parking area.

Light poles along this Midtown Boulevard shall be placed in the areasbetween planters, lined up with the row of palm trees. The light polespacing shall be +/- 100 on center.

Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:A continuous row of parallel parking spaces isrecommended between the travel lane and the landscape verge area.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:The travel lanes for this road shall be 11 wide.

Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:There are no medians along this road.

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North Miami Avenue(Note: Dimensional criteria may vary. Refer to Section 627.1 for specific dimensional requirements.)


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IntentNorNorNorNorNorth Miamith Miamith Miamith Miamith Miami AAAAAvvvvvenenenenenueueueueue(82 R(82 R(82 R(82 R(82 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)As one of the major perimeterstreet for the Buena Vista rail

yards, North Miami Avenueshallhave a seamless transition to theWynwood neighborhood.Additionally, North Miami

Avenueshallhave a 9 arcade oran awning with a 9 setback, tocreate a pleasant pedestrianenvironment to attract activityinto the neighborhood core. TheNorth Miami Avenue median willcreate an effective connectionfor pedestrians walking from theWynwood neighborhood.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses:The predominant use on North Miami Avenue is big boxretail.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: Sidewalks on North Miami Avenue shall have a mini-mum 5 walkable area. On the east side of the street, the parking/landscape verge shall be 7 wide, on the west side the continuous land-scape verge shall be 5 wide. A 9 colonnade or a 9 building setbackwith an awning shall be incorporated into the design, starting at theROW line, to provide adequate sidewalk space and shade.

Large palms shall be planted along both sides of the street and in themedian. The edge of all palms closest to the street must be setback 4from the face of the curb as per County standards. On the east sideof the street, the 7 by 5 planter areas shall be placed every two (2)parking spaces. A bed of shrubs with a maximum mature height of 2

shall cover the planter area around the palms. These shrubs shall havea good hearty characteristic. On the west side of the street, palmsshall be planted to match the spacing on the east side with continuous2 understory shrub bed.

Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking: A continuous row of parallel parking spaces withcorner bulbouts is recommended between the travel lane and the land-scape verge area along the east side of the street. Standard type Fcurbs are recommended. The total width of the parallel parking area is7. A 2 wide valley gutter separates the parking area and the travellane.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes: The travel lanes for this road shall be 11 wide.

Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians: The median width shall be 12 with a standard FDOT typeD curb. Planting along the median shall consist of Roystonea elataplaced a maximum of 25 on center. Ground level planting shall notoverhang the curb. Pedestrian refuges and traffic rate bollards shouldbe placed at all intersections. Bollards shall be spaced to meet ADArequirements.



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NE 36th Street

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IntentNE 36th StrNE 36th StrNE 36th StrNE 36th StrNE 36th Streeteeteeteeteet(70 R(70 R(70 R(70 R(70 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)NE 36th Street shall have aseamless transition to the DesignDistrict. Consequently, thestreetscape and building designshall incorporate severalcharacteristics of the existingconditions in order to achieve agood transition. Additionally, NE36th Street shall have a 9 arcadeor an awning with a 9 setback,to create a pleasant pedestrianenvironment that is consistentwith the character of the retailcorridor to attract activity into

the core of the neighborhood.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Active pedestrian uses such as retail, entertainment, office, edu-

cational, and/or restaurant uses.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrian ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: Following the FDOT plans, the north sidewalk willbe set at 6 in wide with no landscaping. On the south side of thestreet, the pedestrian area shall be composed of a 6 wide landscapeverge area, and a 4 wide, continuous sidewalk area. Abutting the 4sidewalk area, a 9 colonnade or a 9 building setback with an awningshall be incorporated into the design to provide adequate sidewalkspace and shade. Along the landscape verge, a 5 wide by 6 long planterwith large palms. The recommended spacing for the palms is 25 oncenter.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes: Travel lanes for this road shall be 11 wide.

Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:The FDOT will be placing medians where possible along theroad. Large palms shall be placed in these medians and distanced +/-25 on center where possible. A continuous shrub bed shall cover themedian area where possible. Shrubs shall not spill over past the curbsinto the travel lanes.



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IntentNE 29th StrNE 29th StrNE 29th StrNE 29th StrNE 29th Streeteeteeteeteet(80 R(80 R(80 R(80 R(80 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)

As one of the primaryconnection to Biscayne

Boulevard, NE 29th Street shalllead seamlessly into the adjacent

neighborhood. This shall beaccomplished through buildingdesign and building facadesparticularly at the street level.This also includes on-streetparking. Additionally, NE 29thStreet shall have a 9 arcade oran awning with a 9 setback, tocreate a pleasant pedestrianenvironment that is consistentwith the character of the retailcorridor to attract activity intothe core of the neighborhood.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses: Active pedestrian uses such as retail, office, educational, and/orrestaurant uses.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea:The existing sidewalk width on the south side of thestreet will remain. On the north side of the street, the pedestrian areashall have a 5.5 landscape verge , and a 6 continuous sidewalk. Plantersalong the landscape verge shall measure 5.5 wide by 10 long. Shadetrees are recommended to be planted 25 to 35 on center. A continu-ous shrub bed shall cover the planter area, and be no more than 2 inheight at maturity. Abutting the 6 sidewalk area, a 9 colonnade or a 9building setback with an awning shall be incorporated into the design toprovide adequate sidewalk space and shade.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:Existing travel lanes for this road vary.

Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking: An 8 wide parallel parking area shall be placed alongthe north side of the street between the landscape verge and the travellane.



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NE 31st and 32nd Street(Note: Dimensional criteria may vary. Refer to Section 627.1 for specific dimensional requirements.)


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II. Street Types,2: Secondary Streets

IntentSecondary Streets link the retailcorridors to the perimeter

streets and help create anintegrated grid system. As thesupport system of theneighborhood they create lessintense activity in contrast to theintense nature of the retailcorridors.

31st and 32nd Str31st and 32nd Str31st and 32nd Str31st and 32nd Str31st and 32nd Streetseetseetseetseets(60 R(60 R(60 R(60 R(60 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)31st and 32nd Streets, and NEMiami Court shall function aslinks to the activities betweenthe two anchors on North Miami

Avenue and Midtown Boulevard.Both streets shall drawpedestrians with neighborhoodservices. Detailed buildingfacades at the street level alsoattract pedestrians.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Active pedestrian uses such as retail, office, neighborhood retail,educational, and/or restaurant uses.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea:Sidewalks on 31stand 32ndStreets shall have a mini-mum 6 walkable area and a 4 continuous landscape verge. Plantersalong the landscape verge shall be 4 wide x 8 long. Small palms shallbe planted within this area with shrubs covering the planter area mea-suring no more than 2 at maturity. The spacing for the palms arerecommended to be 15 to 25 on center.

A 1 wide urban curb with a 1 wide gutter separates the pedestrianarea form the parallel parking area.

Parallel ParkingParallel ParkingParallel ParkingParallel ParkingParallel Parking ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: A row of parallel parking or small to medium

truck loading area is recommended between the travel lane and thepedestrian area. This area shall be a total of 8 wide including the 2valley gutter. Landscape bulbouts shall be placed every 2 parking spacesor +/- 40. Shade trees with an understory shrub material shall beplanted in these bulbouts.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:Travel lanes for these roads shall be 11 wide.



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II. Street Types,2: Secondary Streets(continued)

IntentBuenaBuenaBuenaBuenaBuena VistaVistaVistaVistaVista AAAAAvvvvvenenenenenueueueueue(82 R(82 R(82 R(82 R(82 ROOOOOW)W)W)W)W)curbless streetBuena Vista Avenue will be themain pedestrian zone can beclosed to traffic for specialevents. It is located one blockwest off Midtown Boulevardadjacent to the public plaza.Truck traffic and deliveries areprohibited on Buena VistaAvenue.

GuidelinesUses:Uses:Uses:Uses:Uses: Active pedestrian uses such as retail, office, neighborhood retail,

and/or restaurant uses.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrian ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: Sidewalks on Buena Vista Avenue shall have a 9wide walkable area with a landscape verge. One Washingtonia ro-busta, with ground level planting shall be planted in each 5 x 12 raisedplanter. The planters shall be centered between every two parallelparking spaces with a 1 wide by 6" high curb. Each Washingtonia shallhave a clear trunk, which matches the overall height of the shade treesalong the corridor.

Material for this area shall be brick, cobbled, or textured concrete pav-ers. Paving colors and patterns must be kept consistent throughoutthe corridor for continuity.

Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking:Parallel Parking: An 8 wide parallel parking area shall be separated,every two parking spaces by an 8 x 8 raised planter, rotated 45 de-grees, with a 1 wide x 6" high curb on all sides. This rotation will makeit easier for cars to pull in and out of parking spaces. One Delonixregia is recommended in each planter with ground level planting aroundthe base.

Materials for this area shall match those of the pedestrian area. Ther-moplastic striping or paint shall not be used along this corridor. Road-way markings for the parallel parking shall be a white and yellow paversembedded with reflective glass beads.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes:el Lanes: The travel lanes for this road shall be 12 wide withmaterials that match the pedestrian and parallel parking areas for con-tinuity. All necessary vehicular striping shall be done with colored pav-ers embedded with reflective glass beads.

Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians:Medians: A 16 wide median is recommended with alternating 12wide x +/- 20 long raised planters spaced a maximum of 32 apart. In-between the planters, a flush pedestrian area shall match the rest of thestreet elevation and paving type. The planters shall have a 1.5 high x1.5 wide seating wall wrapping it on all sides. This wall may be con-structed of natural stone or an alternative approved material and finish.

Traffic rated bollards, spaced a maximum of 7 on center shall line thepedestrian area to prevent vehicular travel.

A 2 wide coarse grained, verge shall be left clear of obstructions alongthe edge of each travel lane on either side of the median. This willprovide a more definable separation between the travel lane and thepedestrian oriented median. Examples of such materials are: river rock,cobble stone, textured pavers. Such material shall be mortared set.Materials for the remainder of the median shall match those used inthe rest of the street.

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Height, Setbacks(Note: Dimensional criteria may vary. Refer to Section 627.1 for specific dimensional requirements.)


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III. Design Standards, 1: Building Scale

IntentCreate a comfortable scale forthe Buena Vista Yardsneighborhood by balancingbuilding heights, setbacks, andmassing with street and sidewalkwidths.

Establish Midtown Boulevard andNE 34th Street as main streetsusing greater building heights anddifferent setbacks.

Emphasize designated gatewaysto Buena Vista Yards withincreased building heights.

1.1 Height:1.1 Height:1.1 Height:1.1 Height:1.1 Height:Utilize varying building heightsand floor heights to achieve acomfortable pedestrian scale toenhance Buena Vista Yards as avibrant, urban, community.Building heights help to achievethis environment by enclosing aspace to reinforce an urbanneighborhood character.

1.2 Setbacks:1.2 Setbacks:1.2 Setbacks:1.2 Setbacks:1.2 Setbacks:Enforce building setbacks thatrespond to the street width and

the building height to createoutdoor rooms for a variety ofoutdoor spaces.

Standards1.1 Height1.1 Height1.1 Height1.1 Height1.1 Height

Taller buildings are permitted at intersections that have been desig-nated as gateways in the 27.2 District ordinance.

Additionally, buildings must have a mix of uses to achieve greater height.

1.2 Setbacks1.2 Setbacks1.2 Setbacks1.2 Setbacks1.2 SetbacksThe purpose of the setback is to maintain a sense of scale at theground floor, while accommodating height. Buildings step-up to theFEC corridor, towards the water, and step-down towards the lowerresidential neighborhood to the west. There are additional opportuni-ties for height along NE 36th Street, abutting the Design District.


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III. Design Standards, 2: Building Facade

IntentBuilding facades shall be richlydetailed and varied for visualinterest, and to encourageactivity.

2.1 Materials:2.1 Materials:2.1 Materials:2.1 Materials:2.1 Materials:Reinforce the human scale at thestreet level with facades of variedbuilding materials andappropriately scaled materialmodules.

2.2 F2.2 F2.2 F2.2 F2.2 Fenestration:enestration:enestration:enestration:enestration:Emphasize street level windowsfor visibility to pedestrian activity.

2.3 Scaling Elements:2.3 Scaling Elements:2.3 Scaling Elements:2.3 Scaling Elements:2.3 Scaling Elements:Encourage using variedarchitectural elements on thelower levels of building facadesfor visual interest. Avoidundifferentiated blank walls.

Use multiple repetitive featuresto create an architecturalrhythm.

Standards2.1 Materials2.1 Materials2.1 Materials2.1 Materials2.1 Materials

For small scale retail building facades and large, uninterrupted volumesof retail in SD 27.2, at least three different materials shall be used ineach building elevation in addition to some surface relief.

Creative and innovative high quality building materials are encouraged.This includes metals, perforated materials, glass, and architectural con-crete. Reflective glass as a complete surface is discouraged.

Faux treatments in lieu of the intended material is discouraged.

2.2 F2.2 F2.2 F2.2 F2.2 FenestrationenestrationenestrationenestrationenestrationStreet level building facades shall be pierced by single and double heightwindows or general access entrance or doorways to encourage browsing

and window shopping. For the first ten (10) feet of height above thepublic sidewalk elevation, the exterior building wall shall contain win-dows and/or doorways of transparent glass covering at least fifty (50)percent of the linear frontage of the building (to be measured at leastthirty inches above the sidewalk). Additionally, the base of all transpar-ent openings shall be no more than thirty (30) inches above the side-walk.

The individual panes may be composed of smaller vertical elements.

To reduce visual barriers between interior and exterior spaces streetlevel windows shall be transparent with no reflectivity. Similarly, store-front and display windows shall not be filled in or blocked in any way.

Street level restaurants are encouraged to use operable windows anddoors which can allow them to open out onto the sidewalks in goodweather.

2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling ElementsLarge, blank surfaces and non-modular panels, such as concrete panelsand stucco, are discouraged unless they have a compelling design pur-pose. This is especially true at the ground floor level which requiresadditional detail and visual amenities.

Repeating elements, such as pilasters, vertical reveals, and other threedimensional details shall be strongest at the street level. They mayinclude repetition of storefront details or consistent sign design.

For large commercial buildings in SD 27.2 at least one architecturalelement shall be repeated to minimize the facades scale. This could bea material module change, a change in facade plane of at least 6, use ofan architectural ornament, recessed glazing, vertical banding, and/orgroupings of windows.

2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements2.3 Scaling Elements (cont.)(cont.)(cont.)(cont.)(cont.)Avoid repetitive scaling elements that are monotonous and oppressive.


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III. Design Standards, 2: Building Facade(continued)

Intent StandardsFor example, grids of repeated windows are discouraged.

Facades on primary streets shall be divided into three horizontal seg-ments: a base, middle and top. When required setbacks do not differen-tiate these segments, architectural elements shall be used such as hori-zontal elements on the ground floor.

2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building ContinuityuityuityuityuityAll sides of a structure shall be continuous in design. No side shall beunimproved. Therefore, all architectural details, such as roof lines andparapets shall continue around all sides of a structure. Similarly, falsearchitectural features and structures are discouraged unless they areintegral to the buildingss design.

2.5 Shado2.5 Shado2.5 Shado2.5 Shado2.5 ShadowswswswswsChanges in plane around windows and entrances are encouraged tohighlight building openings and access points for pedestrians.

2.62.62.62.62.6 AAAAAwnings,wnings,wnings,wnings,wnings,ArArArArArcades,cades,cades,cades,cades, and Colonnadesand Colonnadesand Colonnadesand Colonnadesand ColonnadesAwnings or arcades shall be used to enhance building facades and store-fronts with color and dimension and to provide shade for browsing andcafe seating.

Different awnings shall be used for various storefronts to avoid a ho-mogeneous appearance including free or fixed valances, open or closedsided, and open-sided with a valance drop. Creative uses of materials isencouraged.

Awnings shall be generally consistent in height and depth to create acanopy of shade.

2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Contin2.4 Building Continuity:uity:uity:uity:uity:Require that building design andarchitectural features maintaincontinuity.

2.5 Shado2.5 Shado2.5 Shado2.5 Shado2.5 Shadows:ws:ws:ws:ws:Use texture and relief in buildingfacades to create shadow and toaugment building detail andchanges in building planes.

2.62.62.62.62.6 AAAAAwnings,wnings,wnings,wnings,wnings,ArArArArArcades,cades,cades,cades,cades, andandandandandColonnades:Colonnades:Colonnades:Colonnades:Colonnades:Incorporate awnings and arcadesinto facade design to provideshade, rich materials, and color.


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III. Design Standards, 3: Articulation

IntentStorefronts and entrancesshall

be articulated differently tocreate an interplay between thepublic and private realms andbetween interior and exterioractivities. Similarly, facade designs

shall reflect a buildings interioractivities and spatialarrangements. Therefore, falsebuilding fronts that obscure theinternal scale and function ofbuildings are discouraged.

3.1 Entrances:3.1 Entrances:3.1 Entrances:3.1 Entrances:3.1 Entrances:Emphasize street level entries for

a legible hierarchy in buildingfacades.

3.2 Stor3.2 Stor3.2 Stor3.2 Stor3.2 Storefrefrefrefrefronts:onts:onts:onts:onts:Establish an individual identity foreach storefront. Visually connectinterior and exterior activitiesalong the street.

Standards3.1 Entrances3.1 Entrances3.1 Entrances3.1 Entrances3.1 Entrances

Entries shall be articulated with different building materials, changes inbuilding massing, or changes in the roof line that break the facadesregulated surface. This creates a facade hierarchy that articulates en-trances. Similarly, entrances shall be setback from the primary buildingfrontage at least 6.

Enhanced lighting and signage shall also be incorporated in entry de-signs.

Corner entrances shall be designed to address street corners. Thismay include additional building mass, distinctive architectural elements,different building materials, changes in building planes, and changes inbuilding shape.

Large banks of glass doors at main entrances shall be used to interruptblank expanses of building facades.

3.23.23.23.23.2 StorStorStorStorStorefrefrefrefrefrontsontsontsontsontsStorefront windows shall be at least 10 high and shall be similar inproportion to display windows. Window sills shall be close to the buildingbase, proportional to pedestrians.

The storefront frame shall be setback from the building facade be-tween 6 and 12 to create depth and shadow.

Entrances shall be recessed in storefronts or highlighted within the

storefront.

Window displays shall be simple and focused and shall not obstructviews into the store.


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III. Design Standards, 4: Building Functionality

IntentTo maintain architecturalconsistency, unattractive

functional features shall bescreened and/or separated fromprimary visual corridors andpedestrian zones.

4.1 Shutters:4.1 Shutters:4.1 Shutters:4.1 Shutters:4.1 Shutters:Prohibit security shutters whichobstruct pedestrians views intostorefronts and display windows.

Standards4.14.14.14.14.1 ShuttersShuttersShuttersShuttersShutters

Impact glass in lieu of hurricane shutters is recommended for groundfloor uses. If shutters are used, they should be concealed from publicview.

Opaque security shutters will not be permitted in this district. Rather,transparent, security grills shall be utilized to maintain transparencywhen stores are closed. This will enable window shopping and activatethe street during non-business hours.


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III. Design Standards, 5: Lighting

Intent5.15.15.15.15.1 ArArArArArchitectural Lighting:chitectural Lighting:chitectural Lighting:chitectural Lighting:chitectural Lighting:Use architectural lighting to

highlight landscaping, signage, andspecial architectural features.

5.2 Stor5.2 Stor5.2 Stor5.2 Stor5.2 Storefrefrefrefrefront Lighting:ont Lighting:ont Lighting:ont Lighting:ont Lighting:Use lighting in store windows toencourage window shopping andother evening activities whenstores are typically closed.

Standards5.15.15.15.15.1 ArArArArArchitectural Lightingchitectural Lightingchitectural Lightingchitectural Lightingchitectural LightingLight buildings at night to create shadows and depth and highlight im-portant architectural elements and building materials such as coloredglass and perforated metal.

Whenever possible, light second story windows to imply human pres-ence and counter the appearance of desertion.

Use decorative lighting to illuminate signs and uplighting to illuminatelandscaping. Glare shields should be used to reduce light spillover intopedestrian and vehicular areas.

Use sconces and other architectural lighting to illuminate building en-trances with warm light.

5.25.25.25.25.2 StorStorStorStorStorefrefrefrefrefront Lightingont Lightingont Lightingont Lightingont LightingIlluminate signs, entrances, window displays and interiors at varying lev-els of brightness.


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III. Design Standards,7: Building Tops & RoofTops

IntentRoof tops and building topsshallbe attractive from the streetlevel and from residential towerheights.

7.1 Building7.1 Building7.1 Building7.1 Building7.1 BuildingTTTTTops:ops:ops:ops:ops:Use distinctive building tops toidentify the area as midtownMiami.

7.2 Garage Roof:7.2 Garage Roof:7.2 Garage Roof:7.2 Garage Roof:7.2 Garage Roof:Conceal roof top parking.

7.3 Roof7.3 Roof7.3 Roof7.3 Roof7.3 RoofTTTTTops:ops:ops:ops:ops:

Rooftopsshallbe attractive andshall be treated as part of thebuilding facade.

StandardsSD 27.1SD 27.1SD 27.1SD 27.1SD 27.1

7.1 Building7.1 Building7.1 Building7.1 Building7.1 BuildingTTTTTopsopsopsopsopsResidential towers shall have distinctive building tops or finials wheneverpossible.

7.2 Parking Garage Roof7.2 Parking Garage Roof7.2 Parking Garage Roof7.2 Parking Garage Roof7.2 Parking Garage RoofUncovered parking garage roofs shall be concealed with creative, col-ored surfaces and landscaping.

7.3 Roof7.3 Roof7.3 Roof7.3 Roof7.3 RoofTTTTTopsopsopsopsopsAll roof top equipment must be concealed.

Green roofs or roof tops planted with heat tolerant, low maintenancecultivated plant life are strongly encouraged.

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IV. Definitions

ArArArArArcade:cade:cade:cade:cade: An architectural element composed of arches, evenly spaced in a continuous row that formsa semi-enclosed corridor. It provides continuous shade for the pedestrian.

AAAAAwnings:wnings:wnings:wnings:wnings: An element attached to the building facade, which provides shade at ground level.

Bulb out:Bulb out:Bulb out:Bulb out:Bulb out:A pedestrian area typically located at street intersections, which provide for additionalpedestrian space and shortens crossing distances.

Colonnade:Colonnade:Colonnade:Colonnade:Colonnade:An architectural element composed of evenly spaced columns in a continuous row,providing a continuous semi-enclosed corridor.

CommerCommerCommerCommerCommercial Usecial Usecial Usecial Usecial Use: All permitted uses as listed in the C-1 zoning classification as identified in theSD27 Overlay District ordinance.

EncrEncrEncrEncrEncroachments:oachments:oachments:oachments:oachments:Any element that crosses the right-of-way from a private development into publicproperty is said to be encroaching into the public right-of-way.

LandscaLandscaLandscaLandscaLandscapepepepepeVVVVVergeergeergeergeerge: An area dedicated for planting. This can be a continuous strip, parallel to thetravel lane, or alternating between tree pits and hardscape.

Liner UsesLiner UsesLiner UsesLiner UsesLiner Uses: Storefronts and building fronts that conceal a larger use from view such as a parkinggarage.

MeMeMeMeMews:ws:ws:ws:ws: A narrow street lined on both sides by townhouse and loft-style units.

PPPPPedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrianedestrian ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: The area within the public right-of-way primarily dedicated for pedestrian use.This area may contain a sidewalk, landscape verge, and outdoor seating spaces.

PPPPPedestrian Refuge:edestrian Refuge:edestrian Refuge:edestrian Refuge:edestrian Refuge: The space located within the medians of the streets that protects thepedestrian from vehicular traffic. This is used in streets with multiple lanes of traffic in bothdirections.

Parallel ParkingParallel ParkingParallel ParkingParallel ParkingParallel Parking ArArArArArea:ea:ea:ea:ea: The area within the streetscape designated primarily for vehicular parkingparallel to the direction of traffic. At the intersections, these areas may be converted topedestrian spaces called bulb outs to shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians.

Right-of-waRight-of-waRight-of-waRight-of-waRight-of-way:y:y:y:y:The line marking the boundary between the public domain and the private domain.

Setback:Setback:Setback:Setback:Setback: An establish physical separation between the face of a building and the right-of-way.

SteppingSteppingSteppingSteppingSteppingVVVVVergeergeergeergeerge: An area between the curb and a landscape verge, which serves for people to stepout of their parked cars onto the sidewalk.

TTTTTrararararavvvvvel Laneel Laneel Laneel Laneel Lane: The area of the streetscape dedicated solely for vehicular travel.

TTTTTrrrrree Pitee Pitee Pitee Pitee Pit: An open area upon which a tree and/ or shrubs are planted within the streetscape.

UplightUplightUplightUplightUplight: Decorative lightingused to accentuate certain architectural features and/ or landscaping

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