Item Coversheet

Committee Assignments - C4  O




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Alex Fernandez 
DATE:December  13, 2023
 



SUBJECT:

REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO LIMITING THE PROLIFERATION OF NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENT BY ESTABLISHING A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HOTEL ROOMS THAT MAY BE DEVELOPED IN PARTICULAR ZONING DISTRICTS, LIMITING THE DENSITY OF NEW HOTEL ROOMS IN THE CITY, AND/OR OTHER POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.


RECOMMENDATION

I would like the City Commission to refer the above matter to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee ("LUSC").

 

In recent years, a number of new hotels have been approved/constructed throughout the City. The City is both a vibrant residential community and thriving international tourist destination. However, the economic vitality of our tourism industry must be balanced against residents' quality of life and the City's housing needs.

 

In order to limit the proliferation of new hotel development, I would like the LUSC to discuss the following possible amendments to the Land Development Regulations:

  1. Establish a cap on the maximum number of hotel rooms that may be developed in particular zoning districts
  2. Limit which zoning districts permit hotels
  3. Increase minimum and average unit size
  4. Limit the density of new hotel rooms in the City

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

na

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

na

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Sponsor
Co-sponsored by Commissioners Joseph Magazine, David Suarez, and Tanya K. Bhatt