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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Mark Samuelian 
DATE:March  17, 2021
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS CLOSING THE LOOPHOLE FOR UN-CALCULATED ROOFTOP HEIGHT AND FLOOR TO AREA RATIO (FAR).

ANALYSIS

In an email (one example attached), residents shared how they believe unusually tall rooftop structures are being used to increase a building's maximum height. This happens because rooftop structures are not included in height calculations therefore creating a potential loophole.

 

The residents further believe this is not the existing rule’s intention, and this item asks the committee to review and propose legislation if appropriate.


SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

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 Mark Samuelian

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resident Email: 120 MacArthur FAR Loophole
Resident Email: Proposed Changes to Close Loophole