Special Planning Commission Meeting - 11/12/2026

The North Miami Special Planning Commission meeting on November 12, 2026, approved a recommendation to amend the land development regulations governing boat lifts. The change removes an adjacent townhouse owner’s ability to block a lift without an objective standard; existing setbacks, limits on projections over neighboring property and waterways, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and county rules remain. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a proposed 21-unit senior housing development on a vacant, approximately quarter-acre site. The developer, Sunshine State Development of South Florida, said the project targets seniors and that half of the units must be affordable to households at or below 80% of area median income, based on Miami-Dade County SHIP surtax funding. Staff estimated about $285,325 in development-related fees; no city contract award or purchasing action was discussed.

The commission received an update on the ongoing land development regulations revisions but took no action on them. Commissioners requested the draft article changes and favored a further workshop in January to allow time for review and input. The meeting also approved the September 10 minutes and adjourned.