Planning & Zoning Meeting

The City of Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily addressing zoning ordinance amendments and related land use issues. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed amendment to ordinance number 1952, which would remove certain conditions limiting the use of specific properties to overflow parking and revert zoning to single-family residential only after a public hearing. The board heard extensive public comments expressing concerns about parking shortages at the Coral Gables Public Library and opposition to converting the property into a dog park, citing neighborhood impact and the need for parking during special events. The board discussed the legal implications of the reverter clause, ongoing litigation, and the need for further studies, including parking and traffic analyses. A motion to defer the ordinance amendment for further study and to await litigation outcomes was made and passed. Additionally, the board reviewed a separate conditional use amendment for a private school within an existing daycare facility, which was recommended for approval with conditions. The meeting also included procedural matters such as board member introductions and disclosures.