Press Release
Doral City Council Approves 6-Month
Moratorium on Applications
Doral, FL – At a Special Council Meeting on July 26, 2023, Doral Mayor Christi Fraga and City Council unanimously approved on first reading, a temporary 6-month moratorium on the acceptance of applications for, the processing of,
and the issuance of development permits and development orders within the City’s boundaries for Qualifying Developments under the Live Local Act (the “Act”).
This moratorium will allow the City time to analyze, review, consider, modify, process for
adoption, and implement potential changes to its Comprehensive Plan and/or its Land
Development Regulations to address the additional density and population growth that will result from the Act, and its impact on public welfare, public safety infrastructure, vehicular traffic, and public facilities.
“I called this Special Meeting because transparency is the most important thing for us and because as a Doral resident, I too am concerned about the impact SB102 can have on our community,” said Mayor Christi Fraga. “Together with my colleagues
on the City Council, and the with community’s feedback, we were able to evaluate the options presented by legal to protect the interest of our residents. This moratorium will give the City time to develop and codify the necessary procedures that
will allow for responsible implementation and enforcement of the statute.”
- Use. Must allow Qualifying Developments in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zoning districts, even though residential uses are expressly prohibited in said districts pursuant to the municipalities’ land development regulations or comprehensive
plan, and may not be compatible in said districts.
- Density. Cannot restrict density below the highest density allowed on any land in the municipality where residential development is allowed.
- Height. Height may not be restricted below the highest currently allowed height for a commercial or residential development located in its jurisdiction within 1 mile of the proposed development or 3 stories, whichever is higher.
- Approval Process. Qualifying developments must be approved administratively (i.e., cannot require City Council approval).
In the coming months, the City’s administration will review, study, hold public hearings, prepare, and adopt the potential changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and/or its Land Development Regulations. The community is encouraged to remain engaged
by following the City on social media (@cityofdoral) and the City website for announcements on future meetings and workshops regarding this important matter.
*Preemption a doctrine in law according to which the legislation of a superior government (such as a state government) supersedes that of an inferior government (such as a municipal government) in conflicts of law. (Merriam-Webster)
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