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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Land Use Change to Conservation Status in Cutler Bay
Record date · November 20, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Town of Cutler Bay is considering an ordinance to reclassify two specific areas of land from '' and 'Low Density-Conservation' to a stricter 'Conservation' designation. This change would update the town's to reflect these new land use categories.
This ordinance changes the official land use designation for two specific areas near Biscayne National Park, which restricts future development potential on those properties.
Who It Affects
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Property owners in the affected zones
The land use designation of their property is being changed to a more restrictive conservation category.
Cutler Bay residents
The town's long-term growth management plan and land use patterns are being updated.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) within the town's Growth Management Plan.
- Land use designation for two specific areas is changed to 'Conservation'.
- The previous designations for these areas were 'Estate Density-Conservation' and 'Low Density-Conservation'.
- Area 1 is located east of Old Cutler Road, west of Biscayne National Park, north of S.W. 188 Street, and south of S.W. 184 Street.
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- Area 2 is located east of S.W. 87 Avenue, west of Biscayne National Park, north of S.W. 232 Street, and south of S.W. 216 Street.
- The ordinance was introduced on November 13, 2019.
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Increased Conservation Focus
The town is moving properties from mixed-use/low-density categories into a singular 'Conservation' category, indicating a policy shift toward stricter land preservation.
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