On July 3, 2021, through Executive Order 21-150, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency due to the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa in 15 counties, including Miami-Dade and Monroe County. ...more
This is a follow-up to our previous client alerts regarding potential extensions of permits and development orders based on the gubernatorial COVID-19 state of emergency. On April 27, 2021, Governor DeSantis issued Executive...more
At this year’s virtual conference, Land Development & Government Relations partners Anthony De Yurre and Stanley B. Price hosted a fireside chat and discussed the history of Rapid Transit Zones in Miami-Dade County, the...more
3/9/2021
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As discussed in our previous client alert, on July 31, 2020, through Executive Order 20-181, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency in the following counties due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias: Brevard, Broward,...more
8/14/2020
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On July 31, 2020, through Executive Order 20-181, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency in the following counties due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias: Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Martin,...more
For the past century, the City of Coral Gables has been known for the high quality of the original plan implemented by George Merrick in the 1920s and its thoughtful application of high standards for zoning and architectural...more
This is a follow up to our previous client alert regarding potential extensions of permits and development orders based on the gubernatorial COVID-19 state of emergency. On July 7, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive...more
As a follow up to Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relation's December 2019 Update regarding extensions of development orders and permits, this is a reminder that last year the Florida Legislature amended...more
State of Florida Issues Interpretation Allowing New Permit and Development Order Extensions.
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The clear evolution of infill real estate redevelopment in South Florida and Greater Miami is towards a true mixed-use environment that makes areas desirable places to work, live, and play. Coral Gables, with its vibrant...more
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Miami-Dade recientemente adoptó una ordenanza que establece los requisitos de estacionamiento de vía privada para vehículos eléctricos (EV), la cual exige espacios mínimos de...more
En la reciente decisión dictada en la causa Publix Supermarkets, Inc., v. Miami-Dade County, expediente n.º 17-082 AP, el Tribunal del Undécimo Circuito Judicial del condado de Miami-Dade sostuvo lo siguiente: (i) el...more
8/29/2019
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The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted an ordinance establishing off-street parking requirements for electric vehicles (EVs) which mandates minimum EV parking spaces in all new uses with limited...more
The City of Coral Gables’ zoning code landscape and open space requirements were recently amended as of May 14, 2019. The Coral Gables’ zoning code now requires landscape open space to be provided at the ground level and to...more
In the recent decision of Publix Supermarkets, Inc., v. Miami-Dade County, Case No. 17-082 AP, the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County held: (i) the applicant successfully carried its burden in a...more
6/20/2019
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In 2016 the City of Coral Gables introduced its new Green Fleet of 20 electric Nissan Leaf vehicles. The City of Coral Gables currently has a total of 43 electric vehicles in its fleet which is one of the largest government...more
5/10/2019
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Urban cities and developers alike are taking advantage of the modern utility and benefits of shared parking. Particularly in mixed-use projects, shared parking can deliver more affordable development, reduce construction...more