NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY MIAMI GARDENS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROPOSED RECOMMENDATION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES On Monday July 14, 2025, the City of Miami Gardens will conduct a public hearing before the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments regarding recommendations to the City of Miami Gardens City Council concerning affordable housing incentive strategies. Pursuant to State of Florida Statute 420.9076, the AHAC is reviewing established policies, procedures, ordinances, and land development regulations, to recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value. The AHAC shall be developing a report to be submitted to the City of Miami Gardens City Council and the State of Florida that includes recommendations on the following statutorily required subject areas: (1) The processing of approvals of development orders or permits, as defined in s. 163.3164(7) and (8), for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects. (2) The modification of impact-fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative methods of fee payment for affordable housing. (3) The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing. (4) The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very-low-income persons, lowincome persons, and moderate-income persons. (5) The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning districts. (6) The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing. (7) The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero-lot-line configurations for affordable housing. (8) The modification of street requirements for affordable housing. (9) The establishment of a process which the City of Miami Gardens considers, before the adoption of policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that increase the cost of housing. (10) The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing. (11) The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed-use developments. The advisory committee recommendations may also include other affordable housing incentives identified by the advisory committee. (12) Any other items not listed above. PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held on Monday July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM, City Hall, Community Room, 18605 NW 27 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, to discuss the recommendations to the City of Miami Gardens City Council concerning affordable housing incentive strategies. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact Mario Bataille, City Clerk (305) 914-9129, no later than 48 hours prior to such proceeding. TDD number 1-800-955-8771 For further information about the AHAC Public Hearing, please contact Jorge Wright, Community Development Director at 305-622-8000 X2527.