TO1860 First Reading Mitigation LDC Amendment — CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING (2026-03-04)

AI Summary

The City of Miramar proposed Ordinance 1860 amends the Land Development Code Chapter 5, Section 506 (Landscaping Standards) to establish new tree mitigation guidelines for homeowner associations. The amendment creates a Residential Mitigation Plan process that allows HOAs in established neighborhoods to comply with landscaping standards while accommodating existing site constraints, mature vegetation, and aging infrastructure. The ordinance introduces flexibility for tree species substitution, contributions to a City Tree Trust Fund as mitigation alternatives, and waives tree permit fees for compliant plans...