Current Ordinance Exists: Royals Belong on Biscayne
From its conception in the 1920's, Biscayne Boulevard's design was intended to play the role
of tropical gateway to this city. SD-9 quote (from City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 11000):
Sec. 609.3.2 (1) Along Biscayne Boulevard, the pedestrian open space and the ground
floor frontage shall be so designed, improved and located to provide an attractively
landscaped appearance using royal palms and other types of tropical plants suitable to
its gateway role.
City Responds
"The current zoning regulation is outdated and includes a patchwork of amendments that are
no longer appropriate for Miami's growth. Through the vision and leadership of Mayor Diaz,
Miami 21 will represent the Miami of the 21st century."
From its conception in the 1920's, Biscayne Boulevard's design was intended to play the role
of tropical gateway to this city. SD-9 quote (from City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 11000):
Sec. 609.3.2 (1) Along Biscayne Boulevard, the pedestrian open space and the ground
floor frontage shall be so designed, improved and located to provide an attractively
landscaped appearance using royal palms and other types of tropical plants suitable to
its gateway role.
City Responds
"The current zoning regulation is outdated and includes a patchwork of amendments that are
no longer appropriate for Miami's growth. Through the vision and leadership of Mayor Diaz,
Miami 21 will represent the Miami of the 21st century."
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Upper Eastside NET Page Boasts of Royals on Biscayne
As they are being torn out, the City of Miami's Neighborhood Enhancement Team website
for the Upper Eastside boasts of their importance. Noted on the NET website (as of
12/03/06):
"A true Miami landmark, this nationally famous highway is a grand avenue of stately
royal palms..."
The royal palm is the official tree of the City of Miami. It is on the city emblem, on the
shoulder patch of every police officer and firefighter as well as every city car and the city flag.
As they are being torn out, the City of Miami's Neighborhood Enhancement Team website
for the Upper Eastside boasts of their importance. Noted on the NET website (as of
12/03/06):
"A true Miami landmark, this nationally famous highway is a grand avenue of stately
royal palms..."
The royal palm is the official tree of the City of Miami. It is on the city emblem, on the
shoulder patch of every police officer and firefighter as well as every city car and the city flag.
MIAMI ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD: "This nationally famous
highway is a grand avenue of stately royal palms."
highway is a grand avenue of stately royal palms."
SavePalms
Protecting Miami's living history
DESIGNATION OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD as a
Scenic Transportation Corridor (from the Miami River to NE 36th Street)
Scenic Transportation Corridor (from the Miami River to NE 36th Street)
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