§ 78-128. Mixed use residential commercial district (MU) and mixed use entertainment (MU-E) district.

Mixed use developments are unified developments, built according to specific and detailed plans which allow a mix of uses but which are substantially related, compatible or complementary. Mixed use developments shall emphasize pedestrian use and accessibility through urban design principals as referenced in the City of Hialeah Gardens Design Guidelines Ordinance, and as may be amended from time to time. Additionally, all buildings shall be of a cohesive design.

See section 78-55, mixed use residential commercial district (MU) and mixed use entertainment district (MU-E) uses for all permitted, permitted similar, accessory and special exception uses for this district.

Land use category: MU—medium (R-TH only) and high density residential, neighborhood retail and general business; MU-E—neighborhood, general and commercial business and industrial.

The MU district shall be allowed only on parcels contiguous to section line and other major access roads, including frontage roadways, and shall promote connectivity to the surrounding roadway network.

Standards:

For the MU district, any residential component shall be no greater than 75 percent or less than 40 percent of the gross floor area of the development. Commercial components shall be no greater than 60 percent or less than 25 percent of the gross floor area.

The maximum number of units allowed shall be based on the density of the residential units proposed X the net acreage of the parcel X the percentage of the residential component as enumerated above.

Residential uses may be located on any floor while commercial uses shall be restricted to the ground floor of a multi-story building.

For the MU-E district, specific entertainment, restaurant or retail uses shall be allowed that are deemed appropriate by the chief zoning official.

Commercial loading areas and trash enclosures shall be located way from residential units and be substantially screened.

Parking, landscaping and signage requirements shall be regulated by the respective articles of this chapter.

Recreation and open space shall be provided as required based on the type of residential unit being proposed.

Maximum Building Height (stories/feet)	5/60 ft. to parapet
Minimum Size of Development	5 acres

 

Parking areas shall not be located within 15 feet of residentially zoned property or within five feet of non-residentially zoned property. Parking garages shall be substantially screened.

Typical site plan MU and MU-E—N/A

(Ord. of 9-25-06)