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ZONING The subject property is zoned W-R, a mixed use resort district by the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The district provides for high density residential development of multi -family dwellings at a base density of 50 units per acre and a maximum density of 80 units per acre. The allowable uses include: multi -family apartments; hotels, motels and apartment -hotels; commercial service facilities; conference and meeting facilities; parking lots and garages; public park and recreation; and all uses allowed in the RMF-2 district. Based on the Land Development Regulation (LDR) adopted on December 10, 2002, a site owner can obtain bonuses and TDR's to increase both density and FAR. A recent ordinance (No. 2011-377) was adopted in November 2011 amending and increasing the maximum FAR permitted in the NU-R and Town Center Zoning Code districts. The maximum FAR permitted may be increased only in accordance with the following provisions and limitations in conformance with the allowable limits set under the adopted Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Master Plan: 0 , IDS ,'_ Item Maximum Bonus Public Beach Recreational Enhancement Bonus: .60 Collins Avenue Public Street-scape Enhancement Bonus: .60 Educational and Cultural Infrastructure Bones: .20 Beach Access Trust Fund: .20 Beach Easement .10 Public Parking Bonus: .20 Recreational Open Space Bonus: .20 Total Bonus 2.10 The total cost of obtaining bonuses vary from site to site and are based on the amount of participation units the developer is willing to contribute. According to a representative with the Building and Zoning Department all proposed projects are entitled to purchase bonuses up to 2.1, thereby, increasing the total FAR to 4.6, prior to the purchase of TDR's. In comparison to project costs the purchase price for bonuses are nominal. To qualify for TDR's all required bonuses must be purchased. From time to time the Beach Access Trust Fund can be waived. Please refer to a copy of the Zoning Code in the addenda for a complete description of each bonus and contribution requirement. 25 563