Cutler Bay council passes first‑reading ordinance on Old Cutler Road parking and approves several resolutions; budget hearings set for September

The Town Council of Cutler Bay voted on a package of ordinance and resolution items at its July 17 meeting, including a first reading of a parking‑standards ordinance for Old Cutler Road and several resolutions that will shape budget and personnel rules ahead of the fall budget process.

Ordinance (First Reading) — Golf cart parking standards and restaurant parking ratios: Council approved on first reading an ordinance amending sections of the town code to reduce required parking for restaurants in the NC‑1 zoning district along Old Cutler Road from one space per 50 square feet of patron area to one space per 75 square feet, to allow up to 25% of required parking to be provided as golf‑cart spaces, and to adopt smaller standard dimensions for golf‑cart spaces including electric charging requirements. Jared Moster (online) summarized the ordinance as a response to the mayor’s request and staff work; the vote on first reading was recorded as Yes for Council Members Lord, Duncan, Ramirez, Vice Mayor Callahan and Mayor Murabaugh. Second reading is scheduled for September.

Resolution 11a — Cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA)…