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Coral Gables board backs water‑quality review for Mahi Canal docks, urges commission to consider manatee protections
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended a text amendment requiring water‑quality analyses for new or modified docks, mooring piles and similar over‑water structures in multifamily and mixed‑use districts along the Mahi Canal; the board added a comment asking the City Commission to consider manatee protections and limits on additional slips.
The Coral Gables Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended an ordinance on Nov. 19 that would require water‑quality analyses for new or modified docks, mooring piles, boat lifts and similar over‑water structures in MF and MX zoning districts lining the Mahi Canal.
Craig Southern of the Planning & Zoning Division told the board the amendment “simply requires applicants to provide a water quality analysis” and that findings must be reviewed by the Waterways Advisory Board and the City…
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