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Coral Gables board backs water‑quality review for Mahi Canal projects
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended a text amendment requiring water‑quality analyses for new or modified docks, mooring piles and similar over‑water structures in MF and MX districts along the Mahi Canal; the measure, which references Florida DEP standards, passed unanimously with a comment to flag manatee habitat and recommend the Commission examine slip counts separately.
Acting Chair called the City of Coral Gables Planning & Zoning Board into session Nov. 19 and the board considered a staff‑sponsored text amendment to Appendix A, section A‑67, aimed at protecting water quality in the Mahi Canal. Craig Southern, planning staff, told the board the amendment “simply requires applicants to provide a water quality analysis” and requires demonstration of compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (chapter 62‑302).
The measure would not change allowed uses or…
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