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Coral Gables approves University Station Rapid Transit overlay after contentious zoning compromise
Summary
After weeks of negotiation, the commission approved text and map amendments creating a University Station Rapid Transit District overlay that raises allowable FAR to 3.5 (4.375 with TDRs), requires Mediterranean-style design, setback protections, and preserves certain city review standards as a compromise to avoid county RTZ default.
The Coral Gables City Commission on Jan. 27 approved comprehensive-plan and zoning-code amendments to create a University Station Rapid Transit District overlay for properties bounded by South Dixie (US‑1), Caballero, Madruga and Turin Street. The package sets a base floor‑area ratio (FAR) of 3.5 with an option to reach a maximum 4.375 FAR using transfer of development rights (TDR) credits, requires Mediterranean‑style design and increased…
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