Coral Gables approves University Station Rapid Transit overlay after contentious zoning compromise 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.

Coral Gables just approved a controversial zoning overlay that could reshape the University Station area, balancing design controls with increased density and height.

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Coral Gables approves University Station rapid‑transit overlay after monthslong debate After a lengthy public hearing and debate about local control and impact fees, the Coral Gables City Commission voted to adopt a new University Station Rapid Transit District overlay and related comprehensive-plan and zoning changes for the blocks along U.S. 1 between Caballero and Turín. Supporters said the overlay lets the city negotiate terms of

Coral Gables is taking bold steps to regain local control over development near the University of Miami, adopting a new zoning overlay that could reshape the city’s future!

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