Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Miami public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with high priority
RVs parked and lived in across the city
Roughly 189 RVs sit on residential properties, 96 in District 4, some occupied and rented out — a safety and quality-of-life problem residents say is exploding. Council directed staff to bring back a full ban and phase out existing variances.
Biscayne Boulevard height increase to 210 feet
Two linked ordinances would raise the building height cap along Biscayne Boulevard from 110 to 210 feet. With Vice Mayor Timothee absent, the items were postponed to the next meeting at the applicant's request after a heated 2-2 tabling debate.
Abolishing the Downtown Action Plan Advisory Committee
The council voted 3-2 on first reading to sunset DAPAC, the volunteer board that advises on downtown revitalization. Critics said the board still meets and a unanimous Planning Commission vote backed keeping it; the administration cited years of failed quorums — 3 meetings in 2024, 5 in 2025.