Officials have proposed an ordinance to roll back the final call of alcohol sales in the city’s entertainment district from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. at the request of Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber who says it’s in the city’s best interest.
The Commercial changes are aimed at the Art Deco Historic District. (Getty)
Miami Beach’s strategy for killing the rowdy, at times violent, party atmosphere on Ocean Drive and nearby Collins Avenue involves curtailing development of future standalone and rooftop bars.
The Miami Beach City Commission on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a slate of commercial changes aimed at revamping the Art Deco Historic District into a neighborhood that attracts long-term office tenants and residents, while reforming Ocean Drive’s reputation as an anything-goes tourist destination.
The proposal includes:
A prohibition on standalone bars. Properties would only be allowed to have bars as an accessory to a restaurant use or if a bar is located in a hotel lobby.