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Proposal
The City proposes to amend land development regulations to exempt sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing services from medical use restrictions, allowing them to operate in residential, commercial, and mixed-use districts without being confined to medical facilities. This responds to Miami-Dade County ranking 4th nationally for HIV cases and 17th for transmission rates, with South Beach being a particular hotspot.
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL
Compliance Findings:
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Public health crisis with Miami-Dade County ranking 4th nationally for HIV cases
Disproportionate impact on LGBTQ community and people of color
South Beach (zip code 33139) identified as HIV hotspot
Current regulations restrict STI testing to medical facilities only
Need to expand testing access in commercial and residential areas