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Message from Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez

Update: Whitman Lawsuit Against The Village

Dear Residents, 

This is part of our ongoing effort to keep you informed as to the progress of the Whitman Family Development company’s application to develop the Bal Harbour Shops under the Live Local Act.

As of Friday, November 15, the Village completed the Technical Review phase of the application. Our review process was comprehensive and involved input from the Village Planner, Village Police, County Fire Department, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and outside consultants who specialize in traffic and infrastructure. 

Based on the Village’s review of the information available to it, the Village has denied the application for the reasons set forth in its formal response to the Bal Harbour Shops. 

In the continuing interest of full transparency, we are including a link to our full response below. 
BHS Site Development Plan Application – Final Completion of Technical Review

Sincerely,

Jorge M. Gonzalez
Village Manager

Background Information
Bal Harbour Shops Lawsuit Update
Bal Harbour Shops Application Status
Bal Harbour Shops Submitted Documents for Proposed Expansion
Ordinance Amendment Ensuring Dignified and Respectful Housing (banning “Poor Doors”)
Oceanfront & Off-Street Parking Ordinance Amendments
Amending Chapter 11 “Nuisances,” Article II “Noise” of The Code Of Ordinances
Case No: 2024-001246-CA-01- Judge’s Order
Bal Harbour Village Answer and Counterclaim
Bal Harbour Village Answer and Affirmative Defense