Planning and Zoning

CDMP

The Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) expresses the development, conservation of land and natural resources during the next 10-20 years.

Zoning Districts

Details of the types of development and use allowed in zoning districts, rapid transit zones and other areas.

Zoning Impact Fees

Payment is required for certain service impacts caused by new development activity prior to the issuance of a building permit

Workforce Housing Development Program

A voluntary program that provides developers with density bonuses and other incentives for developing workforce housing.

Online Services

Zoning Hearings

Community Councils

Community Councils consist of elected members who help make local zoning and land use decisions. Members also serve as advisory liaisons to the Board of County Commissioners and County staff.

Hearings

Hearings are held in front of Community Councils whenever a property owner or lessee desires to change the use of land. Hearings are required for all new proposals or applications disapproved by County staff.

Appeals

Certain decisions made by the Community Zoning Appeals Board can then be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners.

Pre-Application Process

Certain zoning applications are required to follow a pre-application process in order to streamline and simplify the required steps.

Evaluation

Prior to decisions made on zoning changes, County staff evaluates the proposed plans and prepares the finalized requests for zoning action.

Verification

Request a written verification of a property's zoning designation.

Regulations

Zoning Code

Chapter 33 of the Miami-Dade County Code covers zoning matters and certain district regulations.

Zoning Ordinances

A rundown of zoning code updates made since 1996.

Landscape Code

Miami-Dade guidelines on the type of landscape required for developments.

Urban Design

Principles that can be used to illustrate urban design standards in private and civic developments.

Land Development

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Boards

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