Development Services

The Development Services Division is the current planning branch of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. In addition to planning, the Development Services Division also:

• Reviews and evaluates zoning and land platting applications.
• Prepares community-based development plans and implementing ordinances as part of the Area Planning process.
• Provides technical assistance to developers and the public.
• Provides support to various boards and committees including: the Developmental Impact Committee, Community Zoning Appeals Boards, Shoreline Development Review Committee, Planning Advisory Board and the Board of County Commissioners.

The three sections of the Development Services Division are:

• Zoning
• Community Planning
• Platting

Rural Event Venues

Rural Event Venues are permitted within the Agricultural Zoning District (AU) as long as the property qualifies under the standards set forth by Section 33-279 (8) of the Zoning Code.  The ordinance defined Rural Event Venues as follows: a venue, located in an agriculturally zoned area, for special functions such as weddings, receptions, corporate meetings or similar gatherings.

On November 19th, 2019 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 19-112 comprehensively updating the regulatory framework governing the County airports – Miami International, Miami Executive, Opa Locka Executive and Miami Homestead General. Said ordinance updates the land use, noise and heights/airspace regulations in and around County airports in order to guide development around them, safeguard airport users and neighbors, and secure airport operations and future growth. Additionally said ordinance, which implements and in consistent with Chapter 333 of the Florida Statutes and the applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, applies to both unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County.

For more department news, visit the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources' homepage.