Planning, Zoning, & Land Use

View City of Miami Zoning Code (Miami 21)

The Miami 21 Code of Ordinances establishes standards and procedures for new development or redevelopment in the City.

Zoning FAQs

Answers to common questions in regards to the zoning portion of the planning and permitting processes.

Appeals & Hearings

View our page for appeals and hearings.

Land & Property Usage

Maps, tools, and explanations around the City's zoning code, as well as services for changes, applications and requests.

Rezones

All of the documents and applications involved with trying to change the Future Land Use (FLUM) or Zoning designation for a property within Miami.

Request a Zoning Callback

Do you have a zoning-related question and want to talk to someone from the Zoning department? Give us the details of what you would like to discuss and we will direct your request to the correct person.

Miami Zoning Code Update

On December 12th, 2019, Miami’s City Commission adopted Resolution R-19-0523. This Resolution directed the City Administration to conduct a comprehensive review of the Miami 21 zoning code. To that end, the Mayor and City Commission have appointed a 12-member task force to collaborate with the City to conduct that review.

Request a Hearing for a Planning or Zoning Application

Have you submitted an application that requires a public hearing by either the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board or the City Commission? You will find information on this page to assist you with requesting a public hearing for your special permit application.

Apply for UDRB Approval

Are you applying for a permit and have been told you need approval from the Urban Design Review Board? The City of Miami approves or denies projects based on the urban quality, compatibility and contribution to the architectural and social fabric of the City.

Get a WDRC Recommendation for a Development Project

How to apply to the Wynwood Design Review Committee for project approval.

View Issued Warrants & Waivers

Warrants and Waivers are special permits issued by The City. This page directs you to the current & past issued warrants and waivers.

Apply for a Zoning Waiver

Are you trying to build or renovate a business or residence, and your plans are not 'allowed by right' according to Miami 21 code? The City of Miami issues Waivers intended to relieve practical difficulties in complying with the Miami 21 Code, when such Waivers meet a specific list of requirements.

Planning Calendar

View meetings dates and times for various boards and groups within the Planning Department.

Apply for a Certificate of Transfer in Wynwood NRD-1

It is the intent of the Wynwood Transfer of Development Density (TDD) Program to encourage the development of Affordable/Workforce Housing, Civic Open Space, and Legacy Use Floor Area within a Legacy Structure by creating a process whereby the otherwise unusable Development Density of a New NRD-1 development site, Legacy Structure, or improved open space area may be converted into an asset that ma

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