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Planning & Zoning

Get a Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL)

Are you trying to find the zoning laws or regulations of a property?

Zoning Callback Form

Do you have a zoning question and want to be sure someone from the Zoning department gives you a call? This form will gather the necessary documentation and direct your query to the correct person.

Request a Change of Zoning (Rezone)/FLUM/SAP/Comp Plan

Do you want to change the Future Land Use designation or Zoning designation for a property within Miami? You can apply for a Rezone, Rezone & FLUM Amendment or a Special Area Plan Amendment (SAP) twice a year. Please contact the Planning Department at (305) 416-1400 for information on the next Rezone Cycle.

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.

Find your Property's Zoning Category

Are you building a home or opening a new business and need to find out what is allowed in your zone? The City of Miami offers tools to help determine if you need to apply for a Warrant or an Exception for a specific use in your zone.

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.

Appeal an Interpretation, Determination, or CU

Do you want to appeal a Zoning Administrator's Interpretation, or a Planning Director's Determination, or the issuance of a Certificate of Use? These decisions can be appealed to the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board.

How to use the Interactive Mapping Tool (GIS)

The Zoning Interactive Tool is a mapping application which provides real estate data on properties within the City. Users can view a variety of visual layers such as Miami 21 zoning designations, Future Land Use designations, Historic Preservation layers, NET Area, and Commission Districts.