Waterfront Codes and Standards

All Proposed Developments are required to comply with the Miami 21 form based code zoning requirements. Search by property address for applicable zoning requirements via the Zoning Interactive Map. Access Miami 21 code requirements by clicking on the Zone link located in the Zoning tab. The following is a list of additional standards and code excerpts pertaining to Waterfront Development. The City of Miami reserves the right to expand on this list as is applicable on a project by project basis.

All Waterfront Properties

• Florida State Statutes
  • Chapter 342: Waterway and Waterfront Improvement
• Charter of the City of Miami
  • Chapter 29 – Landfills and Waterfront Improvements
  • Subpart A, Section 3 (mm)(ii), (iii) and (iv) – Parking Lot and Side Yard Setbacks
• Miami 21
  • Section 3.11 – Waterfront Standards
  • Appendix B Waterfront Design Guidelines
• Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
  • Coastal Management

Additional Codes and Standards for Properties on the Miami River

• Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
  • Port of Miami Sub Element, Appendix PA-1
• Miami River Greenway Signage Design Specifications and Guidelines
• Miami River Greenway Regulatory Design Standards
• Miami River Greenway Action Plan
• Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan