Interpretations
Except where the Miami 21 Code specifically places responsibility in other officers or agencies, questions of interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance shall be first presented to the Zoning Administrator. Listed below are all official zoning interpretations issued under the Miami 21 Code. Follow the links to open a PDF copy of the signed interpretation.
| 2010-0001 | Home Occupation - Number of Employees Issued: September 17, 2010 |
| 2010-0002 | Alcohol License Applications - Conflict with Ch. 4 of City Code Issued: December 27, 2010 |
| 2010-0003 | Procedures for modification of Special Permits Issued: December 23, 2010 |
| 2011-0001 | Off-street parking requirements for adaptive reuse Issued: May 13, 2011 |
| 2011-0002 | Demolition of Unsafe Structures within NCD Issued: May 13, 2011 Revised: June 15, 2011 |
| 2011-0003 | Urban Daycare - Play Area Requirements Issued: June 17, 2011 |
| 2011-0004 | Civic Institution Zones Issued: June 22, 2011 |
| 2011-0005 | Miami-Dade College compliance with Miami 21 Issued: December 29, 2011 |
| 2012-0001 | Accessory Parking Issued: February 16, 2012 |
| 2012-0002 | Proving Nonconforming Status Issued: March 22, 2012 |
| 2012-0003 | Dominant Setbacks Issued: November 7, 2012 |
| 2013-0001 | Definitions of Signs Issued: November 14, 2013 |
| 2014-001 | Façade/Street Screen – Percentage of frontage line that must be constructed
Issued: March 10, 2014 |
| 2014-002 | Pump Station Parking Calculations Issued: April 1, 2014 |
| 2014-003 | Loading Berths Issued: July 28, 2014 |
| 2014-004 | Setbacks Issued: July 28, 2014 |
| 2014-005 | Limited Kitchen Facilities Issued: July 28, 2014 |
| 2014-006 | Building Disposition Issued: October 10, 2014 |
| 2015-001 | Short-Term Rentals -This zoning interpretation is removed based upon the opinion issued by the Third District Court of Appeal in City of Miami v. AirBNB, Inc., et al, 3D17-1213; 2018 WL 6332240,
Issued December 5, 2018. |
| 2016-001 | Waterfront Standards -Zoning
Interpretation 2016-001 has been superseded by
Ordinance No. 13804, adopted by the Miami City
Commission on January 24, 2019. Issued: November 2, 2016 |
| 2016-002 | Architectural Feature Signage Issued: November 7, 2016 |
An appeal of a zoning interpretation, if sought, shall be de novo and shall be filed with the Office of Hearing Boards within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of the interpretation on this website. The filing of the appeal shall state the specific reasons for such appeal, together with payment of any required fee. The appeal may be filed only by the applicant or any person who is aggrieved by the action of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board.
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