Miami Gardens |
Code of Ordinances |
SubPart B. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE |
Chapter 34. ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT |
Article XI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
§ 34-342. Tables for development standards.
The following are generalized development standards categorized by standards and by zoning districts. These standards are minimum requirements, unless otherwise regulated in this section that all development shall comply with:
Table 1. Development Standards
Zoning Districts
R-1, Single-Family (See Figures 11-1, 11-2 for illustrations) R-2, Two-Family; R-15, Multiple-Family; R-25, Multiple-Family; R-50, Multiple-Family R-15, Multiple-Family; R-25, Multiple-Family; R-50, Multiple-Family Single-family Detached
Two-FamilyTownhouse Multiple-family Lot and Density Parameters Minimum dimensions per development site Not applicable 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. Lot frontage, minimum 75 ft. 96 ft.(block)
22 ft. individual interior lot100 ft. Lot frontage, minimum (corner lots and townhome end lots) 75 ft. 37 ft. individual lot 100 ft. Lot area (net), minimum 7,500 s.f. 2,200 s.f. interior lot; 3,700 s.f. for corner and end lots 10,000 s.f. Density, maximum (net) Up to 6 du/ac Up to 15 du/ac R-15 up to 15 du/ac
R-25 up to 25 du/ac
R-50 up to 50 du/acLot coverage and Permitted Impervious areas Lot coverage principal building 40% max. 70 max. per lot 60 max. Required front yard 50% max. impervious area 90 max. impervious area Not applicable Lot coverage (accessory building within required rear yard) 30% max. 30% max. Not applicable Rear yard 70% max. impervious area 70% max. impervious area Not applicable Maximum Height Principal building(s) 35 ft./2 stories 40 ft/3 stories R-15: 40 ft./3 stories
R-25: 50 ft./4 stories
R-50: 120 ft./10 storiesAccessory building (s) 14 ft. 14 ft. 20 ft. Principal Building Size, Setbacks and Spacing Building length (maximum) Not applicable 155 ft. Greater than 150 ft. requires administrative approval for massing and articulation Front setback (minimum) 25 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. Rear setback (minimum) 25 ft. 15 ft. 25 ft. Interior side setback (minimum) 7.5 ft. min. or 10% of lot width but not less than 5 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Side street setback (minimum) 15 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. Spacing between principal buildings (minimum) Not applicable (only 1 dwelling per lot) 20 ft. without openings;
30 ft. with openings20 ft. without openings;
30 ft. with openingsAccessory Building Setbacks and Spacing Front setback (minimum) 75 ft. 75 ft. 25 ft. Rear setback (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. Interior side setback (minimum) 7.5 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. Side street setback (minimum) 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. Between accessory building and any other Building (minimum) 10 ft. 10 ft. 20 ft. Carport Setbacks Front (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. Rear (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. Interior side (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. Side street (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. 10 ft. Swimming Pool Setbacks Front setback (minimum) 75 ft. 75 ft. individual lot 25 ft. on common area 25 ft. Rear (minimum) 7.5 ft. 7.5 ft. 10 ft. Interior side (minimum) 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. Side street (minimum) 20 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. Screen Enclosure Setbacks Rear (minimum) 6 ft. 6 ft. 5 ft. Interior side (minimum) 5 ft. 7.5 ft. 7.5 ft. Side street (minimum) 15 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. Patio Slabs - Brick Pavers Rear (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. Interior side (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft. Side street (minimum) 15 ft. 15 ft. Coverage Figure 11-1. Illustration of Single-Family Development Standards-Front Yard View
Figure 11-2. Illustration of Single-Family Development Standards—Rear Yard View
Table 2: Commercial, Industrial and Mixed-Use Districts
Zoning Districts
NC, Neighborhood Commercial
OF, OfficeI-1, Industrial (Light) I-2, Industrial (Heavy) PCD, Planned Corridor Development EO, Entertainment Overlay Lot and Density Parameters Lot frontage, Minimum 50 feet 125 ft. 75 ft. 150 ft. 150 ft. Lot area (net), Minimum 5,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. Residential Density, Maximum N/A N/A N/A 16-26 du/ac by right (varies by corridor); 55—150 du/ac with incentive bonuses N/A Floor Area Ratio, Maximum 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 single use
3.0 mixed-use (varies by corridor)0.75 single use
3.0 mixed-use (vacant or developed lots of 10 acres or more)
0.50 single use
3.0 mixed-use (all others)Maximum impervious area (% of lot area) 70% max. 90% max. 90% max. 82% by right; up to 90% with incentive bonuses 70% Maximum Height for Buildings and Structures Principal buildings 35 ft./2 stories 55 ft. 55 ft. 2—4 stories by right
6—20 stories with incentive bonuses (varies by corridor)15 stories (vacant or redeveloped lots of 10 acres or more)
10 stories (all others)Accessory buildings, structures 20 ft./1 story 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft./2 stories 2 stories Parking structures Subject to site plan review Subject to site plan review Subject to site plan review Subject to site plan review Subject to site plan review Principle Building Setbacks and Spacing Front setback 10 ft. (minimum) 20 ft. (minimum) 20 ft. (minimum) Two options:
15 ft. (build-to); or
25 ft. (minimum)Two options:
15 ft. (build-to); or
25 ft. (minimum)Rear setback (minimum) 10 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. by right
7.5 ft. with incentive bonus7.5 ft. Interior side setback (minimum) 25ft.—NC (where abutting residential use);
10 ft. from nonresidential
10 ft.—OF7.5 ft.—OF 0 ft. 10 ft. by right
0 ft. with incentive bonus7.5 ft. Side Street Setback (minimum) 15 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. Rear setback abutting nonresidential, non-industrial zoning district Not applicable 25 ft. 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Rear setback abutting residentially zoned lot (minimum) 25 ft—NC
25 ft—OF50 ft. 50 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Rear setback separated from residentially zoned lot by street, alley or other right-of-way (minimum) 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Spacing between buildings (minimum) 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. Accessory Building Setbacks and Spacing Front setback (minimum) Not permitted in front yard 20 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Rear setback (minimum) 10 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. Interior side setback (minimum) 10 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 10 ft. by right
0 ft. with incentive bonus5 ft. Side street setback (minimum) 10 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. Rear setback abutting Residentially Zoned Lot (minimum) 25 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Rear setback separated from residential by street, alley or other right-of-way (minimum) 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Spacing between buildings (minimum) 10 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. Table 3: Other Districts
Zoning Districts
AU, Agricultural GP, Governmental
PropertiesPD, Planned
DevelopmentLot and Density Parameters Minimum Dimensions Per Development Site Not applicable Not applicable 200 ft. frontage; 5 acres Lot frontage, Minimum 150 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Lot Area (net), Minimum 1 acre Not applicable Not applicable Density, Maximum (net) 5 du/ac Not applicable 50 du/ac FAR, Maximum 0.50 Not applicable 1.0 % of Minimum Common Open Space per Development Site Not applicable Not applicable 30-40% (varies by density of development) Maximum impervious coverage area (% of lot) 70% Not applicable Not applicable Maximum Height of Buildings and Structures Principal Building(s) 2 stories Not applicable 10 stories Accessory Building (s) 2 stories/40 ft. Not applicable 2 stories/40 ft. Principal Building Size, Setbacks and Spacing Building Length (maximum) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Front Setback (minimum) 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Rear setback (minimum) 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Interior Side Setback (minimum) 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Side Street Setback (minimum) 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Abutting Residentially Zoned Lot (minimum) 50 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Separated from Residentially Zoned Lot By Street, Alley Or Other Right-Of-Way (minimum) 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Spacing Between Principal Buildings (minimum) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Accessory Building Setbacks and Spacing Rear Setback (minimum) 15 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Interior Side Setback (minimum) 15 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Side Street Setback (minimum) 15 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Abutting Residentially Zoned Lot (minimum) 50 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Separated from Residentially Zoned Lot By Street, Alley Or Other Right-Of-Way (minimum) 25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Between Accessory Building and any other Building (minimum) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Table 4: Applicable to all Districts
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size Single-family detached dwelling unit 1,200 sf Two-family dwelling (each unit) 1,000 sf Townhouse dwelling unit 1,000 sf Multiple-family Studio apartment dwelling 650 sfunit Multiple-family apartment dwelling unit 800 sf Average unit size per multiple-family development 950 sf
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2, 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02-244, § 2(App. A), 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2014-02-314, § 2(Exh. A), 1-8-2014; Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)