There are new rules to help Miami-Dade County maintain the safety and vitality of its local business and shopping areas.
- Applies to all business, commercial and industrial property
- Enforcement is done on complaint basis
- Merchants and business property owners will receive a courtesy warning to correct violations
- Civil citations (tickets) will be issued after non-compliance or in cases where it’s a repeat offense (Sec. 19-15 to 19-15.2)
Where to Get More Information and Obtain Permits?
- For general questions consult your local Office of Neighborhood Compliance
- Public Works and Zoning items require a Zoning Improvement
Permit (ZIP)
- Structural, electrical or plumbing repairs require a Building Permit
- All of these permit applications are available from the Miami-Dade County Building Department:
- 11805 SW 26th Street
- Off Coral Way (SW 24 Street) and the Florida Turnpike
- Zoning code questions call (305) 375-1806
- Parking lot and paving questions call (786) 315-2707
Full text of Ordinance 03-160
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