Miramar, Florida zoning
A plain-language summary of the Miramar zoning ordinance, organized by district and topic. Source: the official ordinance on Municode, last reviewed July 5, 2026.
Zoning districts
- RLResidential
Rural District
Low density residential development coexisting with agricultural and related uses on 2.5 acre minimum lots; applies only to land designated Rural on the city's future land use map.
- EResidential
Suburban Estate District
Low density, semi-rural residential district permitting limited agricultural activities on plots of at least two acres.
- RS1Residential
Residential Single-family-1
One-family detached dwellings on plots of at least one acre.
- RS2Residential
Residential Single-family-2
One-family homes on lots of at least 7,500 square feet; renamed from R1B in 2017.
- RS3Residential
Residential Single-family-3
One-family homes on lots of at least 7,000 square feet.
- RS4Residential
Residential Single-family-4
One-family homes on lots of at least 6,500 square feet.
- RS5Residential
Residential Single-family-5
One-family homes on lots of at least 6,000 square feet.
- RS6Residential
Residential Single-family-6
One-family homes on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.
- RS7Residential
Residential Single-family-7
One-family homes on lots of at least 4,000 square feet; the only district permitting zero lot line dwellings.
- RS8Residential
Residential Single-family-8
The newest single-family district, modeled on TOC-RS, for efficient homes on compact 4,000 square foot lots.
- TResidential
Trailer/Mobile Home Park District
Mobile home subdivisions and parks with uses and services compatible with a residential environment.
- PUDSpecial purpose
Planned Unit Development Districts
Master-planned developments governed by their own adopted standards rather than the citywide district rules; new PUDs are no longer permitted, so confirm the adopting ordinance for the specific property.
- RM1Residential
Low Medium Density Residential-1
Low medium density multi-family district, formerly RM10, allowing single-family homes through apartments up to 45 feet.
- RM2Residential
Medium Density Residential-2
Medium density multi-family district, formerly RM16, with apartment buildings up to 60 feet.
- RM3Residential
Medium High Density Residential-3
Medium-high density multi-family district, formerly RM25, with apartment buildings up to 75 feet.
- RM4Residential
Medium Density Residential-4
The newest multi-family district, modeled on TOC-RM, for compact multi-family development outside the Transit Oriented Corridor.
- CNSSpecial purpose
Conservation District
Only uses compatible with continuing conservation of natural resources; applies solely to land designated Conservation on the future land use map.
- OSSpecial purpose
Recreation/Open Space District
Parks and other recreation and open space needs of the city, with broad general standards to fit varied sites and facilities.
- CRCommercial
Commercial Recreation District
Major public and private commercial recreation for residents and tourists, including sports arenas, racetracks, theme parks, and golf courses.
- CFSpecial purpose
Community Facilities District
Institutional uses such as places of worship, schools, government and cultural buildings, and hospitals, reviewed through conditional use approval for compatibility with surroundings.
- USpecial purpose
Utilities District
All public and private utility uses.
- B1Commercial
Neighborhood Business District
Small convenience shopping and services for the surrounding neighborhood, sited on collector or arterial roadways.
- B2Commercial
Community Business District
General commercial activity offering a wide range of goods and services to the entire community, oriented toward arterial roadways.
- B3Commercial
Heavy Business District
Planned commercial centers serving a market beyond the community itself, drawing patronage from outside areas along major arterials.
- OPCommercial
Office Park District
High-quality professional and semi-professional offices in a campus setting.
- ECIndustrial
Employment Center District
Corporate and business park development for employment-generating light industry, research and development, and complementary commercial uses; 40 acre minimum district area.
- PIDIndustrial
Planned Industrial Development
A protective zone for campus-like, nonpolluting light industry supporting the city's economic base; 40 acre minimum district area.
- TNDMixed use
Traditional Neighborhood Development District
New or revitalized neighborhoods structured on interconnected pedestrian-oriented streets, mixing housing types with civic buildings and workplaces around a recognizable center.
- MHMixed use
Mixed-Use High District
Compact Smart Growth mixed-use development at high density and intensity, 3 to 10 stories.
- MLMixed use
Mixed-Use Low District
Compact Smart Growth mixed-use development at moderate density and intensity, 2 to 6 stories.
- TOC-RSResidential
Transit Oriented Corridor - Residential Single-Family
Single-family areas of the State Road 7 Transit Oriented Corridor, consolidating the prior R-1B, RS-3, RS-5, and RS-6 zoning at low density.
- TOC-RMResidential
Transit Oriented Corridor - Residential Multi-Family
Multi-family areas of the Transit Oriented Corridor, consolidating the prior RM-10 and RM-16 zoning at moderate density.
- TOC-MLMixed use
Transit Oriented Corridor - Mixed-Use Low
Former B-2 and B-3 commercial land in the Transit Oriented Corridor, rezoned for mixed use at moderate density and intensity.
- TOC-MHMixed use
Transit Oriented Corridor - Mixed-Use High
Former B-2, B-3, and SR7 commercial land in the Transit Oriented Corridor, rezoned for mixed use at high density and intensity.
- TOC-SDSpecial purpose
Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District
A single map code covering three distinct special districts: an art and entertainment venue area, an open space area, and a community facility area. Confirm which sub-district applies before relying on any one standard.
Rules by topic
- Permitted usesWhat you can do by right in each zoning district.
- Special land usesUses that need special approval before they are allowed.
- SetbacksHow far buildings must sit from property lines.
- Building heightHeight limits by district, and the exceptions.
- Lot coverageHow much of a lot buildings may cover.
- Lot size and widthMinimum lot area and width requirements.
- ParkingRequired spaces, driveway rules, and surfaces.
- Accessory dwelling unitsWhether a second dwelling unit is allowed.
- Garages, sheds, and accessory structuresSize caps, setbacks, and height limits for detached structures.
- FencesHeight limits, placement, and prohibited materials.
- SignsWhat signs are allowed and where.
- Home occupationsRunning a business from a residence.
- Variances and appealsWho decides, what standard applies, and the sequence.
Common questions
- Can I add an accessory dwelling unit?
- Can I build a fence?
- Can I run a home business here?
- Can I use this property for retail?
- Do I need special approval for my use?
- Does the Live Local Act change what I can build here?
- How do I request a variance?
- How much parking is required?
- How tall can I build?
- What setbacks apply to this property?
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