What the Miramar zoning ordinance says about permitted uses, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.
Single family is permitted by right (P) in the RL/E/RS1 group (Table 402-1). Clustering of uses and dedication of open space in undeveloped areas is encouraged. Uses must be consistent with, but may be more restrictive than, the Rural FLUE category's permitted uses. Full use table with district-by-district (P), conditional (C), and specific-use-standard (*) markers is Table 402-1; specific use standards are in Sec. 405.
The E (Suburban Estate) district is a low density, semi-rural residential district that permits limited agricultural activities on plots at least two acres. Single family is permitted by right in the RL/E/RS1 group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family detached dwellings on plots at least one acre. Single family permitted by right in the RL/E/RS1 group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family living environment; formerly named R1B before 2017. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family living environment in the Sec. 402.3 series. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family living environment in the Sec. 402.3 series. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family living environment in the Sec. 402.3 series. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family living environment in the Sec. 402.3 series. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
One-family living environment in the Sec. 402.3 series. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Newer single-family district similar to TOC-RS, giving flexibility for smaller, efficient lots. Single family permitted by right in the RS2-RS8/T group (Table 402-1). Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Trailer/mobile home park district. Full use table in Table 402-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Each existing PUD has unique standards from its adopting master development plan (Sec. 402.5). Refer to Table 402-6 for adopted standards of existing PUDs (not independently transcribed in this pack; exact figures are review-gated, see Sec. 402.5). New PUDs are no longer permitted. For a PUD with a non-residential/commercial component, the closest comparable district based on existing conditions and parking standards applies. Get the adopting PUD ordinance and current Table 402-6 entry for the specific property before relying on any general standard.
Low-medium density multi-family district (formerly RM10 pre-2017). Table 402-3 gives dimensional standards by use category (single family, duplex/triplex, townhouses, apartments, non-residential); the permitted-use table itself is Table 402-1, with specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Medium density multi-family district (formerly RM16 pre-2017). Table 402-3 gives dimensional standards by use category. Permitted-use table is Table 402-1, specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Medium-high density multi-family district (formerly RM25 pre-2017). Table 402-3 gives dimensional standards by use category. Permitted-use table is Table 402-1, specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Newer multi-family district similar to the TOC-RM district outside the Transit Oriented Corridor land use, giving flexibility for smaller, efficient structures. Table 402-3 gives dimensional standards by use category. Permitted-use table is Table 402-1, specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Only uses compatible with ongoing conservation of natural resources; applies only to land designated Conservation on the FLUM.
Recreation and open space needs of the city; may be applied to Recreation and Open Space, Transit Oriented Corridor, Rural, Residential, Commercial, Regional Activity Center, and Commercial Recreation FLUM designations.
Major public and private commercial recreation, including sports arenas, racetracks, theme parks, amusement parks, and golf courses; accessory movie theaters, bowling alleys, health clubs, pool halls, or arcades permitted if accessory to a main recreational use. Live Local Act qualifying developments are expressly authorized in this district (Sec. 409.5).
Institutional uses such as places of worship and public assembly, schools, government and cultural buildings, public facilities, and hospitals, further regulated through conditional use approval for compatibility with surrounding development.
Public and private utility uses.
Neighborhood-serving commercial activity center district (Sec. 403.2). Live Local Act qualifying developments are expressly authorized in this district (Sec. 409.5). Full use table is Table 403-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Community-serving commercial activity center district (Sec. 403.2). Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5). Full use table is Table 403-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Heavy commercial activity center district, the most intense B district (Sec. 403.2). Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5). Full use table is Table 403-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Office park workplace district (Sec. 403.3). Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5). Full use table is Table 403-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Employment center workplace district (Sec. 403.3). Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5). Full use table is Table 403-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405.
Planned industrial development workplace district (Sec. 403.3). Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5). Full use table is Table 403-1; specific use standards in Sec. 405, including Sec. 405.25 for warehousing/industrial use standards.
New or revitalized neighborhoods on a network of interconnected, pedestrian-oriented streets with a mixture of housing types, civic buildings, and stores/offices/workplaces. TND's own dimensional standards are in Sec. 714, not Table 404-1; the minimum lot size for a TND is a project-level standard set in Sec. 714, not a single per-lot figure. Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5).
Mixed-Use High district for compact, Smart Growth development combining residential, retail, and workplace uses. Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5).
Mixed-Use Low district for compact, Smart Growth development combining residential, retail, and workplace uses. Live Local Act eligible (Sec. 409.5).
Residential Single-Family district within the TOC, replacing the former R1B/RS3/RS5/RS6 zoning on these parcels; single-family residence and accessory units are permitted uses, with a K-12 school allowed by conditional use (Table 9A). Building functions follow Table 9A (Specific Function and Use); automobile-oriented uses (large surface lots, gas stations, auto repair, car washes, auto dealers, self-storage, equipment storage, big box warehouses) are prohibited citywide in the TOC (Sec. 715.2.1.1(c)).
Residential Multi-Family district within the TOC, replacing the former RM10/RM16 zoning on these parcels (moderate density); apartment buildings are permitted, live/work units and mixed-use buildings by administrative approval, K-12 schools by conditional use (Table 9A). Same citywide TOC prohibition on automobile-oriented uses applies (Sec. 715.2.1.1(c)).
Mixed-Use Low district within the TOC, rezoned from former B2/B3 commercial land at moderate density and intensity. Mixed-use buildings, retail, office, and most commercial functions are permitted per Table 9A; residential functions are prohibited on the ground floor of mixed-use buildings (Sec. 715.2.1.1(e)). Live Local Act qualifying developments are expressly authorized here (Sec. 409.5, as TOC-ML).
Mixed-Use High district within the TOC, rezoned from former B2/B3/SR7 commercial land at the highest density and intensity in the TOC. Mixed-use buildings, hotels, and the fullest range of commercial and civic functions are permitted per Table 9A. Live Local Act qualifying developments are expressly authorized here (Sec. 409.5, as TOC-MH).
The GIS layer merges three legally distinct TOC Special Districts under one code. SD1 (art and entertainment venue, former B3 land near SW 60th Way) allows uses related to art, culture, and design, plus Mixed-Use High functions for buildings fronting State Road 7 (Sec. 715.3.5). SD2 (former Open Space) permits only open space/passive recreation, publicly operated campgrounds, boat ramps/docks, outdoor civic/cultural/educational facilities, and parks (Sec. 715.3.6.3(C)). SD3 (former Community Facility) permits parks, places of public assembly, libraries, cultural/civic/community centers, municipal government and public safety facilities, with government-sponsored care facilities, hospitals, non-municipal government buildings, and certain nonprofit uses allowed by administrative approval (Sec. 715.3.7.3(f)). Confirm which sub-area applies to a specific parcel before relying on a single set of standards.
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