Miami Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Miami held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 20% compared to May (260 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Downzoning at 6545 NE 64th Street from T6-8L to T5-O

Approved.

Board recommended approval of rezoning approximately 2.7 acres (15 properties along NE 64th Terrace and NE 64th Street) from T6-8L to T5-O, fulfilling a covenant proffered with the November 2024 upzoning from T5-R to T6-8L. Project retains affordable housing commitments and six-story height. Passed.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Appeal of CU revocation at 1334 NW 36th Street

Approved.

Board granted appeal filed by Club Tipico Dominicano of the zoning administrator's revocation of certificate of use number 11369 for property at 1334 NW 36th Street; applicant received a new certificate of use that afternoon and is in full compliance.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Prescott Estates final replat (PH2) indefinitely deferred

Deferred.

Final plat for Prescott Estates including five residential lots and one tract for a private road. Chair indefinitely deferred to confirm on the record exact easement language ensuring public perpetual ingress-egress over Prescott Lane with no gate, barrier, or fence; staff could not confirm whether a fence was addressed in the plat. Applicant rep stated the plat provides a one-way private road with a public ingress-egress easement.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Live Local Act legal challenge (RE5)

Approved.

Resolution directing the City Attorney to analyze and pursue legal avenues (including possible suit or amicus) to challenge Florida's Live Local Act, which staff (Planning Director David Snow) testified bypasses Miami 21 zoning on height, density (up to ~1,000 du/acre), design review, and affordable-housing standards. Approximately 82 Live Local projects have been permitted citywide, two under construction. Sponsored by Commissioner Pardo, co-sponsored by Chairwoman King.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Greenway Public Benefit Program zoning amendment (PZ4, first reading)

Approved.

First-reading ordinance amending Ordinance 13114 (Miami 21) Articles 1, 3, and 4 to introduce greenway definitions, a Greenway Public Benefit Program allowing development benefits (bonus height/floor space) for eligible sites within a half-mile of a greenway, new Greenway Standards (Section 3.20), and clarifying the greenway civic space type. Public benefit funds kept in the corridor where raised. Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board voted in favor June 3rd. Sponsored by Commissioner Rosado.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Allapattah CRA Redevelopment Plan

Approved.

Board recommended approval and found in compliance with the comprehensive plan the redevelopment plan prepared by Business Flair LLC for the Allapattah Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to section 163.360 Florida Statutes. Passed.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Article 7 zoning code text amendment (rezone process reform)

Approved.

Board recommended approval with condition of an ordinance amending Article 7 of Miami 21 to eliminate biannual rezone cycles (moving to rolling 180-day schedule per state Chapter 166), create a new exception to the 40,000 sq ft/200 linear ft rezoning size requirement for successional T4/T5/T6 rezonings, eliminate certain applicant application requirements, align noticing with Chapter 62, and create time limits on deferred applications (1 year rezone-only, 2 years with FLUM amendment). Required supermajority of six. Passed with members De Corrales and Mann voting no.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Award of Marina Lease RFP at Rickenbacker Causeway to Virginia Key LLC (RE4)

Approved.

Commission awarded RFP 16/17-011 for lease of City-owned waterfront property for marina/restaurant/store uses at approximately 3301, 3605, 3501, 3311, and 3511 Rickenbacker Causeway to Virginia Key LLC (an RCI affiliate), subject to voter referendum approval. Lease term 45 years with two 15-year renewals, minimum guaranteed annual rent of $2,200,000 with escalations plus 6% of gross revenues; approximately $80 million privately funded redevelopment including boat storage, restaurants, retail, and public parking. Action taken pursuant to a court writ of mandamus.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• T6-8L → T5-O, 2.7 acres at 6545 NE 64th Street and properties along NE 64th Terrace and NE 64th Street, Miami (City of Miami)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 101 instances
• rezone: 29 instances
• density: 20 instances
• commercial: 15 instances
• land use: 14 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 110% from May.
• Rezone came up 480% more often than May.

Stay on Top of Miami Meetings

Want to catch the next one as it happens? ZoneWire sends a free alert whenever a new Miami meeting is posted, agenda included.

Get free New Meeting Alerts for Miami.