Miami Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Miami held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 14 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 14% compared to September (506 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Magic City Residences at 6001 Northeast 2nd Avenue

Approved.

Recommendation of approval for a special area plan permit for Parcels 13 and 15 of the Magic City Little Haiti Innovation District SAP (about 18 acres). The project is two rental towers with 553 residential units, 718 parking spaces, 881,035 sq ft and roughly 10,000-12,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail, in transect zones T5-O and T6-12-O. The applicant is MCD Miami LLC, represented by Neisen Kasdan of Akerman LLP. The vote was.

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Rezoning on NE 64 Terrace and NW 64th Street (PZ3)

Approved.

Second reading ordinance changing zoning from T6-8-L to T5-O for properties at 625-685 and 626-650 Northeast 64 Terrace, 629-685 Northwest 64th Street, and the east portion of 610 Northeast 64 Terrace. Amended to add PZAB information. Passed in block unanimously.

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NW 36th Court land use and rezoning (PZ16/PZ17) first reading

Approved.

PZ16 FLUM change from duplex residential to restricted commercial, low-density multifamily and low-density restricted commercial for properties along NW 36th Court/Street between NW 6th Street and NW Flagler Terrace (including 613, 31, 15 NW 36th Court, 3655 NW 6th Court, 3670 NW 6th St, 3675 NW 5th St, 3684 NW 4th St, 3651 NW 3rd St). PZ17 rezoning from T3-O to T4-O and T4-R. Passed in block unanimously.

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1836 Residences at 1836 Biscayne Boulevard

Approved.

Recommendation of approval for a special certificate of appropriateness and waivers for a 42-story tower at 1836 Biscayne Boulevard. The project has 406 residential rental units, 14,803 sq ft of commercial space, about 747,000 sq ft total and 408 parking spaces, and it incorporates and restores a historic church. Waivers include a parking reduction from 692 to 480 spaces, a setback reduction above the podium along NE 2nd Court from 20 to 16, vehicular ingress on Biscayne Boulevard, loading berth changes and landscape in the first layer. The number of waivers was reduced from 16 to 9. The item proceeds to the Historic Preservation Board for final approval. The vote was, with Member Gallardo voting no because the podium restudy was not made a condition. The board also made a separate recommendation (not a condition) to add shade trees in addition to the palms along the streetscape.

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Appeal of temporary occupancy permit for construction parking at 3227 and 3247 Charles Avenue

Approved.

Board granted Preserve the West Grove's appeal, reversing the city manager designee's issuance of a temporary occupancy permit for 37-vehicle construction parking. The parking served Ransom Everglades construction at 3575 Main Highway, and the permit applicant was 3227 Grove LLC. Findings cited vague criteria and inappropriateness in the residential/historic Charles Avenue area. The city (Building Dept.) recommended denial of the appeal. The vote was, with Chair Andres Lopez voting no. The decision is final and not appealable to the city commission.

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FLUM small-scale amendment, NW 36th Court / NW 37th Avenue corridor

Approved.

Board recommended approval of a FLUM amendment for 55 properties (about 6.34 acres) from Duplex Residential to Restricted Commercial, Low Density Multifamily Residential, and Low Density Restricted Commercial. The properties lie between NW 7th Street and West Flagler Street. The vote was, and the item goes to the City Commission.

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Rezoning T3-O to T4-O/T4-R, NW 36th Court corridor

Approved.

Board recommended approval of rezoning 3670 NW 6th St, 3675 NW 5th St, 3684 NW 4th St, and 3651 NW 3rd St from T3-O to T4-O. Properties fronting NW 36th Court would be rezoned from T3-O to T4-R. The vote was.

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Little Havana FLUM upzoning (PZ14) first reading

Approved.

First reading expedited-state-review FLUM amendment raising designations to Restricted Commercial and Medium Density for multiple areas in Little Havana/Riverside/Shenandoah, including along SW 7th Street, SW 8th Avenue, SW 9th Street and near NW North River Drive. Amended by substitution memo dated October 20, 2026. Public comment both opposed (Elvis Cruz, Isaac Simbler) and supported (Frank Halpern). Passed in block unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Miami meetings →

Zoning Changes

• T6-8-L → T5-O at Northeast 64 Terrace and Northwest 64th Street
• T3-R → T3-O at 3520 Southwest 17th Terrace (southern portion)
• T3-O → T4-O at Properties fronting NW 6th/5th and NW 4th/3rd Streets near NW 36th Court
• T3-O → T4-R at NW 36th Court between NW 7th Street and NW Flagler Street
• T3-O → T4-O at 3670 NW 6th Street, 3675 NW 5th Street, 3684 NW 4th Street, 3651 NW 3rd Street (City of Miami)
• T3-O → T4-R, 6.34 acres (total study area) at Properties fronting NW 36th Court between NW 7th Street and NW Flagler Street (City of Miami)
• Zoning change at Northwest 36th Court (City of Miami)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 94 instances
• residential: 79 instances
• commercial: 49 instances
• density: 39 instances
• land use: 23 instances

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