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The mission of the Planning & Zoning Division is to ensure a well planned, attractive community, responsive to the needs of all stakeholders and the environment. The Planning & Zoning Division provides the following services:
To speak to the Planning & Zoning staff, call (954) 602-3264 Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Single-family homes are not subject to Community Appearance requirements. The Community Appearance Board Application is available at the Document Center. There are three forms involved designated as small, medium and large scale. The scope of the work determines which form to submit.
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| MEDIUM SCALE |
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| LARGE SCALE |
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Accessory and minor structures such as fences, wall and sheds;
the replacement of existing sign faces; redesign and replacement of existing
signs; a change in exterior materials; repainting of a building using 2 colors
or less utilizing colors found on the City's approved color palette. In order
to be considered a small scale project, the project must not be subject to site
plan approval, and, not otherwise a part of a medium or large scale project.
These projects are approved at the staff level. 
New buildings (small structures) and the renovation/rehabilitation/expansion of existing
structures. In order to be considered a medium scale project, the project must
not be subject to full site plan approval, and not otherwise a part of a large
scale project. Examples of Medium scale projects include, but are not limited
to: the installation of or replacement of roofs; fenestration, arches & columns;
telecommunication towers and antennas; and additions to existing buildings which
do not increase the floor area by more than 10%. These projects are approved
at the Board level.
Any structure that requires site plan approval under Section 511 of the City's Land
Development Code, and all other projects not otherwise defined as small or medium
scale projects. These projects are approved at the City Commission level.The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program produces and disseminates the official estimates of the population for the nation, states, counties, cities and towns and estimates of housing units for states and counties. Following links provide the most recent information on the City of Miramar.
| LOCAL |
| Municipalities and counties are required to adopt a comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive plan is a document that contains two volumes. Volume 1 contains the Goals, Objectives and Policies (GOPs) and a future land use map to guide the future planning of the city. Volume 2 is a document that contains in-depth data and analysis. Municipalities are allowed to update the GOPs and the land use map of their comprehensive plans twice a year. Additionally, municipalities and counties within the State of Florida are required to update their entire comprehensive plan every seven years. This process is called the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process. The City of Miramar is currently preparing its EAR to update the comprehensive plan. |
| COUNTY |
| The City of Miramar lies within Broward County which is a charter
county. This means that municipalities within Broward County are required to
comply with county regulations. Broward County has land use authority over the
municipalities within its boundaries which is administered by the Broward County
Planning Council. For more information, visit their website |
| STATE |
| The State of Florida Department of Community Affairs Division
of Community Planning is required to review municipal comprehensive plans. For more information, visit their website |
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EFFECTIVE June 18, 2009 - IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
*NOTE: All impact Fees are subject to an additional 3% administrative fee (Section 2-225.5 of City Code).
| What are Impact Fees? | |
| Impact fees are charges levied against new construction to help generate revenue to build new streets, water lines, wastewater lines, and parks needed to accommodate new developments. In other words, impact fees are a one-time, up front charge, paid by new construction only. The fee is paid at the time of the building permit and is issued based on a pre-set formula. The revenue collected is used within that district to build new streets, water lines, wastewater lines and parks. | |
| Why were impact fees created? | |
| Impact fees assign the cost of new infrastructure from the general public to the new construction that creates the need, thereby reducing the necessity to raise utility rates and taxes | |
| Police | |
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| $189 per Dwelling Unit | $0.26 per non-residential sq. ft. |
| Fire | |
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| $176 per Dwelling Unit | $0.35 per non-residential sq. ft. |
| Recreation: (Applies to Dwelling Units only) | |||
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| 1 bedroom: | $ 372 | 4 bedrooms: | $1,315 |
| 2 bedroom: | $ 686 | 5 bedroom: | $1,630 |
| 3 bedroom: | $ 1,001 | 6 bedroom: | $1,943 |
| Each additional bedroom over 6 bedrooms: $314 | |||
| Community Parks Land Dedication Requirement: (Applies to only, and to those dwelling Units not covered by a Park Agreement) |
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| 1 bedroom: | $ 552.68 | 4 bedrooms: | $1,952.80 |
| 2 bedroom: | $1,019.39 | 5 bedroom: | $2,419.50 |
| 3 bedroom: | $1,486.09 | 6 bedroom: | $2,886.21 |
| Each additional bedroom over 6 bedrooms: $ 466.71 | |||
| Water and Sewer | |||
Fees change annually October 1st. |
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| For more information, go to Engineering | |||
| What are the hours of the Planning & Zoning Division? |
| We are open from Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. excluding official holidays. |
| I would like to learn more about current development occurring around the City? I would like to learn more about a specific property? |
The Planning & Zoning Division has planners on staff that
are familiar with the development pattern of the City, zoning ordinances and
districts and the process for obtaining approvals. You may make an appointment
to speak with a planner. If you have questions about a particular property,
it is helpful if you know the exact location, legal description, or have a copy
of a property survey. |
| Do I need a permit to paint my house? Do I need a permit to paint my building? |
You do not need a permit or approval from the City to paint the exterior of a single-family home or a duplex; however, most neighborhoods and homeowner’s associations normally have color preferences and/or an approval process. The City has an adopted color palette that can be used as a guide in such cases. The color palette can be found at the Document Center. Existing multi-family (apartments, condominiums, townhomes) residential communities and non-residential (commercial, industrial, municipal, civic, and community facility) properties are required to obtain a permit (i.e., approval) from the Planning & Zoning Division thru applying for Community Appearance Board (CAB) approval for the proposed colors. The permit is in the form of a letter approving the colors. You need not inquire or attempt to apply for such approval with the Building Division. You may download an application (Small-scale CAB) from our online Document Center. We will accept these applications on Mondays and Tuesdays between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every week (other than official holidays). You do not need an appointment, although you are welcome to make one. |
| Why don't the color numbers in the city palette match the colors of my fan deck? |
| To get the matching colors, you must look at the Classic Color Fan Deck by Benjamin Moore . All other color decks will not match with the city palette. |
| How do I obtain a permit for a sign? |
All permanent signs (e.g. signs identifying a business or community or place of worship) need to comply with the sign ordinance requirements as well as obtain design approval from the CAB. Temporary signs such as Real Estate, banners, windows, contractor, and courtesy (public hearing notice) signs do not need a building permit or CAB approval as long as they conform to the Sign Ordinance regulations. Temporary signs such as development (e.g., “Coming Soon”) signs need only a building permit (wind-load calculations) and conformance with zoning regulations. For signs that do require CAB approval, business owners or their sign contractors must file a Small-Scale CAB application, prior to submitting for a sign permit. You may download an application from our online Document Center. We will accept these applications on Mondays and Tuesdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of every week (other than official holidays). You do not need an appointment, although you are welcome to make one. In addition to zoning requirements, the proposed sign(s) must conform to established design standards (e.g. a master sign plan criteria) and fit well into the architectural character of the building. A freestanding ground monument must be located on a survey and have surrounding landscaping that beautifies its design. Once the CAB approves the sign, in the form of a letter, you may submit a permit application (building and electrical, if sign is illuminated) to the Building Division for review and approval. |
| I am a new business owner and I would like to have a sign banner? |
Banners are allowed only for grand openings of new businesses
or special events. The
maximum size permitted is 32 square feet and they are only permitted to be attached
to the walls of a building. They may not be attached to trees,
poles, or fences. Permits are not required provided that these regulations
are followed. |
| How can I find out what Zoning District a specific property has? |
| A Zoning District Map can be found at the Document Center. If you have a color printer you may download and print this map. |
| What types of businesses are allowed in my zoning district? |
| You can look up the zoning district standards in the Miramar Land Development Code. Zoning district regulations are found in Chapter 7. |
| Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my yard? |
Yes, an application for a Tree Removal Permit may be downloaded from the Document Center. |
| What do LDC, CAB, DRC, P&Z, MZP, TUP, ALF, and CU stand for? |
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| Development Review Committee | |
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| Community Appearance Board (CAB) Applications | |
Adopted 2000 Comprehensive Plan |
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 Data
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| Data and Analysis Maps | |
| Reports | |