Zoning Code & Variances

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The Peter Zalewski Show

The Rigidity of Miami's Zoning Code

Anne-Christine continues her explanation of Miami's zoning code, emphasizing its inflexibility compared to other jurisdictions. She notes that developers must fix their designs to meet the code rather than expecting the city to accommodate them with variances.

The Rigidity of Miami's Zoning Code

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The question

Peter asks about the flexibility of Miami's zoning code compared to other jurisdictions, specifically regarding variances.

The answer

Anne-Christine explains that Miami's code is not very flexible and that variances are rarely granted. She advises developers to fix their designs to meet the code rather than expecting the city to accommodate them.

Topics covered

Zoning Code, Variances, Development Process, City of Miami, Zoning Regulations

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