Miami regulates lot coverage through Miami 21 transect zone standards. Coverage limits range from 40% in suburban zones to 80%+ in urban core zones. The form-based code also regulates open space and pervious surface requirements.
T3 suburban zones typically limit lot coverage to 40-50%. T4 and T5 zones allow progressively higher coverage. T6 urban core zones may allow up to 80% or more. Miami 21 also specifies minimum open space requirements and may mandate pervious surface percentages to address stormwater management. Green space or courtyard requirements apply in some transect zones. Lot coverage calculations include all roofed structures. Stormwater management requirements under the city code may further limit effective impervious coverage.
Exceeding lot coverage limits prevents building permit issuance. Non-conforming coverage may be grandfathered but not increased. Variances require Planning and Zoning Board approval.
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