Hialeah zoning code Chapter 98 establishes setback requirements by district. Single-family zones typically require 25 feet front, 15 feet rear, and 7.5 feet side setbacks following Miami-Dade standards.
Hialeah Chapter 98 zoning code establishes setbacks by district. Single-family residential typically: 25 feet front, 15 feet rear, 7.5 feet interior side. Accessory buildings have additional setback requirements. Setback variances through the Board of Zoning Appeals. All structures must comply with HVHZ hurricane building code.
Structures in setbacks must be removed or variance obtained. Stop-work for active violations.
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Hialeah follows Miami-Dade Code §33-124.1 for commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones: Cat. 1 (taxis/marked vans under 8 ft): max 2 per home; Cat. 2 ...
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Hialeah driveways follow county standards: 20 feet minimum for two-way, 14 feet for one-way. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or rights-of-way.
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Hialeah allows chain link, concrete block, wood, and aluminum per Section 33-11. All must meet HVHZ wind standards. Concrete block most common in South Florida.
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Hialeah requires building permits for retaining walls per the Florida Building Code. Walls over 4 feet in height require engineered plans. All retaining wall...
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Dogs in Hialeah must be leashed off private property under Miami-Dade Section 5-20. Unsterilized: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Off-leash in designated parks o...
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Hialeah enforces the Florida Building Code Residential Section R314 and NFPA 72 for smoke alarms. Alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleepin...
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