Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-50 establishes setback lines for residential and estate districts. RU-1 setbacks are typically 25 feet front, 15 feet rear, and 7.5 feet side. Accessory buildings require additional setback from front property lines.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-50 provides the table of setback lines for residential and estate zoning districts. Standard RU-1 (Single-Family Residential) setbacks are 25 feet from the front property line, 15 feet from the rear, and 7.5 feet from interior side property lines. Corner lots have specific side street setbacks. Accessory buildings must be at least 75 feet from the front property line or 15 feet beyond the principal building setback. Setback variances may be granted through the Board of Zoning Appeals. Swimming pools follow the accessory structure setback rules under Section 33-20. All setback measurements are from the property line to the closest point of the structure.
Structures built within required setbacks must be removed or a variance obtained. Code enforcement under Chapter 8CC. Stop-work orders for active construction violations.
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