Hialeah regulates building height through its Zoning Code (Chapter 98), with limits varying by zoning district. Height limits maintain neighborhood character and ensure compatibility. The city's proximity to Opa-Locka Executive Airport also affects height restrictions in some areas due to FAA airspace requirements.
Single-family residential zones typically limit height to 35 feet or two stories. Multi-family and commercial zones allow greater heights, with some districts permitting mid-rise and high-rise construction with additional review. Height is measured from the average finished grade to the highest point of the structure. Exceptions apply for mechanical equipment, elevator shafts, and architectural features. Properties near Opa-Locka Airport may have additional FAA height restrictions to protect flight paths. The Florida Building Code HVHZ requirements also affect building design and construction methods.
Exceeding height limits without approval is a code violation. Building permits are reviewed for height compliance. FAA height violations near airports carry federal penalties.
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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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