Miami-Dade County limits residential structures to 35 feet in most single-family districts. Height measured from grade to the highest point of the roof. Taller structures allowed in EU and commercial districts with additional requirements.
Miami-Dade County zoning code limits building heights by district. Most single-family residential districts (RU-1, RU-1M) allow structures up to 35 feet. Height is measured from average grade to the highest point of the roof. Estate (EU) and agricultural (AU) districts may allow taller structures. Multi-family and commercial districts have specific height limits. Airport approach zones may impose additional height restrictions. All structures must comply with HVHZ hurricane building code requirements. Antennas and rooftop equipment may have separate height regulations.
Structures exceeding height limits must be modified or demolished. Building permits will not be issued for non-compliant heights. Variances available through the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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