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Parking Rules: Doral vs Miami Gardens

How do parking rules rules compare between Doral, FL and Miami Gardens, FL?

Miami Gardens has fewer restrictions than Doral.

Doral, FL

Miami-Dade County

Heavy Restrictions

Doral requires all short-term rental guest vehicles to be parked in the driveway. Street parking for short-term rental guests is prohibited. Property owners must certify compliance with parking rules as part of the Certificate of Use application, and violations can result in escalating fines and potential Certificate revocation.

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Miami Gardens, FL

Miami-Dade County

Some Restrictions

Short-term rental properties in Miami Gardens must comply with the city's residential parking requirements under Chapter 34 (Zoning). Guests must park on paved surfaces only. No vehicles may be parked on grass, swales, or the public right-of-way overnight. The city enforces strict anti-blight parking standards.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactDoralMiami Gardens
Guest ParkingDriveway only-
Street ParkingProhibited for STR guests-
Compliance AffidavitRequired with Certificate of Use-
First Violation Fine$500-
Code Compliance(305) 593-6680-
Surface Requirement-Paved surface only (concrete, asphalt, pavers)
Grass Parking-Prohibited
Swale Parking-Prohibited
Governing Code-Ch. 34 Art. XII Off-Street Parking
Enforcement-Code Enforcement β€” active patrols

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Doral FAQ

Where can short-term rental guests park in Doral?

All short-term rental guest vehicles must park in the driveway. Street parking for rental guests is prohibited under Doral's STR ordinance.

What happens if my STR guests park on the street in Doral?

Street parking by STR guests is a Certificate of Use compliance violation with escalating fines from $500 for the first offense up to $7,500 for repeat violations within 12 months. Continued violations can result in Certificate revocation.

Do Doral HOAs have additional guest parking rules?

Yes. Most Doral master-planned communities have HOA rules governing guest parking that may be stricter than city requirements. Check your community's governing documents for specific guest parking policies.

Miami Gardens FAQ

Can short-term rental guests park on the grass?

No. All vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or pavers. Parking on grass or swales is prohibited.

Can guests park on the street?

Vehicles may not be stored on the public right-of-way overnight. Street parking is for temporary use only, not to exceed 24 hours.

What parking information should I include in my rental listing?

Include the number of available on-site paved parking spaces and clearly state that parking on grass and swales is prohibited.

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