Customer Traffic Restrictions: Miami Beach vs North Miami

Can clients come to my home business in Miami Beach?

No. Miami Beach home occupation regulations prohibit on-site clients and customers. You cannot conduct client appointments, consultations, retail sales, or customer pickups at your home business location.

Can I receive business deliveries at my Miami Beach home business?

Deliveries must be limited to those typical of residential patterns (standard postal and package delivery). Commercial freight deliveries to a home occupation are not permitted.

What if neighbors complain about traffic from my home business in Miami Beach?

Neighbor complaints about increased traffic may trigger a Code Compliance investigation. If the home occupation is found to generate traffic beyond normal residential levels, your Certificate of Use may be revoked.

Can customers visit my home business in North Miami?

Home occupations must not generate customer traffic beyond what is typical for the residential neighborhood. Frequent customer visits, client appointments, or walk-in traffic may disqualify your business from home occupation status.

Can I run a retail business from my home in North Miami?

No. Retail sales that attract customers to a residential property are generally not permitted as home occupations. These businesses should operate from commercially zoned locations.

Where should customer-facing businesses operate in North Miami?

Businesses that regularly serve customers in person should locate in commercially or mixed-use zoned areas. Contact Community Planning & Development at (305) 895-9825 for information about suitable business locations.