Stormwater Management

Miami enforces comprehensive stormwater management under Chapter 17 of the City Code (Stormwater Utility) and...

Erosion Control

Miami requires erosion and sediment control measures on all construction sites under the city code and FDEP NPDES...

Animal Hoarding

Miami addresses animal hoarding through Chapter 6 of the City Code and Miami-Dade County animal cruelty provisions....

Mandatory Spay/Neuter

Miami-Dade County Code requires sterilization of all owned dogs and cats over six months unless the owner buys an...

Occupancy Limits

Miami short-term rental occupancy is limited to a maximum of two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests per...

Host Presence Rule

Miami Code Sec. 2-211 limits short-term rentals to specific zoning districts and requires a Certificate of Use, but...

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Miami requires permits for removing trees with a trunk diameter of 3 inches or more at breast height. Specimen trees...

Native Plants

Miami encourages the use of Florida-friendly native plants in residential and commercial landscaping. The city's...