Coral Gables regulates home-based businesses through its Zoning Code, requiring a Certificate of Use from Development Services. Home occupations in residential districts must be incidental to the primary residential use with no external evidence of business activity. A local Business Tax Receipt from both the City and Miami-Dade County is required.
Home occupations in Coral Gables must comply with the Zoning Code's accessory use provisions for residential districts. The business must be clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the property. No external alterations indicating business use are permitted, consistent with the Mediterranean architectural standards enforced by the Board of Architects. A Certificate of Use must be obtained from the Development Services Department, which involves review by the Development Review Committee for any change of use or occupancy. Businesses must also obtain an annual local Business Tax Receipt from the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County. The Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission may need to review conditional use applications depending on the nature of the business.
Operating without a Certificate of Use results in Code Enforcement citations. Fines up to $500 for repeat violations. Business closure may be ordered. Contact Development Services at (305) 460-5235 for applications.
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