Planning Permitting FAQs

Sq ft will determine the correct regulation depending on the location and intended use. This measurement is necessary for a complete and efficient review of your permit.

We can assist with Planning and Zoning processes and will be able to provide the correct contact to assist if help is required from other departments.

Contact us at 305.673.7550 or Planninginfo@miamibeachfl.gov.

A complete and detailed application will ensure that the review has all the necessary information to process your application quickly and efficiently. If you are not sure about what you will need, we have created a number of checklists that identify minimum requirements for certain permits. Please contact our reception at 305 673-7550 for more information.

Final Inspections ensure that the built improvements are consistent with the approved plans.

A complete and detailed application will ensure that the review has all the necessary information to process your application quickly and efficiently.  If you are not sure about what you will need, we have created a number of checklists that identify minimum requirements for certain permits.  Please contact our reception at 305 673-7550 for more information.

A Planning requirement is information or design which makes the intended improvement or use compliant with the City of Miami Beach Land Development Regulation.

Yes, Temporary Signs and Banner are allowed.  Chapter 6, Article III of the City of Miami Beach Land Development Regulations provides guidance.  Please visit the Planning Department webpage for a link to the Land Development Regulations.

Improvements which include electrical, plumbing or mechanical may also be regulated by the City of Miami Beach Land Development Regulations.  As such, a Planning review is required.

In consideration of other applicants, submittals are reviewed in order of receipt. 

Zoning Classification can be determined by entering the property address in the city's land development regulations platform.  Please visit the Planning Department webpage for a link to the Land Development Regulations.

All businesses that want to operate in the City of Miami Beach require a Certificate of Use from the Planning Department and a Business Tax Receipt from the City of Miami Beach Finance Department. Please visit the Finance Department webpage for a link to BTR applications for more information.