Helpful Online Links

MIAMI 21 and NCD CODE NCD Code http://www.miami21.org/PDFs/Appendix/Miami_21_Appendix_A_May_2015.pdf Miami 21: Miami Zoning Code http://www.miami21.org/final_code_May2015.asp Municipal Code (MuniCode) – Miami Charter and Code of Ordinances: https://wwwnext.municode.com/library/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances CITY OF MIAMI MEETINGS AND CONTACTS City of Miami Meetings and Agendas (Commission Meetings, PZAB etc.) http://miamifl.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx NET (Neighborhood Enhancement Team) http://miamigov.com/nets/offices/grove/index.htm City Officials Contacts http://www.miamigov.com/home/cityofficials.html Commissioner Russell Contacts: http://www.miamigov.com/District2/contactUs.html […]

Read More

I Think They Are Going to Cut Trees Down – Yikes!

Permits are not required for all tree cutting and trimming. Please refer to the following link for accurate information. http://www.miamigov.com/planning/treeprotection.html Familiarize yourself with the Tree Protection Chapter 17 in the Miami Code of Ordinances: https://www.municode.com/library/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH17ENPR_ARTIIENPRDI If you observe a possible violation: Ask to see the tree cutting permit to verify that cutting is code compliant. […]

Read More

I Want to Report Contractor Violations

Examples: Demolition, Concrete Pouring, Cutting Trees, Other Types of Active Construction Permits are needed for construction activity. Some activities that occur without permits cannot be reversed and can lead to lawsuits and unresolvable outcomes. Read the NCD Code for Coconut Grove (Neighborhood Conservation Districts) http://www.miami21.org/PDFs/FinalDocumentsMay2010/AppendixA-NCDs-May2010.pdf It is written in language that is relatively easy to […]

Read More

Coconut Grove NET Office Information

(Neighborhood Enhancement Team) The Neighborhood Enhancement Team is the first point of contact for zoning violations and the primary link to municipal and government services. http://miamigov.com/nets/about/index.html If you do not get an initial response, be persistent. Best contacts: Voncarol Kitchens, Assistant Director of NET vkinchens@miamigov.com Cc: MadelinPacheco@miamigov.com Coconut Grove NET Coconut Grove NET 3310-A Mary […]

Read More

Tips for Appealing a Decision At a Planning and Zoning Appeals Board (PZAB) Meeting

This board, comprised of eleven members, one alternate and one school board member, meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM at Miami City Hall. For more detailed information, please refer to Chapter 62 of the Miami City Code. https://www.municode.com/library/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH62PLZO_ARTIIIPLZOAPBO The Planning and Zoning Department can provide specific and complete […]

Read More

I Want to Appeal the Decision of the Zoning Administrator on a Waiver or Warrant

An appeal of the final decision/determination of the Planning Director must be taken to the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board (PZAB) within fifteen (15) calendar days of the posting of the decision. The appeal must be filed with the Office of Hearing Boards. Contact Olga Zamora, Hearing Boards (OZamora@miamigov.com 305-416-2037) and Lakisha Gray, Hearing Boards […]

Read More