Hialeah Gardens City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 78-1.- Title.
- Sec. 78-2. - Purpose and authority.
- Sec. 78-3. - Intent of land development regulations.
- Sec. 78-4. - Applicability to development.
- Sec. 78-5. - Rules of interpretation.
- Sec. 78-6. - Relationship to Comprehensive Plan.
- Sec. 78-7. - Future land use map.
- Sec. 78-8. - Official zoning district map.
- Sec. 78-9. - Changes, amendments, or supplements.
- Sec. 78-10. - Existing nonconforming development.
- Sec. 78-10.1. - Governmental right-of-way takings.
- Sec. 78-11. - Northwest district annexation area.
- Sec. 78-12. - Vested rights and previously issued development permits or approved plans.
- Sec. 78-13. - Contributions, dedications and impact fees required.
- Sec. 78-14. - Severability.
- Sec. 78-15. - Low THC facilities, cannabis dispensaries, medical marijuana treatment facilities, and independent testing laboratories.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS2
Sections
- Sec. 78-20.- Purpose and authority.
- Sec. 78-21. - Duties and responsibilities of city council.
- Sec. 78-22. - Duties and responsibilities of planning and zoning board.
- Sec. 78-23. - Duties and responsibilities of technical review committee (TRC).
- Sec. 78-24. - Duties and responsibilities of the zoning department.
- Sec. 78-25. - Petition initiated by the city for development application.
- Sec. 78-26. - Petition initiated by other than the city for development application.
- Sec. 78-27. - Notice requirements and procedures for public hearings.
ARTICLE III
ZONING DISTRICT TYPE AND USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 78-30.- Purpose.
- Sec. 78-31. - Schedule of districts.
- Sec. 78-32. - Relationship of zoning districts to land use categories.
- Sec. 78-33. - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 78-34. - Application of zoning district regulations.
- Sec. 78-35. - Zoning district cross reference.
- Sec. 78-36. - Permitted, permitted similar, accessory and special exception uses—Generally.
- Sec. 78-37. - Estate 1 family residential district (E-1) uses.
- Sec. 78-38. - Single-family residential district (R-1) uses.
- Sec. 78-39. - One- and two-family residential district (R-2) uses*
- Sec. 78-40. - Single-family zero-lot-line residential district (R-1Z) uses.
- Sec. 78-41. - Detached single-family patio district (R-1P) uses.
- Sec. 78-42. - Townhouse residential zoning district (R-TH) uses.
- Sec. 78-43. - Multi-family residential district (R-M1) uses.
- Sec. 78-44. - Multi-family residential district (R-M2) uses.
- Sec. 78-45. - Neighborhood business district (B-1) uses.
- Sec. 78-46. - General business district (B-2) uses.
- Sec. 78-47. - Commercial business district (B-3) uses.
- Sec. 78-48. - Light industrial district (IN-1) uses.
- Sec. 78-49. - Heavy industrial district (IN-2) uses.
- Sec. 78-50. - Controlled industrial district (IN-C) uses.
- Sec. 78-51. - Community facilities district (CF) uses.
- Sec. 78-52. - Parks and open space and water district (POS) uses.
- Sec. 78-53. - Right-of-way district (RW) uses.
- Sec. 78-54. - Planned unit development district (PUD) uses.
- Sec. 78-55. - Mixed use residential commercial (MU) and mixed use entertainment district (MU-E) uses.
- Sec. 78-56. - Elderly housing overlay (EHO) district.
ARTICLE IV
REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- Sec. 78-60.- Purpose.
- Sec. 78-61. - Generally.
- Sec. 78-62. - Record of quasi-judicial proceedings.
- Sec. 78-63. - Withdrawal of development applications.
- Sec. 78-64. - Authorization by development permit required prior to undertaking development activity.
- Sec. 78-65. - Modifications to final development orders.
- Sec. 78-66. - Substantial compliance determinations.
- Sec. 78-67. - Commencement of development.
- Sec. 78-68. - Pre-application review.
- Sec. 78-69. - Requirements and procedures for Comprehensive Plan amendments.
- Sec. 78-70. - Requirements and procedures for changes to land development regulations.
- Sec. 78-71. - Requirements and procedures for re-zoning of property.
- Sec. 78-72. - Requirements and procedures for subdivision plats.
- Sec. 78-73. - Requirements and procedures for site plan review.
- Sec. 78-74. - Requirements and procedures for variances and administrative variances.
- Sec. 78-75. - Requirements and procedures for special exception uses.
- Sec. 78-76. - Requirements and procedures for vested rights.
- Sec. 78-77. - Requirements and procedures for appeals.
ARTICLE V
- DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 78-80. - Purpose
- Sec. 78-81. - Responsibility for improvements.
- Sec. 78-82. - Principles of development design.
- Sec. 78-83. - Lot, yard and bulk requirements.
- Sec. 78-84. - Required residential roof materials.
- Sec. 78-85. - Impervious surface coverage.
- Sec. 78-86. - Buffer and screening requirements.
- Sec. 78-87. - Stormwater management.
- Sec. 78-88. - Utilities.
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
- Sec. 78-90. - General standards and requirements.
- Sec. 78-91. - Satellite dish antennas.
- Sec. 78-92. - Storage buildings, utility buildings, sheds, stables, carports, gazebos and greenhouses.
- Sec. 78-93. - Swimming pools, enclosures, hot tubs, and similar structures.
- Sec. 78-94. - Tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and similar structures.
- Sec. 78-95. - Walls and fences.
- Sec. 78-96. - Entrance features.
- Sec. 78-97. - Accessory uses generally.
- Sec. 78-98. - Home occupations and professional offices.
- Sec. 78-99. - Dining facilities, recreation centers, and other amenities.
- Sec. 78-100. - Incidental services.
- Sec. 78-101. - Storage of boats, recreational and commercial vehicles.
- Sec. 78-102. - Electrical generators required for automobile gas and/or service stations.
- Sec. 78-103. - Temporary outdoor events.
- DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 78-105. - Estates one-family residential (E-1) district.
- Sec. 78-106. - Single-family residential (R-1) district.
- Sec. 78-107. - One- and two-family residential (R-2) district.
- Sec. 78-108. - Single-family residential zero-lot-line (R-1Z) district.
- Sec. 78-109. - Single-family residential patio detached (R-1P) district.
- Sec. 78-110. - Townhouse residential (R-TH) district.
- Sec. 78-111. - Multi-family residential (R-M1) district.
- Sec. 78-112. - Multi-family residential (R-M2) district.
- DIVISION 4. - BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 5. - OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 6. - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES
- DIVISION. 7. - EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
ARTICLE VII
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 78-145.- Landscaping.
- Sec. 78-146. - Irrigation.
- Sec. 78-147. - Landscaping and irrigation certification and recertification for residential, commercial and industrial properties.
- Sec. 78-148. - Renovation and remodeling of commercial and industrial developments; supplemental landscaping.
- Sec. 78-149. - Pathways and greenbelts required around lakes.
- Sec. 78-150. - Maintenance of swales.
ARTICLE VIII
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS3
Sections
- Sec. 78-155.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-156. - General provisions.
- Sec. 78-157. - Where permitted.
- Sec. 78-158. - Antenna standards and requirements.
- Sec. 78-159. - Telecommunications facilities and towers standards and requirements.
- Sec. 78-160. - Unattended telecommunications buildings.
- Sec. 78-161. - Permit required for telecommunications facilities.
- Sec. 78-162. - Construction, installation and inspection of telecommunications facilities.
- Sec. 78-163. - Appeals of building or zoning department decision.
- Sec. 78-164. - Municipal property.
- Sec. 78-165. - Variances from requirements.
ARTICLE IX
SIGNS4
Sections
- Sec. 78-170.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-171. - Compliance required.
- Sec. 78-172. - General regulations.
- Sec. 78-173. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 78-174. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 78-175. - Sign permit process.
- Sec. 78-176. - Sign standards and regulations.
- Sec. 78-177. - Voluntary pilot billboard corridor program.
- Sec. 78-178. - Opt-out of Miami-Dade County Code for billboards in proximity to expressways.