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County: Miami-Dade   City: Sunny Isles Beach

Date Created: 08/18/25
Last updated:09/15/25

Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Consider Ordinance Affecting Residential Fence Regulations
The Land Development Regula ons currently define a setback or yard as, "An open area between a building and a parcel, lot or street easement/right-of-way line, which is within a parcel boundary; or that area within a parcel between a building and another building. This area shall be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except for permi ed encroachments otherwise allowed in these LDRs. In measuring a required yard, the horizontal distance from the furthermost projec on of the main building shall be used." The currently allowed encroachments include elements such as swimming pools, fences, gazebos, play equipment, screen enclosures, utility sheds, and mechanical equipment. However, additional encroachment standards are necessary for various elements related to single-family home, in order to support consistent interpretation of zoning regulations, improve clarity for residents and builders, and enhance the City's residential character.

Issue History

09/15/25  The Commission will hold second reading at the 9/18/25 meeting.

08/18/25  The Commission will hold first reading at the 8/21/25 meeting.

Related Documents

9/18/25 Background
9/18/25 Meeting Agenda
8/21/25 Background
8/21/25 Meeting Agenda

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