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County: Miami-Dade   City: South Miami

Date Created: 02/13/26
Last updated:05/05/26

South Miami, FL to Consider Ordinance Affecting Sustainability and Energy Efficient Homes
The proposed ordinance promotes energy-efficient and sustainable homebuilding by encouraging design elements such as: Passive solar design and natural ventilation; The strategic use of shading, landscaping, and tree preservation; The use of sustainable, high thermal mass, or locally sourced materials; The installation of cool or green roofs; Solar panel readiness and bird-safe glazing; and On-site rainwater harvesting and stormwater management. The ordinance establishes incentives, including building permit fee reductions of up to 35%, for projects incorporating multiple energy efficient and sustainable design features. It also introduces a discretionary waiver process to allow flexibility in setbacks, lot coverage, or building envelope requirements where such flexibility enables the preservation of existing canopy trees.

Issue History

05/05/26  The Commission will hold second reading at the 5/05/26 meeting.

03/02/26  The Commission will hold discussion at the 3/03/26 meeting.

02/13/26  The Commission will hold discussion at the 2/17/26 meeting.

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