archkre Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 What is the usual procedure to get the necessary data for a lot in let's say in Miami: Setbacks/FAR, zoning ordinances etc.)that regulate the design of a house? Do I have to go to a "Building Department" or is there any way to find it in the Web? And what is exactly that I need (Setbacks/FAR, zoning ordinances and what else? Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I work as a Land Planner at a Civil firm so I deal with this almost daily. The City will usually have those requirements in a Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance or combined in some form of a Development Code. Not sure about how things operate in FL as I'm in TX, but control for those things may be controlled by Dade County so you might want to look there too. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archkre Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 But, what do I have to do first? And second, and third, etc.? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 But, what do I have to do first? And second, and third, etc.? Thank you!First find the zoning assigned to your tract.Zoning will tell you what Floor to Area Ratio you are allowed to build by right.Zoning will tell you what uses your allowed (Single Family, Multi-Family, Retail, Office, etc...Zoning will, most of the time, tell you setbacks from the street, and other lots.Zoning will tell you buffering requirements if your use differs with surrounding uses. [*]Find out whether the lot is platted If not platted the property may have public improvements that need to be built prior to obtaining a building permit for your site plan or home. [*]My recommendation is to meet with the Planning Department for a Pre-Design conference to find particulars about your tract that may not be readily apparent. There is usually a fee for this but I consider it essential prior to spending a lot of my client's money. (There might be a reason the tract is currently undeveloped.) [*]If all is well, hire a surveyor and obtain a good boundary, topographic, and tree survey of the tract. [*]You may be required to hire a Civil Engineer to perform a drainage study for the site or to design public water or sewer lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archkre Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 Is there a way to find all those data over the Web? A prospect client owns some land in a location about 200 Mi. away of my place and he" would like to know" how many 2bed.-2bath apartments he could build there. Of course this is very informal and I am not going to go to the site! How can I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Got this address from their website (http:http://www.ci.miami.fl.us) Gelabert-Sanchez, Ana Director Planning & Zoning MRC 444 S.W. 2nd Ave. Miami , FL 33130-1910 (305)416-1470 AGelabertsanchez@ci.miami.fl.us She is the Director of Planning and should be able to get you the information you need. It appears the Ordinance for these regs are not available on-line. Believe, from the little research I did, it's Ordinance 11000. Have fun! Is there a way to find all those data over the Web? A prospect client owns some land in a location about 200 Mi. away of my place and he" would like to know" how many 2bed.-2bath apartments he could build there. Of course this is very informal and I am not going to go to the site! How can I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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