What is the maximum FAR for I zoning in Miami-Dade County, FL?

The maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for I Industrial in Miami-Dade County, Florida is 0.50. This means a 7,500 sf lot allows up to 3,750 sf of gross floor area.

What are the setback requirements for I zoning in Miami-Dade County?

Setback requirements for I in Miami-Dade County: Front setback: 20 ft, Rear setback: 5 ft, Interior side: 5 ft.

I Industrial Zoning — Doral, FL

Q: Can you build a drive-thru in I zoning in Miami-Dade County?

Drive-thru permissibility in I zoning depends on the specific use. Restaurant drive-throughs are generally permitted in general commercial p5_zones. Verify with the local planning department.

Q: What is the minimum lot size for I zoning in Miami-Dade County?

The minimum lot size for I zoning in Miami-Dade County, Florida is 7,500 square feet (0.17 acres). Minimum street frontage is 75 feet.

Jurisdiction Context

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This zone is currently grouped under Doral inside Miami-Dade County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.

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Max Height

N/A

Feet

G. Max. Height: Right-of-way width

Max FAR

0.50

Floor Area Ratio

Min. Lot Size

7.5K

sq ft · 0.17 ac

75 ft frontage

Max Lot Coverage

50%

of gross lot area

Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Density vs. County Average

At FAR 0.5, this zone allows 44% more floor area ratio than the Miami-Dade County commercial zone average of 0.9 — a trade-off that typically correlates with more conservative built form.

Lot Coverage vs. Average

This zone allows 11% less lot coverage than the Miami-Dade County commercial zone average (56%), reflecting a constraint that typically encourages structured parking or multi-story building formats.

County Portfolio Position

There are 32 total zoning designations in Miami-Dade County, of which 6 are commercial. I is among the most flexible for commercial uses, complemented by 23 conditional use pathways for specialized land uses. This zone accounts for approximately 0% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.

Land Value Context

At Miami-Dade County's average land value of $62/sf and a FAR of 0.5, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in I p5_zones is approximately $124/sf — a mid-market entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.

Development Standards

Requirement	Standard	Notes / Conditions
Front Setback From ROW	20 ft	i. Front: 20 ft.
Rear Setback Interior lot	5 ft	iv. Rear:5 5 ft./15 ft.
Side Setback Interior / Corner	5 / 15 ft	Zero interior common; corner varies
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.50	A. Floor Area Ratio (FAR):3 0.5 & 0.25
Impervious Surface Max lot coverage	50%	Stormwater retention required for remainder
Min. Lot Size	7,500 sf	75 ft min. frontage
Parking: Restaurant	Per note	K. Min. Off-Street Parking: Requirements of

Permitted Uses

The I zone's permitted use schedule for Miami-Dade County, FL is currently being verified from source documents.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone

No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.

Residential uses as a watchman's or caretaker's quarters

in connection with an existing industrial use located on

the premises concerned

Residential, maximum 20 units per acre if located within

the district core of the Doral Design District Plan

Resi

dential units may consist of work/live, multi-family con

dominium/apartment house and lofts

Professional and medical offices, banks

Restaurants

Hotels and motels with retail uses integrated into the

project, in an amount no less than 10% of the total pro

ject floor area ratio, as calculated in Section 74-157,

with a max. density of 95 units per acre

Bars pursuant to chapter 74, article IV

Nightclubs pursuant to chapter 74, article IV

Auto dealerships and truck sales pursuant to Section 74

Hotels and motels with a max. density of 75 units per

acre

Auto repair, painting, top and body works pursuant to

section 74-148

Manufacturing, heavy pursuant to section 74-158

Manufacturing, medium pursuant to section 74-158

Amusement centers

Entertainment centers

Health/exercise centers

Sport facilities

Schools

Special Exception Uses

Refer to Chapter 53, Article II, Division 5 for a detailed

list of various types of uses and development standards

Refer to Chapter 74, Article VIII, Division 6, for special

development regulations for adult uses in the industrial

district (I)

Retail and services, permitted only as an ancillary use

with only 15% of the entire development in conjunction

with principle uses

Retail and services, up to 100% of the parcel if located

within the District Core of the Doral Design District Plan

The District Core shall contain no more than 10% retail

and service uses (see exceptions and calculations pursu

ant to Sec. 68.785)

Educational facilities and trade schools

Religious and day care facilities

Places of assembly

Warehouses, showrooms, light manufacturing, and mini

warehouses or self-storage facility

Recreation facilities

Motion picture production studios

Automotive rental, parking lots

Brew pubs

Kennels

Vertical indoor farms

Zoning Map — I in Miami-Dade County

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Entitlement Process — Miami-Dade County

Pre-Application Meeting (PAM)

Free consultation with Miami-Dade County Development Review Division. Bring a conceptual site plan. Typically 2–4 week wait. Identify overlay districts, activity center requirements, and environmental constraints early.

2–4 weeks

DRC / Site Plan Submission

Submit to Development Review Committee. Requires engineered site plan, landscape plan, stormwater analysis (per local SJRWMD/TCEQ/CDOT requirements), and traffic study if >100 PM peak-hour trips.

30–90 days

Building Permit

Submit to Miami-Dade County Building Division. Fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sub-permits included. Expedited commercial review available in most Florida, Texas, and Arizona p5_counties.

4–12 weeks

Certificate of Occupancy

Final inspections: Building, Fire Marshal, Health (food service), Zoning. Business Tax Receipt or Business License required from local authority prior to opening.

Final Step

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I zoning in Miami-Dade County, FL?

Industrial standards from the City of Doral illustrative zoning guide. Jurisdiction: Doral

What is the maximum building height for I in Miami-Dade County?

Building height varies by project; consult Miami-Dade County Planning.

Can you build a drive-thru in I zoning in Miami-Dade County?

Drive-thru permissibility depends on the specific use type. Verify with Miami-Dade County Planning & Zoning.

What is the minimum lot size for I zoning in Miami-Dade County?

The minimum lot size for I zoning in Miami-Dade County is 7,500 square feet (0.17 acres). Minimum street frontage is 75 feet.

⚠ This information is sourced from publicly available zoning codes and is for informational reference only. Always verify current regulations directly with Doral Planning & Zoning before making investment or development decisions. Last verified: 2026-04-04. Contact: 305-593-6630.

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