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Active Zone · Doral · Miami-Dade County, FL

FLEX Flex Sub-District
Doral, Florida

1. Allows a warehouse with an office and/or commercial space. 2. Artisan studios may also be housed in this district. 3. Loft style apartments are also be permitted on the upper floor of this district. Miami, FL Denver, CO Jurisdiction: Doral

Miami-Dade County, Florida
Doral · city
https://www.cityofdoral.com/files/assets/city/v/1/departments/planning-and-zoning/docs/illustrative-zoning-guide.pdf
Updated: 2026-04-04 0 Parcels

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.

Last jurisdiction scrape: Apr 4, 2026 · DoralGuidePDFParser · pdf_direct
Max Height
N/A
Feet
G. Max. Height: Right-of-way width
Max FAR
0.75
Floor Area Ratio
Min. Lot Size
7.5K
sq ft · 0.17 ac
75 ft frontage
Max Lot Coverage
75%
of gross lot area
Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Density vs. County Average

At FAR 0.75, this zone allows 17% 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 34% more lot coverage than the Miami-Dade County commercial zone average (56%), reflecting a meaningful advantage for parking-intensive uses like QSR, gas stations, and drive-thru retail.

County Portfolio Position

There are 32 total zoning designations in Miami-Dade County, of which 6 are commercial. FLEX is among the most flexible for allows a warehouse with an office and/or commercial space. 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 0.75, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in FLEX p5_zones is approximately $82.67/sf — a mid-market entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.

Development Standards

RequirementStandardNotes / ConditionsCode Ref.
Front Setback
From ROW
0 ft i. Front: 0 ft. to 10 ft.
Rear Setback
Interior lot
0 ft iv. Rear: 0 ft.
Side Setback
Interior / Corner
0 / 0 ft Zero interior common; corner varies
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.75 A. Floor Area Ratio (FAR):1 0.75 & 0.50
Impervious Surface
Max lot coverage
75% 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
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Permitted Uses

By-right development in FLEX Miami-Dade County, FL explicitly authorizes 3 commercial use categories — with no discretionary hearing required — prominently including allows a warehouse with an office and/or commercial space, artisan studios may also be housed in this district, and loft style apartments are also be permitted on the upper floor of this district.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone
Allows a warehouse with an office and/or commercial space
Artisan studios may also be housed in this district
Loft style apartments are also be permitted on the upper floor of this district

No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.

No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.

Zoning Map — FLEX in Miami-Dade County

ℹ️ FLEX Corridors in Miami-Dade County

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Est. Parking Req.
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Entitlement Process — Miami-Dade County

01
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
02
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
03
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
04
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 FLEX zoning in Miami-Dade County, FL?
1. Allows a warehouse with an office and/or commercial space. 2. Artisan studios may also be housed in this district. 3. Loft style apartments are also be permitted on the upper floor of this district. Miami, FL Denver, CO Jurisdiction: Doral
What is the maximum building height for FLEX in Miami-Dade County?
Building height varies by project; consult Miami-Dade County Planning.
Can you build a drive-thru in FLEX 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 FLEX zoning in Miami-Dade County?
The minimum lot size for FLEX 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.