Planning Division
The CDMP expresses Miami-Dade County’s general objectives and policies addressing where and how it intends development or conservation of land and natural resources will occur during the next 10 to 20 years, and the delivery of County services to accomplish the Plan’s objectives.
Every seven years, the CDMP is reviewed and updated, a process known as an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
The historic preservation programs of Miami-Dade County are intended to document, manage, regulate, and protect all the buildings, structures, archaeological sites, districts and landscapes of historic and cultural significance within their jurisdiction and preserve them for public benefit.
Concurrency monitors the available capacity of certain important public facilities and systems required to accommodate projected development.
Research and Studies
These reports are produced in support of the County's planning, economic development, finance and policy-making functions.
Access Countywide studies addressing specific issues relating to land use, public services, environmental and related planning issues.
These maps provide valuable information used in the policy development process.
The Urban Design Manual provides criteria to be used by designers, developers and County staff, all of whom are responsible for aspects of physical development in the County.
Boards
The Planning Advisory Board is the County's designated Local Planning Agency and it is the main advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners on matters related to planning and annexations/incorporations.
The Historic Preservation Board meets almost every month to review applications, designations and other preservation matters.
The board's purpose is to review regulations or legislation pertaining to agricultural practices in Miami-Dade County, and to provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners with regard to such regulations and legislation.
Other Services
Miami-Dade County's agricultural industry is one of the most diverse in the country. Our County's tropical climate provides a year-round growing season, as well as the ability to produce an extremely wide range of crops.
Areas within Miami-Dade County have been designated as having economic development priority. Companies interested in relocating or expanding in Miami-Dade County have attractive local and state tax incentive programs available to them.
About Us
The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources' mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life in Miami-Dade County through visionary planning, efficient land development and sound regulation that foster resilience, sustainable growth and long-term economic vitality.
