ADUs are allowed in MiramarTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Miramar, FL
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# of Properties
37,945
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
37
Avg Home Value
$542,918
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$106,132
Residential Types:
37,945 housing units
Single Family
80%
Other
20%
Zoning Districts:
43,331 parcels · 37 districts
PUD
29%(12,638)
RS5
19%(8,129)
RM2
11%(4,854)
RS6
9%(3,949)
Other
32%(13,761)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Miramar, FL?
Miramar, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for an internal in-home apartment
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary dwelling’s total square footage for an internal in-home apartment
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary dwelling’s total square footage, including unairconditioned areas.
- –Absolute maximum size of 1,200 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family detached only). ADUs not permitted on duplex or multifamily lots.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU for up to 2 sleeping areas; 2 spaces/ADU for >2. Citywide max not specified; in TND max is 4. ADU parking in addition to primary dwelling; in TND at least one on-site space and some on-street credits may count.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Florida?
- –Florida does not have a statewide ADU mandate. There is no state-level requirement for cities or counties to allow ADUs.
- –ADUs in Florida are regulated entirely at the local level. Some jurisdictions allow ADUs broadly, others allow them with strict conditions, and some prohibit them altogether.
- –Florida Statute 163.31771 is optional. It allows local governments to adopt ADU ordinances for affordable housing, but it does not require any jurisdiction to allow ADUs, and local governments may adopt ADU rules outside of this statute.
- –County and city rules may differ. In unincorporated areas, county zoning controls whether ADUs are allowed; within city limits, municipal zoning codes apply.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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