ADUs are allowed in Florida CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Florida City, FL
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# of Properties
6,038
Owner-occupied
47%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$161,813
Median Lot Size
0.07 acres
Avg Income
$72,989
Residential Types:
6,038 housing units
Single Family
86%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
1%
Other
7%
Zoning Districts:
6,915 parcels · 21 districts
PUD
30%(2,086)
RM-15
16%(1,113)
RS-3
15%(1,012)
EU-M-COUNTY
9%(599)
Other
30%(2,105)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Florida City, FL?
Florida City, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking ratio; off-street parking required per Miami-Dade County Code (Sec. 62-356; Sec. 62-251(3)); minimum stall size 9 ft by 19 ft.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term lodging in an ADU is prohibited in residential zones; lodgers or paid tourists are not allowed in an ADU apartment except in a bungalow court in C-1/C-2 zones.
- –Only limited room rental within the main dwelling is allowed with permits (max 3 paid guests, <=20% of the main building).
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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