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T06 Zoning in Miami-Dade County, FL — Urban Core Transect Zone (T6) — Sub-zone T6-8-O (Open)

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T06 (Urban Core Transect Zone (T6) — Sub-zone T6-8-O (Open)) is a mixed_use zoning district in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It permits single family, duplex, townhome by right. The district requires a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot, building up to 96 ft.

The T6 Urban Core Transect Zone is Miami 21's most intense urban zone, intended to accommodate high-density, mixed-use development with required ground-floor activation and a pedestrian-oriented street presence. The T6-8 sub-zone caps buildings at 8 stories (≈96 ft) and is typically located adjacent to the urban core fringe, while higher sub-zones (T6-24 through T6-80) allow towers up to 80 stories in the downtown core. The 'O' (Open) suffix permits the widest range of commercial, residential, lodging, and civic uses.

Permitted by right

single familyduplextownhomemultifamilyapartmentaducommercialretailofficemixed usehome occupationinstitutionalrecreational

Conditional / special permit

industrial

Not permitted

Heavy manufacturing and warehousingAuto salvage yards and junkyardsAdult entertainment establishments (prohibited in most T6 sub-zones)Outdoor storage yardsDrive-through facilities as principal use (discouraged/limited in urban core)Single-story strip commercial centers (form-based code shape standards preclude typical suburban strip retail)

T06 district requirements

Minimum lot size	10,000 sq ft
Front setback	0 ft
Side setback	0 ft
Rear setback	10 ft
Corner side setback	0 ft
Maximum height	96 ft
Maximum stories	8
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)	5
Maximum lot coverage	80%
Minimum parking	1 spaces/unit

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum lot size in T06 zoning in Miami-Dade County?

The minimum lot size in the T06 district is 10,000 sq ft.

What are the setbacks for T06 in Miami-Dade County?

T06 requires a 0 ft front setback, 0 ft side setback, and 10 ft rear setback.

What can you build in T06 zoning in Miami-Dade County?

Permitted uses in T06 include single family, duplex, townhome, multifamily, apartment, adu, commercial, retail, office, mixed use, home occupation, institutional, recreational. Conditional (special-permit) uses include industrial.

How tall can you build in T06 in Miami-Dade County?

The maximum building height in T06 is 96 ft.

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Sources

City of Miami, Miami 21 Zoning Code, Article 4 (Table 4 – Transect Zone Standards) and Article 5 (Specific to T6 Zones)
Miami-Dade County zoning ordinance

Informational only — not legal or professional zoning advice. Ordinances change; verify with the Miami-Dade County planning department before making purchase or construction decisions.