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T6-8-O Zoning in Miami-Dade County, FL — Urban Core Transect Zone T6-8, Open (T6-8-O)
AI-researched — verify with planning deptT6-8-O (Urban Core Transect Zone T6-8, Open (T6-8-O)) is a mixed_use zoning district in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It permits single family, duplex, townhome by right. The district requires a 5,000 sq ft minimum lot, 10 ft front setbacks, building up to 114 ft.
T6-8-O is the City of Miami's Urban Core Transect Zone permitting buildings up to eight (8) stories under the Miami 21 form-based code; the '-O' suffix designates an Open sub-zone, meaning the full range of permitted uses (residential, commercial, civic, and lodging) applies without the restricted frontage limitations of the '-L' (Limited) sub-zone. The zone is intended for the highest densities and greatest mix of uses within Miami's urban fabric, emphasizing pedestrian-scaled street walls, short front setbacks, wide sidewalks, and frequent ground-floor transparency to activate the public realm.
Permitted by right
Conditional / special permit
Not permitted
T6-8-O district requirements
| Minimum lot size | 5,000 sq ft |
| Minimum lot width | 50 ft |
| Front setback | 10 ft |
| Side setback | 0 ft |
| Rear setback | 0 ft |
| Corner side setback | 10 ft |
| Maximum height | 114 ft |
| Maximum stories | 8 |
| Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) | 5 |
| Maximum lot coverage | 80% |
| Maximum density | 150 units/acre |
| Minimum parking | 1 spaces/unit |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum lot size in T6-8-O zoning in Miami-Dade County?
The minimum lot size in the T6-8-O district is 5,000 sq ft.
What are the setbacks for T6-8-O in Miami-Dade County?
T6-8-O requires a 10 ft front setback, 0 ft side setback, and 0 ft rear setback.
What can you build in T6-8-O zoning in Miami-Dade County?
Permitted uses in T6-8-O 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 T6-8-O in Miami-Dade County?
The maximum building height in T6-8-O is 114 ft.
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- City of Miami Code of Ordinances, Miami 21 Zoning Code, Article 5 (Specific to Zones) — T6 Urban Core Transect Zone (T6-8 sub-zone); Illustration 5.6
- Miami-Dade County zoning ordinance
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