COMMUNITY EXERCISES RE HORSE COUNTRY AREA

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-555-26, directing the County Mayor or designee to conduct neighborhood planning exercises for the Horse Country area, including publicized community meetings, to gather input on its unique agricultural, equestrian, architectural, and aesthetic character and the potential development of a community-specific thematic zoning district. The first community meeting must take place no later than 90 days from the effective date of the resolution, and a written report with findings and recommendations must be placed on a full Board agenda within one year of the effective date. The resolution was introduced on 6/1/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Policy Council on 6/8/2026 and 6/11/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026. The prime sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The Horse Country area is generally bounded by SW Bird Road to Sunset Drive and from the Florida Turnpike to SW 127 Avenue. The resolution notes increasing development pressures, including applications for higher density uses, lot subdivisions, and non-agricultural development, have raised concerns among residents and stakeholders. No specific public comment sentiment is stated in the document.