COMMUNITY EXERCISES RE HORSE COUNTRY AREA

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

Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners directing the County Mayor or designee to conduct neighborhood planning exercises for the Horse Country area, including publicized community meetings, related to its unique agricultural, equestrian, architectural, and aesthetic character and the possible development of a community-specific thematic zoning district; requiring a report. The Horse Country area is generally bounded by SW Bird Road to Sunset Drive and from the Florida Turnpike to SW 127 Avenue. The first community meeting shall take place no later than 90 days from the effective date of the resolution. A written report with findings and recommendations regarding the establishment of a community-specific thematic zoning district shall be placed on an agenda of the full Board 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, forwarded to the BCC on 6/11/2026, and adopted on 6/16/2026. Prime sponsor: Anthony Rodriguez. File Number: 261018. Reference: R-555-26. Status: Adopted. The document notes increasing development pressures, including applications for higher density uses, lot subdivisions, and non-agricultural development, have raised concerns among residents and stakeholders that future construction and redevelopment may be incompatible with the established rural, agricultural, and equestrian character of the Horse Country area.