SAME DAY PERMIT PROGRAM

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · ordinance

The document is a legislative item for an ordinance creating a same-day permitting program for certain minor residential projects in Miami-Dade County. It does not describe a specific development project, site, or action beyond the administrative creation of this program. The ordinance requires the County Mayor or designee to develop and implement the program, with reports every six months and fee refunds for delays caused by the reviewing department. The item was introduced on 7/7/2026, amended on 7/13/2026, and the amended version is under Legislative File No. 261305. The sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The eligible projects include fences up to six feet, gates, stairs and railings, driveways and pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, roofing, kitchen or bathroom remodels, interior or partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Projects requiring structural review, in historic districts, with open code enforcement cases, or to legalize existing violations are not eligible. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.