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 construction project, site, or address. The ordinance requires the County Mayor to develop and implement the program, lists eligible project types, excludes certain projects, and requires reports every six months. The item was introduced on 7/7/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and the amended version is under Legislative File No. 261305. The sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The status is Amended. The final action is not stated. The effective date is not stated. The ordinance would create Section 8-9 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Eligible projects include fences (six feet or less), gates, stairs and railings, driveways and pavers, trusses, pools, windows, doors, shutters, skylights, garage doors, roofing and re-roofing, kitchen or bathroom remodels, interior or partial demolition, prefabricated sheds, minor non-structural repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair permits. Excluded projects include those requiring structural review, projects in historic districts, projects with open code enforcement cases, and projects to legalize existing violations. The ordinance also includes a provision for refunding permit application fees if delays are caused by the reviewing department. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.