DIRECTING CDMP AMENDMENT RE VERTICAL FARMING

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-07-14 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow or encourage vertical farming and other high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems within urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The proposed amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance regional food security. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this matter to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. Public comment indicated stakeholder frustration with existing regulations and a desire for more flexible policies supporting urban agriculture, with the vertical farming sector showing substantial growth to meet demand, particularly from the restaurant scene.