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 greater allowances for high-intensity, closed agricultural production systems, such as vertical farming, inside urbanized areas. This initiative stems from a report highlighting the decline in agricultural land and the need for innovative, space-efficient farming methods. The amendment aims to support the viability of the agricultural industry, particularly for small operations, and reduce environmental impacts. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, citing a need for more flexible policies like those enabling urban vertical agriculture. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.