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 of traditional farmland and the need for innovative, space-efficient agricultural practices. The amendment aims to support the economic viability of agriculture, particularly for small operations, and to bring food production closer to consumers. Stakeholders expressed frustration with regulations and a lack of support, with many citing the need for more flexible policies like those enabling vertical agriculture in urban zones. The proposed uses must be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial development.