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South Florida Zoning
Quick Reference Guide

Everything you need to know about commercial zoning in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County — which zones allow your business type, how to check zoning, and what to do if you need a variance.

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What's Inside the Guide

Zoning Codes Decoded

What C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, and other codes actually mean for your business.

Permitted Uses by Zone

Which businesses can operate in each zoning district — restaurants, retail, medical, industrial, and more.

Tri-County Differences

How Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach handle zoning differently — and what that means for your lease.

How to Check Zoning

Step-by-step: how to verify a property's zoning before you sign a lease.

Variances & Special Use

What to do when the zoning doesn't match your business type — the variance and special exception process.

Common Mistakes

The 5 most expensive zoning mistakes business owners make when leasing commercial space.

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