Zoning

Portable Storage Units

1: Determine Permit Duration and Type

If the portable storage unit will be used for 21 days or less, the application can be submitted in person by applying for a building permit. If the portable storage unit will be used for more than 21 days, it must be permitted in conjunction with a building permit.

2: Prepare Application

Complete the permit application form and ensure that all required information is accurate and provided.

3: Submit Application

Two (2) sets of property survey showing proposed location of portable storage unit.

4: Display Permit Card

Permit cards must be displayed on the storage unit at all times and should be visible from the front of the property.

6: Duration of Use Compliance

Ensure that the portable storage unit is not placed at any one site for more than 21 days unless a permit is issued by the Building Department in conjunction with an open, active interior remodeling building permit.

7: Limits on Permits

Be aware that each site is limited to a maximum of one portable storage unit permit within any consecutive 12-month period. A second permit may be granted within the same period in case of a change of occupancy, subject to approval by the Administrative Official.

8: Immediate Removal During Hurricane Watch

Understand that, upon the issuance of a hurricane watch, all portable storage units must be removed from the Town within 24 hours. The responsibility for removal lies with the owner/operator of the portable storage unit.

9: Location Compliance

Residential zoning districts: Place the unit in a location not visible from the street, with a minimum setback of five feet from any property line. If visibility is unavoidable, place it in a paved driveway or other paved surface, meeting the setback requirements.

Nonresidential zoning districts: Place the unit in the rear or side portion of a site, strictly avoiding placement in areas fronting streets, roads, fire lanes, passenger loading zones, commercial loading zones, or public rights-of-way.

Adhering to these steps and requirements will help in obtaining and complying with a portable storage unit permit in the Town of Miami Lakes.

Roll Off Dumpsters

1: Determine Permit Duration and Type

If the roll off dumpster will be used for 21 days or less, the application can be submitted in person by applying for a building permit. If the roll off dumpster will be used for more than 21 days, it must be permitted in conjunction with a building permit.

2: Prepare Application

Complete the permit application form and ensure that all required information is accurate and provided.

3: Submit Application

Two (2) sets of property survey showing proposed location of roll off dumpster.

4: Display Permit Card

Permit cards must be displayed on the roll off dumpster at all times and should be visible from the front of the property.

6: Duration of Use Compliance

Ensure that the roll off dumpster is not placed at any one site for more than 21 days unless a permit is issued by the Building Department in conjunction with an open, active interior remodeling building permit.

7: Limits on Permits

Be aware that each site is limited to a maximum of one roll off dumpster permit within any consecutive 12-month period. A second permit may be granted within the same period in case of a change of occupancy, subject to approval by the Administrative Official.

8: Immediate Removal During Hurricane Watch

Understand that, upon the issuance of a hurricane watch, all roll off dumpster must be removed from the Town within 24 hours. The responsibility for removal lies with the owner/operator of the portable storage unit.

9: Location Compliance

Residential zoning districts: Place the unit in a location not visible from the street, with a minimum setback of five feet from any property line. If visibility is unavoidable, place it in a paved driveway or other paved surface, meeting the setback requirements.

Nonresidential zoning districts: Place the unit in the rear or side portion of a site, strictly avoiding placement in areas fronting streets, roads, fire lanes, passenger loading zones, commercial loading zones, or public rights-of-way.

Adhering to these steps and requirements will help in obtaining and complying with a portable storage unit permit in the Town of Miami Lakes.

Chickees

Chickees constructed by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians or the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The term “chickee” means an open-sided wooden hut that has a thatched roof or palmetto or other traditional materials, and that does not incorporate any electrical, plumbing, or other non-wood features (Requires Building Permit submittal). Please note that Seminole or Miccosukee member will need to provide proof of tribal card and hold a chickee license issued by Miami-Dade County, or be a corporate officer of a general contractor.

2-3 Business Days

Permit Application

Two (2) sets of property survey showing proposed location of Chickee

Two (2) sets of Chickee detail sheet

Proof of Tribal Card

Forms

Miami Lakes Building Permit Application