Zoning explained · Broward County

Community Business (B2) District Miramar, Florida

B2 provides general commercial activity for a wide range of goods and services to the entire community, at locations convenient to vehicular and pedestrian traffic with orientation to arterial roadways (LDC Sec. 403.2.2). Uses are set by the Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Principal Uses Table (P = permitted by right, C = conditional use permit; * = specific use standards in LDC Sec.

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in B2, Miramar

The businesses the B2 district in Miramar allows. The ones on the left are permitted by right; the ones on the right need a special approval first. (Zoning codes are set by each municipality, so B2 here means specifically Miramar's B2 district.)

Allowed by right

Community Gardens [specific use standards, Sec. 405.3.3]Indoor greenhouse nursery [specific use standards, Sec. 405.3.2.1]Urban Garden [specific use standards, Sec. 405.3.2.2]Urban Farm [specific use standards, Sec. 405.3.2.1]Grooming [specific use standards, Sec. 405.29]Pet daycare/hotelPet store [specific use standards, Sec. 405.29]Veterinary Clinic/Hospital (domesticated animals; with boarding)Veterinary Clinic/Hospital (domesticated animals; without boarding) [specific use standards, Sec. 405.29]Community centersLibraries [specific use standards, Sec. 405.12]Government, administration and services facilitiesPublic Parks and Recreational FacilitiesPolice and fire protection facilitiesTransit StationBars and LodgesArt GalleryBowling alleyGame room arcade [specific use standards, Sec. 405.17]Indoor commercial recreationLive TheaterMovie TheaterMuseumOutdoor commercial recreationAdult Daycare CenterBarber/Beauty salonBanks and Financial institutions (w/o drive through)Banquet HallBody ArtCatering ServicesChildcare/Daycare Center [specific use standards, Sec. 405.7]Consumer electronics and appliances repairDay SpaDry cleaningExterminating Services/Pest ControlHealth and Fitness StudioLaundromat, Self-servicePhotography StudioPrint shopTailoring and alterations, and shoe repairsTravel agencyTutoring/After school learning centerMedical and Dental offices and laboratories [specific use standards, Sec. 405.15]Production StudioProfessional OfficeSoftware developmentStructuredSanctuary [specific use standards, Sec. 405.18/19]w/ multi-purpose building (including a childcare center) [specific use standards apply]Second Hand Stores: e.g. Thrift Stores, AntiquesSingular Use (with or without Beer, Wine and Liquor LicenseArts and craftsAutomotive Parts (w/o installation)Beauty supply storeBookstoreConvenience storeClothing storeDepartment store [specific use standards, Sec. N/A 405.26]FloristFurniture and MattressesGrocery store [specific use standards, Sec. N/A 405.26]Hardware/Home improvement store [specific use standards, Sec. N/A 405.26]JewelrySmall electronicsSpecialty Food StoresSwimming pools supply store [specific use standards, Sec. 405.27]Tobacco retailerCommuter Colleges and Universities [specific use standards, Sec. 405.24]Billboards (see Off-Premises Signs) [specific use standards, Sec. 405.13/1014]Hotels and Motels [specific use standards, Sec. 405.11.1]Live-work [specific use standards, Sec. 405.11.3]Wetland Mitigation

With special approval

Car wash or auto detailing [specific use standards, Sec. 405.10]Gas/fuel service stations [specific use standards, Sec. 405.10]NightclubOutdoor movie theaterBanks and Financial institutions (w/ drive through)Drugstore and Pharmacy [specific use standards, Sec. 405.15]Pain Management Clinic [specific use standards, Sec. 405.15]Plasma/Blood donation facilityCall centerw/ drive-throughLiquor or package store [specific use standards, Sec. N/A 405.4]Plant nurseriesBrewery/Winery DistilleryConference/Assembly/Convention Centers

Build envelope

Development standards

Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.

Min lot size / widthN/A

Max building lot coverage60%

Max height100 ft

Max front setback50 ft (no minimum)

Side setback20 ft

Rear setback20 ft

Accessory usesUrban Garden - permitted on commercial and residential property as an accessory use (Sec. 405.3.2.2); Community Gardens - permitted by right as a principal or accessory use in B2 (Sec. 405.3.3); Bottle club - may be a primary or accessory use in nonresidential districts other than CNS, OS, U, by conditional use approval (Sec. 405.4)

StandardRead from Miramar LDC Sec. 403.2.2 (purpose); Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Principal Uses Table (Sec. 403); Sec. 405 specific use standards; Non-Residential Districts Bulk Regulations table; permitted = by right, conditional = needs conditional-use / special-exception approval

The fine print

In plain English

BY RIGHT No hearing needed

If your business is on the by-right list, you can occupy a space in this district and open — no zoning hearing. Building permits and licensing still apply, but the use itself is already allowed.

SPECIAL Approval first

Special-approval uses can work here too, but they go through a public review before opening. Plan for extra time and possible conditions — we'll tell you which path a space needs.

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