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Mixed-Use High (MH) District Miramar, Florida

MH is the higher-intensity mixed-use district: 3 to 10 stories, 5-acre minimum lot, 250 ft minimum width, 70% minimum building frontage and 80% maximum lot coverage. Table 403-1 gives MH the same use pattern as ML (residential, retail, restaurants, offices, entertainment, hotels, civic uses by right; nightclubs, drive-throughs, convention centers and similar by conditional use) and excludes industrial, auto-repair, gas station and warehouse uses.

2 buildings zoned MH92 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in MH, Miramar

The businesses the MH 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 MH here means specifically Miramar's MH district.)

Allowed by right

Community Gardens [Sec. 405.3.3] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Indoor greenhouse nursery [Sec. 405.3.2.1]Urban Garden [Sec. 405.3.2.2] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Grooming [Sec. 405.29] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Pet daycare/hotel [Sec. 405.29] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Pet store [Sec. 405.29] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Veterinary Clinic/Hospital (domesticated animals; with boarding) [Sec. 405.29] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Veterinary Clinic/Hospital (domesticated animals; without boarding) [Sec. 405.29] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Community centersLibraries [Sec. 405.12] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Government, administration and services facilitiesPublic Parks and Recreational FacilitiesPolice and fire protection facilitiesTransit StationBars and Lodges [Sec. 405.4]Art GalleryBowling alleyGame room arcade [Sec. 405.17] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Indoor commercial recreationLive TheaterMovie TheaterMuseumOutdoor commercial recreationAdult Daycare CenterBarber/Beauty salonBanks and Financial institutions (w/o drive through)Banquet HallBody ArtCatering ServicesChildcare/Daycare Center [Sec. 405.7] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Consumer electronics and appliances repairDay SpaDry cleaningHealth and Fitness StudioLaundromat, Self-servicePhotography StudioPrint shopTailoring and alterations, and shoe repairsTravel agencyTutoring/After school learning centerMedical and Dental offices and laboratories [Sec. 405.15] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Call centerProduction StudioProfessional OfficeResearch and Development [Sec. 405.25.2]Software developmentParking Facilities, Commercial: StructuredReligious Institutions: Sanctuary [Sec. 405.18/19]Religious Institutions: w/ multi-purpose building (including a childcare center)Religious Institutions: w/ residential usesSecond Hand Stores: e.g. Thrift Stores, AntiquesRestaurants: Singular Use (with or without Beer, Wine and Liquor LicenseDuplex/TriplexTownhouse/RowhouseVillaGarden Apartments (Low-Rise)Mid-riseHigh-riseArts and craftsAutomotive Parts (w/o installation)Beauty supply storeBookstoreConvenience storeClothing storeDepartment store [Sec. 405.26]FloristFurniture and MattressesGrocery store [Sec. 405.26]Hardware/Home improvement store [Sec. 405.26]JewelryPlant nurseriesSmall electronicsSpecialty Food StoresSwimming pools supply store [Sec. 405.27]Tobacco retailerColleges and Universities [Sec. 405.24] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Commuter Colleges and Universities [Sec. 405.24] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Vocational [Sec. 405.24] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Brewery/Winery DistilleryHotels and Motels [Sec. 405.11.1] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Live-work [Sec. 405.11.3] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Wetland Mitigation

With special approval

Nightclub [Sec. 405.4]Outdoor movie theaterBanks and Financial institutions (w/ drive through)Drugstore and Paramacy [Sec. 405.15] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Assisted Living FacilityNursing/Convalescent HomeParking Facilities, Commercial: SurfaceRestaurants: w/ drive-throughLiquor or package store [Sec. 405.4] [* subject to specific use standards, LDC Sec. 405]Conference/Assembly/Convention Centers

Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardMin lot size 5 acres; min lot width 250 ft; max lot coverage 80%; building frontage 70% min; build-to-line 0-30 ft; side setback 5 ft min; rear 10 ft min (Table 404-1)

StandardBuilding height 3 stories min / 10 stories max; ground story 12 ft min; upper stories 9 ft min; stepback 10 ft min (Table 404-1); one extra story for public open space/plaza (footnote 1)

StandardWhere the property lies in the Transit Oriented Corridor District, Sec. 715 (Table 9A) governs instead of this table

Accessory usesTable 403-1 has no accessory-use column; accessory garden shops permitted as accessory to a retail business (Sec. 405.14.2)

StandardRead from Sec. 404.3 (MH and ML purpose); Table 403-1 (Principal Uses Table, column MH); Table 404-1 (mixed-use bulk); Sec. 405; 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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