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Residential Multi-Family (R-MF) Pembroke Pines, Florida

R-MF accommodates a mixture of housing types including single-family, two-family, townhouse and multi-family apartments/condominiums, with density consistent with the future land use map and up to 8 stories or 100 ft. Institutional uses such as houses of worship, libraries, government buildings and parks are permitted, while schools and hotels/motels need a special exception.

1 building zoned R-MF27 permitted business types
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Permitted uses

What you can operate in R-MF, Pembroke Pines

The businesses the R-MF district in Pembroke Pines 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 R-MF here means specifically Pembroke Pines's R-MF district.)

Allowed by right
Single-Family DetachedTwo-Family AttachedTownhouseMulti-FamilySpecial Residential 1 (specific use regulations apply)Special Residential 2 (specific use regulations apply)Special Residential 3 (specific use regulations apply)Rooming and BoardingFamily Daycare Homes (specific use regulations apply)Home Based Businesses (specific use regulations apply)Public Library/ Museum/GalleryPublic Recreation Facilities and ParksChild Care (Home Daycare) (specific use regulations apply)LibraryGovernment BuildingsPark and Recreational Facilities (Public) Both indoor and outdoor facilitiesReligious Institution, House of WorshipGolf CourseTelecommunication Tower - Stealth (specific use regulations apply)Electrical Substations, Transformer and Switching StationWater and Wastewater Lift and Pumping Stations and Facilities
With special approval
Elementary/ Middle/ High School (special exception, Sec. 155.301(M))Hotel, Full Service (special exception, Sec. 155.301(M))Hotel, Limited Services (special exception, Sec. 155.301(M))Hotel, Extended Stay (special exception, Sec. 155.301(M))Motel (special exception, Sec. 155.301(M))Telecommunication Tower - Monopole (special exception, Sec. 155.301(M))
Build envelope

Development standards

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

Max densityconsistent with the Future Land Use Map
Residentialmin lot 12 gross acres (12 acres or less as portion of a PUD); max height 8 stories or 100 ft; front setback 60 ft, side 20 ft, rear 20 ft; min unit size 750 sf
Nonresidentialmin lot width 100 ft / area 10,000 sf; front 30 ft, side 25 ft, rear 20 ft, street side 15 ft
StandardMax building coverage 30%; min open space 45%; min 15 ft between buildings; vehicle use area max 30% non-pervious
Hotels in R-MFlot min 100 ft wide / 10,000 sf; height up to 15 stories or 150 ft (Sec. 155.513)
Accessory usesAccessory Dwelling Units (accessory; specific use regulations apply)
StandardRead from Sec. 155.426 (district, Tables 155.426.1 and 155.426.2); Table 155.501 (permitted uses, RMF column); Sec. 155.513 (hotels); Sec. 155.650 (multi-family criteria); 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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Spaces zoned R-MF in Pembroke Pines

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Based on the Pembroke Pines zoning code.
Educational content — not legal or zoning advice. Verify permitted uses with the municipality for your specific parcel.