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RM-16 Multi-Family Residential District (High Density) Wilton Manors, Florida

RM-16 provides areas for high-density multifamily residential structures (up to 16 units per gross acre, 3 stories). Single-family, duplex, townhouse and multifamily dwellings, places of worship and schools are permitted; assisted living, day care centers, public utilities, public/government buildings and bed and breakfast dwellings are conditional.

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in RM-16, Wilton Manors

The businesses the RM-16 district in Wilton Manors 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 RM-16 here means specifically Wilton Manors's RM-16 district.)

Allowed by right
Single-family detached dwelling (subject to RS-5 regulations)Duplex dwellings (subject to RD-10 regulations)Townhouse dwellingsMulti-family dwellingsFamily day care homePublic park or playgroundPlace of worshipSchool (elementary, middle or high; curriculum equivalent to public school; state approval)Parking structure
With special approval
Non-residential public or government bldg. or usePublic utility or service facilityAssisted living facilityDay care centerBed and breakfast dwelling
Build envelope

Development standards

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

StandardMax density 16 units/gross acre
StandardMin lot area 9,000 sf; min lot width 75 ft
Height3 stories (4 if ground floor is parking/service), max 50 ft
StandardFront yard 20 ft; side yard greater of half building height or 7.5 ft (sum of side yards min 20% of lot width); rear greater of 25 ft or building height
Min floor areaefficiency 400 sf, other units 600 sf; min pervious area 40%
Accessory usesAccessory use(s) and structure(s) per Article 25 (permitted)
StandardRead from Sec. 020-050 (intent), 020-060 (standards), 020-070 (uses); 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 RM-16 in Wilton Manors

1 space available in this district, largest first. Click any space to view it.

FOR SALE 277,778 SF
2201 NE 14th Ave, Wilton Manors — Price Per Unit
Wilton Manors
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Based on the Wilton Manors zoning code.
Educational content — not legal or zoning advice. Verify permitted uses with the municipality for your specific parcel.