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Miami-Dade County. Department of Planning and Zoning.
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- Development Services/ Zoning
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The Development Services Division is the current planning branch of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. In addition to planning, the Development Services Division also:
- Reviews and evaluates zoning and land platting applications.
- Prepares community-based development plans and implementing ordinances as part of the Area Planning process.
- Provides technical assistance to developers and the public.
- Provides support to various boards and committees including: the Developmental Impact Committee, Community Zoning Appeals Boards, Shoreline Development Review Committee, Planning Advisory Board and the Board of County Commissioners.
The three sections of the Development Services Division are: - Zoning
- Community Planning
- Platting