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1. What are the hours of the Planning and Zoning Division?

We are open from Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 6 PM, excluding official holidays. General Contact Information

2. How do I learn more about current development occurring around the City, or a specific property?

Planning & Redevelopment staff includes planners familiar with the development pattern of the City, zoning ordinances, and districts. You may make an appointment to speak with a planner. If you have questions about a particular property, it is helpful if you know the exact location, legal description, or have a copy of an up-to-date property survey. Planning and Zoning Division Page

3. Do I need a permit to paint my house or building?

You do not need a permit or approval from the city to paint the exterior of a single-family home or a duplex; however, most neighborhoods and homeowner’s associations normally have color preferences and/or an approval process. The City has an adopted a color palette that can be used as a guide in such cases.
Existing multi-family (apartments, condominiums, and townhomes) residential communities and nonresidential (commercial, industrial, municipal, civic, and community facility) properties are required to obtain a repainting permit for approval of the proposed colors. Community Appearance Board (CAB) page.

4. How do I obtain a permit for a sign?

All permanent signs require a building permit. These signs (e.g. signs identifying a business or community or place of worship) need to comply with the sign ordinance requirements of the Land Development Code as well as obtain design approval from Planning staff prior to submitting a permit application.

Temporary signs such as real estate, windows, contractor, and courtesy (public hearing notice) signs do not need a building permit as long as they conform to the Sign Ordinance regulations. Temporary signs such as development signs (e.g., “Coming Soon”) need only a building permit (wind-load calculations) and conformance with zoning regulations.

Temporary signs such as grand opening banners and special event signs need a Temporary sign permit.

In addition to zoning requirements, the proposed sign(s) must conform to established design standards (e.g. a master sign plan criteria) and fit well into the architectural character of the building. A freestanding ground monument must be located on a survey and have surrounding landscaping that beautifies its design. sign information online.

5. I am a new business owner, can I have a sign banner?

Banners are allowed only for grand openings of new businesses or special events. The maximum size permitted is 32 square feet and they are only permitted to be attached to the walls of a building. They may not be attached to trees, poles, or fences. Permits are not required provided that these regulations are followed.

6. How can I find out what zoning district a specific property has?

A Zoning District Map can be found online. If you have a color printer you may download and print this map. Zoning District Map (PDF)

7. What types of businesses are allowed in my zoning district?

You can look up the zoning district standards in the Miramar Land Development Code. Zoning district regulations are found in Chapter 7. Miramar Land Development Code

8. Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my yard?

Yes, an application for a Tree Removal Permit may be downloaded online.

9. What does LDC, CAB, DRC, P&Z, MZP, TUP, ALF, and CU stand for?

To learn what common acronyms stand for, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.