Land Use & Development in Coral Gables, Florida
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What this page covers
Zoning changes, development agreements, variances, and land-use plan amendments that shape how property can be used.
What to watch for
- Rezoning requests, variances, and development agreements can change what gets built nearby.
- Planning board and council agendas usually signal land-use fights before construction starts.
- Track hearing dates and vote outcomes if a project could affect your street, listing, or subdivision.
3 filings to know
A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager not to proceed with any major capital improvements that would require temporarily ceasing operations at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center until the reverter clause in the deed to the property has been modified to address the City Commission's concerns regarding its potential interpretation; and directing the City Attorney to pause on litigation efforts until further direction is provided by the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) — Resolution -Youth Center matter — City Commission (2026-06-02)
Jun 2, 2026The City Commission blocked major improvements at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center. The City wants to modify a property restriction first...
A Resolution of the City Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financings; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing for an effective date. — Intent Resolution Cover memo for Parking Garage 1 Mobility Hub Project-2026 — City Commission (2026-06-02)
Jun 2, 2026The City Commission will consider a new parking garage and mobility hub project. The Coral Gables Mobility Hub will replace the current parking garage and add transportation services...
Update regarding Live Local Act application located at 3808 SW 8th Street referred to as “Ponce 8.” — 06 02 26 - Power Point Presentation — City Commission (2026-06-02)
Jun 2, 2026The City Commission will consider the Ponce 8 mixed-use development project on June 2, 2026. The project would add 200 apartments and ground-floor shops to downtown Coral Gables...
Recent Filings
A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the temporary installation of the FIFA World Cup 26™ “Trionda” Giant Match Ball installation at Giralda Plaza in collaboration with FIFA World Cup 26™ Miami Host Committee, FIFA, and Adidas; recognizing the City of Coral Gables as the official headquarters location for both the FIFA World Cup 26th Miami Host Committee and FIFA Miami operations; authorizing the City Manager or his or her designee to execute any necessary agreements, permits, and related documents for the installation, maintenance, and removal of the temporary installation; authorizing a temporary encroachment into the public right-of-way, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) — R-2026-135 - Signed — City Commission (2026-05-19)
The city approved a temporary art installation of a giant soccer ball. FIFA and Adidas donated the ball to celebrate the 2026 World Cup...
An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code by amending Article 5, “Architecture,” Section 5-500, “Roofs,” to clarify roof design standards by incorporating a combination of pitched and flat roof forms and to establish that roof designs proposed as entirely flat require review and approval by the full board of architects; to amend Section 5-502, “Flat Roofs,” to clarify the review and approval of trellis structures on roof decks; to remove Sections 5-503 and 5-504 and renumber subsequent sections; to delete outdated parapet height provisions in flood hazard districts; and providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. — O-2026-16 - Signed — City Commission (2026-05-19)
The City Commission approved an amendment to the roof design rules. The new rules allow roofs with both flat and pitched sections together...
VARI-26-02-0029 Variance request at 240 Edgewater Drive 1. Variance to allow a proposed dock to extend 11 feet and 3 inches into the waterway from the seawall, where five feet (5’) is the maximum allowed per Section 3-702(A) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. — Attachment C Legal Ad — Board of Adjustment (2026-06-01)
This Coral Gables city agenda includes public hearing items and variance requests. The document contains zoning and planning matters scheduled for consideration.
VARI-26-02-0029 Variance request at 240 Edgewater Drive 1. Variance to allow a proposed dock to extend 11 feet and 3 inches into the waterway from the seawall, where five feet (5’) is the maximum allowed per Section 3-702(A) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. — Staff Report 240 Edgewater DOCK — Board of Adjustment (2026-06-01)
VARI-26-03-0030 (Deferred at last meeting) Variances for freestanding carport and chain link fence at 8800 Old Culter Road 1. Variance to allow a freestanding carport canopy to have reduced interior side setbacks of nine-feet and four- inches (9’-4”) from both the north and south side where 20 feet is required on both sides, per Site Specifics Section A-56.H.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. 2. Variance to allow a chain link fence within the yard area which abuts the streets along SW 88th Street (North Kendall Drive) and Old Cutler Road, per Section 5-402.B.1(f) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. — Staff Report 8800 Old Cutler — Board of Adjustment (2026-06-01)
VARI-26-03-0030 (Deferred at last meeting) Variances for freestanding carport and chain link fence at 8800 Old Culter Road 1. Variance to allow a freestanding carport canopy to have reduced interior side setbacks of nine-feet and four- inches (9’-4”) from both the north and south side where 20 feet is required on both sides, per Site Specifics Section A-56.H.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. 2. Variance to allow a chain link fence within the yard area which abuts the streets along SW 88th Street (North Kendall Drive) and Old Cutler Road, per Section 5-402.B.1(f) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. — Attachment D Legal Ad and mailed notice — Board of Adjustment (2026-06-01)
VARI-26-03-0030 (Deferred at last meeting) Variances for freestanding carport and chain link fence at 8800 Old Culter Road 1. Variance to allow a freestanding carport canopy to have reduced interior side setbacks of nine-feet and four- inches (9’-4”) from both the north and south side where 20 feet is required on both sides, per Site Specifics Section A-56.H.2 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. 2. Variance to allow a chain link fence within the yard area which abuts the streets along SW 88th Street (North Kendall Drive) and Old Cutler Road, per Section 5-402.B.1(f) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. — Attachment B A-56 Hammock Lakes — Board of Adjustment (2026-06-01)
A Resolution of the City Commission directing the City Manager not to proceed with any major capital improvements that would require temporarily ceasing operations at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center until the reverter clause in the deed to the property has been modified to address the City Commission's concerns regarding its potential interpretation; and directing the City Attorney to pause on litigation efforts until further direction is provided by the City Commission. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) — Resolution -Youth Center matter — City Commission (2026-06-02)
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