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Committee OKs temporary landscaping relief for major home renovations — county standards to apply
Summary
Committee approved amending LDR practice so single‑family home renovations that exceed 50% of building value can meet Miami‑Dade county landscaping standards instead of the city’s higher standards, easing tree and shrub size requirements for affected homeowners.
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee voted Feb. 20 to amend city practice for landscaping requirements when single‑family home renovations exceed 50% of the value of the existing building. Under the committee’s action, homeowners performing major renovations will be allowed to meet Miami‑Dade County’s landscaping standards rather than the city’s stricter standards,…
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