City of Miami Pavers Permit
Driveway & Pool Deck Requirements (2025). Everything you need to get approved: documents, timelines, zoning standards, and official City links.
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Key Facts
| Jurisdiction | City of Miami, FL |
|---|---|
| Departments | Building Department (iBuild/ePlan) & Planning & Zoning |
| Work Covered | New/replacement paver driveways, pool decks, walkways, aprons. |
| Permit Required? | Yes. Driveways & pool decks need building permits. ROW work needs Public Works auth. |
1 Required Documents
Prepare a complete electronic submittal for Building and Planning & Zoning review:
- Building/Driveway Permit Application: Signed and notarized.
- Recent Property Survey: Showing existing conditions, easements, trees, utilities.
- Site Plan (To-Scale): Layout, dimensions, property lines, setbacks, and pool deck geometry.
- Construction Detail: Paver thickness, base, bedding, edge restraints.
- Material Specs: Identify paver product (NOA if applicable).
- Drainage Calcs: Pervious vs. impervious open-space calculations.
- Public Works (if applicable): Separate permit for work in the Right-of-Way (apron/swale).
Note: Pool deck pavers can be reviewed within a pool permit set or as a
separate “pool deck” permit.
2 Fees & Timeline
Estimated Fees
Value-based per City fee schedule. Residential driveways typically run a few hundred dollars.
Review Time
Approx. 2–3 weeks for complete plans in straightforward projects.
3 Zoning & Standards
- ● Transect Zones (T3–T6): Setbacks and coverage vary by zone.
- ● Open Space: Must maintain required landscaped/pervious area percentage.
- ● County Ordinance 2025: Impervious surface rules apply to all new paved areas.
Forms & Official Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for widening?
Yes. Widening a driveway increases impervious area and alters drainage, requiring Planning
review and likely Public Works clearance if touching the swale.
What must be on the site plan?
Layout dimensions, distances to property lines, existing structures, driveway width, apron
location, plus construction details (paver thickness, base).
How do I pay fees?
All payments are handled through the iBuild Miami online portal using a credit card or
e-check.
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