PLANNING & ZONING
The Planning Department prepares, updates, and maintains neighborhood and Citywide plans and technical data for the City pursuant to Florida Statues. This division is further divided into four distinct sections: planning, zoning, design and historic preservation. The planning process involves looking at the city long term and reviewing the land development regulations and comprehensive plan from time to time, suggesting changes to those documents that may be required because of a changing environment. The proposed changes would have to be reviewed by the Planning Board, as the land planning agency of the city, and ultimately by the City Commission. Planning also provides technical administrative support to the Planning Board. 
MISSION STATEMENT
“We are dedicated to developing, refining, and effectuating a comprehensive urban planning vision for Miami Beach with the goal to preserve the integrity of the City's unique design heritage, enhance the quality and diversity of the urban experience, inclusive of its residential neighborhoods, business districts, and resort, recreation and entertainment areas.”
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