Accessory structures.
Miami City Code § 20-6
in effectSec. 20-6. - Accessory structures.
Accessory structures are permitted below the base flood elevation provided the accessory structures are used only for parking or storage and:
(1) If located in areas of special flood hazard (Zone A/AE) other than coastal high hazard areas, are one-story and not larger than 600 square feet and have flood openings in accordance with Section R322.2 of the Florida Building Code, Residential;
(2) If located in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V/VE), are not located below elevated buildings and are not larger than 100 square feet;
(3) Are anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement resulting from flood loads;
(4) Have flood damage-resistant materials used below the base flood elevation plus one foot; and
(5) Have mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, including plumbing fixtures, elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus one foot.
(Ord. No. 14039, § 2, 12-9-21)
Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH20FLDAPR_S20-6ACSTFetched: 11/1/2026