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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 3, 2026Miami-Dade

South Miami Mayor says Live Local Act strips city of zoning authority

The Live Local Act allows developers to bypass local height and density restrictions for housing projects, effectively removing the city's ability to block developments near single-family neighborhoods. South Miami Mayor reports that the law prevents public hearings and commission votes on projects that exceed local zoning limits.

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Why It Matters

Residents in South Miami and across Miami-Dade County may see high-density developments built in areas previously zoned for single-family homes without local government oversight or public input.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

locationTallahassee“Refers to the Florida state government seat.”locationMiami-Dade County“The county experiencing conflicts over new high-density developments.”locationSouth Miami“The city where the mayor reports loss of zoning control.”