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NewsMiami's Community NewspapersAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

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

South Miami Mayor reports that the state's Live Local Act prevents local governments from blocking high-density developments that exceed existing height and density limits. The law allows developers to bypass public hearings and local commission votes for projects on specific parcels, including those near single-family neighborhoods.

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Why It Matters

Residents in South Miami and across Miami-Dade County have lost the ability to influence local zoning decisions for large-scale housing projects, which the Mayor argues are being built without regard for existing infrastructure or neighborhood character.

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Who's Mentioned

locationTallahassee“Refers to the Florida state government and legislature.”locationMiami-Dade County“The county experiencing conflicts related to the Live Local Act.”locationSouth Miami“The city where the Mayor serves and where the impacts of the Act are being felt.”