INSPECTION SERVICE

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PRE Applications are available at the following locations: Miami-Dade County Herbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center 11805 S.W. 26th Street Miami, Florida 33175

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Miami-Dade County provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. “It is the policy of Miami- Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.” This service can be utilized Our zoning inspectors will by the seller, the buyer and What options do you have if determine: the real estate professional. a zoning violation is found?

u the zoning of the property and if there are Protect your Investment! the BUYER: Our Service Doesn’t End! any variances or zoning resolutions applicable to the property Protect your investment and savings by having If you are the buyer, this service is a “win-win” Once the report is given to you, our service the Department of Planning and Zoning situation for you. The “Zoning Inspector’s doesn’t stop. Staff will sit down with you and u the number of units permitted on the inspect your home or duplex to ensure that Report” will provide you the assurances you go over the report and answer any questions property the property you are buying, selling or need that the property you are about to or concerns. refinancing is in compliance with today’s purchase is in total compliance with the many u if the primary residence meets required zoning requirements and regulations. zoning requirements that any property within If any violations on the property are found, our setbacks Miami-Dade County must comply with. And, if staff will review each one with you and offer the SELLER: by chance it does not, you have many options guidance and possible solutions in order to u if accessory structures meet the required including seeking alternative means to correct help you remedy the problem. setbacks Ease your potential buyer’s mind by offering a them in the future. complete “Zoning Inspector’s Report” which The Department of Planning and Zoning’s Pre- u if structures meet spacing requirements will add even more value to your property by the REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL: Purchase Inspection Service is not intended to demonstrating that you have complied with all be an enforcement tool, rather a tool that will u if walls, fences and hedges meet height the necessary zoning requirements. Should Whether you are a real estate agent, practice ultimately save you time and money. requirements your property be in total compliance, this real estate law or are in a profession that report will add more appeal to your property revolves itself around real estate dealings, this u if there are any non-conforming structures since it will lift a heavy burden from the buyer zoning inspection report will benefit you. You or uses on the property making a purchase that much more enticing. will be able to provide vital information to your And, if by chance there isn’t total compliance, clients and help them maximize and protect u if there is space for the proper storage of don’t despair. You will still have an their investments. By having our staff do the your boat or recreational vehicle opportunity to seek alternatives to correct any work, you’ll free up valuable time to better serve problems, negotiate these with the buyer and your clients elsewhere. u if there are any open permits without final be better prepared to make any decisions inspection approval necessary. u if there are any plat restrictions u if an addition such as a family room or home office can be added to the residence