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Rules for Mobile Homes and Trailers in Miami-Dade County

Original title: Mobile Homes and Trailers

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines the county regulations regarding the placement of mobile homes and trailers in residential areas. It also explains the legal requirements for reporting potential s, including specific rules for anonymous complaints.

Why it matters

Residents are prohibited from storing or using mobile homes outside of approved parks, except for temporary use on active construction sites, and must follow specific reporting protocols to trigger code enforcement investigations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residential property owners

They are subject to zoning restrictions regarding the storage and use of mobile homes on their property.

Directly affected

Construction site permit holders

They are permitted to use mobile homes as temporary housing under specific active permit conditions.

Directly affected

Code enforcement complainants

Their choice to remain anonymous impacts whether or not an investigation will be opened by the county.

Key Facts

  • It is illegal to place, store, or use a mobile home outside of an approved mobile home park in Miami-Dade County.
  • Mobile homes may be used as a temporary residence on a construction site only if there is an active building permit for a structure on that site.
  • Code inspectors will only investigate anonymous complaints if they determine the reported violation poses an imminent threat to public health, safety, welfare, or sensitive resources.
  • Anonymous complaints that do not indicate an imminent threat will not be investigated.
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  • To guarantee an investigation regardless of the 'imminent threat' status, complainants must provide their name and address.
  • Residents can report potential code violations by calling 311 or emailing 311@miamidade.gov.
  • The Neighborhood Regulations Division can be reached at 786-315-2552 for further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park a mobile home on my residential property?
No, it is illegal to place, store, or use a mobile home outside of an approved mobile home park, unless it is a temporary home on an active construction site.
Will the county investigate an anonymous report of a code violation?
Only if the inspector determines the violation presents an to public health, safety, or the environment. Otherwise, the complaint will not be investigated.
How do I ensure my code violation complaint is investigated?
You must provide your name and address when filing the complaint.

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Anonymous Complaint Limitation

The county explicitly links its investigation policy to Florida Statute 125.69, which restricts the ability of inspectors to act on anonymous tips unless an 'imminent threat' is identified.

Florida Statute 125.69

Connected Entities

Herbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center, Florida Statute 125.69, Lourdes M. Gomez and 2 more
locationHerbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center“Permitting and inspection facility.”Map →
otherFlorida Statute 125.69“State law governing the investigation of anonymous code complaints.”Map →
PersonLourdes M. Gomez“Director of Regulatory and Economic Resources.”Map →
locationMiami-Dade County“The governing body enforcing the zoning and code regulations.”Map →
locationStephen P. Clark Center“Administrative office location.”Map →

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www.miamidade.gov

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