As Miami Springs voters prepare to cast their ballots on key local decisions, MiamiSprings.com took a driving tour of the NW 36th Street area and East Drive corridor to provide residents with a firsthand, clear look at exactly where proposed zoning changes would take effect—and where single-family neighborhoods remain strictly protected.
Key Takeaways from the Driving Tour
The driving tour walks residents block-by-block through the affected district to separate rumor from reality regarding proposed residential density and height allowances:
- West of East Drive Remains Unchanged: Everything located west of East Drive—including single-family residential streets, local schools, and Stafford Park—remains 100% unchanged. No zoning modifications apply to these established residential zones.
- East Drive Buffer Protections: For properties east of East Drive, strict buffer restrictions apply. Buildings within 100 feet of single-family homes are capped at a maximum height of 4 stories.
- 36th Street Commercial Corridor: Beyond the 100-foot buffer toward the commercial NW 36th Street corridor, proposed zoning would permit multi-family residential developments up to a maximum height of 11 stories.
The proposed zoning changes aim to revitalize the aging commercial strip along NW 36th Street by incentivizing modern multi-family residential investment while creating a stepped buffer to shield adjacent single-family homeowners.
Watch the full video tour above to see the physical streets, current buildings, and precise boundaries before making your voice heard at the ballot box.
