North Miami Driveway Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Driveway Permit checklist for North Miami

City of North Miami Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
Driveway Permit Checklist — city-specific intake checklist (2025 edition)
Driveway Packet — city-specific detail packet (MUST be used along with application)
Building Cost Affidavit
Proof of Ownership: Recorded warranty deed
Contractor's State License
Certificate of Liability Insurance — valid min 6 months
Workers' Comp Insurance or exemption
Current signed and sealed Survey — 2 copies
Survey Affidavit (if survey older than 1 year)
Application for Engineering Permit for work within Public Right-of-Way — if approaches not built to minimal city standards
All drawings MUST include dimensions and indicate BOTH side-yard setbacks
All markings/shadings per city provided packet details
Application must clearly indicate type of material: concrete, asphalt, pavers, etc.
GotchaPer City Code Section 17-97 — impervious percentage CANNOT exceed 40% in the right-of-way
GotchaPer City Code Section 17-48 — back of sidewalk elevations shall not be less than street center elevations
Gotcha5' minimum setback from property lines
Gotcha4" minimum driveway thickness; 8' for circular driveways
GotchaNo wire or fiber mesh in the right-of-way approaches
GotchaIf existing sidewalk crossing driveway is NOT 6" thick, it MUST be replaced
GotchaAny sidewalk damaged during construction or not meeting ADA requirements MUST be replaced
GotchaConcrete sidewalk must be 3,000 PSI
Disciplines: Zoning, Engineering, Building
Fee$0.25/sqft; $102 minimum; ROW work charged separately per Engineering Plan Review fee ($59/location + $350 new construction review)

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the North Miami building department before you submit. See every permit type on the North Miami permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in North Miami?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the North Miami building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a driveway application rejected in North Miami?

Per City Code Section 17-97 — impervious percentage CANNOT exceed 40% in the right-of-way. Per City Code Section 17-48 — back of sidewalk elevations shall not be less than street center elevations. 5' minimum setback from property lines.

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