The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board that meets on the first Monday of the month. The Board consists of seven members: five of whom shall be appointed by the City Commission, one of each shall be nominated by the City Manager and by the six Board members appointed, both subject to approval by the City Commission. The Board hears variances and appeals from staff’s decision other than the City Architect. An appeal of the Board’s decision is appealed to the City Commission. (Sec. 2-402 Zoning Code)

Administrative Review of Variances

Given the communicable nature of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the CDC guidelines for social distancing, the City had suspended the Historic Preservation Board meetings (and other quasi-judicial board meetings) to protect both City staff and residents. The City is now beginning to conduct limited Historic Preservation Board meetings virtually as we continue to monitor COVID-19. In order to ensure that business can continue as usual, administrative reviews have been implemented pursuant to “Implementing Order (IO) No. 2020-01 of the City Manager: Expanded Administrative Reviews During COVID-19 State of Emergency: Variances”. The purpose of this Implementing Order is to specify the types of variances that may be reviewed administratively during the prolonged state of emergency. These administrative reviews are meant to balance the prolonged nature of this current emergency with the property rights and interests that residents and businesses have in continuing to conduct business and improve their property within the City. Staff will continue to review variance requests on a case by case basis and will limit those items going before the Historic Preservation Board to items which require a higher level of review.

Below are requested variances that are currently being reviewed by the City Manager on June 8, 2020:

• 2901 De Soto Blvd -Applicant's Submittal Package.pdf
  • Approval letter for 2901 De Soto Blvd
• 440 Costanera Road - Applicant's Submittal Package.pdf
  • Approval Letter for 440 Costanera Rd

Any comments or questions on the above requested variances may be emailed to planning@coralgables.com or call the Development Services Director at (305) 569-1850 until the day of the City Manager's review.

Board of Adjustment Applications/Forms

• Board of Adjustment Application
• Board of Adjustment Application Tree Appeal or Administrative Tree Variance
• Board of Adjustment Supporting Information
• Board of Adjustment 2020 Calendar
• Board of Adjustment Application Fee Schedule
• Certified Mailing List Service Providers

Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule

Click here for Agendas and Minutes

Archived Board of Adjustment Information

February 5, 2018

• Agenda
• Memo
• Staff Report

January 8, 2018

• Agenda
• Application and Staff Report - 944 Lugo Avenue

October 6, 2017

• Agenda

March 6, 2017

• Agenda
• Application and Staff Report - 6860 Sunrise Court

January 11, 2016

• Agenda
• Application and Staff Report - 70 Casuarina Concourse
• Minutes

June 6, 2016

• Agenda
• Application and Staff Report - 311 Leucadendra Drive