Dear Homeowners and Realtors:

The Coral Gables Development Services Department, in conjunction with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a series of focus groups aimed at sharing information on permitting and development processes and receiving feedback on how we can improve our services. If you are interested in joining this effort, please find details below about the dates and times and how you can RSVP.

Jane K. Tompkins, AICP
Development Services Director

William G. Miner
Building Director 

Ramon Trias 

Planning & Zoning Director  

Focus Group Details:

Anyone who falls into one of the groups identified below and is interested in participating can RSVP with their preferred focus group selection (see details below) by email to bmorales@coralgables.com, or phone to 305-460-5235 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Focus Group for Realtors: June 1, 2015, 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.
• Focus Group for Homeowners: June 1, 2015, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Homeowners

Location: All focus group sessions will be held at the Coral Gables Museum, Community Room, 285 Aragon Avenue. Discussion topics will be include the following:

• Building Permitting Flow Chart and Goals
• The Development Review Committee and Board of Architects approval process
• Special requirements for Zoning, ADA, Signage, Aesthetics
• The Building Permitting process and Fees
• Coordination with outside agencies, Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), and the Water and Sewer Department (WASD)
• The Construction Staging and Inspection processes