Urban Development Boundary 2015 Feature Layer D Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset shows the official boundary line that separates developed urban areas from undeveloped land in Miami-Dade County as of 2015. It's important because it defines where the county allows dense development versus where it protects rural and natural lands, affecting zoning decisions, environmental protection, and long-term growth planning.
Why This Matters
- A developer checking whether a proposed project site falls within the urban boundary to understand what zoning rules and development density requirements apply
- A conservationist or environmental group identifying undeveloped land outside the boundary that may need protection from sprawl
- A resident or real estate agent researching a neighborhood's designation to understand future growth potential and whether the area is planned for urbanization or preservation
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | As needed |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | urban development boundary UDB zoning growth boundary development limits urban sprawl land use planning Miami-Dade County growth |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | UrbanDevelopmentBoundary2015: OBJECTID |
GlobalID |
text | UrbanDevelopmentBoundary2015: GlobalID |
Shape__Length |
number | UrbanDevelopmentBoundary2015: Shape__Length |
Related Datasets
Quality Breakdown
D
Composite Score: 57%
Findings
- Stale: not updated in 300 days
- Very short description (45 chars)
- Row count not available