Environmental Resources Management

Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the EQCB?
• What types of requests does the EQCB hear?
• How do I submit an application to the EQCB?

What is the EQCB?

The Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) hears petitions ranging from requests for variances from code requirements to appeals of decisions of the top Environmental Resources Management administrator and appeals of decisions of the Miami-Dade County Fire Department or other fire departments having jurisdiction.

In addition, the EQCB reviews applications and considers any requests for modifications or extensions for compliance with the requirements of Chapter 24 Miami-Dade County Code.

What types of requests does the EQCB hear?

The following is a list of the types of petitions the Environmental Quality Control Board hears:

• Requests for Variances from Chapter 24 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
• Appeals from the decisions of the top administrator of Environmental Resources Management. These must be filed within 15 days from the date of the action being appealed.
• Requests for extensions of time for compliance with the provisions of Chapter 24.
• Requests for approval of Interim Package Sewage Treatment Plants. These must be received a minimum of 42 days prior to the hearing date.
• Appeals of the decisions of the top administrator of Environmental Resources Management pursuant to a denial of an administrative request for a variance to the requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance Program as established under Chapter 11C of the Miami-Dade County Code.
• Applications by private or public water or sewer service utilities for a statement of approved water quality or approved sewage service. These will be scheduled for the next available hearing date, 30 days after submission of all requested information.
• Fire Department Appeals
  Section 2-103.23 of Article XIV A of the Miami-Dade County Code empowers the EQCB to hear the appeals to decisions of the fire departments. These appeals need to be filed and consulted with the appropriate fire department.

How do I submit an application to the EQCB?

Upon completion of the application for hearing, it will be required that you schedule an appointment with Code Coordination and Public Hearing at 305-372-6503 or Plan Review at 305-372-6527 for review and submittal of your complete application package.

Please call within the time-frame for filing as described in the general information sheet included in the application package.

• Download Hearing Application 

It is required that the application be filed by the owner(s) of the property which is the subject of the application. All owner(s) or their attorney must be present at the hearing. Other persons may speak on behalf of the applicant as experts, but may not legally represent the petitioner.

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