About
The Board of Architects was created to ensure that the city’s architecture is consistent with the city’s regulations and to preserve the community's traditional aesthetics. It is responsible for determining whether development applications satisfy the Design Review Standards set out in Section 5-100 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code. These standards include, among other things, adherence to design principles such as the compatibility of elements of color, materials, fenestration and proportion, as well as an intrinsic sense of order in all aspects of the design. The City Architect is available to assist applicants in the preparation of their submittals and, in general, to help applicants find reasonable and appropriate solutions to design challenges. The board meets every Thursday to respond to applications in a timely manner.
Please note that the City of Coral Gables requires a tree survey and tree protection plan when submitting to the Development Review Committee and Board of Architects and when applying for demolition permits. (Resolution 2015-152)
Resources and Information
- Pre-Approved Paint Colors - Benjamin Moore
- Pre-Approved Paint Colors - Sherwin Williams
- Generator Permit Requirements
- Coral Gables Mediterranean Design Resources
- Interested in serving on the Board?
Board of Architects submittal deadlines
The Board of Architects consists of at least seven local architects appointed by the City Manager and approved by the City Commission. The purpose of the Board is “to ensure that the city’s architecture is consistent with the city’s regulations and to preserve the traditional aesthetic character of the community.” The board meets every Thursday morning to consider a wide variety of building and development applications such as new residences, new commercial structures, pools, pavement, signs, roof tiles, all building expansions, etc. For a typical building permit, the board’s review would involve a preliminary and final board approval prior to permit issuance. The board also makes recommendations on conditional use and hears appeals from the City Architect’s decision. An appeal of the board’s decision is appeal to the City Commission (Section 14-208 Zoning Code).
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Arts/Culture
Centennial Film Series at Art Cinema
In honor of the centennial, The Coral Gables Arts Cinema is rolling out a special lineup of classic films all with their own centennial ties.
Community Relations
Commissioner Castro's Office Hours
Speak with Commissioner Castro during her office hours every Tuesday, except on Commission Meeting days.
School
Community Relations
School Board Chair Rojas’ Office Hours
Join School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas on the first and third Thursday of every month for satellite office hours at City Hall.
Arts/Culture
The Ari Hoenig Trio
Sanctuary of the Arts is proud to present a truly exceptional evening of jazz. Join for the one and only Ari Hoenig and his dynamic trio.
Green Initiatives
Recreation
Plogging at Matheson Hammock 2025
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful on Saturday, April 19 for Plogging at Matheson beginning at 8 a.m. to pick up trash on the go!
Arts/Culture
From Bach to Bonds
New Canon Chamber Collective presents an unforgettable evening that bridges two masterful composers - Johann Sebastian Bach and Margaret Bonds - through their deeply expressive works of fait
Holiday
Recreation
Eggstreme Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. for the Eggstreme Egg Hunt. Special egg hunt for ages 3 and under as well.
Green Initiatives
Arts/Culture
Earth Month Documentary Screening
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful for a special Earth Month documentary screening at the Coral Gables Art Cinema.
Green Initiatives
Arbor Day Celebration
Join the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration at the green space at the intersection of Red Road and Coral Way, Thursday, April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Green Initiatives
Arts/Culture
ECO Encore
ECO Encore offers a night of music, community building, and insightful conversations about how waste is managed Southeast Florida. Recycled Orchestra of Catuera will be performing.