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).
Board of Architects Review Application [PDF]Meetings:
Please use search filters to find board of architect meetings more easily
Keyword: Board of Architects
(44) Events Found
Recreation
Tour of the Gables 5K
Lace up your running shoes! Baptist Health Tour of the Gables will have a 5K, 10K and Kids Dash.
Festivals
Arts/Culture
Carnaval de Barranquilla
Come join the Gran Parada in the streets of Coral Gables, starting at 280 Aragon Ave. and continuing to Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. from 1 to 7 p.m.
Green Initiatives
Recycling Drive-Thru Event
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host a Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the parking lot behind City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, for city residents.
Arts/Culture
Recreation
An Afternoon at the Cinema
Watch an acclaimed film at the Gables Art Cinema, sponsored by Commissioner Kirk Menendez.
Arts/Culture
¡Cachao Vive! A Concert of Cuban Melodies
¡Cachao Vive! will bring to life the vibrant rhythms and timeless melodies of Cuba in a remarkable program that honors the island’s rich musical heritage.
Recreation
Summer Camp Open House
Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon come view all the summer camp offerings, tour the facility, and meet the team.
Recreation
Arts/Culture
Green Initiatives
Gables Bike Tours
Join BikeWalk and Coral Gables Museum for fun, educational bike tours around the city.
Arts/Culture
Shopping/Dining
Picnic Concert at McBride Plaza
Enjoy a delightful picnic concert with the Navy Band Brass Quintet at McBride Plaza.
Arts/Culture
Holiday
Melodies on the Mile: Navy Band Live!
Experience an evening of captivating live music with the Navy Band Popular Music Group at the Miracle Theatre.
Community Relations
Commissioner Castro's Office Hours
Speak with Commissioner Castro during her office hours every Tuesday, except on Commission Meeting days.