Miami-Dade County
Owner’s representative for Coconut Grove homes and renovations
Coconut Grove is Miami’s oldest neighborhood. Tree canopy, historic homes, bayfront lots and neighborhood zoning rules decide what can be built where. We manage design, approvals and construction for the owner.
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Building in Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is part of the City of Miami, so Miami 21 zoning and city permits apply, with Grove-specific rules on top. Parts of the Grove are in neighborhood conservation districts that address lot coverage, building scale and streetscape. Historic sites and districts go to the city’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board, and the West Grove is home to some of Miami’s oldest Bahamian heritage.
Trees often decide the site plan. The city requires permits to remove or relocate trees, with mitigation and added protection for large specimen trees, so footprints, driveways, pools and utilities may have to work around them. Bring an arborist in early. Some areas also have environmental preservation designations.
Bayfront and near-bay lots are in FEMA flood zones, and Miami-Dade HVHZ rules apply to every exterior product. Narrow streets and close neighbors make staging, deliveries and work hours part of the budget.
Why owners here hire us
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Projects we manage in Coconut Grove, Miami
Owner’s Representation
A construction manager who works for you, from first budget to handover.
Learn more PlanPermits, Board & City Approvals
Building permits, design review boards, HOA and condo approvals, start to finish.
Learn more HireContractor Selection & Bid Leveling
Vetted contractors, one bid package and a line-by-line comparison of the bids.
Learn more BuildCost Control, Pay Applications & Change Orders
Every pay app checked against work on site, every change order negotiated.
Learn more RescueProject Recovery
A 72-hour audit of a stalled or over-budget build and a plan to finish.
Learn more RescueRemote & Out-of-State Owner Representation
We represent you on site in South Florida while you live elsewhere.
Learn moreCan I remove trees to build on my Coconut Grove lot?
Tree removal and relocation need City of Miami permits, often with mitigation, and large specimen trees get added protection. Many designs work around existing trees, and we settle this during design.
Is Coconut Grove its own city?
No. It is a neighborhood in the City of Miami, so city zoning and permits apply along with Grove-specific rules.
My home is historic. Can I add on?
Often, yes, with historic design review. Additions are generally expected to be compatible with the original house and distinguishable from it, and we coordinate that with your architect.
Do you manage bayfront projects in the Grove?
Yes. We coordinate seawalls, docks and flood elevation with the house design, county environmental permits and the city building permit.
Start a project
Planning a project in Coconut Grove?
Call (570) 339-7793 or book a consultation. We’ll review your lot, trees and approvals before the design is set.
- A 30-minute call with Osher about your project
- An honest opinion, even if you decide not to hire us
- A written proposal: flat monthly retainer or a percentage of construction value