RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, establishing restrictions on vessels anchored for 1 hour or more between sunset and sunrise for more than 30 days in any 6-month period. Exemptions are provided for governmental vessels, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties under Chapter 8CC, with penalties ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Municipalities can adopt and enforce their own stricter regulations. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee later withdrew the item on 7/14/2026, referencing Substitute Agenda Item 1G1 and Legislative File No. 261278.