EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

This ordinance, currently in draft, proposes to amend Miami-Dade County Code Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43. It aims to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores located within wellfield protection areas, replacing the current requirement for public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The proposed changes would allow for administrative approval if specific conditions are met, including the property being outside the 30-day travel time of a utility water supply well, located within the Urban Development Boundary, and not within the Northwest or West Wellfield protection areas. Additional requirements include containment for fuels, secondary containment systems for storage tanks, and an operating permit. This change is intended to streamline the permitting process, reduce development costs, and provide relief to property owners while maintaining environmental protections. The ordinance was introduced on 6/30/2026 and has a first reading scheduled for 7/21/2026.