UPDATE NOISE ORDINANCE, NOSE POLLUTION IN WATERWAYS

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-04-15 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County Ordinance File Number 260237, titled "UPDATE NOISE ORDINANCE, NOISE POLLUTION IN WATERWAYS," was amended. This ordinance modifies Section 21-28 of the Miami-Dade County Code concerning noise regulations. Specifically, it reduces the distance at which sound from radios, televisions, and similar devices operated from vehicles, vessels, and floating structures is considered a prima facie violation from 100 feet to 25 feet. The ordinance was introduced on February 13, 2026, adopted on first reading on February 18, 2026, forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on April 15, 2026, and amended on the agenda on May 5, 2026. A final version is noted under File Number 260997. The ordinance aims to address noise nuisances, particularly from boaters, and promote public health and welfare. The legislative text indicates that the ordinance will become effective ten days after enactment.