RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-07-14 · ordinance

The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to boats and waterways in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was introduced on 5/14/2026, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and withdrawn on 7/14/2026. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, which restricts overnight anchoring of vessels for more than 30 days in any 6-month period, with exemptions for governmental vessels, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. It also amends Section 8CC-10 to add civil penalties for violations: $500 for first offense, $1,000 for second offense within five years, and $2,500 for third or subsequent offense within five years. The ordinance applies to both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The prime sponsor is Vicki L. Lopez, with co-sponsor Sen. Rene Garcia. The file number is 260878. The status is withdrawn, with a substitute file number 261278 noted. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or number of units. Public comment sentiment is not stated.