EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB

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

This ordinance, File Number 261214, proposes to amend Miami-Dade County Code Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43. The primary change is to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). This aims to streamline regulations and reduce development costs. Specific conditions for approval include the property being served by utility water and sewer, located more than 30 days travel time from a water supply well (except in Northwest and West Wellfield protection areas), within the Urban Development Boundary, and having fuels contained in an approved above-ground storage facility with secondary containment. Fuel volumes are capped at 1,500 gallons for food stores and based on regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities. A groundwater monitoring plan may be required. The ordinance revises definitions and operating permit requirements. The first reading was on 6/30/2026, with an agenda date of 7/21/2026.