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RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
This is a legislative matter, not a specific development project. It is an ordinance relating to boats and waterways in Miami-Dade County, creating Section 7-40.1 to restrict overnight anchoring of vessels for more than 30 days in any 6-month period, providing exemptions, and amending Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The ordinance applies to both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The case file number is 261278. The status is Second Reading. The agenda date is 10/20/2026. The sponsor is Vicki L. Lopez. The ordinance was introduced on 7/9/2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 7/14/2026. The ordinance is a substitute to file number 260878. The civil penalties for a violation of section 7-40.1 are: first offense $500.00, second offense within five years $1,000.00, third or subsequent offense within five years $2,500.00. The ordinance states it is adopted under section 327.60(2)(f)3., Florida Statutes, and that each municipality may establish and enforce its own anchoring regulations under that section. The ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the County Mayor. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is stated. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Second Reading; forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
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, Florida, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing. Commissioner Regalado requested the item be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to process.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
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 would create Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to restrict overnight anchoring of vessels for more than 30 days in any 6-month period, with exemptions for governmental vessels, construction or 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 document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant. The case file number is 260878. The status is withdrawn, with a substitute file number 261278 referenced. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
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, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include governmental vessels on official duty, construction or dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels actively engaged in fishing. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal or destruction. Municipalities can adopt their own stricter regulations. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties for violations of the new anchoring regulations. The matter was introduced on 7/9/2026 and is scheduled for a second reading and potential final action on 10/20/2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 7/14/2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Pending BCC Assignment and Final Action.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor (for the ordinance)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
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, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. It also provides exemptions for vessels anchored within marked mooring fields or for permitted marine construction, installation, or maintenance work. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor; Sen. Rene Garcia, Co-Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance prohibits vessels from anchoring for more than 1 hour between sunset and sunrise for over 30 days in any 6-month period, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends the schedule of civil penalties. This legislative matter is a substitute to a previous file and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to finalize.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Pending BCC Assignment.
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
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 would create Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to restrict 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 actively engaged in commercial fishing. It would also amend 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 document does not state a specific address, parcel, acreage, or number of units. The applicant/developer/owner is not stated; the sponsors are Vicki L. Lopez (Prime Sponsor) and Sen. Rene Garcia (Co-Sponsor). The case/file number is 260878. The decision is withdrawn, with a note to see substitute file 261278. Key dates: introduced 5/14/2026, adopted on first reading 6/2/2026, withdrawn 7/14/2026. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. This action is a response to increased vessel anchoring impacting navigation, safety, and the environment. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor; Sen. Rene Garcia, Co-Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include governmental vessels, construction or dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to establish civil penalties for violations, ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Enforcement can be carried out by county code inspectors, municipalities (unless they have adopted their own regulations and notified the county), and law enforcement officers. A courtesy warning notice procedure is outlined before penalties are issued. The ordinance is a substitute for a previous item and is expected to be effective ten days after enactment.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Ordinance status is Second Reading, pending BCC Assignment. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
File 260878 is a withdrawn Miami-Dade County ordinance relating to boats and waterways in incorporated and unincorporated areas. It proposed creating Section 7-40.1 of the Code to restrict 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 proposed amending Section 8CC-10 to add civil penalties of $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 was introduced 5/14/2026, adopted on first reading 6/2/2026, and withdrawn on 7/14/2026. The document notes a substitute, Legislative File No. 261278. No specific address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. No public comment is stated.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
This is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to passenger motor carrier vehicles in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It amends Sections 31-102 and 31-107 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to revise vehicle age requirements for certain passenger motor carrier vehicles, specifically allowing vehicles used for circulator or fixed route service to operate for up to 20 model years of age or 350,000 miles of usage, whichever comes first. The ordinance was introduced on 5/14/2026, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and amended at the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The amended version is in Legislative File Number 261387. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; amended at Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026; public hearing pending
- Applicant:
- Natalie Milian Orbis, Prime Sponsor
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 to revise vehicle age requirements for passenger motor carrier vehicles (PMCs), specifically allowing PMCs providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years or 350,000 miles, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The amendment was requested by the City of Coral Gables via Resolution No. 2026-76 adopted on 3/10/2026. No specific project site, parcel, or address is involved; this is a countywide regulatory change.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; public hearing scheduled for 7/14/2026 before the Transportation Committee
- Applicant:
- Natalie Milian Orbis, Prime Sponsor
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
This is a legislative matter, File Number 260868, an ordinance relating to passenger motor carrier vehicles. It amends Sections 31-102 and 31-107 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to revise vehicle age requirements for certain passenger motor carrier vehicles, allowing vehicles providing circulator or fixed route service to operate for up to 20 model years of age or 350,000 miles of usage, whichever comes first. The ordinance was introduced on 5/14/2026, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The prime sponsor is Natalie Milian Orbis. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; scheduled for public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026.
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 to revise vehicle age requirements for passenger motor carrier vehicles (PMCs). The change allows PMC vehicles providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years of age or 350,000 miles of usage, whichever comes first, instead of the previous 15 model year limit. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The request originated from City of Coral Gables Resolution No. 2026-76 adopted 3/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; public hearing scheduled for 7/14/2026 before Transportation Committee
- Applicant:
- Natalie Milian Orbis, Prime Sponsor
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 regarding passenger motor carrier vehicles. The ordinance revises vehicle age requirements, allowing PMC vehicles providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years of age or 350,000 miles of usage, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and is scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. The applicant is not stated; the sponsor is Natalie Milian Orbis. The case/file number is 260868. The decision is adopted on first reading, with a pending public hearing. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; public hearing scheduled before Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026
- Applicant:
- not stated; sponsor is Natalie Milian Orbis
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 regarding passenger motor carrier vehicles. The ordinance revises vehicle age requirements, allowing PMC vehicles providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years or 350,000 miles, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The applicant is not stated; the sponsor is Natalie Milian Orbis. The case file number is 260868. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; public hearing scheduled for 7/14/2026 before the Transportation Committee.
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 regarding passenger motor carrier vehicles. It revises vehicle age requirements, allowing vehicles used for circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years or 350,000 miles, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. The ordinance was introduced on 5/14/2026, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and amended at the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The final decision is not stated. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated; the requester is listed as NONE. The sponsor is Natalie Milian Orbis. The case/file number is 260868. The amended version is referenced as Legislative File Number 261387. Public comment sentiment is not stated.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; amended at Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026; final decision not stated
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 regarding passenger motor carrier vehicles. The ordinance revises vehicle age requirements, allowing PMC vehicles providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years or 350,000 miles, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or acreage is stated. The applicant is not stated; the sponsor is Natalie Milian Orbis. The case file number is 260868. The decision is 'adopted on first reading' with a pending public hearing. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; public hearing scheduled before Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 to revise vehicle age requirements for passenger motor carrier vehicles (PMCs), specifically allowing PMCs providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years or 350,000 miles, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and is scheduled for a public hearing before the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026. The amendment was requested by the City of Coral Gables via Resolution No. 2026-76 adopted on 3/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; public hearing scheduled for 7/14/2026 before Transportation Committee
- Applicant:
- Natalie Milian Orbis, Prime Sponsor
RELATING TO PASSENGER MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-102 and 31-107 to revise vehicle age requirements for passenger motor carrier vehicles (PMCs), allowing vehicles providing circulator or fixed route service to operate up to 20 model years or 350,000 miles, whichever comes first, instead of the current 15 model year limit. Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, amended at Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026, public hearing scheduled for 7/14/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant beyond the County and sponsor Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis. File number 260868. Public comment sentiment: not stated.
- Board:
- Transportation Cmte
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; amended at Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026; public hearing scheduled for 7/14/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County; sponsor Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis
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