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. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopting overnight anchoring regulations, providing exemptions, and providing for enforcement by civil penalty and other remedies. It also amends Section 8CC-10 of the Code, updating the schedule of civil penalties. The ordinance was introduced on 7/9/2026, and the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 7/14/2026. The agenda date for the Board of County Commissioners is 10/20/2026. The prime sponsor is Vicki L. Lopez. The file number is 261278. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The ordinance applies to the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. The zoning or use change is the adoption of a new county ordinance restricting overnight anchoring of vessels. The decision is a recommendation to forward to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Public comment was heard, with several individuals speaking in opposition, including Ms. Danielle Chandler, Captain Bert Korpela, Mr. Zakary Wronka, Mr. Michael Maynard, Mr. David Furor, Mr. Colby Uva, and a speaker identified only as Justin. Mayor Rachel Streitfeld of North Bay Village and Mayor Seth Salver of Bal Harbour spoke in support. Commissioner Regalado expressed opposition and requested an exemption for her district. Commissioner McGhee expressed concern about potential homelessness. The committee voted to forward the item to the Board with a request that it be placed on the agenda of the October 20, 2026 Board meeting.