RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS

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

This is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to boats and waterways in Miami-Dade County, creating Section 7-40.1 to restrict overnight anchoring. It was introduced on 7/9/2026, received a favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026 following a public hearing, and is scheduled for a second reading on the BCC agenda on 10/20/2026. The ordinance prohibits vessels from anchoring for 1 hour or more between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise 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. Civil penalties are set at $500 for first offense, $1,000 for second offense within five years, and $2,500 for third or subsequent offense within five years. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant name. The prime sponsor is Vicki L. Lopez. The file number is 261278. The document notes it is a substitute to file 260878. The effective date is not stated, but the ordinance states it becomes effective ten days after enactment unless vetoed. Public comment sentiment is not stated beyond noting a public hearing was held.