HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3981RESOLUTION NO.2026 - ?
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY AMENDING SECTION 21-28 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO NOISE REGULATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County (the "County") has proposed an ordinance amending
Section 21-28 of the Code of Miami -Dade County, Florida, relating to noise regulations,
including modifying the circumstances that establish a prima facie violation governing radios,
televisions, and similar sound -producing devices; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance would reduce the existing 100-foot plainly audible
standard to 25 feet as it relates to vehicles, vessels, and floating structures, while maintaining
the 100-foot standard for buildings and non -floating structures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") is a coastal community with
significant residential density, waterways, and public roadways, and excessive noise from
vehicles and vessels can adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed amendment promotes quality of
life and supports reasonable noise regulation to protect the peaceful enjoyment of property;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interests of its residents to
express support for the County's proposed ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support. The City Commission hereby expresses its support for the
proposed County's ordinance amending Section 21-28 of the Code of Miami -Dade County,
Florida, relating to noise regulations.
Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of
this Resolution to the Miami -Dade County Mayor and the Miami -Dade County Board of County
Commissioners.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of Febr ary 2026.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Al4in E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
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Mayor Svechin ✓ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Edward A. Santiago, Chief of Police
DATE: February 19, 2026
RE: Express Support for Proposed Amendments to Miami -Dade County's Noise
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
REASONS:
Miami -Dade County has proposed an ordinance amending Section 21-28 of the Code of Miami -Dade
County, Florida, relating to noise regulations. The proposed amendment modifies the "plainly audible"
standard for vehicles, vessels, and floating structures, reducing the distance from 100 feet to 25 feet,
while maintaining the 100-foot standard for buildings and non -floating structures. The proposed
changes are intended to address increasing concerns regarding excessive noise emanating from vehicles
and boats in publicly accessible areas.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 9.T
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