HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2026-650ORDINANCE NO. 2026 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 265-53,
ENTITLED "REQUIRED SIGNS; NO PERMIT REQUIRED," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, REQUIRING THE POSTING
OF CERTAIN SIGNS AT COMMUNITY AND COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOLS;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, confers upon local governments the authority
to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, The State of Florida routinely ranks among the highest nationally for pool
drownings; and
WHEREAS, having a visible address in conspicuous areas of public pools can reduce
emergency services response times; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") desires to
provide additional means of preventing deaths related to pool drowning; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the amendments set forth herein will aid in
the. reduction of pool -related deaths in public pools and promote the public health, safety, and
welfare of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS':
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part by this Ordinance
upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. Amendment of Chapter 265, Article IX, Section 265-53. Chapter 265, Article IX,
Section 265-53 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is hereby
amended as follows:
ARTICLE IX —Sign Regulations
§ 265-53. — Required signs; no permit required.
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The following signs shall be placed where appropriate by a property owner and do not require a
permit:
A. Safety signs.
B. Address numbers. Address numbers must be conspicuously posted so that they are clearly
legible and easily visible from streets, roadways, alleys and waterways.
(1) Residential building with four dwelling units or less: Address numerals at least four
inches high but not greater than ten inches.
(2) Residential building with more than four dwelling units: Address numerals at least 10
inches high.
(3) Nonresidential buildings: Address numerals at least 10 inches high.
(4) Construction sites: Address numbers must be at least 10 inches high and shall be
displayed on the front yard and back yard areas of a construction site.
(5) Vacant lots: Address numerals must be at least 10 inches high and shall be displayed
on the front yard.
(6) Waterways: Address numerals must be at least 4 inches high.
C. Community and Commercial Swimming Pools: Swimming pools owned and/or operated by
community, homeowners, or condominium associations, or any commercial entities, shall
at all times have signs posted, visible from all areas of the swimming pool deck during both
daylight and non -daylight hours, containing the address, including building number and
street name, of the swimming pool, or of the building whereupon or wherein
the swimming pool is located, in numbers and letters at least four inches in height.
GD. Handicapped parking and handicapped access signs in accordance with state handicapped
parking and Federal Disabilities Act access requirements.
-DE. Traffic control signs.
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€F. Parking for general public use (not assigned or tenant only): Parking lots or garages shall be
identified by a parking sign displaying the letter "P" located within five feet of a property
line at primary vehicular entrance drives.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable and if
any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections,
sentences, clause, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it being the
legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the Commission, and it is hereby
ordained, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the code of
the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; and that the sections of this Ordinance may be
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renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "ordinance" shall be
changed to "section" or other appropriate word, as required.
Section 5. Repealer. All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately after adoption on
second reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading the 11'day of March, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading the 10filay of April, 2026.
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Mau4ici6 Betan�ur, CIVIC, City Clerk
First Reading
Motion:( I,L.n,�ui�iQlfQ�
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Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Alain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin
& Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Second Reading
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Vote on First Reading:
Mayor Svechin
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Vote on Second Reading:
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Mayor Svechin
V
Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra
Yes)
(No)
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Commissioner Joseph
Commissioner Lama
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes) (No)
(Yes) (No)
(Yes) (No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Julio Davila, Code Compliance Manager
DATE: April 16, 2026
RE: Amending City's Code of Ordinances Section 265-53 Relating to Required
Signs
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff presents this ordinance for Commission approval.
REASONS:
The Code Compliance Division is requesting an amendment to Sec. 265-53, which pertains to required
signs that do not need a permit. The proposed amendment would make it a requirement for all
community and commercial swimming pools to have an address sign posted in a prominent area. This
lettering on the sign should be at least four (4) inches in height and be visible from all areas of the pool
deck in the daytime and nighttime.
The state of Florida led the nation in 2025 with a new record of 110 child drownings for children under 5
years of age. Though most of these drownings occurred in single-family residences, many also occurred
in public swimming pools. In addition to child drownings, there are adult drownings that have occurred
in shared pools, as well as other emergencies around pool decks. While many people know their
addresses, a lot of children and visitors do not. When an emergency occurs, it is important to know the
address of where the incident is taking place.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach has many shared pools in buildings and many visitors that are not aware of
the address where they are staying. The proposed amendment is a cost-effective way to help reduce the
response time in case of any emergencies taking place around shared pool areas and hopefully increase
better outcomes.
Item Number: 8.A
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ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
Item Number: 8.A
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