C4G - Regulate Commercial Deliveries

Committee Referrals - C4 G

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Please place on the April 23, 2025 agenda a referral to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (“LUSC”) to discuss the potential development and implementation of Citywide regulations pertaining to commercial vehicle deliveries on private property that may be necessary to protect residents’ quality of life.

Our City, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant urban environment, and culturally diverse community, faces certain challenges related to commercial vehicle deliveries on private property. With many businesses relying on frequent and early morning deliveries, unregulated truck access leads to noise pollution, as well as may also cause traffic congestion and safety hazards for residents and visitors.

To that effect, I have received resident complaints and, in order to address these concerns, I would like to consider the development and implementation of regulations that balance the operational needs of businesses with the preservation of residents’ quality of life. Such potential regulations could include restricting delivery hours, requiring specific loading dock/zone capacity, frequency, and/or height restrictions, and strictly enforcing noise limitations to minimize disturbances in residential areas.

Accordingly, I would request that the City Administration, after conducting appropriate community engagement and seeking input from stakeholders, be prepared to discuss any potential regulations (and provide the Committee with its recommendations) that would protect residents’ quality of life while ensuring that businesses are still allowed to operate effectively and efficiently.

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

n/a

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?

(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: LUSC - Citywide Regulation of Commercial Vehicle Deliveries on Private Property. (Bhatt)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)