R5J - Regulate Personal Delivery Devices
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “PUBLIC PLACES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “BICYCLING, SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER SKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRIC BICYCLING, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY CREATING SECTION 70-73, TO BE ENTITLED “SAFE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES AND MOBILE CARRIERS,” TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL LOCAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
9:50 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached proposed ordinance is presented at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez.
Section 316.2071, Florida Statutes, authorizes the operation of personal delivery devices (PDDs) and mobile carriers on sidewalks and crosswalks, but expressly permits local governments to impose additional regulations related to their safe operation.
The City of Miami Beach is a densely populated coastal community with narrow sidewalks, heavy pedestrian traffic, and unique public safety and mobility concerns.
The operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers has raised concerns from residents and visitors regarding sidewalk obstructions, tripping hazards, and visual distractions.
The City Commission finds it necessary to ensure that these devices operate in a manner that is highly visible, predictable, and actively monitored in order to safeguard public safety.
The City has received reports of near-misses involving these devices on sidewalks and seeks to minimize risk and liability while allowing for their continued use under clearly defined safety parameters.
If adopted, the proposed ordinance would impose reasonable regulations that require enhanced visibility measures, active monitoring, adequate insurance, and proper documentation from operators of PDD and mobile carriers on City sidewalks and crosswalks.
SECOND READING CHANGES
Between first and second reading, the proposed ordinance was amended by the sponsor to increase the maximum speed from 6 to 8 mph, and the maximum idle time from 3 to 30 minutes. It also includes a new provision allowing operators 6 months to come into compliance. Finally, the fee provision was adjusted to state that the total fee is $100 per robot to be utilized at any one time so that operators can switch out individual robots but pay for the total number to be utilized at any one time in the City.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: 9/5/2025 See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
No
No
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
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
9:50 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Safety Regulations for "Delivery Robots." (Rosen Gonzalez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
First Reading Public Hearing on 9/3/2025 - R5 R