R5I - Prohibit Motorized Vehicles in City Parks
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY CODE, 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 BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-67, ENTITLED “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES,” BY PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN CITY PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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R5 I AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY CODE, 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 BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-67, ENTITLED “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES,” BY PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN CITY PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Area:
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| DATE: | October 29, 2025 | 9:58 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing |
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| TITLE: | AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY CODE, 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 BICYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 70-67, ENTITLED “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES,” BY PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN CITY PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. |
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The proposed Ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
The operation of motorized means of transportation, including electric bicycles and electric scooters, in certain areas can pose safety risks to pedestrians (particularly children), seniors, and other vulnerable users due to the speed, maneuverability, and weight of such devices. This is particularly true within public parks since the primary purpose of City parks is to provide safe, peaceful, and pedestrian-oriented spaces for recreation, leisure, and community enjoyment. As such, the operation of motorized means of transportation within City parks creates conflicts between riders and pedestrians, especially on narrow interior pathways, busy areas, and shared- use trails not designed for motorized traffic.
The proposed Ordinance, which would prohibit the operation of motorized means of transportation, including electric bicycles and electric scooters, in all City parks is intended to help preserve the intended recreational character of these public spaces and ensure that parks remain safe and accessible for walking, jogging, and other non-motorized recreational and leisure activities.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes (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
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):
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City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
9:58 a.m. 1st Rdg PH, Motorized Means of Transportation Prohibited in City Parks. (Bhatt) CA
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