R5AE - Prohibit Interference with Campaign Signs
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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, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 70-9 THEREOF, ENTITLED "PROHIBITED INTERFERENCE WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS," TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, DISTURBANCE OR TAMPERING WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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R5 AE 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, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 70-9 THEREOF, ENTITLED "PROHIBITED INTERFERENCE WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS," TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, DISTURBANCE OR TAMPERING WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Area:
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| DATE: | December 17, 2025 | 3:10 p.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 CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 70-9 THEREOF, ENTITLED "PROHIBITED INTERFERENCE WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS," TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, DISTURBANCE OR TAMPERING WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. |
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez, is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
Political campaign signs are an important form of political expression protected under the First Amendment, and the unauthorized removal, disturbance or tampering with campaign signs undermines the integrity of elections, interferes with political speech, and causes conflict among candidates, elected officials, residents, and others.
As such, the proposed Ordinance would establish clear and enforceable regulations to protect lawfully placed campaign signs from various forms of interference. Moreover, the Ordinance is intended to help safeguard the integrity of local elections, deter unlawful interference with campaign materials, promote respect for private property rights, and ensure that political expression within the City is protected from unauthorized disturbance or tampering.
Any violation(s) of the proposed Ordinance will be prosecuted by the City’s Municipal Prosecution Team (unless there is also a State law violation) and shall be punishable by up to sixty (60) days in the county jail.
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: 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 Laura Dominguez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
3:10 p.m. 1st Rdg PH, Prohibited Interference with Campaign Signs. (Dominguez) CA