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Deerfield Beach · Broward County

What are the storm and debris rules in Deerfield Beach?

Right of entry firstbefore the city clears private-property debris

Deerfield Beach clears disaster debris from public and private rights-of-way, and gated communities must give the city access during a declared emergency, but the city will not enter private property to remove debris until the owner signs a disaster debris removal agreement holding the federal government, state and city harmless. Tidal flood barriers must be kept in good repair, with 60 and 365 days to act after notice.

Source: City of Deerfield Beach Code of Ordinances Secs. 30-29, 30-30, 30-33, 98-87 (Municode) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

Rights-of-wayThe city, through its contract agents, will clear disaster-generated debris from public and private rights-of-way; communities with private rights-of-way, gated or not, must allow the city unlimited access during a state of emergency - Code Sec. 30-30(a)-(b)
Private propertyThe city has no responsibility to enter and remove event-generated debris from private property until the owner grants the right to enter and signs an agreement to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the federal government, the State and the city - Sec. 30-33
Derelict vesselsDuring an emergency the city manager may authorize removal of derelict vessels under state law and with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Sec. 30-29(14)
Boat repairs at the dockBoat repair is allowed only at licensed facilities in the B-3 and I-2 districts, but minor emergency repairs may be made for the shortest time necessary - Sec. 98-87(d)(1)p
Seawall clockOwners must maintain a tidal flood barrier in good repair; show progress within 60 days after notice and complete repairs within 365 days - Sec. 98-87

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