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Hallandale Beach · Broward County

What are the storm and debris rules in Hallandale Beach?

Before you leaveseasonal residents must secure loose objects

Hallandale Beach requires owners and occupants with a balcony, open terrace or unenclosed yard to remove or secure loose objects when a hurricane watch is issued - and anyone leaving the city for more than seven days between June 1 and November 30 must do it before they go. A cited tidal flood barrier must show progress within 60 days and be repaired within 365.

Source: City of Hallandale Beach Code of Ordinances Secs. 8-1, 8-90 (Municode) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

Hurricane watchAny owner or occupant of a building with a balcony, open terrace or unenclosed yard must remove or secure all loose objects in the open area when a hurricane watch advisory is issued by the National Hurricane Center - Code Sec. 8-1(a)
Away for the seasonSeasonal residents or anyone absent more than seven days during the June 1 to November 30 hurricane season must remove or secure those objects before leaving - Sec. 8-1(b)
Seawall clockFailure to maintain a tidal flood barrier in good repair is a citable offence; progress within 60 days and repairs complete within 365 days of the citation - Sec. 8-90(b)
Boat trailersHurricane blocking and anchoring rules for mobile homes do not apply to boat trailers or to luggage and travel trailers that are not permanent residences, and no building permit is required to block and anchor them - Sec. 17-4(b)

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