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Hillsboro Beach · Broward County

What are the storm and debris rules in Hillsboro Beach?

Pre-storm inspectionrequired for active exterior job sites

Hillsboro Beach requires every active construction site with exterior work or exterior storage to pass a pre-storm inspection before a tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued, and contractors holding a permit in hurricane season must monitor the National Weather Service. Seawalls must be kept in good repair, with 60 days to show progress and 365 days to finish, unless the Town Commission extends.

Source: Town of Hillsboro Beach Code of Ordinances Secs. 6-47, 12-50, 12-268 (Municode) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

Pre-storm inspectionRequired for all active construction sites involving exterior work and/or exterior storage of materials; the site must pass before a tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued, the owner or contractor must be reachable by phone until it passes, and failure is a violation - Code Sec. 12-50(F)(2)
NoticeBroadcasts by the National Weather Service or National Hurricane Center are notice; owner and contractor must secure or remove materials and debris, and a contractor holding a permit in hurricane season must monitor both agencies - Sec. 12-50(F)(1)
Seawall clockOwners shall maintain seawalls in good repair; a cited owner must demonstrate progress within 60 days of notice and complete the repair within 365 days of citation or as extended by the Town Commission - Sec. 12-268
Hazardous vegetationLand must be kept free of debris or vegetation, including palms with lethal yellowing, that could cause damage in hurricane winds - Sec. 6-47

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