Key Biscayne bans putting yard waste on or within ten feet of the right-of-way once a hurricane watch is issued, unless the Village Manager instructs otherwise in writing. Debris can sit on your own swale only for a licensed private hauler, and only if pickup is finished before a hurricane warning is issued, at the owner's cost.
Source: Village of Key Biscayne Code of Ordinances Sec. 8-301, Article V Hurricane Protection Measures (Municode) · Verified 2026-10
The elevation your city requires, the datum it is measured in, and the section of code that says so. One page.
Available for the cities whose rule we have verified and sourced.
Done — it is on the way to your inbox. Not there in a minute? Check your Promotions or Spam folder, and move it to your inbox so the next ones arrive.
What applies across Miami-Dade County, and where each city departs from it.
The rule changes at the city line, not the county line.
What to look for, where to look for it, and what it means when you find it. Walk your wall in twenty minutes.
A screening sheet for owners, not an engineering inspection.
Done — it is on the way to your inbox. Not there in a minute? Check your Promotions or Spam folder, and move it to your inbox so the next ones arrive.