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Key Colony Beach · Monroe County

What are the storm and debris rules in Key Colony Beach?

120 percentstrap rating for boats left on lifts

Key Colony Beach makes owners responsible for securing boats and gear for storms, and if a hurricane watch is declared while an owner will be away more than a week, boats on lifts must be strapped with lines rated to 120 percent of the loaded boat's weight. A 2026 ordinance sets a seawall repair clock: safety measures in 15 days, engineer in 60, permit applications in 120, and completion within 12 months of permit approval.

Source: City of Key Colony Beach Code of Ordinances Secs. 5-8, 5-43, 6-45 (Municode) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

Owners secure boatsOwners are responsible for securing boats, boating equipment and appurtenances in storms or hurricanes; seasonal residents secure before leaving, and residents during the season secure before leaving for more than two (2) days - Code Sec. 5-8 (Ord. 295-1995)
Boats on liftsWhen a hurricane watch is declared and the owner is not available to secure the boat for more than one (1) week, boats on elevator lifts must be secured with line or straps rated to 120 per cent of the gross weight of boat and accessories, including fuel and water - Sec. 5-43(6)
Seawall clockOn notice of an unsafe or deteriorated seawall: within 15 days install temporary safety measures; within 60 days retain a Florida professional engineer and submit an evaluation and plan; within 120 days submit all permit applications (including FDEP and/or Army Corps where applicable); complete within 12 months of permit approval. Extensions only for documented progress - Sec. 6-45(b)-(c) (Ord. 2026-509, 3-19-26)
RentalsFailure to comply can revoke a vacation rental licence or business tax receipt until full compliance - Sec. 6-45(e)

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