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Wilton Manors · Broward County

What are the storm and debris rules in Wilton Manors?

12 hoursbefore hurricane-force winds to comply with an order

Wilton Manors applies hurricane rules to occupied homes as well as job sites: on a hurricane watch, materials in exposed outdoor areas must be removed unless permanently affixed, and anyone given a city order must comply by the deadline but no later than twelve hours before hurricane-force winds arrive. Mooring structures in disrepair are a public nuisance.

Source: City of Wilton Manors Code of Ordinances Secs. 11-9, 16-34 (Municode) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

Hurricane watchThe owner, occupant or user of a construction site or premises certified for occupancy must take all steps needed to secure it, including removal or securing of potentially hazardous or loose objects - Code Sec. 16-34(f)(1)
Special inspectionsOn a hurricane watch, all materials in exposed areas outside occupied structures must be removed unless permanently affixed; anyone ordered by the Building Official or Code Compliance must comply within the time given, but no later than twelve (12) hours before hurricane-force winds - Sec. 16-34(f)(2)
Docks and mooringsMooring structures must be maintained in good repair and structurally sound by the property owner; one not in good repair or unsafe is a public nuisance, and floating or submersible structures must be secured to the property - Sec. 11-9(b) (Ord. 2020-002)
How orders arriveOrders go in writing to the person on the premises most logically responsible for maintenance, or by facsimile if no one is present - Sec. 16-34(f)(2)a
Clean docksBoat owners and the landowner must keep docks, seawalls and adjacent premises free of stale fish, garbage, fish bait, boat equipment and repair parts - Sec. 11-9(a)

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