Miami-Dade County protects native and migratory birds through the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Florida nongame rules, with extra county safeguards for nesting wading birds, burrowing owls, and shoreline rookeries.
Most native birds in Miami-Dade—including herons, egrets, ibis, ospreys, and burrowing owls—are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Florida Statutes Chapter 379. It is unlawful to harass, capture, kill, or destroy active nests without a permit. The county’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) coordinates with FWC on shoreline rookery protection, mangrove buffers, and burrowing-owl burrows on vacant lots. Tree-trimming and demolition contractors must survey work sites for active nests during nesting season and pause work if protected nests are found.
Disturbing active nests, harming birds, or removing protected trees with nests can trigger state criminal charges, federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act fines, and county DERM environmental penalties.
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Doral, FL
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Doral, FL
Doral strictly regulates residential driveways under the Land Development Code Chapter 77 (Roads and Vehicular Use Areas). Driveway and paved surface area in...
Doral, FL
Doral regulates abandoned and inoperable vehicles on both public streets and private property. Vehicles without current registration, flat tires, or in non-o...
Doral, FL
Fence construction in Doral requires a building permit from the Building Department and may require architectural review by your HOA. Permit applications mus...
Doral, FL
Doral's Land Development Code Chapter 74, Article V establishes approved fence materials and design standards. Chain-link fencing is restricted in front yard...
Doral, FL
Doral regulates fence and wall heights under Chapter 74, Article V (Fences, Walls, Doors, Bus Shelters, and Hedges) of the Land Development Code. Front yard ...
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