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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Hialeah, FL
Hialeah follows Miami-Dade Code §33-124.1 for commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones: Cat. 1 (taxis/marked vans under 8 ft): max 2 per home; Cat. 2 ...
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah driveways follow county standards: 20 feet minimum for two-way, 14 feet for one-way. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or rights-of-way.
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah allows chain link, concrete block, wood, and aluminum per Section 33-11. All must meet HVHZ wind standards. Concrete block most common in South Florida.
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah requires building permits for retaining walls per the Florida Building Code. Walls over 4 feet in height require engineered plans. All retaining wall...
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah enforces the Florida Building Code Residential Section R314 and NFPA 72 for smoke alarms. Alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleepin...
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah requires property maintenance to reduce fire hazards. FL Forest Service manages burn authorizations. Drought-related burn bans apply countywide.
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