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Public Conduct in Martin County, FL (2026)

5 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Martin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Skateboarding Rules

Martin County bans skateboarding, skating, in-line skating and bicycling on County park property except on pathways, sidewalks or a designated skate park, under Sec. 17.9.A.2.u. A related noise rule, Sec. 67.305.I, separately curbs skateboard-ramp noise between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in residential districts.

Skateboarding Confined To Paths in Martin County Parks

Some Restrictions

Sec. 17.9.A.2.u, Martin County Code of Ordinances (Ch. 17); Sec. 67.305.I (Ch. 67)

17.9.A.The rules and regulations for Martin County parks are established as follows:...2.It is unlawful for any person in any County park:...u.To skateboard, skate, in-line skate, or bicycle on any park property other than pathways, sidewalks, or designated skate parks.

Loud Party Ordinance

Martin County bans loud music and party noise that carries onto neighboring property between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., with audibility as prima facie proof.

Martin County Loud Party Noise Rule

Some Restrictions

Sec. 67.305.A

Operating or permitting the use or operation of any radio receiving set, television set, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, exterior loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants, or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for the convenient hearing for the person or persons who are ...

Loitering Rules

Martin County closes New Monrovia Park, Lamar Howard Park and the Staff Sgt. Justin Johnson Memorial Park at Banner Lake to the general public during REACH, GAAP and BLAST after-school program hours, and bars loitering in the adjacent streets and rights-of-way while a program is running, under Sec. 17.9.I, .J and .K.

Loitering Ban at Three Martin County Program Parks

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 17.9.I, 17.9.J, 17.9.K, Martin County Code of Ordinances (Ch. 17, Beaches, Parks and Recreation)

17.9.I.Additional rules and regulations for New Monrovia Park.1.Entry to and use of the park, and loitering in the adjacent streets and rights-of-way, by the general public are prohibited during the hours of operation of the Residents Empowering All Childrens' Hope (REACH) Program. During the hours of operation of the REACH Program, use of the park will be limited exclusively to Program partici...

Outdoor Smoking Restrictions

Martin County bans using e-cigarettes and other vapor-generating devices anywhere in the unincorporated county where traditional smoking is already off-limits under Florida's Clean Indoor Air Act, plus a 50-foot buffer around those spots, and separately at every County park. The rule targets vaping specifically, not a general outdoor smoking ban.

Martin County Bans Vaping Near No-Smoking Areas

Significant Restrictions

Martin County Code of Ordinances § 87.147

The use of a vapor-generating electronic device, as defined in F.S. § 386.203(15), is prohibited at all locations within the unincorporated County at which smoking and vaping are prohibited under F.S. ch. 386, or within 50 feet thereof and at County parks.

Public Alcohol Use

Martin County bans drinking or holding an open alcoholic beverage within 500 feet of a licensed bar or club outside enclosed buildings and private residences.

Open Container Ban Near Bars in Martin County

Significant Restrictions

Martin County Code § 5.6

It shall be unlawful for anyone to consume or possess open containers of beer, wine, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicating liquors off of the premises of an establishment dealing in intoxicating beverages and within 500 feet of the premises which is licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The distance set forth herein shall be measured from the shortest route of ordinary pedestrian travel ...

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