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Coral Gables, FL Privacy & Surveillance: Security Camera Rules (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Program
Voluntary security camera registry
Camera aim required
Toward public right-of-way
Fee incentive
Alarm permit fee waived
Bonus perk
2 extra false-alarm waivers/year
Citation
Code of Ordinances § 22-38

Summary

Coral Gables runs a voluntary registry for private security cameras aimed at the public right-of-way, paired with alarm-fee incentives.

The city establishes a voluntary security camera registry and encourages all private property owners to point at least one security camera on their property toward the public right-of-way and register the location of the security camera with the city. Upon receipt of a public records request under F.S. ch. 119, the city will assert the exemption provided in F.S. § 119.071(3)(a) and § 281.031, and defend it to the fullest extent of the law.(b)Incentives. In order to encourage property owners to register private security cameras which they currently own and to install and register private security cameras in the future, the city will provide the following incentives:(1)The city will waive the alarm permit fee for the installation of a new alarm system that includes security cameras or the upgrade of a current alarm system that includes security cameras; and(2)Property owners who register and/or install and register security cameras, and who point at least one security camera toward the public right-of-way will be permitted two additional false alarm waivers in a calendar year. (Ord. No. 2017-11 , § 2, 3-28-2017)

Secs. 22-39—22-62. - Reserved.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Under Sec. 22-38, the city keeps a voluntary registry of privately owned security cameras and asks owners to point at least one camera toward the public right-of-way and register its location with the police department. Registering (or newly installing a registered camera system) waives the alarm permit fee, and camera owners who register get two extra false-alarm waivers per year. Footage stays private property; the city only records the camera's location for investigative reference, and asserts public-records exemptions under F.S. § 119.071(3)(a) and § 281.031 if a location list is requested.

Violations & Fines

There is no penalty for not registering: participation is entirely voluntary. Owners who do register but let alarm systems trip repeatedly can still lose the bonus false-alarm waivers on top of the standard allotment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to register my Ring or security camera with Coral Gables police?
No. Registration under Sec. 22-38 is entirely voluntary: it's an incentive program, not a mandate.
What do I get for registering a security camera in Coral Gables?
A waived alarm permit fee on a new or upgraded system, plus two extra false-alarm waivers per year if the camera faces the right-of-way.

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