Snow and ice removal are not applicable in Hialeah. Located in South Florida with a tropical climate, Hialeah does not experience snow or icy conditions. The city has no snow removal ordinance. Property owners are responsible for maintaining adjacent sidewalks clear of vegetation and debris year-round.
Hialeah's tropical climate means temperatures rarely drop below 50°F and snow has never been recorded. There are no snow or ice removal requirements. However, property owners must keep sidewalks adjacent to their property clear of vegetation, debris, and standing water at all times. Overgrown hedges or tree branches encroaching on sidewalks must be trimmed. After tropical storms and hurricanes, property owners are expected to clear debris from sidewalks as quickly as possible.
Not applicable for snow removal. Sidewalk obstruction by vegetation or debris is a property maintenance violation subject to code enforcement action.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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Hialeah requires building permits for retaining walls per the Florida Building Code. Walls over 4 feet in height require engineered plans. All retaining wall...
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Dogs in Hialeah must be leashed off private property under Miami-Dade Section 5-20. Unsterilized: $150 fine. Sterilized: $50. Off-leash in designated parks o...
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Hialeah enforces the Florida Building Code Residential Section R314 and NFPA 72 for smoke alarms. Alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleepin...
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