Special events in general; duration and limitations; city commission waiver

(a)

It shall be unlawful to conduct or engage in a special event without first obtaining an approved special event permit.

(b)

A special event may occur on public, private or in a combination of public and private properties that would require special review by the city.

(c)

Special event permits will delineate all other temporary uses included for the event, i.e., tents, temporary structures, barricades, fencing, and the like, necessary for the event.

(d)

The special event location shall be restored to its original condition and all temporary structures shall be broken down after each special event period.

(e)

Where a special event, including but not limited to, a carnival, parade, party, block party, neighborhood celebration event, festival, fair, outdoor sales, or similar type of event is permissible on privately owned property, the event shall be subject to the following:

(1)

Special events, which include mechanical rides, are permissible only on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and/or legal holidays, unless other days are approved by the city commission. Otherwise, on all other days, these events shall be Permitted only at Watson Island, Virginia Key and the facilities and parking lots of Miami Marine Stadium, and the Marlin's Stadium.

(2)

Special events, which do not include mechanical rides, are permissible on any day of the week.

(f)

Open air and outdoor music festivals, concerts or noise generating, except for Historic Virginia Key Beach and Park, special events shall only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on city-owned properties or facilities.

(g)

No more than four special events shall be permitted, each for a maximum duration of seven consecutive days, to be held on the same private property or portion thereof per calendar year. The above-referenced seven days shall not include days required to set up or break down the event.

(h)

Special events on City of Miami Property:

(1)

City of Miami owned, operated and maintained property, including public right-of-way, parks, Marine Stadium and street festivals, shall be permitted up to ten calendar days per organization, per year.

(2)

City of Miami owned but leased property, such as "the Hanger" and "Watson Island," shall be permitted up to ten special events per year each for 14 days per location.

(i)

The above limitations on special events may be waived by an affirmative vote of the city commission for the calendar year affected. Any such additional permit(s), however, will be limited to 14 consecutive days at a time.

(j)

A special event hosted, not sponsored, by the city shall not be required to obtain a special event permit. Such events include, but are not limited to, street naming ceremonies, food drives/giveaways, and holiday celebrations.

(Ord. No. 14357, § 2, 3-13-25)