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Lighting Maintenance

Installed lights must be operable at all times, per Miami-Dade County Code Section 19-15.6.

  • Repairs must be made by a licensed electrical contractor to assure compliance with County Code.
  • Upgrades to premise exterior lighting require a permit to avoid light spillage onto other properties and residences.

Commercial Property Compliance

These regulations apply to business, commercial and industrial properties. Enforcement is done on a complaint basis.

Merchants and business property owners will receive a courtesy warning to correct violations. Civil citations will be issued after non-compliance or in cases where it’s a repeat offense.