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Sunny Isles Beach commission adopts first-reading ordinance changing building-height measurement to flood elevation
Summary
The commission approved on first reading an ordinance that measures building height from the minimum design flood elevation rather than the crown of the road. Supporters said it standardizes measurements and protects allowable building area for elevated structures; opponents sought additional neighborhood outreach and unsuccessfully moved to defer.
The City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach voted on first reading to change how the city measures building height, moving the reference point from the crown of the road to the minimum design flood elevation required by the Florida Building Code and FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The measure was adopted on a 4–1 roll call and will return for second reading in November and be referred to the Local Planning Agency for review.
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