Sunny Isles Beach staff to draft ordinance after commissioners press for rules on delivery robots

Mar 20, 2026

City staff told the commission that state law gives personal delivery devices pedestrian-like rights, limiting outright bans; commissioners directed staff to draft an ordinance next month with registration, lighting/flagging, idle-time and insurance requirements, and possible speed and operating-hour limits.

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The commission spent an extended discussion on personal mobile delivery devices after residents reported numerous devices operating in the right-of-way.

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