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Flagler Beach adopts tougher littering rules, tightens limits on metallic party debris
Summary
On June 11 the Flagler Beach City Commission adopted Ordinance 2026‑08 to strengthen littering penalties and to restrict certain plastic and metalized party decorations; enforcement will be carried out by police officers and code enforcement staff.
The Flagler Beach City Commission adopted Ordinance 2026‑08 on second reading on June 11, revising the city’s littering regulations to add stricter penalties and to limit the use of plastic and metalized party decorations in public spaces.
The ordinance tightens language about prohibited materials, lays out fines for repeat violations and clarifies enforcement authority. Commissioners discussed how enforcement will operate — staff recommended enforcement remain with law‑enforcement officers and code‑enforcement personnel rather than expanding to other categories of personnel — and agreed to amplify public outreach on the new rules. Several members of the public urged stronger enforcement and more education about cigarette butt litter and confetti cannons; staff said the first violation for certain decorative materials would be a warning, with escalating fines for repeat violations.
The ordinance passed unanimously. Staff said it will be followed by public awareness efforts and coordination with police and code enforcement on patrol priorities, including targeted beach and downtown enforcement during high‑use summer periods.
Next steps: staff will publish guidance for residents and event organizers and coordinate enforcement procedures with the police department and code enforcement.
