HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 080-2026 - Residential Parking Permits - Motorcycle and Scooter RegistrationMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric T. Carpenter, City Manager £ed.�
DATE: February 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Residential Parking Permits -Motorcycle and Scooter Registration
The purpose of this Letter to Commission ("L TC") is to provide clarification to the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") regarding the inclusion of motorcycles and motor scooters within the City's Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program.
The City's Residential Parking Permit program was established to address conditions of congestion, commuter intrusion, and safety concerns within residential neighborhoods. Section
106 of the City Code makes clear that permits are issued to "motor vehicles" registered to residents within designated permit areas. Under Florida law, the term "motor vehicle" includes
motorcycles and motor scooters.
Historically, however, past administrative practice did not require motorcycles or motor scooters
to register under the RPP program. This was done with good intent, as a means to encourage
micromobility and promote sustainable transportation options. While well-intentioned, this
approach has had unintended consequences. Specifically, the absence of registration has prevented the City from accurately tracking motorcycle and scooter use in residential neighborhoods. Without this information, we cannot strategically plan or place dedicated motorcycle parking zones, nor can we effectively address unsafe and inconsistent parking practices that occur daily.
To remedy this, the Parking Department will begin requiring motorcycles and motor scooters
parked within residential permit zones to register for a permit, effective June 1, 2026. By capturing
this data, we will be able to:
•Identify where motorcycles and motor scooters are most commonly registered and parked;
and•Install or expand dedicated motorcycle and scooter parking in residential zones based on
demonstrated needs; and•Update signage in affected areas to reflect consistent, enforceable policies; and•Establish a safer and more equitable parking system that balances the needs of all users.
This adjustment brings our practices into alignment with the Code, promotes order and safety on neighborhood streets, and ensures that all motor vehicles, regardless of type, contribute to a balanced residential parking ecosystem.
We look forward to implementing this policy and working with residents to make sure their neighborhoods remain safe, accessible, and sustainable.
The Parking Department will work closely with the Office of Marketing and Communications to inform the community about the updated enforcement of existing permit requirements. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact William MacDonald, Parking Director at WilliamMacDonald@miamibeachfl.aov.
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