Agenda 04/28/2026 Item #17D (Ordinance amendment to Ordinance 1997-50, the Collier County Parking Ordinance)4/28/2026
Item # 17.D
ID# 2026-665
Executive Summary
Recommendation to adopt an amendment to Ordinance 1997-50, the Collier County Parking Ordinance, to increase
parking violation fines and include procedural amendments in accordance with the events outlined in the proposed
Ordinance.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 97-50,
the Collier County Parking Ordinance, to increase parking violation fines and include procedural amendments in
accordance with the events outlined in the proposed Ordinance.
CONSIDERATIONS: At the April 14, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting, Item 16.A.9, the Board
authorized the County Attorney to advertise an amendment to Ordinance 1997-50, the Collier County Parking Ordinance,
to increase parking violation fines and include procedural amendments in accordance with the events outlined in the
proposed Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 97-50, the Collier County Parking Ordinance, was last substantially amended in 1997. Since then, the
current fine structure has become less effective at discouraging parking violations, especially for repeat offenders. The
proposed amendment increases penalties, updates enforcement tools, and clarifies procedures for public parking areas to
improve compliance and maintain safe access to County facilities and recreational areas.
Civil Penalty Increases
The amendment establishes a graduated fine structure: $75 for a first uncontested violation, $150 for a subsequent
violation within 12 months, and $250 for a third or subsequent violation, plus a $5 late payment penalty. For contested
violations, a county judge or special magistrate may impose fines in accordance with Florida Statutes and County
ordinance, plus applicable court costs, with a maximum penalty not to exceed $500. For handicap parking violations,
requesting a hearing waives the option to pay the citation, and a fine of $250 plus court costs may be imposed.
Expanded Towing Authority
The amendment expands towing authority to address vehicles that create safety hazards, obstruct access to designated
parking or handicap spaces, block park or recreational rights-of-way, occupy multiple spaces, or remain in non-
designated areas where marked parking exists for 24 hours or more. In addition, vehicles with more than three unpaid or
uncontested citations within a 12-month period may be towed at the owner’s expense and held until all outstanding fines
and fees are satisfied.
Jurisdictional Clarification
The amendment clarifies that the ordinance applies to the County’s incorporated areas to the greatest extent authorized
by Florida law.
These changes are intended to restore deterrence, improve the availability of public parking, protect safe access to
County facilities and recreational areas, and provide staff with practical enforcement tools to address chronic violations.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to preserve and enhance the character of our
community.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to preserve and enhance the character of our
community.
FISCAL IMPACT: Parking violation revenue is deposited within the General Fund (0001) and the Unincorporated Area
General Fund (1011).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval.
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4/28/2026
Item # 17.D
ID# 2026-665
RECOMMENDATION(S): To adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 97-50 called the Collier County Parking
Ordinance, to increase parking violation fines and include procedural amendments in accordance with the events outlined
in the proposed Ordinance.
PREPARED BY: Tom Iandimarino, Director, Code Enforcement Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DRAFT ORDINANCE NO 2026 Parking RTT
2. Business Impact Estimate-Parking Ordinance Amendment 4/17
3. Publication Notice - Parking Fee Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026 -_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1997-50, AS
AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE
JURISDICTION, PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, PAYMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AND PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE
PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS, MOTOR VEHICLE LIENS;
TOWING, AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS
AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted Ordinance 80-47, as
amended, called the Collier County Parking Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board amended Ordinance No. 80-47 by adopting Ordinance No. 97-50;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the fines established by Ordinance No. 97-50
are no longer a sufficient deterrent to dissuade parking violations and that consideration should be
given to raising fines for such violations, particularly for contested violations as well as repeat
violators, provide for the towing of vehicles when warranted based upon health and safety concerns
as well as for parking in multiple parking spaces of non-residential spaces in excess of twenty-four
hours (24), and that the Board empower a Special Magistrate to conduct hearings on contested
violations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: Ordinance No. 97-50, as amended, and as codified in Article II. Parking,
Sections 130-34 through 130-81 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida,
is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 130-33. - Jurisdiction.
The provisions of this article prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle shall
be in effect upon all streets and highways owned or maintained by the county within the
unincorporated area of the county, and to all incorporated areas of the county to the greatest extent
authorized by Florida law, and shall apply at all times or as indicated on official signs except when
it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the
directions of a law enforcement officer or official traffic-control device.
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Sec. 130-46. Penalty for violations.
(a)Pursuant to F.S. § 318.14, any person cited for a violation of sections 30-166 and 30-167 of
this article shall be deemed to be charged with a noncriminal violation and shall be assessed
a civil penalty according to the following schedule:
(1)Handicapped parking: $250.00 for each uncontested violation of section 30-166 of this
article or, as determined by the judge or special magistrate, up to $500.00 for a contested
violation of section 130-81. Pursuant to subsection 318.18(6), Florida Statutes, the clerk
of courts shall dismiss the handicapped parking citation if the following items of proof
are presented to the clerk; (a) proof that the person committing the violation had a valid
handicapped parking permit or handicapped license plate for the cited vehicle on the
issuance date of the citation, (b) a signed affidavit in accord with subsection 318.18(6),
Florida Statutes, and (c) a $5.00 dismissal fee.
The fines collected for violating section 130-67 shall be used in the following manner:
a.One-third to be used to defray expenses for administration.
b.Two-thirds to be used to provide funds to improve accessibility and equal
opportunity to qualified physically disabled persons in the county and to provide
funds to conduct public awareness programs in the county concerning physically
disabled persons.
(2)Thirty dollars ($30.00) Fine amounts for an uncontested violation of any provision of
section 130-66 of this article. Fines and late payment penalty for violations of section
130-66 are to be distributed as follows:
a.First Offense Citation - $75.00 distributed as follows:
a.1. County parking fines … $10.00$55.00
b.2. County cClerk of cCourts … $5.00
c.3. County parks departmentParks & Recreation Division … $15.00
d. County clerk of courts, late payment penalty - 5.00
b.Second Offense Citation within 12 months from the previous offense - $150.00
distributed as follows:
1. County Parking Fines … $130.00
2. County Clerk of Courts … $5.00
3. County Parks & Recreation Division … $15.00
c.Third or more uncontested Citation from initial offense - $250.00 distributed as
follows:
1. County Parking Fines … $230.00
2. County Clerk of Courts … $5.00
3. County Parks & Recreation Division … $15.00
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d. Any vehicle that has more than 3 unpaid/uncontested citations within a 12-month
period from when the first citation was issued may be towed at the owner’s expense
and shall not be released until all outstanding fines and fees have been paid.
(b)Each day any violation occurs or continues shall be a separate offense. For parking in excess
of the time authorized in a public parking space, each succeeding equal time period beyond
that authorized as the maximum time period for said parking place shall constitute a separate
offense.
(c)The amount of any penalty specified in this section shall be increased by $5.00 The Clerk of
Courts will collect and retain the additional amount of a $5.00 penalty for any late payment
in this section, if payment is not received by the clerk prior to notice being mailed to the
registered owner pursuant to subsection 130-48(c).
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Sec. 130-48. Payment of civil penalties and proceedings to enforce payment for violations.
(a)Any person issued a county parking citation, pursuant to section 130-47, shall answer the
citation by either of the following procedures within ten days after the date of issuance of the
citation.
(1)Payment of the penalty indicated on the citation may be remitted to the clerk, pursuant
to the directions on such citation; or
(2)A hearing may be requested by the person receiving such citation or the cited vehicle's
registered owner for the purpose of presenting evidence before a county judge or special
magistrate concerning a parking violation. Any person requesting a hearing shall execute
a statement on a form prepared by the county attorney indicating his willingness to
appear at such hearing at a time and place specified thereon. Any person who requests a
hearing and does not appear in accordance with said statement shall be subject to
contempt proceedings or to other such penalties as the court may, in its discretion,
impose to require compliance with this article.
(b)Pursuant to the provisions of F.S. § 316.1967, an election to request a hearing constitutes a
waiver of the right to pay the penalty indicated on the parking citation, and a county judge or
special magistrate after said hearing may impose a fine not to exceed $100.00, plus court costs
for each parking violation, or the fine amount designated by county ordinance, plus court
costs. However, an election to request a hearing pertaining to a handicapped parking violation
constitutes a waiver of the right to pay the penalty indicated on the parking citation, and a
county judge or special magistrate after said hearing may impose a $250.00 fine, plus court
costs per violation or the fine amount designated by county ordinance, plus court costs.
(c)Upon receipt of a completed parking citation submitted by a law enforcement officer,
pursuant to section 130-47, the clerk shall notify the registered owner first listed on such
citation of its issuance if there has been no response to the citation pursuant to subsection (a)
of this section. Such notice shall be sent by regular mail and shall inform said registered owner
concerning the nature and location of the parking violation and shall require payment of the
fine or attendance at a hearing at a time and place specified in such notice. Pursuant to the
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provisions of F.S. § 316.1967, a county judge or special magistrate after said hearing should
make a determination as to whether a parking violation has been committed and may impose
a fine not to exceed $100.00, plus court costs except for handicapped parking violations, for
which a fine of up to $250.00 may be imposed, plus costs, per violation or the fine amount
designated by county ordinance. Any person upon which service is obtained, pursuant to this
section, who does not appear at a hearing as directed by the notice shall be subject to contempt
proceedings or to such other penalties as the court may, in its discretion, impose to require
compliance with said notice.
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Sec. 130-54. Motor vehicle liens; towing.
(a)The provisions of this article shall be supplementary to and shall not in any way preclude the
county or a municipality from utilizing the procedures specified in F.S. chs. 713 and 715,
governing the towing, storage and liens for the removal and storage of motor vehicles when
such vehicles are parked on real property without the property owner's consent.
(b)A vehicle may be towed if said vehicle is obstructing a county park or recreational right-of-
way, including boat ramps, and sidewalks, creating a pedestrian or vehicle safety hazard,
obstructing the parking ability of other vehicles in designated parking areas, obstruction of
handicapped parking space or access aisle, parking across in multiple designated parking
spaces for a period of 24 hours or more, parking in a non-designated area for a period of 24
hours of more.
(c)County Parks, Park Rangers, and Code Enforcement Officers may request assistance from the
Collier County Sheriff’s Department (CCSO) with towing vehicles by utilizing the CCSO’s
tow company on call list through the CCSO. CCSO may assist by sending a deputy to the
location of the requested tow as needed.
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Sec. 130-81. Penalty for violations.
Pursuant to F.S. § 318.14, any person cited for a violation of the ordinance from which this
division derives shall be deemed to be charged with a non-criminal violation and shall be assessed
a civil penalty of thirty dollars ($30.00). for the first uncontested violation $75.00, second
uncontested violation $150.00, third or more uncontested violation $250.00. Pursuant to F.S. §
318.14 (5), any contested proven citation by the official shall not exceed $500.00. The distribution
of fines and provisions for late payment penalties shall be in accordance with Section 130-46, as
it may be amended, of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances.
SECTION TWO: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
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separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, this ____day of _____________, 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of Courts COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Dan Kowal, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
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Ronald T. Tomasko
Assistant County Attorney
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Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel
Collier County, Florida
3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324
Phone: (239) 252-2646
Publication Confirmation
COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
The attached copy of advertisement,
BCC 04/28/2026 Business Impact Estimate - Parking
Fee Ordinance was published on the publicly accessible
website https:Hnotices.collierclerk.com as designated by
Collier County, Florida on 04/17/2026.
THIS IS NOT AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION.
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice
of the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: April 17, 2026
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1997-50, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING
FOR REVISIONS TO THE JURISDICTION, PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, PAYMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AND PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS,
MOTOR VEHICLE LIENS; TOWING, AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER
COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view that
a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance, but the
County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy and to avoid
any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed ordinance. This
Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments,
including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial
assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220-
163.3243;
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that an
exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such
as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
To update the County Parking Ordinance definitions to include Special Magistrate, to
strengthen and specify civil penalties, parking violation fines, authorizing County Park,
Park Rangers, and Code Enforcement Officers to request vehicles in violation to be
towed with the assistance of Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), as needed, and
procedural amendments in accordance with the events outlined in the proposed
Ordinance.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for -profit
businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will
be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new
charges or fees to cover such costs.
There will be no direct economic impact or costs due to the proposed ordinance on
private, for -profit businesses in the County. Any charges or fees will only be imposed
in the event of a confirmed violation if this Ordinance is adopted.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
There will be no direct impact on businesses by the proposed ordinance.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
[You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business
Impact Estimate. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the
County as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of
commerce, social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public
workshop, etc. You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact
on businesses. You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally
applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly situated (individuals as well as
businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.]
These definitions add clarity relating to the Collier County Parking Ordinance,
providing stronger parking violation fines and including procedural amendments in
accordance with the events outlined in the proposed Ordinance Amendment.
Businesses will not be directly impacted by this amendment.
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Crystal K. Kinzel
Collier County, Florida
3315 Tamiami Trail East, Ste. 102 - Naples, FL 34112-5324
Phone: (239) 252-2646
Publication Confirmation
COLLIER COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
The attached copy of advertisement,
BCC 4/28/2026 Parking Fee Ordinance was published on
the publicly accessible website
https://notices.collierclerk.com as designated by Collier
County, Florida on 04/17/2026.
THIS IS NOT AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
commencing at 9:00 a.m. on April 28, 2026, in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Third floor, Collier
Government Center, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL, to consider:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1997-50, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE
JURISDICTION, PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, PAYMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AND PROCEEDINGS TO
ENFORCE PAYMENT FOR VIOLATIONS, MOTOR VEHICLE LIENS; TOWING, AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS,
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY
CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the
agenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item. The selection of an individual
to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged. If recognized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group
or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the
Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of 7 days prior to the public hearing. All materials
used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement, the public will have the opportunity to provide public
comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely
should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the
County website at www.colher.gov/Calendar-Events-directory after the agenda is posted on the County website.
Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting or any deadline specified within the public meeting notice.
Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can participate
remotely in this meeting. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user's risk. The County is not
responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meeting, please call Geoffrey Willig at 252-8369
or email to Geoffrev.Willig_(i�collieraov_.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto
and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management
Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two days
prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County
Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DAN KOWAL, CHAIRMAN
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER