Invasive Plant Rules in Sanford, FL (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Sanford, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
The City of Sanford, Florida bars a defined list of invasive and unacceptable trees and plants from counting toward the landscaping required on any development site. Species such as Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Camphor Tree, Chinaberry, Chinese Tallow Tree and Water Hyacinth cannot serve as a required tree, replacement tree or required shrub under the Land Development Regulations.
Sanford Unacceptable Landscape Plant Species
Some RestrictionsSanford Land Development Regulations, Schedule J § 5.2
The following species shall not be acceptable to meet landscape requirements of this schedule, nor shall such species be considered as a required tree, replacement tree or a required shrub: ... A.Unacceptable trees. Unacceptable trees shall be the same as exempt trees listed under paragraph D, section 4.4, above, excluding containerized trees and nursery stock trees.B.Unacceptable plants. Casto...
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