Landscaping Rules in Brevard County, FL (2026)

Brevard County Code §§ 62-4332, 62-4337

Protected tree means, with the exception of nonnative invasive or undesirable plants, a hardwood tree having dbh of ten inches or greater located on the mainland or Merit Island or having a dbh of 1.5 inches on the barrier island; or a softwood tree, such as a pine, having a dbh of 14 inches or greater or 1.5 inches on the barrier island. ... Unless specifically exempted by section 62-4334, a p...

Brevard County Code § 114-28(b)(3)

The maximum vegetative height of grasses or weeds permitted on non-agriculture exempt lands shall be maintained so as not to exceed 10 inches in height except for undisturbed lots in its native state or other lands certified as exempt.

Brevard County Code § 46-424

(a)When Daylight Savings Time is in effect, landscape irrigation shall occur only in accordance with the following irrigation schedule:(1)Residential landscape irrigation at odd numbered addresses or no address may occur only on Wednesday and Saturday and shall not occur between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and(2)Residential landscape irrigation at even numbered addresses may occur only on Thursda...

Brevard County Code § 62-4341(4)

At least 50 percent of trees required for preservation and planting shall be of native species. At least 50 percent of shrubs and groundcovers shall be native species or recommended by "Waterwise Florida Landscapes", 2004. Florida Water Management Districts, as may be amended. vegetation defined as nonnative invasive or undesirable plants per section 62-4332 shall not be credited towards fulfil...