Invasive Plant Rules in Broward County, FL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broward County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Prohibited Species

Unincorporated Broward bars landscaping with FLEPPC-listed invasive plants and makes removal of existing ones mandatory.

Broward County Invasive Plant Ban

Some Restrictions

Broward County Code § 39-83(a), (a)(3)

Determinations of prohibited and controlled plant species shall be pursuant to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Chapter 5B-57, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) Invasive Plant Species list. Plant species identified as prohibited and controlled according to Chapter 5B-57, F.A.C., and the FLEPPC Invasive Plant Species list...

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Invasive Plant Rules by City in Broward County

4 cities in Broward County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Pembroke PinesPop. 171,178

2 verified rules • Front Yard Gardens, Prohibited Species

HollywoodPop. 153,627

1 verified rule • Prohibited Species

MiramarPop. 134,721

1 verified rule • Prohibited Species

Pompano BeachPop. 112,118

1 verified rule • Prohibited Species

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