Invasive Plant Rules in Lee County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Lee County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
On Upper Captiva, the barrier island north and west of the state park on North Captiva, Lee County's Land Development Code orders every property owner to entirely eradicate Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), including on rights-of-way, easements and common-area tracts, and to keep the land pepper-free forever after.
Brazilian Pepper Eradication in Lee County's Upper Captiva
Heavy RestrictionsLee County Land Development Code § 33-1741
The Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) must be entirely eradicated from all real property, including easements, rights-of-way, and common area tracts. The eradication of the Brazilian pepper must be completed prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance (CC), issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or by January 1, 2021, whichever comes sooner. All property must be maintained fre...
Invasive Plant Rules by City in Lee County
2 cities in Lee County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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