Invasive Plant Rules in Martin County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Martin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Martin County's Land Development Regulations prohibit planting nine invasive species, including melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, Australian pine and carrotwood, anywhere development occurs. Where these plants already grow on a site, LDR Sec. 4.664.A.3 makes their removal a mandatory condition of development approval, and the Board of County Commissioners can add species to the list by resolution.
Martin County Invasive Plant Species Ban
Some RestrictionsMartin County LDR Sec. 4.664.A.3 (Article 4, Division 15)
3.Prohibited species.a.The following species shall not be planted. Where such species already exist, their removal shall be a condition of development approval.(1)Melaleuca (Melaleuca spp).(2)Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius).(3)Australian pine (Casuarina).(4)Ficus trees, when located less than 50 feet from a public street right-of-way, street pavement, utility easement or septic tank...
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