Invasive Plant Rules in Nassau County, FL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Nassau County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Prohibited Species

Nassau County's Land Development Code flatly bans planting any species on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's Category I or II invasive list as required or supplemental landscaping anywhere in the unincorporated county, and labels invasive vegetation a public nuisance under section 37.05.J.

Invasive Plant Ban in Landscaping

Heavy Restrictions

Nassau County Land Development Code § 37.05.J

Any species identified on the most recent Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Invasive Plant list (Category I or II) is expressly forbidden from being planted or used as required or supplemental landscaping material. Invasive non-native vegetation in general is a public nuisance that degrades landscaped and natural areas.

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