Invasive Plant Rules in Palm Beach County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Palm Beach County requires property owners to eradicate prohibited invasive non-native plants such as melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, and Australian pine by set deadlines under the county's Countywide Prohibited Invasive Non-Native Vegetation Removal Ordinance, enforced by Environmental Resources Management.
Palm Beach Co. Invasive Plant Removal
Some RestrictionsPalm Beach County Code § 11-364(a)
By January 1, of the applicable year provided on Attachment B, a parcel owner shall remove or caused to be removed or eradicated, the prohibited invasive non-native vegetation as listed on Attachment B unless an exemption is provided under section 11-366. Attachment B is not set out herein, but is on file and available for inspection in the office of the clerk of the county board of commissione...
Invasive Plant Rules by City in Palm Beach County
3 cities in Palm Beach County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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