8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Pasco County, Florida.
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In unincorporated Pasco County, grass, weeds, brush, or undergrowth exceeding 12 inches in height is a prohibited overgrown condition under Pasco County Code Section 42-1, and property owners have a duty to control it or the County may clear the lot and bill the owner.
Pasco County Code of Ordinances Sec. 42-1 (Overgrown conditions and related public safety violations)
It is the duty of the owner of any lot, tract, or parcel of land within the unincorporated areas of the county to reasonably and effectively control and prevent nuisances. The code enforcement department may clear the lands of grass, weeds, brush or undergrowth exceeding 12 inches in height.
In unincorporated Pasco County a Tree Removal Permit is required to remove any tree five (5) inches diameter at breast height (DBH) or greater under Land Development Code Section 802, including on single-family lots with existing homes; Florida Statutes Section 163.045 exempts hazardous trees on residential property when a certified arborist documents the danger.
Pasco County Land Development Code Sec. 802.3.A (Tree Preservation and Replacement)
802.3. Tree Removal A. Permits Required A Tree Removal Permit is required for the removal of all five (5) inch diameter at breast height (dbh) or greater trees, except in the following circumstances... 10. Single-Family Residential Lots with Existing Homes. Tree Removal Permits on single-family lots with existing homes are only required for trees greater than five (5) inch diameter at breast he...
Tree removal in unincorporated Pasco County is governed by LDC Section 802 (Tree Preservation). Standard mitigation is $75 per inch of trunk diameter. Heritage trees cost $150 per inch. The Tree Mitigation Fund supports tree planting on county land, affordable housing, schools, and other public purposes.
Pasco County Code Section 42-1 prohibits weeds, brush, and undergrowth exceeding 12 inches and any noxious material that harbors snakes, rodents, insects, or vermin, becomes a mosquito breeding place, or creates a fire hazard, on lots in unincorporated areas of the county.
Pasco County Code of Ordinances Sec. 42-1 (Overgrown conditions and related public safety violations)
Prohibited are grass, weeds, brush or undergrowth exceeding 12 inches in height, debris or any noxious material that tends to be a breeding place or haven for snakes, rodents, insects or vermin, or that tends to be a breeding place for mosquitoes, or that creates a fire hazard endangering lives and property.
Unincorporated Pasco County limits irrigation of established lawns and landscaping to one assigned day per week under Pasco County Code Chapter 62, Article II, Division 3, with allowed hours and address-based watering days set by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
Pasco County Utilities, Water Resources - Watering Restrictions (implementing Pasco County Code Sec. 62-98)
Irrigation of established lawns and landscaping is authorized for one day per week per Pasco County Ordinance Ch. 62, Article II., Division 3. Watering is permitted in one irrigation cycle either between midnight - 4 a.m. or between 8 p.m. - midnight, only on your designated watering day (addresses ending 0 or 1 on Monday; 2 or 3 on Tuesday; 4 or 5 on Wednesday; 6 or 7 on Thursday; 8 or 9 on Fr...
Rainwater harvesting is encouraged in Pasco County. Florida has no state-level restrictions. SWFWMD offers rebates through the WaterMatters program. HOAs cannot ban Florida-friendly landscaping per FL §373.185.
Pasco County encourages Florida-Friendly Landscaping under FL §373.185, which prohibits HOAs and local governments from preventing property owners from using drought-tolerant native plants. SWFWMD rebates support water-wise yards.
Fla. Stat. § 373.185 (Local Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances)
F.S. 373.185 Local Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances. (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Local government" means any county or municipality of the state. (b) "Florida-friendly landscaping" means quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, are adaptable to local conditions, and are drought tolerant. The principles of such landscaping include planting the right...
Pasco County generally permits artificial turf on residential properties. FL §720.3075 and §373.185 limit HOA restrictions on water-conserving landscape, which may include synthetic turf. Drainage and heat-island considerations apply.
Fla. Stat. § 720.3075 (Prohibited clauses in HOA documents)
F.S. 720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. (4)(a) The Legislature finds that the use of Florida-friendly landscaping and other water use and pollution prevention measures to conserve or protect the state's water resources serves a compelling public interest and that the participation of homeowners' associations and local governments is essential to the state's efforts in water c...
3 cities in Pasco County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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