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Right to Farm in Pasco County, FL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Pasco County, Florida.

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

Farm Nuisance Protection

Pasco County's urban fertilizer ordinance, which restricts nitrogen and phosphorus application near water and during storm watches, does not apply to bona fide farm operations covered by the Florida Right to Farm Act. Grazing pastures outside that Act's coverage and land used for bona fide scientific research on fertilizer effects are exempt too, under County Code § 42-86.

Pasco Exempts Bona Fide Farms From Fertilizer Rules

Few Restrictions

Pasco County Code of Ordinances § 42-86 (Exemptions)

The provisions set forth above in this article shall not apply to: Bona fide farm operations as defined in the Florida Right to Farm Act, F.S. § 823.14; Other properties not subject to or covered under the Florida Right to Farm Act that have pastures used for grazing livestock; Any lands used for bona fide scientific research, including, but not limited to, research on the effects of fertilizer...

Right to Farm by City in Pasco County

1 cities in Pasco County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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