Invasive Plant Rules in Pinellas County, FL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Prohibited Species

Unincorporated Pinellas County bans planting Tier 1 nuisance and invasive plant species and requires their removal during site development, redevelopment, or new construction.

Pinellas County Tier 1 Invasive Plant Ban

Significant Restrictions

Pinellas County Code § 138-3653(a)(2)a

Tier 1 species shall not be planted in Pinellas County, and existing species shall be removed as part of site development, building renovation and/or new construction to the greatest extent practicable as determined by county staff. Properties with existing single-family detached, single-family attached, three-family, and/or two-family dwellings in residential districts RA—R-5 are exempt from t...

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Invasive Plant Rules by City in Pinellas County

1 cities in Pinellas County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

St. PetersburgPop. 258,308

2 verified rules • Front Yard Gardens, Prohibited Species

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