9 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.
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Pinellas County requires unincorporated property owners to keep grass and weeds under 12 inches over the majority of any improved lot, with abatement liens for non-compliant properties.
Pinellas County regulates pruning of protected trees and mangroves under Chapter 166 of the Land Development Code, with permits required for substantial trimming and special rules for coastal mangroves.
Pinellas County requires habitat permits before removing protected trees under Chapter 166, with mitigation through replacement plantings or Tree Bank Fund contributions, plus civil penalties for unpermitted removal.
Pinellas County treats unchecked weeds, undergrowth, and rank vegetation on improved lots as a public nuisance under Chapter 58, Article XIII, with enforcement through notices, abatement, and property liens.
Pinellas County enforces twice-weekly to once-weekly irrigation rules tied to Southwest Florida Water Management District phases, with $193 first-violation citations doubling per repeat offense.
Southwest Florida Water Management District - Modified Phase III Water Shortage Restrictions
Lawn Watering Days and Times Lawn and landscape watering remains limited to a once-per-week schedule . Residents should check with their city or county for their allowable day and times as many have different schedules or stricter hours in effect. Below is the standard watering days schedule based on addresses ending in: 0 or 1 shall only water on Monday 2 or 3, on Tuesday 4 or 5, on Wednesday ...
Pinellas County allows residential rainwater harvesting and rain barrels for non-potable use without a permit for small barrels, while larger cisterns may need building permits and follow Florida non-potable reuse rules.
Pinellas County encourages native and Florida-friendly landscaping under Chapter 138 community design standards and Florida Statute 373.185, which preempts HOAs from prohibiting Florida-friendly landscaping.
Florida HB 683 (2025) preempts Pinellas County and its cities from prohibiting artificial turf on residential lots up to one acre, shifting authority to FDEP under new Florida Statute 125.572.
Pinellas County allows residential backyard composting under general nuisance and housing-code rules in Chapter 22 and Chapter 58, provided bins are managed to prevent odor, vectors, and runoff.
8 cities in Pinellas County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
9 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Composting
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