Mangroves along Lynn Haven's North Bay shoreline are protected under Florida's Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act (F.S. 403.9321-9333). Trimming over 6 feet or any removal requires FDEP authorization or a Professional Mangrove Trimmer.
Florida statewide preempts local mangrove regulation under F.S. 403.9321-9333. Lynn Haven enforces the state rule through its Docks and Seawalls permit review and Code Enforcement. Property owners may trim mangroves up to 6 feet without authorization only if the trimming is done by a registered Professional Mangrove Trimmer (PMT). Any removal, trimming above 6 ft, or work on mangroves over 10 ft tall requires a General or Individual mangrove permit from FDEP. Riparian property owners cannot remove mangroves to improve their view without authorization. FDEP investigates violations.
F.S. 403.9329 - first offense up to $250 per tree civil penalty; willful violations are 1st-degree misdemeanors (up to $1,000 / 1 year).
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