Coral Gables requires property owners to maintain vegetation to prevent fire hazards and hurricane damage. The city's dense tropical canopy and location in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone make brush management critical. Property owners must keep trees trimmed, remove dead vegetation, and maintain clear access for emergency vehicles.
Coral Gables is located in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), making vegetation management a public safety priority. Property owners must maintain trees and shrubs to prevent obstruction of streets, sidewalks, and utility lines. Dead or hazardous trees must be removed promptly. The city's Chapter 82 (Vegetation) requires property maintenance including removal of dead limbs and overgrown vegetation that could become projectiles during hurricanes. The Emergency Management Division coordinates pre-hurricane vegetation preparedness programs. The Greenspace Management Division manages the city's urban canopy and assists with right-of-way tree maintenance. Property owners are responsible for vegetation on their own lots and swale areas.
Code Enforcement issues notices of violation for unmaintained vegetation. Fines up to $500 for repeat violations. Emergency orders may require immediate removal of hazardous trees. Contact Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216.
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