Plant City property owners must maintain vegetation to prevent fire hazards. Dead brush, overgrown grass, and combustible debris within 30 feet of structures must be cleared, especially during Florida dry season (March-June).
Plant City Code Enforcement requires removal of dead or dying vegetation that creates a fire hazard. Agricultural properties are regulated separately under FL §163.3162 Right to Farm Act protections. Florida Forest Service provides Firewise property assessments at no cost. Contact Plant City at (813) 659-4200 for enforcement.
Failure to clear hazardous vegetation after notice: $100-$500 fine plus city abatement costs lien on property.
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Plant City honors posted No Soliciting signs. Solicitors who ignore clear signage face citation under city code and possible trespass charges under FL 810.09.
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No snow-clearing ordinance. Plant City is in USDA Zone 9b with no snowfall. Sidewalk maintenance focuses on debris, overhanging vegetation, and structural re...
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