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Fort Myers does not publish a single residential quiet-hour clock in the code; instead, Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 (Nuisances), Article V (Noise) declares noises 'audible beyond the…
Fort Myers has no dedicated leaf-blower ordinance and does not ban gas-powered blowers. Leaf blower use is regulated through the general noise rule in Chapter 54, Article V (Sec…
The City of Fort Myers does not codify specific weekday/weekend construction-hour limits in Chapter 54, Article V (Noise) or in the building/permit chapters. Construction is regulated…
Fort Myers has no dedicated decibel-based industrial noise standard. Industrial and commercial noise is regulated through the general nuisance standard of Chapter 54, Article V, Sec…
Animal-noise complaints inside the City of Fort Myers are enforced by Lee County Domestic Animal Services (LCDAS) under Lee County Ordinance 14-22 by interlocal agreement. The Fort…
Fort Myers does not regulate aircraft overflight noise. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) preempts local airspace and aircraft-noise regulation under 49 U.S.C. § 40103…
Under Chapter 54, Article V, Sec. 54-197 (as amended by Ordinance No. 4012, March 18, 2024 - 'Amplified Sound Limitations'), amplified sound outside of a building is prohibited between…
Outdoor amplified music in the downtown River District (and citywide) is governed by Sec. 54-197 (Ord. 4012, 2024 - 'Amplified Sound Limitations'): outdoor amplified sound is…
Fort Myers does not publish numeric decibel (dB) limits in its noise code. Chapter 54, Article V uses a qualitative 'audible beyond the premises' nuisance standard (Sec. 54-196) and…
Lee County's Noise Control Ordinance covers vehicle-related noise through its general sound-level limits and noise-disturbance standard, but exempts safety alarms (backup and…
The City of Fort Myers sits on the Caloosahatchee River in southwestern Florida. Its developed core is not within a state-designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) high-risk zone, but…
Florida law (FS § 791.08, enacted by Ch. 2020-11) preempts local bans on consumer fireworks on three designated holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), and New…
The City of Fort Myers requires lawns, grass, weeds, and underbrush on all property in the city - including the abutting public right-of-way - to be kept cut to no more than 12 inches…
Backyard fires in Fort Myers are limited to recreational fires (3 feet diameter, 2 feet height of natural firewood, 25 feet from structures, attended) and portable outdoor fireplaces…
Outdoor burning in Fort Myers is governed by Chapter 40 of the City Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code (8th Edition, NFPA 1, 2021), and Florida Administrative Code 5I-2 (Florida…
Fort Myers enforces fire pit rules through the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), 8th Edition (2023), which adopts NFPA 1, 2021 with Florida-specific amendments and became effective…
Propane / LP-gas storage in Fort Myers is regulated by the Florida Fire Prevention Code (8th Edition) Chapter 69 incorporating NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code), and by Florida…
Smoke alarms in Fort Myers are required under the Florida Building Code as administered by the Fort Myers Building Department and the Fort Myers Fire Department, and under Florida…
Fort Myers does not impose a citywide overnight parking ban on passenger vehicles. On unmetered residential streets, vehicles may park overnight as long as they are properly registered…
The City of Fort Myers prohibits parking or storing commercial vehicles of 1.5 tons or more in residential areas, per the Community Development Department's Common Code Violations…
Per the City of Fort Myers Community Development Department, motor vehicles may not be abandoned, junked, or discarded on public or private property within the city unless completely…
On-street parking in Fort Myers is governed by Chapter 86 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the Code of Ordinances, which incorporates Florida's stopping/standing/parking framework. The…
Residential and commercial EV charger installations in Fort Myers require an electrical permit through the City of Fort Myers Permitting Division (or Lee County for unincorporated…
City of Fort Myers Code Enforcement requires that residential vehicles be parked in the garage, carport, or on the designated driveway or other improved parking surface of the parcel…
Per the City of Fort Myers Community Development Department's Common Code Violations guidance, boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles may be parked on residential property only in…
Official curb markings on Fort Myers public streets - red (no parking / fire lane), yellow (loading zone), green (time-limited), white (passenger loading), blue (accessible) - are…
Loading zones on Fort Myers streets are designated and enforced under Chapter 86 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the Code of Ordinances, with marked yellow-curb zones reserved for active…
Fort Myers prohibits parking or storing commercial vehicles of 1.5 tons or more (semis, dump trucks, large box trucks, large flatbeds) in residential areas, per the City of Fort Myers…
The City of Fort Myers does not impose an STR-specific off-street parking ratio - doing so would conflict with FS § 509.032(7)(b) preemption against STR-only regulations. Parking…
The City of Fort Myers does not impose an annual cap on the number of rental nights a short-term rental may host. Florida Statute § 509.032(7)(b) expressly prohibits local governments…
The City of Fort Myers does not operate a standalone short-term rental (STR) registration or permit program. Florida Statute § 509.032(7)(b) preempts local governments from prohibiting…
The City of Fort Myers does not codify an STR-specific occupancy cap (e.g., 'two per bedroom plus two'). Florida's 2023 legislative session amended FS § 509.032 to permit local…
Short-term rentals in Fort Myers collect a combined ~11.5% in state, county, and tourist taxes on stays of 6 months or less. The stack is: 6.0% Florida state transient rental sales tax…
Registering a short-term rental in Fort Myers is a multi-track process at the state, city, and county level - the City of Fort Myers itself does NOT operate a standalone STR…
The City of Fort Myers does not impose STR-specific noise rules; STR guests are subject to the same citywide noise ordinance that applies to every other resident, codified in Code of…
The City of Fort Myers does not require a host, owner, or property manager to be on-site during a short-term rental - a host-presence mandate would conflict with FS § 509.032(7)(b)…
The City of Fort Myers does not require short-term rental operators to carry a minimum liability insurance policy - a city-specific STR insurance mandate would conflict with FS §…
The City of Fort Myers does not require a short-term rental to be the operator's primary residence - a primary-residence-only restriction would conflict with FS § 509.032(7)(b)…
The City of Fort Myers allows backyard hens (no roosters) only on single-family properties with a Florida Homestead Exemption on file with the Lee County Property Appraiser, and only…
Captive wildlife in Fort Myers is regulated under Florida Statute Chapter 379 and FWC Rule Chapter 68A. Class I species (large predators - lions, tigers, bears, chimpanzees) are banned…
Fort Myers is an urban jurisdiction. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, ducks, geese, and turkeys are not authorized in city residential zoning districts. Only backyard hens (no…
Lee County Domestic Animal Services (LCDAS) enforces animal control within the City of Fort Myers under Lee County Ordinance 14-22. Dogs must be under 'direct control' at all times…
Fort Myers has no breed-specific dog law. Florida Statutes § 767.14 expressly preempts local breed-specific bans: no Florida municipality or county may adopt or enforce a dog law…
Beekeeping in Fort Myers is governed by Florida state law, not local ordinance. Florida Statute § 586.10 expressly preempts all local regulation of managed honeybee colonies. Every…
Feeding wildlife in Fort Myers is regulated by state law. FWC Rule 68A-25.001 makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to feed wild alligators or crocodiles. FWC Rule 68A-4.001 prohibits…
Lee County's animal ordinance does not set a fixed maximum number of dogs or cats per household. It regulates by outcome—requiring direct control, humane care, and no nuisance—and…
In Lee County, any cat four months or older must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed, and wear its County license/rabies tag (microchipped cats and ferrets are exempt from the…
Lee County has no separate "hoarding" ordinance, but hoarding is reached through its cruelty and care standards. Every animal must have adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary…
Fort Myers does not maintain a municipal shared-fence cost-sharing ordinance. Standard Detail F-1 reminds owners that 'no part of the fence or concrete shall encroach onto other…
Fort Myers does not publish a dedicated retaining-wall ordinance; retaining walls are regulated under the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code adopted citywide. A separate building…
Fort Myers Section 118.3.8 and Standard Detail F-3 allow wood, aluminum, vinyl, ornamental iron, masonry, and other decorative materials. Chain-link is allowed in side and rear yards…
A fence permit is required for any new fence in Fort Myers and is issued by the Community Development Department, Building, Permitting & Inspections Division at 1825 Hendry Street…
Under Section 118.3.8 and the Fort Myers Planning Division Guidelines, barbed wire, electric wire, and razor wire are prohibited in all residential districts. Barbed and electric wire…
Under Fort Myers Land Development Code Section 118.3.8, residential rear- and side-yard fences may be a maximum of 6 feet measured from average ground level, and commercial/industrial…
Fort Myers Standard Details F-2 and F-3 require fence posts to be set 2 feet deep in concrete or 3 feet deep in earth without concrete, with chain-link posts spaced no more than 10…
Pool barriers in Fort Myers must comply with Florida Statute 515 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act) and FBC Residential 8th Edition (2023) Section R4501.17 / FBC Building Section…
Carports in Fort Myers are accessory structures regulated by LDC § 118.3.4.A and require a Florida Building Permit for any structure over 200 sq ft. Engineered hurricane anchorage to…
Fort Myers permits non-commercial guesthouses, cottages, and garage apartments accessory to a principal dwelling under LDC § 118.3.11 (defined in Chapter 142). These accessory…
Converting a garage to habitable space in Fort Myers requires a Florida Building Permit and zoning review. If the conversion creates a separate dwelling unit with kitchen and entrance…
Fort Myers regulates sheds as accessory structures under LDC § 118.3.4.A. Sheds under 200 sq ft may have a 5-foot side and rear setback in residential districts; larger sheds must meet…
Tiny homes on a permanent foundation in Fort Myers are treated as either a single-family dwelling or an accessory guest house under LDC § 118.3.11. They must meet the Florida Building…
Florida Statute 559.955(4)(b) allows local governments to regulate home-business signage, but only at standards no stricter than those for a residence without a business. Fort Myers…
Florida Statute 500.80 (the Cottage Food Law, expanded by HB 663 of 2021 to $250,000 in annual gross sales) preempts all local regulation of cottage food operations. Fort Myers cannot…
Florida Statute 559.955(3)(c) prohibits Fort Myers from regulating home-business customer traffic at standards stricter than those for a residence without a business. The activity must…
Family day care homes in Fort Myers are licensed or registered by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) under FS 402.313 and FAC Chapter 65C-20. Capacity under FS…
Fort Myers requires every home-based business to submit a Home Business Affidavit certifying compliance with LDC § 118.3.4.C and to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt under City Code…
Florida Statute 559.955 (the Home-Based Business Act, expanded by HB 1011 of 2024) preempts most Fort Myers regulation of home-based businesses. The city may not prohibit a home…
Fort Myers treats hot tubs and spas as 'pools' under the Pool/Spa/Fountain Checklist - signed and sealed plans are required, and the project must comply with the 8th Edition (2023)…
Fort Myers requires a building permit for every site-built pool, spa, and fountain, issued by the Community Development Department - Building, Permitting & Inspections at 1825 Hendry…
Pool barriers in Fort Myers must comply with Florida Statute 515.29 and FBC Residential 8th Edition (2023) Section R4501.17. Required minimums: 48-inch barrier height on the outside…
Florida Statute 515.27 (the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act) lets Fort Myers homeowners satisfy pool safety through any ONE of five options: (1) a barrier meeting FS 515.29; (2)…
Above-ground residential pools in unincorporated Lee County generally require a building permit and must meet the same Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act barrier or…
Florida Statute 373.185 establishes Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) as a protected statewide policy. A local government ordinance or HOA covenant may not prohibit any property owner…
Lawns, grass, weeds, and underbrush must be kept cut to no more than 12 inches in height on all property within the City of Fort Myers. Property owners are also responsible for…
Fort Myers Code Compliance enforces a citywide 12-inch maximum height for grass, weeds and underbrush on all property, including vacant lots, plus the adjacent right-of-way strip…
On a single-family residential lot, Florida Statute 163.045 prevents the City of Fort Myers from requiring a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation to prune, trim…
Fort Myers Chapter 138 (Vegetation) of the Land Development Code, including Section 138-46, governs protected-tree removal and requires permitting through the Building, Permitting &…
Fort Myers Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, Article III (Water Shortage Regulations) enforces year-round landscape irrigation limits aligned with SFWMD Chapter 40E-24, F.A.C. Irrigation…
The City of Fort Myers Code of Ordinances does not prohibit artificial turf on residential property. Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FS 373.185) protects water-conserving alternatives to…
Lee County does not restrict residential rainwater harvesting. Under water Ordinance No. 24-01, rain barrels, cisterns, and other rain-harvesting devices may be used to water plants…
Backyard composting is allowed in Lee County; no ordinance prohibits a residential compost pile. Yard waste (grass, leaves, brush) is collected separately through the County's curbside…
The City of Fort Myers is located inland on the Caloosahatchee River and does not have a Gulf-of-Mexico beachfront. It is therefore not subject to Florida Statute 161.163 sea turtle…
Lee County treats light escaping toward the beach as a violation of its sea-turtle ordinance. A rebuttable presumption of violation exists when artificial light casts a shadow of an…
Mangrove trimming and alteration in Fort Myers is governed by the state Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act (Florida Statutes 403.9321-9333), administered by FDEP's South District…
The City of Fort Myers sits on the Caloosahatchee River — approximately 15 miles upriver from the Gulf of Mexico — and is NOT seaward of FDEP's Coastal Construction Control Line…
Seawall construction, replacement, and substantial repair in Fort Myers requires a city building permit under Code Chapter 102 (Building Code) and Chapter 118 (Land Use Regulations)…
Fort Myers operates under a Florida NPDES Phase II MS4 generic permit administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The Stormwater Division (Public Works)…
Fort Myers's floodplain regulations live in Chapter 110 (Floodplain Protection) of the Code of Ordinances and implement the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the city…
Grading and drainage in Fort Myers is reviewed by the City Engineer under Code Chapter 102 (Building Code), Chapter 118 (Land Use Regulations), and the City of Fort Myers Standards…
Shoreline work along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers requires a layered set of approvals: a City of Fort Myers building permit (Marine Related submittal) under Code Chapter 118…
Boat docks on the Caloosahatchee River and connected canals in Fort Myers require a layered permit package: a City of Fort Myers building permit under Code Chapter 118 using the Marine…
Fort Myers lies in the Wind-Borne Debris Region (WBDR) and the Hurricane-Prone Region under the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, with ASCE 7-22 ultimate design wind speeds in…
Roof construction and reroofing in Fort Myers must comply with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code Chapter 15 and the Florida Building Code Residential equivalent, with ASCE…
All new buildings, and any building substantially improved or substantially damaged (≥50% of pre-loss market value), in Fort Myers FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas must elevate the…
After a Presidentially declared disaster, the City of Fort Myers conducts emergency debris removal under FEMA Public Assistance Category A (Debris Removal) — separated curbside…
Fort Myers applies the same property-maintenance standards to vacant and occupied lots: grass, weeds, and underbrush may not exceed 12 inches in height on any property within the city…
The City of Fort Myers Solid Waste Division (not Lee County) collects residential trash, recycling, and yard waste under Chapter 70 (Solid Waste) of the Code of Ordinances. Carts must…
Fort Myers requires property owners to keep all lots free of accumulated trash, junk, debris, abandoned appliances, and inoperative vehicles. Junked or inoperative vehicles may not be…
Under Chapter 66 (Sales), Article II (Garage Sales), as amended by Ordinance No. 3879, Fort Myers limits homeowners to no more than 2 garage / yard / moving sales per calendar year at…
In unincorporated Lee County, owners, agents, lessees, and occupants must cut and keep grasses and weeds to a height not exceeding 12 inches. If you don't, the county can mow it and…
Fort Myers residential building setbacks are set by zoning district under LDC § 118.2 (Base Districts). Standard residential zones use 20 ft front, 10 ft interior side, and 10 ft rear…
LDC Table 34-695 caps maximum lot coverage at 40% of total lot area in the common RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, and RS-5 single-family districts. Coverage is 45% in RSC-1, RSA, TFC-1, and…
LDC Table 34-695 limits the maximum building height to 35 feet in all one- and two-family residential districts in unincorporated Lee County. Special coastal and conservation areas…
Fort Myers does not set a calendar-based take-down date for residential holiday lights or seasonal decorations. Non-commercial holiday displays are not regulated as 'signs' under LDC…
Fort Myers regulates political signs in Chapter 126 (Signs) of the Land Development Code (Subpart B). Signs may be displayed for no more than 60 days before an election and must be…
Fort Myers no longer issues garage-sale signs and no longer requires homeowners to register a sale (Ordinance 3879 amending Chapter 66, Article II). Sign placement remains controlled…
Florida Statute § 509.102 forbids Fort Myers from prohibiting food trucks 'within the entirety of the entity's jurisdiction,' which preempts citywide bans, district-wide bans, and…
Florida Statute § 509.102 (enacted as HB 1193 in 2020) preempts local regulation of mobile food dispensing vehicle licenses, registrations, permits, and fees to the state. Fort Myers…
U.S. airspace is federally regulated by the FAA (Part 107 for commercial; 49 U.S.C. § 44809 for recreational flyers). Florida Statute § 330.41 (the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act…
Commercial drone operations in Florida are regulated by federal FAA Part 107 and state law; local governments cannot impose additional commercial operation restrictions.
Solar installations in Fort Myers require a building permit through the City Building Division and must comply with the Florida Building Code (FBC) — Residential Chapter 23 (Solar…
Florida law renders unenforceable any HOA covenant or rule prohibiting solar collectors. HOAs may dictate where on a roof panels go only if the alternate location does not impair…
Removal of a native-species tree on residential or commercial property is listed by the City of Fort Myers as a permit-required activity under Chapter 138 (Vegetation), Article II (§…
Fort Myers does not maintain a stand-alone 'heritage tree' registry under Chapter 138, but the City's Chapter 138 (Vegetation) protects specimen/protected native species through Land…
Fort Myers' tree and landscape code is consolidated in the Land Development Code (Subpart B), Chapter 138 — Vegetation, which contains Article I (General), Article II (Landscaping…
Removal of a protected, specimen, or required-landscape tree under Fort Myers Chapter 138 (Vegetation), Article II (Landscaping, including § 138-46), generally triggers replacement…
Florida has only medical marijuana — no adult-use recreational sales and no home cultivation. Under Florida Statutes 381.986(11), cities and counties have a binary choice: either ban…
Florida prohibits home cultivation of cannabis for both recreational and medical use; only state-licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers may grow cannabis.
Backyard smokers and pellet/charcoal cookers are treated as food grills in Lee County, not as open burning, so they need no permit and remain allowed even during a burn ban…
Lee County sets no special residential rule on gas or charcoal barbecue grills, and food grills are expressly excluded from the county's outdoor burn ban. Multifamily/condo grill use…
Residential '1-1-1' service includes weekly commingled recycling. Lee County also mandates recycling for businesses and multifamily properties in unincorporated areas: every business…
All improved property in unincorporated Lee County must receive mandatory garbage and solid waste collection. Residences of four or fewer units get '1-1-1' service: one weekly…
Lee County residential curbside service collects garbage, recyclables, and horticulture waste set out at the curb within about six feet of the roadway. Horticulture must be bundled to…
Lee County residential service includes pickup of bulky waste, white goods (large appliances), and electronic waste. Some bulky items go out with regular garbage collection; larger or…
Dumping litter or waste on public or private land in Lee County is illegal. Under Florida's Litter Law (FS 403.413), dumping up to 15 pounds is a $150 civil fine; over 500 pounds or…
Lee County parks are open daily with opening and closing hours posted at each park; no one may remain in a closed park or section. Except for authorized campers in designated camping…
Florida Statutes 877.20 through 877.25, the Juvenile Curfew Act, set a uniform statewide framework allowing counties to impose curfews on minors under 16 with specific hours…
Florida Statute 218.077 prohibits local governments from establishing a minimum wage other than the state or federal rate, preempting city and county living-wage ordinances except for…
Florida Statute 218.077 preempts local mandates requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave or other employment benefits beyond state law, a preemption the Legislature…
Florida Statute 509.032(7) and broader employment preemption framework prevent local governments from requiring private employers to follow predictive or fair-scheduling rules beyond…
Florida allows permitless concealed carry of firearms by law-abiding adults under FS 790.01 and continues to issue concealed weapon licenses through FS 790.06, with both regimes…
Florida Statute 790.33 expressly preempts the entire field of firearm and ammunition regulation to the state, voiding all local ordinances and imposing personal civil penalties on…
Florida's open carry ban (FS 790.053) was struck down by the First District Court of Appeal in McDaniels v. State on September 10, 2025. The Florida Attorney General issued guidance on…
Florida Statute 790.25(5) allows any law-abiding person 18 or older to possess a concealed firearm in a private vehicle for self-defense, provided the firearm is securely encased or…
Under Fla. Stat. § 720.3085, unpaid assessments become a lien on a parcel, and the homeowners' association may foreclose like a mortgage. Before recording the lien the association must…
Under Fla. Stat. § 720.303(2), Florida HOA board meetings must be open to members with notice posted at least 48 hours ahead. Section 720.306 governs member meetings and elections, §…
Under Fla. Stat. §§ 720.303 and 720.3035, a Florida HOA enforces its recorded covenants and architectural standards, but only where authority is stated or reasonably inferred in the…
Under Fla. Stat. § 720.305, a Florida HOA may fine up to $100 per violation and $1,000 in the aggregate unless the governing documents allow more. The association must give at least 14…
Florida law overrides HOA covenants on several fronts: Fla. Stat. § 163.04 voids deed restrictions prohibiting solar collectors, § 720.304(2) protects U.S. flag display, and § 720.3045…
Florida Statute 448.095 requires every private employer with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm work authorization for new hires beginning July 1, 2023…
Senate Bill 168 (2019), codified at FS 908.103 and 908.104, prohibits sanctuary policies in Florida and requires every state and local law enforcement agency to use best efforts to…
Fla. Stat. § 83.56 requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate for nonpayment, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays from the count. For lease violations, the landlord…
Fla. Stat. § 83.51 requires landlords to comply with applicable building, housing, and health codes or keep the structure, plumbing, and (for most multi-unit buildings) heat, running…
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Chapter 83 Part II, exclusively defines lawful eviction grounds and procedures statewide, preempting cities from adding just-cause…
Under Fla. Stat. § 83.53, a Florida landlord must give at least 24 hours' notice to enter for repairs and may enter only at reasonable times, defined as between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m…
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ch. 83, Part II) has no late-fee statute and no cap on late-rent charges. Late fees are governed entirely by the written lease; if the…
For a month-to-month tenancy, Fla. Stat. § 83.57 now requires 30 days' written notice (raised from 15 days by 2023's HB 1417). Breaking a fixed-term lease triggers landlord remedies…
Florida effectively bans local rent control. State law bars any city or county from imposing controls on rents, and the 2023 Live Local Act removed the old narrow exception that had…
Florida has no rent control and no statute setting a maximum rent increase or a dedicated advance-notice period. On a month-to-month tenancy, a new rent takes effect only through the…
Florida Statute 509.032(7) preempts local regulation of vacation rental bans, duration, and frequency, while FS 83.425 (2023) preempts local regulation of residential tenancies…
Florida places no dollar limit on residential security deposits, but it enforces tight deadlines. If the landlord makes no claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days of…
Adverse possession in Florida requires 7 years of actual, continued, exclusive possession plus paying all taxes within a year and filing a return with the property appraiser (Fla…
Florida Statutes 823.14 and 163.3162 restrict local governments from adopting zoning rules that inhibit established farms on agriculturally classified land, preserving agricultural…
Florida Statute 823.14, the Florida Right to Farm Act, protects established bona fide farm operations from nuisance suits and local ordinances that would inhibit standard agricultural…
Florida Statute 403.7033 preempts the regulation of disposable plastic bags by local governments, prohibiting cities and counties from enacting bans or fees on retailers pending a…
Florida Statute 500.90 preempts the regulation of polystyrene products by local governments, blocking cities and counties from banning expanded polystyrene foam food containers, cups…
Florida has no statewide plastic straw ban and no straw preemption: Governor DeSantis vetoed the 2019 moratorium bill, so cities and counties may adopt and enforce their own single-use…
Florida Statute 569.101 prohibits the sale or delivery of tobacco and nicotine products to persons under 21, aligning with federal law and applying uniformly statewide under the…
Florida Statutes 569.0025 and 569.315 preempt regulation of the marketing, sale, and delivery of tobacco and nicotine products to the state, blocking cities and counties from banning…
Florida Statute 569.315 expressly preempts the regulation of the marketing, sale, and delivery of nicotine products and dispensing devices to the state, voiding most municipal…