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Martin County prohibits keeping chickens and other barnyard animals in most residential zoning districts. Under Land Development Regulations Section 3.206, household pets exclude pigs, goats, sheep, horses, cows, and poultry. In June 2022, county commissioners declined to amend the ordinance to permit backyard chickens in residential zones.
Martin County Code section 9.90 requires that dogs in unincorporated Martin County be restrained by a leash, chain, or other similar device when off the owner's property. Working and hunting dogs under direct voice command of the owner are exempt.
Under Martin County Code section 67.305, construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work on buildings, structures, roads, or projects is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless a variance under section 67.308 has been obtained for good cause shown.
Martin County regulates noise under Chapter 67, Article 10 of the Code of Ordinances (Environmental Control). Section 67.305 prohibits specified noises and establishes nighttime restrictions; section 67.308 provides for variances.
Aircraft noise regulation is preempted by federal law under the Federal Aviation Act and the Airport Noise and Capacity Act. Florida cities and counties cannot regulate flight operations, altitudes, or in-air noise. Florida statutes recognize this exclusive federal jurisdiction over navigable airspace.
Martin County's fireworks rules are codified at Code of Ordinances Ch. 79, Art. 6 (sections 79.221 et seq.), which adopts and supplements Florida Statutes ch. 791. Public fireworks displays require a permit from Martin County Fire Prevention.
Recreational fires — campfires, bonfires, and backyard fire pits — are allowed in Martin County without a county permit, but must be no larger than 3 feet in diameter, limited to 1 cubic yard of burnable material, and located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material (per Martin County Fire Rescue Open Burn Guidelines and NFPA 1).
Open and yard-waste burning in unincorporated Martin County is regulated by Martin County Fire Rescue under Ch. 79 (Fire Prevention), NFPA 1 Ch. 10, and Florida Statutes ch. 590. Burning is permitted only when the Fire Danger Index is low or moderate and may require a permit.
Florida regulates propane (LP-gas) storage, transport, and installation uniformly under Chapter 527 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code, preempting inconsistent local rules.
The Florida Forest Service has statewide jurisdiction over wildfire prevention and suppression on non-municipal land under Chapter 590, Florida Statutes.
Storage and parking of recreational vehicles — including boat trailers, camping trailers, travel trailers, motorized dwellings, and tent trailers — on residential lots is regulated under Martin County Land Development Regulations (LDR) Article 3, Division 2, section 3.201(c)(2).
Under Martin County Code Ch. 115 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), no person may leave a salvage, junked, or abandoned vehicle on any road, street, alley, highway, or public easement in unincorporated Martin County, and no property owner may allow such a vehicle to remain on private property longer than 5 days outside an area zoned for such storage.
Florida law protects condo unit owners' rights to install EV charging stations and incorporates statewide accessibility requirements through the Florida Building Code.
Martin County's year-round Landscape Irrigation Ordinance (effective June 12, 2022) implements the South Florida Water Management District's two-day-per-week schedule. Odd-numbered addresses water Wednesday and/or Saturday; even-numbered addresses water Thursday and/or Sunday. No irrigation is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Under Martin County Code section 67.201.A, excessive accumulation of untended growth of weeds, undergrowth, or other dead or living plant life exceeding 18 inches in height is declared a public nuisance and is a common code enforcement violation.
Tree removal on established single-family residential lots in unincorporated Martin County is generally NOT regulated by the county unless the trees are in preservation areas, required landscape areas, or county rights-of-way. Mangroves are regulated separately by the Florida DEP under Fla. Stat. 403.9321-403.9333.
Florida Statute 373.185 declares Florida-friendly landscaping a matter of state policy and prohibits any deed restriction, covenant, or local ordinance from preventing property owners from installing native, drought-tolerant plant landscapes.
Martin County adopted a comprehensive-plan amendment on February 24, 2026 to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family lots, replacing the older 'guest house' term. ADUs are capped at 850 square feet (or half the primary dwelling area, whichever is less) and must be built on a concrete foundation or slab.
Martin County requires a building permit to install a pre-manufactured shed with or without a slab. Sheds must comply with the Land Development Regulations Art. 3, Div. 2 (sec. 3.12, Table 3.12.1) for setbacks, lot coverage, and accessory-structure standards, and with the Florida Building Code.
Florida Statute 553.73 makes the Florida Building Code the single, uniform construction standard for all permanent dwellings statewide, including tiny homes, preempting cities from setting different structural, fire, or life-safety construction requirements.
Residential pool barriers in Martin County must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 515) and Martin County Code Ch. 21, Pt. 2, Art. 8 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs). Barriers must be at least 48 inches high with no gaps greater than 4 inches, and gate latches at least 54 inches above grade.
A Martin County Building Department permit is required for any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub installation, and a separate permit is required for the pool barrier (fence). Construction must comply with Martin County Code Ch. 21, Pt. 2, Art. 8 and the Florida Building Code.
Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act sets statewide drowning prevention standards including barriers, covers, and alarms. The Act applies to every new pool, spa, and hot tub installed in residential settings.
Florida's Cottage Food Operations Act preempts local regulation, allowing home production of non-potentially hazardous foods up to a statewide gross sales limit.
Florida regulates family and large family child care homes uniformly under Chapter 402, setting capacity limits, training, and inspection requirements applicable statewide.
Florida law preempts the regulation of vacation rental licensing and inspections to the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), though local zoning and registration are permitted.
Florida imposes a 6% state sales tax plus a 1% discretionary surtax on rentals of living accommodations for six months or less, applying universally to short-term rentals.
Martin County enforces a Floodplain Management Ordinance under Land Development Regulations Article 4, Division 10 (Flood Protection). Within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the lowest finished floor of any new or substantially improved structure must be at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE).
Martin County enforces Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Standards as part of its Land Development Regulations. Development projects must provide on-site stormwater treatment and attenuation meeting both county and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) criteria.
Florida regulates construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line through state permits, with uniform standards administered by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Martin County has no separate county ordinance mandating shutter installation timing, but the Florida Building Code requires all new construction and replacement openings in wind-borne debris regions to have impact-rated protection (impact glazing or approved shutters). Martin County is in a wind-borne debris region with design wind speeds of 150-170 mph.
In Special Flood Hazard Areas, Martin County requires the lowest finished floor of any new or substantially improved structure to be at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). This is codified in the Land Development Regulations Article 4, Division 10 (Flood Protection).
Florida preempts local regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries: cities must either treat them like pharmacies or ban them outright.
Florida prohibits home cultivation of cannabis for both recreational and medical use; only state-licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers may grow cannabis.
Commercial drone operations in Florida are regulated by federal FAA Part 107 and state law; local governments cannot impose additional commercial operation restrictions.
Florida expressly preempts local regulation of drones, reserving authority to the state and federal government, with limited surveillance and trespass exceptions.
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 direct local government employees.
Florida Statute 218.077 and 448.110 framework, combined with FS 125.01045 and 166.04151 limits, preempt local mandates requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave or other employment benefits beyond state law.
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 state and federal law.
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 preempting local concealed-carry restrictions.
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 local officials who knowingly enact or enforce conflicting rules.
Florida Statute 790.053 generally bans the open carry of firearms by individuals, with limited exceptions for hunting, fishing, camping, target shooting, and lawful self-defense, and preempts any local variance.
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 not readily accessible for immediate use, regardless of any concealed-carry license.
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, with public agencies and contractors subject to broader requirements.
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 support federal immigration enforcement and honor ICE detainer requests.
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 requirements that restrict when a landlord may terminate a tenancy.
Florida Statutes 125.0103 and 166.043 prohibit counties and cities from imposing rent control on private residential rentals except in a narrowly declared housing emergency, with mandatory voter approval and a one-year sunset.
Florida Statute 509.032(7) preempts local regulation of vacation rental duration and frequency, and FS 166.0445 (2023) prohibits cities from imposing inspection-based rental registration programs unless tied to specific code complaints.
Florida Statutes 823.14 and 163.3162 restrict local governments from adopting zoning rules that inhibit established farms on agriculturally classified land, preserving agricultural uses against incompatible local regulation.
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 practices conducted in good faith.
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 legislative review that has not occurred.
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, and similar items.
Florida Statute 403.7033 and related law impose a moratorium on enforcement of municipal plastic straw bans, requiring DEP study before any local prohibition can take effect, effectively preempting current ordinances.
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 system performance.
Florida statute 163.04 prohibits any ordinance, deed restriction, or covenant from preventing installation of solar collectors. Local building permits are required but cannot effectively ban rooftop solar.
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 with local preemption under FS 386.2125.
Florida Statute 386.2125 preempts local regulation of nicotine products and dispensing devices, blocking cities and counties from banning flavored e-cigarettes, menthol, or other flavored tobacco at the retail level.
Florida Statute 386.2125 expressly preempts the regulation of nicotine products, nicotine dispensing devices, and vape retailing to the state, voiding most municipal ordinances on electronic cigarettes and vape shops.
Section 163.045 expressly applies regardless of any local heritage, specimen, or champion tree designation, preempting protective ordinances when an arborist documents danger.
Florida law prohibits local governments from requiring permits or replacement trees for the removal of dangerous trees on residential property when supported by a qualified arborist's documentation.
Florida law prohibits local governments from requiring replacement plantings or mitigation when a residential tree is removed under documented danger conditions.