Miami-Dade County allows front yard gardens including vegetable gardens. Florida Statute §604.71 (2019) protects homeowners' right to grow vegetables on residential property, overriding HOA and local restrictions. The county's tropical climate supports year-round edible gardening.
Florida Statute §604.71 (effective July 1, 2019) explicitly protects the right of any person to grow vegetables on residential property. The law states that a county or municipality may not regulate vegetable gardens on residential property, and any regulation of that nature is void and unenforceable. This applies to front yards, back yards, and side yards. The statute was passed in response to a high-profile case in Miami Shores where a homeowner was forced to remove a front-yard vegetable garden. Miami-Dade County does not prohibit front yard gardens and the state law provides strong protection against local or HOA restrictions. The county's tropical climate (USDA Zone 10b-11a) supports year-round gardening with crops including tomatoes, peppers, tropical fruits (mango, avocado, papaya), and herbs. Property maintenance standards still apply — gardens must be maintained and not create nuisance conditions. Water restrictions during drought periods may limit irrigation. The county encourages sustainable landscaping under Chapter 18A, and edible landscaping qualifies.
No penalty for front yard gardens under FL §604.71. Local restrictions on residential vegetable gardens are void. Property maintenance violations for neglected gardens may apply.
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