Florida maintains one of the strictest invasive plant regulatory programs in the US. The Florida Noxious Weed List and FLEPPC Category I/II lists restrict many species. Broward County follows state rules and prohibits planting species like Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, and Australian pine.
Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services maintains the Noxious Weed List under Chapter 5B-57 FAC, prohibiting the introduction, possession, and transport of listed species. The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) maintains Category I and II invasive species lists. In Broward County and South Florida, the most regulated invasive plants include Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), Australian pine (Casuarina spp.), old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), and air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera). Broward County's landscape code requires removal of invasive exotic species during site development. Many municipalities within Broward have additional local requirements. The South Florida Water Management District also prohibits certain aquatic invasives.
Planting or maintaining prohibited invasive species may result in code enforcement action requiring removal. Florida law prohibits sale and transport of noxious weeds with penalties including fines and plant confiscation.
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Section 17-7(1) bars amplified sound from residential property that is plainly audible for one minute or longer at 25 feet from the property line (10 p.m.-7 ...
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Fort Lauderdale Code Section 17-8(7) expressly exempts 'all noises coming from the normal operations of an aircraft' from the city noise ordinance. Aircraft ...
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Fort Lauderdale Code Chapter 17 (Noise Control) caps residential outdoor sound at 60 dBA / 70 dBC from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 50 dBA / 60 dBC from 10:00...
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Fort Lauderdale addresses abandoned vehicles under Chapter 26 (Traffic and Parking) and Chapter 18 (Nuisances). Vehicles left unattended on public property f...
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Fort Lauderdale regulates retaining walls under the ULDR and the Florida Building Code. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height require building permits with s...
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