Dunedin actively promotes Florida-Friendly Landscaping with native plants. State law preempts HOA bans on Florida-Friendly designs, and the city's tree code references native species lists for replacement plantings and required plantings.
Dunedin's Land Development Code Chapter 105 and Pre-Approved Tree List encourage native species through replacement requirements and required plantings on developed sites. Florida Statute 373.185 prohibits any local ordinance, deed restriction, or HOA covenant from preventing residents from using Florida-Friendly Landscaping, which emphasizes native and drought-tolerant species. Dunedin programs like Dunedin Green Scene and city outreach actively encourage residents to convert irrigated turf to native plant beds. Replacement and required tree plantings must come from the city Pre-Approved List, which prioritizes native shade trees adapted to coastal Pinellas conditions.
Few code conflicts arise; HOA enforcement attempts may be challenged under Sec. 373.185 with prevailing-party fee shifting.
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