Florida-friendly and native plant landscaping protected countywide by FL §373.185. Duval County encourages native species through FDACS and UF/IFAS extension programs.
FL §373.185 prohibits local governments and HOAs from prohibiting Florida-friendly landscaping principles, including use of native drought-tolerant plants. Duval County Extension Office promotes the UF/IFAS 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. JEA offers rebates for drought-tolerant landscape conversions in some years. Invasive species (Brazilian pepper, air potato) discouraged; removal incentives available.
No violations for native landscaping. Invasive-species violations rare but may be cited under property maintenance if creating nuisance.
Duval County, FL
Persistent dog barking is an animal-nuisance violation under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 462 (Animals). Barking continuously for more than 10-15 minu...
Duval County, FL
Jacksonville enforces decibel limits under Chapter 368: residential zones are limited to 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime, measured at the receiving prope...
Duval County, FL
Construction noise is generally restricted to 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Saturday countywide under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368. Sunday and holida...
Duval County, FL
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with lettering may not be parked overnight in Duval residential zones per §656.404(d) Jax-Duval Code. Tractor-trailers, bus...
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Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are restricted in Duval residential zones under §656.407(g). Hurricane zones require fence materials and fast...
Duval County, FL
Fences over 6 ft tall, fences in the sight triangle, pool barriers, and retaining walls over 4 ft in Duval County require a building permit from Jacksonville...
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