Florida Statute 163.3205 protects homeowners' right to use Florida-friendly landscaping, including native plants, and prohibits local governments and HOAs from requiring specific grass types or banning drought-tolerant alternatives. Miami-Dade County's landscaping ordinance (Chapter 18A) sets minimum standards that encourage native and adaptive plant species.
Florida Statute 163.3205 prohibits local governments and HOAs from preventing homeowners from implementing Florida-friendly landscaping that meets University of Florida/IFAS guidelines. This includes using native plants, xeriscaping, and drought-tolerant species. Miami-Dade County Landscaping Ordinance (Chapter 18A) sets minimum landscape standards for development that encourage the use of native and adaptive plant species. The county's landscape regulations require that irrigation systems operate only during permitted hours and days under Chapter 32 (Water and Sewer). Miami Gardens does not have additional native plant requirements beyond county and state standards.
No violations can be issued for installing compliant Florida-friendly landscaping. HOAs that restrict native plantings may be in violation of state law.
Miami Gardens, FL
Amplified music in Miami Gardens is regulated under the nuisance provisions of Chapter 16 and Miami-Dade County noise standards. Playing amplified music, lou...
Miami Gardens, FL
Construction activity in Miami Gardens is regulated under Miami-Dade County Code Section 21-28. Construction equipment and machinery near residences is prohi...
Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens is located near Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and within the broader influence area of Miami International Airport. Aircraft noise is regul...
Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens does not have a specific EV charging ordinance. Installation of home EV chargers requires an electrical permit from the Building Department. Fl...
Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens prohibits the storage of derelict, accident-damaged, unlicensed, or inoperable vehicles on residential property. Vehicles on private property m...
Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas under Section 34-389 of the Zoning Code. No prohibited commercial vehicle may be ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Miami-Dade County.
See how other cities in Miami-Dade County handle native plants.
See how Miami Gardens's native plants rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.