Pembroke Pines encourages native and Florida-friendly landscaping through its Land Development Code Chapter 155. The city maintains a Preferred Tree Planting List specifying recommended species. FL Statute 163.3232 supports drought-tolerant and native plant landscaping. Invasive species listed by FLEPPC must be removed. No mandatory native plant percentage is required for residential properties.
The Pembroke Pines Land Development Code Chapter 155 addresses landscaping standards including plant species selection. The city publishes a Preferred Tree Planting List (updated September 2025) identifying recommended tree species for planting. Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles are supported under FL Statute 163.3232. Category I invasive species as listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) for the south region should be removed; tree removal permit fees are waived for these species. Native plant use is encouraged but not mandated at specific percentages for residential properties. The Planning, Zoning & Landscaping Department (954-392-2100) provides guidance.
Failure to remove invasive species is not specifically penalized, but overall landscaping must comply with maintenance standards.
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