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Broward County, FL Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

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Invasive removal: FLEPPC Category I required
Weed height limit: 18 inches
Key banned species: Brazilian pepper, melaleuca
Pesticide law: FDACS label enforcement
Enforcement: Complaint-driven

City-specific rules exist: Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pompano Beach, and Coral Springs have their own weed ordinances rules that differ from Broward County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Broward County bans Florida Category I invasive plants from new landscaping and requires owners to remove nuisance weeds over 18 inches under the Nuisance Abatement Code.

Full Breakdown

Broward County Code Chapter 27 (Natural Resource Protection) prohibits the planting, sale, or transport of Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Category I invasive species, including Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), melaleuca, Australian pine, and earleaf acacia. Development permits require removal of these species from the site before final approval. Chapter 8.5 (Nuisance Abatement) additionally requires owners to keep yards free of weeds taller than 18 inches. Enforcement is complaint-driven through Broward Code Enforcement. Invasive vines such as air potato may trigger specific removal orders because of their rapid spread into Everglades conservation areas. Herbicide use must follow Florida Department of Agriculture pesticide labeling and cannot contaminate canals or stormwater ponds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still grow Brazilian pepper if it already exists on my lot?

Existing Brazilian pepper should be removed and cannot be replanted. Development permits force removal.

Are dandelions a regulated weed?

No. Only FLEPPC-listed invasives and height-based nuisance vegetation trigger Broward code enforcement.

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