Davie, FL Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Duty
- clear weeds & wild growth
- Ag-zoned land
- exempt from weed-clearing duty
- Notice period
- 7 days to comply
- Non-compliance
- town may clear & lien property
Summary
Owners and occupants of Davie property zoned other than agricultural must clear weeds, wild growth, and undergrowth from their land, with agriculturally zoned parcels exempt from the requirement.
(a)All owners or occupants of real property located within the limits of the town shall clear the same of and destroy all rubbish, debris, trash and unsightly or unsanitary matter accumulating thereon.(b)All owners or occupants of real property zoned for other than agricultural use shall clear the same of and destroy all weeds, wild growth and undergrowth accumulating thereon.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
Davie Code § 9-51 requires all owners and occupants to clear rubbish, debris, and unsanitary matter from real property town-wide, and separately requires clearing weeds, wild growth, and undergrowth, but only on property zoned for other than agricultural use, reflecting the town's agricultural character. The code inspector gives written notice by certified mail, and the owner or occupant has seven days to comply. Uncorrected violations can be cleared by the town, with the cost recorded as a lien on the property.
Violations & Fines
Noncompliance after the seven-day notice period is unlawful and penalized under Davie Code § 1-9; the town may also clear the property itself and lien the cost, plus attorney's fees, against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Davie require homeowners to cut weeds and overgrowth?
Are agricultural properties exempt from the weed-clearing rule?
Sources & Official References
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