Miami Beach prohibits properties from becoming overgrown with weeds, invasive vegetation, or unkempt plant growth under Chapter 46 of the City Code. Property owners must remove noxious weeds, invasive species, and dead vegetation. The city actively enforces property maintenance standards, especially in tourist-facing areas and historic districts.
Miami Beach property maintenance standards require owners to keep their properties free of excessive weeds, invasive vegetation, and dead plant material under Chapter 46 (Environment) and Chapter 114 (General Property standards). Given the city's tropical climate, rapid vegetation growth means regular maintenance is essential. Noxious weeds, invasive species (including Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, and melaleuca, which are listed as Category I invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council), and dead vegetation must be removed. The city's Sustainability and Environment Committee has promoted native Florida-friendly landscaping as an alternative to traditional lawn-based landscapes. Properties along public rights-of-way and in the Art Deco Historic District and other preservation areas face heightened scrutiny for vegetation maintenance. Code Compliance conducts regular neighborhood sweeps and responds to complaints. Abatement liens may be placed on properties where owners fail to correct violations after notice.
Initial violations result in a notice to comply with a specified deadline. Failure to correct results in citations and potential city abatement with costs liened to the property. Contact Code Compliance at (305) 604-2489.
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