Miami-Dade County
County seat: Miami
Highest
Complexity
- •DERM coastal permit requirements
- •Most restrictive invasive species list
- •Heritage tree 4″ DBH threshold
Broward County
County seat: Fort Lauderdale
High
Complexity
- •Largest commercial HOA market
- •Coastal barrier island exposure
- •Active Florida-Friendly Landscaping program
Palm Beach County
County seat: West Palm Beach
High
Complexity
- •Strong heritage tree protections
- •Coastal Protection Zone (CPZ)
- •High estate landscape demand
Collier County
County seat: Naples
Moderate
Complexity
- •LBD epidemic origin county
- •Gulf-side salt exposure
- •Native plant ordinances in new developments
Monroe County / Florida Keys
County seat: Key West
Extreme
Complexity
- •Most extreme salt environment
- •Limestone substrate challenges
- •ROGO native vegetation requirements
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County landscape regulations change frequently. All information is sourced from official county ordinances and verified by date. Always confirm current requirements before any installation or removal.