The City of Miami Commission adopted the City's first  Landscape Ordinance on October 22, 2009.  Consequently, the Landscape Ordinance was incorporated into the Miami 21 Code as Article 9.  The new ordinance establishes minimum landscape requirements for new development within City boundaries. Complete information on the applicability and requirements can be
found in the ordinance provided below:

The City of Miami Landscape Ordinance






Refer to the following forms as required by the Landscape Ordinance:

Landscape Legend
Professional Preparer's Statement of Landscape Compliance
Professional Preparer's Certification of Compliance at Time of Final Inspection
Owner/Builder Certification of Compliance at Time of Final Inspection


Useful Links:

Miami-Dade County Landscape Manual
Florida Friendly Landscaping by the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program
Low Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida
University of Florida Plant List for South Florida



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