Registry
Land & Water
Landscaping (planting, sod, mulch, beds)
Planting and softscape with no structures, irrigation connection or clearing of native vegetation.
partialHB 803: n/areviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- NONENo contractor license
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
- SPEC-TREETree Removal / Landscaping (county specialty)
- OWNER-BUILDEROwner-occupied 1–2 family (FS 489.103(7))
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | removing_native is yes | yes | Vegetation Removal / Tree Permit | Removing native or protected vegetation is permitted work in both counties (see Tree removal); mangroves are FDEP. |
| 2 | hardscape is yes | conditional | Depends on the hardscape element (walls, pavers, lighting) | Planting itself needs no permit, but retaining walls, pavers in the ROW and low-voltage lighting circuits each carry their own rule — check those job types. |
| 3 | otherwise | no | — | Planting, sod, mulch and bed work is not regulated by the building code. Watch the county's prohibited-exotics list (don't plant Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, etc.) and any HOA/ARC rules. |
Inputs the rule needs
- removing_nativeRemoving native or protected trees / vegetation?required
- hardscapeAdding hardscape, walls or lighting circuits?