§ 138-3653. Undesirable trees/plants.

Due to their characteristics as exotic, invasive, and/or hazardous species, certain tree/plant species are classified as undesirable.

(a)

Undesirable tree/plant list.

(1)

The county's undesirable tree/plant species table lists species considered undesirable, non-native, problematic, or invasive. The table can be viewed on the Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services webpage.

a.

These species may be removed from any site subject to a no-fee permit,

b.

These species shall not be counted towards meeting the minimum landscaping requirements for a site.

(2)

Undesirable trees/plants are further classified as Tier 1 and Tier 2 species.

a.

Tier 1 undesirable trees/plants shall not be planted in Pinellas County, AND existing species shall be removed as part of site development, building renovation and/or new house construction. Properties with existing single-family detached, single-family attached, three-family, and/or two-family dwellings in residential districts RA—R-5 are exempt from this requirement.

b.

Tier 2 undesirable trees/plants may be planted in Pinellas County AND existing species may remain.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)