§ 138-3664. Approved plant list.

The following standards apply to all plant material that may be required by this Code.

(a)

Florida-friendly. The proposed plant material shall be of a Florida-friendly species that are considered to be well adapted to growing in Florida landscapes and the proposed site location.

(b)

Soils and light. The proposed plant species shall be considered appropriate for the specific soil and natural lighting conditions at the proposed planting location.

(c)

Region. The proposed plant species shall be favorably rated for the Pinellas County region pursuit to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

(d)

Non-invasive. The proposed plant species shall not be an invasive variety that is listed in Table 138-3653.a—Undesirable Trees/Plants.

(e)

Plant list option. The proposed plant species may be based on the latest publication of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM Guide to Plant Selection & Landscaping Design by the University of Florida Institute of Flood and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS).

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