Landscape Requirements

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
On October 19, 2016 the City of Miami Beach (CMB) adopted a new Landscape Ordinance, Chapter 126 entitled Landscape Requirements. It is the intent of these regulations to establish minimum landscape standards for the City of Miami Beach that enhance, improve and maintain the quality of the landscape. These regulations are also intended to prevent the destruction of the city’s existing tree canopy and to improve the aesthetic appearance of new development.
The following are useful links and helpful references:

City of Miami Beach Ordinances:

• Chapter 126- LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
• Chapter 46- ENVIRONMENT
• TREE TRUST FUND

Forms:

• Landscape Legend
• Professional Preparer’s Statement of Landscape Compliance
• Professional Preparer’s Certification at time of Final Inspection

Links and References:

• Florida Friendly Landscaping
• Miami-Dade County Landscape Manual
• FPL- Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place
• ANSI A300- Standards for Tree Care - (Consult with a Certified Arborist)
• Prohibited and Controlled Species List
• Florida Exotic Pest Control Council List
• American Society of Landscape Architects- Florida Chapter
• Registered Landscape Architect’s License Verification (DBPR)
• ISA Certified Arborist Directory

Allied City Departments and Outside Agencies Contact Information:

• CMB Environment and Sustainability Department- Urban Forestry Division (Tree Permits and Tree Trust Fund)
• CMB Public Works Department- Greenspace Management Division (Right of Way Permits)
• Miami-Dade County Public Works Department (Projects abutting County roads)
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)- District Six (Projects abutting State roads)