Vegetation Permits
A Vegetation Permit is Required:
- To obtain a development permit.
- For removal of protected native trees or shrubs.
- For pruning or trimming of more than 25 percent of the leaf area of any protected native tree or shrub.
- For removal or trimming of any vegetation seaward of the 1974 Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL).
- For trimming or alteration of mangroves.
- For all removal of invasive exotic vegetation by use of mechanical equipment or from undeveloped property by hand held equipment.
- For chemical control of aquatic plants.
Hiring a Vegetation Contractor:
All contractors working with vegetation on Sanibel are required to possess a valid Certificate of Competency. All persons hired to plant, transplant, prune, trim, or remove native plants must have a current Competency Card or be supervised by someone who does. Homeowners will be held responsible for violations of the Vegetation Standards occurring on their properties.