An Upland Habitat Protection Ordinance is to set forth regulations for the protection of high quality xeric and mesic natural plant communities and wildlife habitat which remain in the jurisdiction, and for the protection of remaining large contiguous environmentally sensitive areas, in order to retain habitat diversity and wildlife corridors and to maintain the quality of life in the juurisdiction and protect the health, safety, welfare and general well being of the citizens of the jurisdiction.
Upland Habitat Protection Ordinances
- City of Tampa's
- Hillsborough County - Upland Habitat Protection & Management LDRs
- Palm Beach County - Upland/Wetland Protection: The Vegetation Protection Program takes a pro-active approach to preserving native vegetation within unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. Through review of site plans prior to clearing or development, native plants and specimen trees are preserved and invasive exotic vegetation is eradicated, ensuring that some functions of native ecosystems may continue after site development.
- Martin County - Upland/Wetland Protection LDRs: Navigate to Article 4, Division 2 (Uplands Protection) and Division 1 (Wetlands Protection). Subsequent Divisions of Article 4 also address issues such as Mangrove Protection, and Barrier Island and Sea Turtle Protection.
