§ 107.64. General Criteria.

A.

Existing Vegetation: All areas of the site shall be appropriately landscaped except those areas to be maintained in their natural condition.

1.

The developer or builder may elect to selectively remove dead or non-native vegetation from such natural areas.

2.

All development shall be planned and sited to preserve existing trees and vegetation to the greatest extent practicable.

B.

Temporary Construction Fencing/Tree Barricades: Temporary construction fencing shall be installed according to standard forestry practices and as set forth herein for all existing trees and vegetation to be preserved prior to any site work. Such fencing shall be maintained intact throughout the construction period.

C.

Site Soils:

1.

Proper soil management techniques shall be used to provide viable, high-quality plant growing and living conditions for all vegetative materials. All planting soils shall include amendments to improve permeability, drainage, water retention, and provide proper nutrients.

2.

All plantings shall be in accordance with the rules and guidelines of the Florida Keys Exotic Invasive Task Force.

D.

Irrigation: Sufficient irrigation, as acceptable to the Director in accordance with the landscape plan design of the area, and the requirements of the plant material to be used, shall be supplied to all landscaped areas, pursuant to the requirements of Section 107.69. When required irrigation systems shall be installed to provide coverage to target areas, they shall be installed in such a manner as to minimize spray upon public sidewalks, streets or adjacent properties. Irrigation systems, compatible with xeriscaping principles, shall be encouraged. This may include the use of low volume, low pressure, subsurface irrigation systems, and other such methods which encourage water conservation. All automatic lawn or landscape irrigation systems shall be equipped with and operate a moisture sensor or approved automatic switch which overrides the irrigation cycle when adequate rainfall has occurred.

E.

Mangroves:

1.

Authority: Mangrove trimming and removal requires a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

2.

Standards for Trimming: Mangrove trimming shall be performed in accordance with Fla. Stat. §§ 403.9321—403.9334.

3.

Supervision: All mangrove trimming or removal shall be directly supervised by a person certified by Florida DEP or a registered landscape architect.