It is important to remember that a resident of Plantation may have to adhere to deed restrictions and condominium /homeowners association rules that are more restrictive than City Codes. Should a community be under a homeowners association, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to review any deed restrictions listed in his/her documents in order to fully understand his/her responsibility and any regulated subjects in his/her neighborhood. The City does not enforce these rules.

All buildings shall have numbers located on the building or in the front yard clearly visible from the adjacent road. The numbers shall be at least four inches in height for residential and at least six inches in height for all other buildings and in a contrasting color to the background.

Bulk debris may only be placed out for pickup no earlier than the Saturday prior to the scheduled collection date. Check the calendar provided by Waste Management for the date of your pick-up, as this date (and week) can vary on a monthly basis. Please remember, no unapproved bags are to be placed out for pickup during times allowed for bulk pickup.

Pressure clean, or repaint areas of discolored property due to excessive rust stains, dirt, mold, mildew, weathering, or other visible deterioration.

Garage sales on residential properties are limited to two per year. One sign may be placed at the residence and no more than three directional signs may be permitted within the swale of any two-lane street with residential properties on both sides and set back five feet from the edge of pavement.

All vehicles are required to be in road-worthy condition, and display a current, valid tag. Vehicles not meeting these conditions may be parked inside a garage, carport, or accessory building. No junked, wrecked, or abandoned vehicles are allowed to be stored in the backyard, behind a fence, or covered up with a car-cover.

All vehicles are to be parked completely on a driveway, within a garage, carport, or accessory building. Vehicles may be parked in back yard, provided they are screened from view by a 6’ solid fence, or dense vegetation on all sides (both from roadway and adjacent properties). Parking on the swale, or over the sidewalk is not allowed. Obtain a permit should you require an expanded driveway, fence, or accessory building.

Grass, weeds, or ground-cover that exceeds 12 inches in height is considered an overgrown property. Mow the property on a regular basis, weed-eat around objects, and edge any vegetation along sidewalk, walkways and driveways. At the same time, clean up any trash or litter, including landscape debris that presents itself as the vegetation is cut.

No person shall make or create excessive, unnecessary or offensive sound within the City.

Construction activity may be performed between the hours of 7:00am and 8:00pm of any weekday and Saturday.

Lawn maintenance equipment may be operated between the hours of 8:00am and 9:00pm.

Generally, refers to items that should not be stored outside – such as couches, kitchen tables, luggage, appliances, etc. Homeowner tools, shovels, garden supplies, landscape supplies, chemicals, barbecue grills, buckets, garbage containers, automotive parts, should be kept in side or neatly packed and protected in rear yard, reasonably screened from view of the roadway, and your neighbor’s property. Storage of items in car-port should be neatly packed and stored in weather-tight containers (not cardboard boxes or garbage bags.) This excludes excessive storage of any item(s) and any condition that may present itself as an eyesore or creates a health hazard.

Vehicles may be kept at a residential property completely parked inside a garage, carport, or accessory building, or in the backyard, provided they are screened from view by a 6’ solid fence, or dense vegetation on all sides (both from roadway and adjacent properties). NO Commercial trailers or equipment.

Commercial vehicles may only be kept at a residential property completely parked inside a carport, garage, or an accessory building. Commercial vehicles cannot be parked in the backyard, behind a fence, or covered up with a car-cover. Overnight parking is not allowed. There should be no visible signs, attachments, equipment, tools or supplies. Certain vehicles, due to their design or primary use, are considered as commercial vehicles, even without signs, attachments, etc.

No person shall post, paste, nail or fasten any sign, notice or advertisement of any kind on any curbstone, sidewalk, upon any trees, lamp post, telephone/utility poles, bridges or any structure within the limits of the City. Pennants, banners, flags, whirlers, streamers, balloons or other devices intended for attracting attention of passersby are not permitted.

All pools shall have a safety barrier in the form of either a screen enclosure, fence or wall and must enclose the pool entirely. Gates shall be self-closing and have a spring lock so that the gate shall be closed at all times. Pools must be at all times be maintained so as not to constitute a sanitary nuisance. Water shall be clear without visible dirt, debris, or scum.

There should be no trash, litter, or debris on the property (includes landscape debris). Place all items for disposal via regular, or bulk pickup using approved “City of Plantation” bags. No white kitchen, contractor, black bags, or any other unapproved bags are to be used for disposal.

Trim back grass, shrubbery, or vegetation growing into the sidewalk or roadway. Adequate clearance of 8’ above sidewalks, and 14’ above roadways is recommended. Sidewalks are to be kept clear of obstructions at all times. It is advised to trim shrubbery further back so as to prevent a re-occurrence within a short time period. Regular monitoring and maintenance is required. Contact Public Works should you require trimming of a City of Plantation swale tree.

Trim back shrubbery, trees and other vegetation from the waterway so as to not interfere with the use of the canal, lake or waterway as a method of channeling waters during times of flood or other natural disaster. A minimum of an eight-foot vertical open air clearance is required as well as the regular removal of the accumulation of leaves and branches which may fall into the waterway periodically.

Walls and fences are to be kept in an upright condition free of graffiti, with no broken, loose, or rotted components. Repairs are to match existing type, pattern, and color. Fences used as a primary pool safety barrier are required to meet additional standards, including being equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates.