Florida Lake Vegetation Removal
The following
information is taken directly from a Lake County Department of
Growth Management article entitled "Everything you wanted to know
about zoning... but were afraid to ask."
The Bureau of Aquatic
Plant Management (a subdivision of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection) requires the issuance of a permit prior to
the removal of ANY wetland vegetation (this includes removal prior
to the construction of a boat dock or seawall). Contact the local FDEP office at (407) 894-7555 and ask for DEP form 50-032(16),
Aquatic Plant Management Application.
All residential docks
must be less than 1,000 square feet (500 square feet if on an
Outstanding Florida Waters (see list below) including structures
attached. If a larger dock is desired, then FDEP approval is
required.
Docks on canals can
not exceed one-forth the width of the canal.
No living, fueling or
storage facilities over navigable water of the State are allowed.
Lake County
Outstanding Waters
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Blackwater Creek |
Wekiva River |
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Palatakaha River |
Lake Dorr |
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Lake Norris |
Lake Louisa |
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Lake Susan |
Lake Minneola |
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Lake Minneola |
Lake Stewart |
If you have questions
concerning the ability to remove lake vegetation in Florida, please
contact the local Florida Department of Environmental Protection
office at (407) 894-7555.
We invite you to tour
this website in detail, especially taking the time to browse and
view our property database. If you would
like more information about Lake County real estate, please
contact
us.

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