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

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.

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