Frequently Asked Mangrove Trimming Questions for the Aquatic and Wetlands Resources Section Do single family homeowners need a permit?
• Homeowners qualify under Section 403.9325 FS to trim mangroves in the riparian mangrove fringe that are up to 10 feet tall. If the waterfront is up to 150 feet long, all the mangroves that are under 10 feet tall can be trimmed to a minimum height of 6 feet. If the waterfront is over 150 feet long then 65% of the mangroves or roughly two of every three may be trimmed. Homeowners who have waterfront mangroves that are over 10 feet tall but under 24 feet can also trim without a license but only if they utilize the services of a professional mangrove trimmer. • These activities are exempt from permitting requirements. Any trimming activities that do not fit this criteria are not exempt. The homeowner should contact the Broward County Aquatic and Wetlands Resources Section at (954) 519-1230 to get more information on licensing requirements.
