City initiates pilot program for right-of-way plantings
The city of Sanibel reported that at its recent meeting, the city council approved by consensus a pilot program that will study alternatives to using sod as a required planting in the city’s right-of-way.
Public Works and Natural Resources staff delivered a presentation that explained the history and purpose for using sod in the right-of-way and potential alternatives to sod. The city reported staff will identify locations in the right-of-way to plant native or Florida friendly plants for the pilot program.
Residents interested in participating in the pilot program, by planting approved plants in the right-of-way, can contact Natural Resources at 239-472-4135. Planting in the right-of-way requires a permit from the Public Works Department; for more information about obtaining a permit, call 239-472-9615.
To view the presentation presented to the city council, visit https://mysanibel.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11937325&GUID=3480A066-9B1D-499B-9F18-83977C63042E.