Potted Garden in Your Yard? Prepare to Pay a Fine!

David Minsky September 19, 2013 10:08AM

Imagine you live in the burbs, want to build a garden, but don't want to disturb your pristine lawn. So you decide to pot your plants. Sorry, but that's not allowed, according Miami-Dade County zoning officials.

Rigo and Eliza De La Portilla were a little shocked to discover this fact recently after receiving a courtesy warning notice from the county zoning department.

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David Minsky is a U.S. Navy veteran and Tulane graduate who has experience reporting on stories from California, South Florida, and the Deep South. He has also won some journalism awards. Email or tweet David with story tips and ideas.

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