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| Field | Local Broward County (Unincorporated) Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management / SFWMD |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Site Plan / Plat Approval with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | County review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | County permits via Broward County EPGMD; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal |
| Fee | County fees per project; SFWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No countywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP and Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 27 |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching; water quality per SFWMD; Broward County Water Management Standards apply for local drainage |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | County conducts construction-phase inspections. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require maintenance entity. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | Broward County Water Management Standards / SFWMD ERP Handbook |
| Special Overlay Zones | Conservation Lands / Water Preserve Areas, Coastal Construction Zone |