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| Field | Local City of Cape Coral City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development / SFWMD |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Site Development Permit with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | City review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | City permits via Cape Coral permitting portal; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting |
| Fee | City permit fees per project scope; SFWMD ERP fee varies |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP; canal-side lots must maintain water quality in the canal system |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching; water quality treatment per SFWMD; wet detention common; dry retention with swales |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards; Charlotte Harbor/Caloosahatchee estuary protections apply |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects construction sites. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Canal system is managed by the Cape Coral Utilities Stormwater Division. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / City of Cape Coral Land Use and Development Regulations |
| Special Overlay Zones | Canal System / Spreader Waterway, Scrub Jay Habitat / Environmental Overlay |