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| Field | Local City of Fort Lauderdale City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services / SFWMD |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building/Site Plan Permit with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | City of Fort Lauderdale Development Services / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | City review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | City permits via Fort Lauderdale PLUS (ePlans); SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal |
| Fee | City permit fees per project scope; SFWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required for all new development per SFWMD ERP and City Code |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/72-hour storm; water quality: 1 inch over project area or 2.5× impervious percentage per SFWMD |
| 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 | City inspects construction sites. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require maintenance entity and recorded covenant. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook Volume II / Broward County Water Management Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Coastal Zone / Intracoastal Waterway, Wellfield Protection Zone |