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| Field | Local City of Hialeah City of Hialeah Building Department / SFWMD |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | City of Hialeah Building Department / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | City review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | City permits via Hialeah Building Department; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal |
| Fee | City permit fees per project value; SFWMD ERP fee varies |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP and Miami-Dade County standards |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching; water quality treatment per SFWMD rules; exfiltration trenches and dry detention common |
| 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 building inspectors check erosion controls at construction milestones. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / Miami-Dade County Public Works Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Miami-Dade County Wellfield Protection Area |