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| Field | Local City of Jacksonville (Duval County) City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division (EQD) / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Environmental Compliance Permit / Stormwater Management Permit |
| Submit To | City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division (EQD) / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
| Lead Time | City stormwater review 2–4 weeks; SJRWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | City permits via Jacksonville Building Inspection Division; SJRWMD ERP online via E-Permitting portal |
| Fee | City stormwater management permit fee based on impervious area; SJRWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required for projects ≥ 4,000 sq ft of impervious surface or ≥ 1,000 cubic yards of earthwork |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/24-hour storm; water quality treatment: first 1 inch of runoff or 2.5× impervious area percentage per SJRWMD |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards; special protections for St. Johns River |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City Ordinance Chapter 342; Stormwater Management Plan per SJRWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City EQD inspects construction sites for erosion control compliance. SJRWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require maintenance entity designation and recorded maintenance plan. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SJRWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / City of Jacksonville Stormwater Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | St. Johns River / Coastal Zone, Duval County Wetlands |