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| Field | Local City of Miami City of Miami Department of Building / South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Compliance |
| Submit To | City of Miami Department of Building / South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) |
| Lead Time | City building permit review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | City permits online via iBuild Miami; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal (my.sfwmd.gov) |
| Fee | City building permit fees per project value; SFWMD ERP application fee $500–$8,000+ depending on project size |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required for all new development per SFWMD ERP and City Code Chapter 60 |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre-development vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/72-hour storm; water quality treatment volume = 1 inch over the project area or 2.5× the percentage of impervious area (whichever greater) per SFWMD rules |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards (29 NTU above background in Class III waters) |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan required with building/grading permit; Stormwater Management Plan required per SFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City building inspections at construction milestones. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction stormwater systems require long-term operation and maintenance per recorded covenant. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific inspector certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized; PE qualifies for SWPPP preparation |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook Volume II |
| Special Overlay Zones | Biscayne Bay / Coastal Zone, Flood Zone AE / VE, Wellfield Protection Area |