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Compare city/county requirements side-by-side (up to 4 jurisdictions)
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| Field | Local City of Miami City of Miami Department of Building / South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) | Local City of Jacksonville (Duval County) City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division (EQD) / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Compliance | Environmental Compliance Permit / Stormwater Management Permit |
| Submit To | City of Miami Department of Building / South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) | City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division (EQD) / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
| Lead Time | City building permit review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits | City stormwater review 2–4 weeks; SJRWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | City permits online via iBuild Miami; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal (my.sfwmd.gov) | City permits via Jacksonville Building Inspection Division; SJRWMD ERP online via E-Permitting portal |
| Fee | City building permit fees per project value; SFWMD ERP application fee $500–$8,000+ depending on project size | 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 all new development per SFWMD ERP and City Code Chapter 60 | 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 | 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 | 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 (29 NTU above background in Class III waters) | 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 required with building/grading permit; Stormwater Management Plan required per SFWMD ERP | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City Ordinance Chapter 342; Stormwater Management Plan per SJRWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes | 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. | 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 inspector certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized; PE qualifies for SWPPP preparation | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook Volume II | SJRWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / City of Jacksonville Stormwater Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Biscayne Bay / Coastal Zone, Flood Zone AE / VE, Wellfield Protection Area | St. Johns River / Coastal Zone, Duval County Wetlands |