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Miami-Dade County (Unincorporated)(3 more)
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| Field | Local Miami-Dade County (Unincorporated) Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) / SFWMD |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | County review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | County permits via Miami-Dade iBuild portal; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting |
| Fee | County permit fees per project value; SFWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No countywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP and County Code Chapter 24 |
| 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; Biscayne Bay OFW protections apply |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | County RER conducts construction-phase inspections. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require recorded maintenance entity and covenant. |
| 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 | Biscayne Bay Shoreline / Coastal Zone, Wellfield Protection Area, Everglades Buffer / West Urban Development Boundary |