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| Field | Local City of Orlando City of Orlando Permitting Division / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Land Clearing/Grading Permit with Stormwater Management / SJRWMD ERP |
| Submit To | City of Orlando Permitting Division / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
| Lead Time | City review 2–4 weeks; SJRWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | City permits via Orlando Building & Permitting Services; SJRWMD ERP online via E-Permitting portal |
| Fee | City grading permit fees based on disturbed area; SJRWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required for all new development creating impervious surface per City Code Chapter 57 and SJRWMD ERP |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/24-hour storm; water quality: first 1 inch of runoff; lake-specific pollutant loading limits may apply |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards; lake-specific TMDLs may impose stricter limits |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City Code; Stormwater Management Plan per SJRWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects construction sites for erosion control. SJRWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction stormwater systems require maintenance entity 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 Orlando Engineering Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Lake Protection Overlay, Wekiva Study Area / Springs Protection Zone |