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| Field | Local City of St. Petersburg City of St. Petersburg Planning & Development Services / SWFWMD |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Site Development Permit with Stormwater Compliance / SWFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | City of St. Petersburg Planning & Development Services / SWFWMD |
| Lead Time | City review 2–4 weeks; SWFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | City permits via St. Petersburg Development Review Services; SWFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal |
| Fee | City permit fees per project scope; SWFWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required per SWFWMD ERP and City Code for projects exceeding thresholds |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/24-hour storm; first 1 inch of runoff treatment per SWFWMD; wet detention ponds common |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards; Tampa Bay protections apply |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SWFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City conducts construction-phase stormwater inspections. Post-construction systems require maintenance entity and annual inspections per SWFWMD. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SWFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook Volume II / City of St. Petersburg Engineering Design Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Tampa Bay / Boca Ciega Bay Coastal Zone, Flood Zone / Coastal High Hazard Area |