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| Field | Local City of Tampa City of Tampa Stormwater Department / Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Site Development Permit with Stormwater Compliance / SWFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | City of Tampa Stormwater Department / Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) |
| Lead Time | City stormwater review 2–4 weeks; SWFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | City permits via Tampa Development & Growth Management; SWFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal |
| Fee | City site development permit fees vary; SWFWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required per SWFWMD ERP for projects exceeding thresholds (> 4,000 sq ft impervious or > 2 acres total area) |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/24-hour storm; water quality: treat first 1 inch of runoff per SWFWMD; wet detention ponds are the most common BMP |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards; Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay protections apply |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City Code Chapter 26; Stormwater Management Plan per SWFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City stormwater inspectors conduct construction-phase inspections. SWFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require maintenance entity and annual inspection records. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook Volume II |
| Special Overlay Zones | Tampa Bay / Hillsborough Bay, Hillsborough River Watershed |