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| Field | State Florida FDEP | Local City of Cape Coral City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development / SFWMD |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities | Site Development Permit with Stormwater Management / SFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | FDEP | City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development / SFWMD |
| Lead Time | NOI must be submitted at least 2 business days before construction begins | City review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks |
| Application Method | Online via FDEP's ePermitting system (www.fldepportal.com) | City permits via Cape Coral permitting portal; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting |
| Fee | $400 for projects < 5 acres; $600 for ≥ 5 acres; additional fees may apply for ERP | City permit fees per project scope; SFWMD ERP fee varies |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment per SFWMD ERP; canal-side lots must maintain water quality in the canal system |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Pre- vs. post-development discharge rate matching; water quality treatment per SFWMD; wet detention common; dry retention with swales |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Discharges must not cause turbidity in receiving waters to exceed 29 NTU above background in Class III waters | Must comply with FDEP Generic Permit and Florida surface water quality standards; Charlotte Harbor/Caloosahatchee estuary protections apply |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per SFWMD ERP |
| PE Stamp Required | No | Yes |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | At least every 7 days and within 24 hours of a storm event producing ≥ 0.5 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period | City inspects construction sites. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Canal system is managed by the Cape Coral Utilities Stormwater Division. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Inspector — no specific state certification required, but must be trained and knowledgeable in stormwater BMPs | No state-specific certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | SFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / City of Cape Coral Land Use and Development Regulations |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Canal System / Spreader Waterway, Scrub Jay Habitat / Environmental Overlay |