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| Field | State Florida FDEP | Local City of Miami City of Miami Department of Building / South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Compliance |
| Submit To | FDEP | City of Miami Department of Building / South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) |
| Lead Time | NOI must be submitted at least 2 business days before construction begins | City building permit review 2–4 weeks; SFWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | Online via FDEP's ePermitting system (www.fldepportal.com) | City permits online via iBuild Miami; SFWMD ERP via ePermitting portal (my.sfwmd.gov) |
| Fee | $400 for projects < 5 acres; $600 for ≥ 5 acres; additional fees may apply for ERP | City building permit fees per project value; SFWMD ERP application fee $500–$8,000+ depending on project size |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required for all new development per SFWMD ERP and City Code Chapter 60 |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Pre-development vs. post-development discharge rate matching for 25-year/72-hour storm; water quality treatment volume = 1 inch over the project area or 2.5× the percentage of impervious area (whichever greater) per SFWMD rules |
| 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 (29 NTU above background in Class III waters) |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan required with building/grading permit; Stormwater Management Plan required 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 building inspections at construction milestones. SFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction stormwater systems require long-term operation and maintenance per recorded covenant. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Inspector — no specific state certification required, but must be trained and knowledgeable in stormwater BMPs | No state-specific inspector certification required; CPESC/CESSWI recognized; PE qualifies for SWPPP preparation |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook Volume II |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Biscayne Bay / Coastal Zone, Flood Zone AE / VE, Wellfield Protection Area |