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| Field | State Florida FDEP | Local City of Orlando City of Orlando Permitting Division / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities | Land Clearing/Grading Permit with Stormwater Management / SJRWMD ERP |
| Submit To | FDEP | City of Orlando Permitting Division / St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) |
| Lead Time | NOI must be submitted at least 2 business days before construction begins | City review 2–4 weeks; SJRWMD ERP review 4–8 weeks for individual permits |
| Application Method | Online via FDEP's ePermitting system (www.fldepportal.com) | City permits via Orlando Building & Permitting Services; SJRWMD ERP online via E-Permitting portal |
| Fee | $400 for projects < 5 acres; $600 for ≥ 5 acres; additional fees may apply for ERP | City grading permit fees based on disturbed area; SJRWMD ERP fee $500–$8,000+ |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide 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 | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | 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 | 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; lake-specific TMDLs may impose stricter limits |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City Code; Stormwater Management Plan per SJRWMD 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 for erosion control. SJRWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction stormwater systems require maintenance entity and recorded maintenance plan. |
| 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 | SJRWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook / City of Orlando Engineering Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Lake Protection Overlay, Wekiva Study Area / Springs Protection Zone |