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| Field | State Florida FDEP | Local City of Tallahassee City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department / Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities | Land Development Permit with Stormwater Management / NWFWMD ERP |
| Submit To | FDEP | City of Tallahassee Growth Management Department / Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) |
| Lead Time | NOI must be submitted at least 2 business days before construction begins | City review 2–4 weeks; NWFWMD ERP delegated to FDEP for most projects |
| Application Method | Online via FDEP's ePermitting system (www.fldepportal.com) | City permits via Tallahassee Growth Management; NWFWMD/FDEP 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; ERP fee varies |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide cap; stormwater treatment required for new development per ERP and city ordinance |
| 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; first 1 inch of runoff treatment; regional stormwater facilities available in some areas |
| 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 |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; Stormwater Management Plan per 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 conducts construction-phase inspections. FDEP/NWFWMD conducts ERP compliance inspections. Post-construction systems require 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 | City of Tallahassee Stormwater Design Manual / NWFWMD ERP Applicant's Handbook |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Sinkhole / Karst Zone, Lake Lafayette / Lake Protection Zone |