Stormwater Management: Apopka vs Bay Hill
How do stormwater management rules compare between Apopka, FL and Bay Hill, FL?
Apopka has fewer restrictions than Bay Hill.
Apopka, FL
Orange County
Apopka operates under an MS4 NPDES permit requiring stormwater treatment for new development. Post-development runoff cannot exceed pre-development rates. SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permits required for projects over 1 acre or 4,000 sq ft impervious.
View full Apopka rules →Bay Hill, FL
Orange County
Orange County Chapter 33 (Stormwater Management) requires on-site stormwater retention for all new development. Regulated by St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) boundaries. NPDES MS4 permit requires illicit discharge prevention.
View full Bay Hill rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Apopka | Bay Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | NPDES MS4 | - |
| ERP Threshold | 1 acre or 4,000 sq ft | - |
| Watershed | Lake Apopka Basin | - |
| Design Storm | 25-year, 24-hour | - |
| NPDES | - | Phase I MS4 |
| Retention | - | Over 1 acre |
| Water Districts | - | SJRWMD, SFWMD |
| Fertilizer Ban | - | June 1-Sept 30 |
| Fine | - | Up to 10K per day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Apopka FAQ
Who enforces this in Apopka?
Apopka code enforcement at (407) 703-1600 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Apopka?
Apopka code enforcement at (407) 703-1600 handles complaints.
Bay Hill FAQ
Is there a fertilizer ban in Orange County?
Yes. Orange County prohibits nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer application June 1 through September 30 to protect lakes from algae blooms.
Who enforces this in Orange County?
Orange County code enforcement at (407) 836-3111 handles complaints.
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