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Stormwater Management: Bay Hill vs Winter Park

How do stormwater management rules compare between Bay Hill, FL and Winter Park, FL?

Bay Hill and Winter Park have similar restriction levels.

Bay Hill, FL

Orange County

Heavy Restrictions

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.

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Winter Park, FL

Orange County

Heavy Restrictions

Winter Park enforces stormwater management under City Code Chapter 98 with Best Management Practices required for new construction per SJRWMD and EPA NPDES Phase II regulations.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBay HillWinter Park
NPDESPhase I MS4-
RetentionOver 1 acre-
Water DistrictsSJRWMD, SFWMD-
Fertilizer BanJune 1-Sept 30-
FineUp to 10K per day-
Permit-NPDES Phase II MS4
Threshold-5,000 sq ft
Authority-SJRWMD
Watershed-Chain of Lakes

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

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.

Winter Park FAQ

Who enforces this in Winter Park?

Winter Park code enforcement at (407) 599-3297 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Winter Park?

Winter Park code enforcement at (407) 599-3297 handles complaints.

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