5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bay County, Florida.
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Building or altering a stormwater system in Bay County requires an Environmental Resource Permit. Under Fla. Stat. §373.413, the Northwest Florida Water Management District permits these systems so runoff does not harm the district's waters, including St. Andrew Bay.
Fla. Stat. § 373.413(1)
Except for the exemptions set forth herein, the governing board or the department may require such permits and impose such reasonable conditions as are necessary to assure that the construction or alteration of any stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works will comply with the provisions of this part and applicable rules promulgated thereto and will n...
Erosion and sediment control in Bay County runs through the Environmental Resource Permit. Under Fla. Stat. §373.413, land clearing and construction that alters a stormwater system must control sediment so it does not harm St. Andrew Bay and Gulf waters.
Fla. Stat. § 373.413(1)
Except for the exemptions set forth herein, the governing board or the department may require such permits and impose such reasonable conditions as are necessary to assure that the construction or alteration of any stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works will comply with the provisions of this part and applicable rules promulgated thereto and will n...
Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach front the Gulf of Mexico. Under Fla. Stat. §161.053, an FDEP permit is required to build, excavate, or alter ground seaward of the coastal construction control line, on top of any local permit.
Fla. Stat. § 161.053(2)(a)
Upon such filing with the Department of State, no person, firm, corporation, or governmental agency shall construct any structure whatsoever seaward thereof; make any excavation, remove any beach material, or otherwise alter existing ground elevations; drive any vehicle on, over, or across any sand dune; or damage or cause to be damaged such sand dune or the vegetation growing thereon seaward t...
Much of coastal Bay County lies in FEMA flood zones with severe hurricane storm-surge exposure. The county's floodplain ordinance enforces National Flood Insurance Program standards, requiring new coastal homes to be elevated above base flood elevation with freeboard.
Grading and drainage in Bay County are governed by the Environmental Resource Permit and the county land development regulations. Under Fla. Stat. §373.413, altering land drainage through a stormwater system requires District approval so water resources are not harmed.
Fla. Stat. § 373.413(1)
Except for the exemptions set forth herein, the governing board or the department may require such permits and impose such reasonable conditions as are necessary to assure that the construction or alteration of any stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works will comply with the provisions of this part and applicable rules promulgated thereto and will n...
1 cities in Bay County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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