Environmental Rules in Brevard County, FL (2026)
6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Brevard County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Unincorporated Brevard requires every stormwater management facility to be designed, built, and maintained under the county's adopted stormwater management criteria, enforced by the surface water improvement division.
Brevard County Stormwater Management Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code Sec. 62-3751
Any and all design, construction, installation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities and systems within any established stormwater management system benefit area as defined chapter 110, within the unincorporated areas of the county, shall fully comply with all of the provisions of the stormwater management criteria, a copy of which is attached hereto as exhibit "A," and which crit...
Erosion Control
Brevard County requires sediment barriers to be built before any land disturbance, soil stabilization within seven days of final grade, and a sediment basin where runoff comes from three acres or more.
Erosion and Sediment Control Rules in Brevard County
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code §§ 62-4338, 62-4397; Ch. 62, Art. XIII, Div. 6, Exhibit A, § 6.1; § 2-176
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program regulates point source discharges from three potential sources: Construction Activities Industrial Activities Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Stormwater runoff is generated from rain events that flow over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots and building rooftops, and does not...
Coastal Development
Brevard County sets its own coastal setback line 25 feet west of the 1981 FDEP control line. No new major habitable structure may be built seaward of it, and Chapter 46 restricts beachfront lighting during marine turtle nesting season.
Brevard County Coastal Setback and Beachfront Lighting Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBrevard County Code §§ 62-4202, 62-4208, 62-4210, 62-4212; §§ 46-91, 46-92, 46-94
The Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Program regulates structures and activities that can cause beach erosion, destabilize dunes, damage upland properties or interfere with public access. CCCL permits also protect sea turtles and dune plants. The following are topics to help guide CCCL permit applicants and educate the public on the coastal construction permit program. You can also give...
Flood Zones
Brevard County requires new construction and substantial improvements in mapped flood hazard areas to sit at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation, with added anchoring and floodproofing rules for manufactured homes and coastal V-zones.
Floodplain Building Rules in Brevard County
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 62-4062(1)
Residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to a minimum of 12 inches above the base flood elevation. No portion of the structure, excluding the foundation, shall be below the base flood elevation.
Boat Dock Permits
Residential boat docks in unincorporated Brevard need a county building permit and public works site plan approval, plus they must meet strict size, height, projection and setback limits.
Brevard County Boat Dock Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 62-2118
A building permit shall be obtained for the construction of a covered boat dock, boat dock or pier located in canals, drainage easements and drainage rights-of-way in the unincorporated areas of the county. ... The deck of the dock, pier, boat lift or covered boat dock ... shall not exceed 400 square feet in size. ... in no case shall the area defined by the deck together with the roofed area e...
Flood Elevation Requirements
New construction and substantial improvements in Brevard County's special flood hazard areas must have their lowest floor built at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation, enforced by the county building official under Chapter 62.
Brevard County Base Flood Elevation Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 62-4062
New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to a minimum of 12 inches above the base flood elevation. No portion of the structure, excluding the foundation, shall be below the base flood elevation.
Environmental Rules by City in Brevard County
4 cities in Brevard County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Boat Dock Permits, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Boat Dock Permits, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Boat Dock Permits, Erosion Control
4 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements
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