5 rules for unincorporated Indian River County, Florida.
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Building or altering a stormwater system in Indian River County requires an Environmental Resource Permit. Under Fla. Stat. §373.413, the St. Johns River Water Management District permits these systems so runoff does not harm the Indian River Lagoon.
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 Indian River County runs through the Environmental Resource Permit. Under Fla. Stat. §373.413, clearing and construction that alters a stormwater system must control sediment so it does not smother the Indian River Lagoon's seagrass.
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...
Indian River County fronts the Atlantic on a barrier island and cradles the Indian River Lagoon. Under Fla. Stat. §161.053, an FDEP permit is required to build seaward of the coastal construction control line, and mangroves and the lagoon are separately protected.
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 low-lying Indian River County sits in FEMA flood zones with severe storm-surge exposure on the barrier island and along the lagoon. The county and Vero Beach floodplain ordinances enforce National Flood Insurance Program standards, elevating new homes above base flood elevation with freeboard.
Grading and drainage in Indian River County are governed by the Environmental Resource Permit and the county land development code. 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...
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