Environmental Rules in Indian River County, FL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Indian River County, Florida.
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Stormwater Management
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.
Indian River County Stormwater Management Rules
Some RestrictionsFla. 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 Control
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.
Indian River County Grading & Drainage Rules
Some RestrictionsFla. 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...
Coastal Development
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.
Indian River County Coastal & Lagoon Development Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFla. 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...
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