Environmental Rules in Marion County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Marion County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Marion County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Stormwater Management
New structures and additions need an individual stormwater drainage plan approved by the County Engineer before a building permit issues.
Marion County Stormwater Drainage Plan Required
Some RestrictionsMarion County Code of Ordinances § 5.5-33(m)
Individual stormwater drainage plan. At the time of permit application, an individual stormwater drainage plan must be submitted for all new structures or additions to existing structures. The individual stormwater drainage plan must show compliance with either the master drainage plan for the entire development, or when no master stormwater drainage plan is on file, accepted stormwater design ...
Erosion Control
Marion County requires erosion control on every construction site to stop uncontrolled stormwater runoff, with drainage plans approved by the County Engineer's office.
Erosion Control Required During Construction
Some RestrictionsSec. 5.5-33(n)
(n)Stormwater runoff during construction. All stormwater runoff increases during construction and following must be kept on site or directed to swales, ditches or piping to approved drainage areas, as approved by the Office of the County Engineer. Erosion control shall be used to prevent uncontrolled runoff from the site.
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