Environmental Rules in Martin County, FL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Martin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Stormwater Management

Martin County enforces Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Standards as part of its Land Development Regulations. Development projects must provide on-site stormwater treatment and attenuation meeting both county and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) criteria.

Martin County Stormwater Management

Some Restrictions

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Flood Zones

Martin County enforces a Floodplain Management Ordinance under Land Development Regulations Article 4, Division 10 (Flood Protection). Within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the lowest finished floor of any new or substantially improved structure must be at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE).

Martin County Flood Zones and Floodplain Management

Heavy Restrictions

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All Martin County ordinances

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