Environmental Rules in Palm Beach County, FL (2026)

Palm Beach County Code § 27-136

General prohibitions. Except as set forth under section 27-154(8) of this article or in accordance with a valid NPDES permit, any nonstormwater discharge to the stormwater system is prohibited.(2)Specific prohibitions. Except as set forth under section 27-154(8) of this article, any discharge to the stormwater system containing any sewage, industrial waste or other waste materials, including th...

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 18.D.5.A.1

On all new, permitted construction, regardless of Flood zone designation, grading shall keep all rainfall and runoff flow on the Building site, until discharged into the roadway drainage system or to public drainage ways adjacent to the property lines. Berms shall be constructed along lot lines, if necessary, to prevent stormwater flow directly onto adjacent properties. Erosion sedimentation of...

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Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 5.B.1.A.5 (Docks)

Accessory docks located on the same lot as a residence shall meet a five-foot setback from the side property lines. Accessory docks not located on the same lot as a residence shall comply with the following setbacks: 1) Dock in Publicly-Owned Waterway A minimum five-foot side setback measured from the extension of the property lines into the waterway. The property lines shall be extended into t...

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 18.B.3.B.1

B. Additional Elevation of Buildings (Freeboard) 1. For New Construction and Substantial Improvements, including electrical systems, equipment and components, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing appliances and plumbing fixtures, duct systems, and other service equipment, in Zones AE, AH, and VE, the minimum elevation requirement (for the Lowest Floor or lowest horizontal member, as...