4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Palm Beach County stormwater is regulated by South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and PBC Engineering. New development over 1 acre requires Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and on-site retention.
Palm Beach County requires erosion and sediment control plans for any construction disturbing over 1 acre per NPDES rules. Silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances required at all sites.
Palm Beach County has extensive coastal AE and VE flood zones requiring elevation above Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Inland AE zones near canals and Lake Okeechobee. Flood insurance mandatory for federally backed mortgages in SFHAs.
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Palm Beach County requires grading and drainage plans for new construction, sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer for projects over 5,000 square feet. Lot drainage must direct runoff to swales or approved retention.
5 cities in Palm Beach County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Zones
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
4 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Zones
4 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Zones
4 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Zones
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