Environmental Rules in St. Lucie County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
St. Lucie County regulates what can enter its municipal separate storm sewer system under Article VI of the county code. The county prohibits illicit discharges and connections to the MS4, requires NPDES permits for land-disturbing construction of one acre or more, and lets the county engineer inspect, sample, and order cleanup of polluted stormwater.
St. Lucie County Stormwater Discharge Rules (MS4)
Some RestrictionsSt. Lucie County Code § 20-205
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the county separate storm sewer system or watercourses any materials, including, but not limited to, pollutants or waters containing any pollutants that cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water quality standards, other than stormwater. The commencement, conduct or continuance of any illegal discharge to the storm drain syste...
Erosion Control
St. Lucie County requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan before any construction activity begins, under Article VI, Division 2 of the county code. Sites must stabilize graded slopes within ten working days, control clearing until sediment devices are installed, and secure construction waste to keep silt out of drainage systems and water bodies.
Construction Erosion Control Rules in St. Lucie County
Some RestrictionsSt. Lucie County Code § 20-181
No person may engage in construction activity until a plan has been submitted for erosion and sediment control and such plan has been approved by the county engineer or designee. The plan must address all applicable BMPs for erosion control and shall include a statement that any land clearing, construction, or development involving the movement of earth shall be in accordance with the erosion a...
Environmental Rules by City in St. Lucie County
1 cities in St. Lucie County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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