5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
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Volusia County requires stormwater management for development of 1 acre or more, or any activity creating significant impervious surface. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) ERP permits required for most projects. MS4 permit governs unincorporated Volusia.
Volusia County requires erosion and sediment control on all land-disturbing activities. Silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment traps are standard BMPs. FDEP NPDES generic permit covers sites disturbing 1+ acre under F.S. Ch. 403.
Volusia County's 47 miles of Atlantic coast are governed by the FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) per F.S. §161.053. Sea turtle lighting ordinance enforces F.S. §161.163. Beach driving permits required in designated zones. Dune protection strictly enforced.
FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line Program (Ch. 161 F.S.; 62B-33 F.A.C.)
The Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Program regulates structures and activities that can cause beach erosion, destabilize dunes, damage upland properties or interfere with public access. CCCL permits also protect sea turtles and dune plants. The following are topics to help guide CCCL permit applicants and educate the public on the coastal construction permit program. You can also give...
Every property in Volusia County is in a FEMA-designated flood zone. Inland high-risk zones are A/AE; coastal zones with storm surge are VE. Flooding is the most frequent and costly natural hazard in the county. Substantial improvements exceeding 50% of value trigger full flood code compliance.
Volusia County requires site development/grading permits for excavation or fill exceeding 50 cubic yards under LDC standards. Drainage must not redirect runoff onto neighbors per F.S. common law. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering and permits.
4 cities in Volusia County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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