Orange County Chapter 33 requires erosion and sediment control plans for all construction over 1 acre. Silt fences, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances mandatory. FDEP and SJRWMD coordinate enforcement under NPDES Construction General Permit.
Construction sites disturbing 1+ acre require NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) through FDEP. Orange County requires Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) meeting FDEP requirements. Best management practices (BMPs) include silt fences, erosion control blankets, sediment traps, stabilized entrances. Weekly self-inspections and after rainfall over 0.5 inch required. Lakefront and wetland-adjacent sites have heightened requirements. Orange County Environmental Protection Division (EPD) conducts inspections.
BMP failure: 500 dollars per day county. NPDES violations: EPA/FDEP up to 37,500 dollars per day federal. Sediment discharge to waters: separate violation.
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