Erosion and sediment control required on all construction sites disturbing 1+ acre under NPDES Phase I MS4 permit. Silt fence, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrance required.
Jacksonville-Duval MS4 Phase I NPDES permit (FDEP) requires erosion control per FL Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual. Sites >1 acre need NOI filed with FDEP for Construction Generic Permit (CGP). BMPs: silt fence, turbidity barriers for coastal work, seeding/mulching within 14 days of grading completion.
Sediment discharge to waterway: FDEP fines $500-$10,000/day. Stop-work order for uncontrolled erosion.
Duval County, FL
Persistent dog barking is an animal-nuisance violation under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 462 (Animals). Barking continuously for more than 10-15 minu...
Duval County, FL
Jacksonville enforces decibel limits under Chapter 368: residential zones are limited to 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime, measured at the receiving prope...
Duval County, FL
Construction noise is generally restricted to 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Saturday countywide under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368. Sunday and holida...
Duval County, FL
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with lettering may not be parked overnight in Duval residential zones per §656.404(d) Jax-Duval Code. Tractor-trailers, bus...
Duval County, FL
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are restricted in Duval residential zones under §656.407(g). Hurricane zones require fence materials and fast...
Duval County, FL
Fences over 6 ft tall, fences in the sight triangle, pool barriers, and retaining walls over 4 ft in Duval County require a building permit from Jacksonville...
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