Hialeah requires erosion and sediment control for construction projects as part of its building permit and NPDES compliance requirements. The flat topography of South Florida reduces erosion risk compared to hilly areas, but construction site runoff must still be managed to protect waterways and the storm sewer system.
Construction projects must implement erosion and sediment control best management practices before grading begins. Sites disturbing one acre or more must obtain NPDES Construction General Permit coverage from the Florida DEP and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Required BMPs include silt fences, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances, and temporary seeding or sodding of exposed areas. Dewatering activities during construction must comply with Miami-Dade County DERM regulations. Construction debris must be prevented from entering the storm drain system.
Failure to implement erosion controls can result in stop-work orders, fines, and NPDES permit violations. Florida DEP may impose penalties up to $10,000 per day for stormwater permit violations. The city may withhold certificates of occupancy for non-compliant sites.
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