Jupiter, FL Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Fill Threshold
- 50 cubic yards
- FFE
- 12 inches above crown
- Swale Slope
- 2% minimum
- SFWMD ERP
- Wetlands/waters
- Tree Protection
- Mapped pre-grade
Summary
Jupiter grading permits required for fill over 50 cubic yards or any change affecting neighboring drainage. Lots must drain to street or approved swale without directing runoff onto adjacent property. SFWMD permits required for work in wetlands or surface waters.
Regulatory programs help us to better manage and protect regional water resources. The resources include wetlands, rivers, lakes and estuaries as well as groundwater supplies. The South Florida Water Management District's regulatory responsibilities are shared with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other state and local governments... The types of permits issued by this agency are listed below: Environmental Resource Permits, Consumptive Water Use Permits, Well Construction Permits.
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Full Breakdown
Engineering reviews grading plans for compliance with Town drainage standards and SFWMD criteria. Finished floor elevations set minimum 12 inches above crown of road. Swales must have 2% minimum slope. Fill material certified clean (no debris, organics). Tree protection zones mapped during grading. Work within 25 feet of Loxahatchee River or mangroves triggers additional SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit under FL §373.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted grading: stop work plus $500 per 100 cubic yards. Diverting water to neighbor: civil liability plus $1,000 code fine.
Sources & Official References
- [1]SFWMD ERP
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