Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Harbor, FL
Lake Harbor is an unincorporated community (population 49) in Palm Beach County, Florida. Because Lake Harbor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Palm Beach County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The erosion control rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Palm Beach County requires erosion and sediment control plans for any construction disturbing over 1 acre per NPDES rules. Silt fencing, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances required at all sites.
PBC Engineering and SFWMD enforce erosion control under the federal NPDES Construction General Permit and state ERP rules. Sites disturbing 1+ acres must file Notice of Intent (NOI) with FDEP and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Required BMPs: silt fences along downhill perimeters, storm drain inlet protection, stabilized rock construction entrances, dust control, and final stabilization within 14 days of completion. Coastal sites have additional dune protection rules.
Missing BMPs: $500 to $2,500 fine. Sediment discharge to waters of US: EPA NPDES penalty up to $37,500 per day. SWPPP not maintained: stop work order.
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