Hillsborough County requires erosion and sediment control plans for any land disturbance over 1 acre per LDC §4.01 and FDEP Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction. Silt fences, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances mandatory.
Any construction disturbing 1 acre or more must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with FDEP for coverage under the Construction Generic Permit and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Hillsborough Development Services reviews site erosion control plans before permit issuance. Required BMPs include silt fencing along downslope perimeters, inlet protection on all storm drains, stabilized construction entrances with rock pads, and temporary seeding on disturbed areas idle over 14 days. Inspections required weekly and within 24 hours of rainfall over 0.5 inch.
Missing BMPs: stop-work order, 500-5,000 dollars per day. Sediment discharge to Tampa Bay or Hillsborough River: FDEP enforcement, potential criminal under FL §403.161.
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