Miami requires erosion and sediment control measures on all construction sites under the city code and FDEP NPDES Construction General Permit requirements. BMPs must be installed before land-disturbing activities begin given Miami's proximity to Biscayne Bay and coastal waterways.
All construction sites must implement erosion and sediment control BMPs including silt fences, turbidity barriers for waterfront sites, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection. Sites disturbing one acre or more must obtain NPDES Construction General Permit coverage from FDEP. Miami's coastal location and proximity to Biscayne Bay require enhanced turbidity controls for waterfront construction. Dewatering activities require separate permits. Temporary stabilization must occur within 7 days on inactive areas per FDEP requirements.
Failure to implement erosion controls can result in stop-work orders and fines up to $500 per day. Sediment discharge to Biscayne Bay or adjacent waterways triggers immediate enforcement and potential FDEP penalties. Federal Clean Water Act penalties may also apply.
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