New Port Richey, FL Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- New construction, building enlargements
- 1-2 family exemption
- Unless a drainage problem is suspected
- Plan preparer
- Florida-licensed civil engineer
- Approval needed
- Written sign-off from city engineer
Summary
New Port Richey requires a state-licensed civil engineer's signed and sealed drainage plan, approved in writing by the city engineer, before the city issues a building permit for most new construction or building enlargements.
A drainage plan prepared, signed and sealed by a civil engineer licensed in the state shall be submitted to the building official prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction or enlargement of any building or structure except a one-and two-family dwelling. For one-or two-family dwelling, if the building official has reason to believe that there is an existing or potential drainage problem, the building official shall require the submission of a signed and sealed drainage plan prior to the issuance of a building permit for such dwelling. When a drainage plan is required hereunder, no building permit shall be issued until the building official receives approval in writing of the drainage plan from the city engineer.
(Code 1964, § 6-5; Ord. No. 1426, § 7, 6-17-97)
Cross reference— Flood damage prevention, Ch. 9.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
Under City Code Section 6-26, any building permit for constructing or enlarging a building or structure, other than a one- or two-family dwelling, requires a drainage plan prepared, signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed civil engineer, submitted to the building official and approved in writing by the city engineer. One- and two-family dwellings are exempt unless the building official believes an existing or potential drainage problem exists on the lot. A related rule, Section 6-28, requires fill placed more than six inches above natural grade to be mechanically compacted before pouring concrete floors.
Violations & Fines
No building permit issues without the required drainage plan and city engineer sign-off; proceeding without one violates the Section 6-20 permit rules and can draw a code enforcement citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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