Plant City requires erosion and sediment control on all construction sites disturbing over 1 acre. Silt fences, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection mandatory. SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) required for larger projects.
Construction sites over 1 acre must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with Florida DEP under the NPDES Construction General Permit. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be on-site. Best Management Practices (BMPs) include silt fences along downgradient boundaries, rock check dams in swales, inlet protection on storm drains, and stabilized gravel construction entrances. Soil stockpiles must be covered or seeded. Inspections required after rainfall events over 0.5 inches.
Missing BMPs: stop-work order and 500 dollar daily fine. Sediment discharge offsite: cleanup order and possible FDEP referral. Chronic violations can trigger EPA enforcement.
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