Martin County, FL Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Sec. 67.405, County Code
- Applies to
- All construction activity sites
- Core requirement
- On-site BMPs, erosion/sediment controls
- Enforcement tool
- Stop-work order
- Debris rule
- Remove all debris before completion
Summary
Martin County requires erosion and sediment controls on every construction site to be installed, operated, and maintained so runoff doesn't reach the county storm sewer system.
Stormwater from areas of any commercial activity, industrial activity or construction activities shall be controlled, treated and managed on-site using BMPs so as not to cause an illicit discharge to the County's MS4 or regulated waters. All erosion, pollutant, and sediment controls required by any applicable local, state, or federal permit, including elements of a stormwater pollution prevention plan required under a NPDES permit and the County's land development regulations, shall be properly implemented, installed, operated, and maintained.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 62 | Land Development Regulations: Supplement 62).
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 67.405 of the county code, stormwater from any construction activity must be controlled, treated, and managed on-site with best management practices so it does not become an illicit discharge to the county's MS4 (municipal separate storm sewer system) or regulated waters. Erosion, pollutant, and sediment controls required by an applicable NPDES construction permit, stormwater pollution prevention plan, or the county's Land Development Regulations must be properly implemented, installed, operated, and maintained for the life of the project. Contractors must also clear construction debris and manage waste like concrete washout before the project is finished or abandoned.
Violations & Fines
County Administrator can issue a notice of violation, order corrective BMPs, or issue a stop-work order that halts the project until compliance is confirmed; the county can also refer enforcement to the Sheriff or seek injunctive relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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