Grading and drainage in Coral Springs are regulated by the Coral Springs Improvement District (CSID) Permit Criteria Manual, the South Florida Water Management District, and the Florida Building Code. All projects must provide district-specified storage based on gross parcel area and may not adversely impact the existing drainage system. CSID approval is required before building permit issuance for commercial projects.
The CSID Permit Criteria Manual establishes comprehensive grading and drainage requirements for all development within the district. Each project must provide water quality treatment consistent with SFWMD requirements and district-specified storage based on the gross area of each parcel. The city's surface water management system, operating under SFWMD Permit No. 06-00119-S, encompasses approximately 2,391 acres in the East Basin. Florida Building Code Section 1804 governs grading and fill requirements, including specific provisions for flood hazard areas. The design grade must account for erosion and localized scour, determined through site-specific analysis by a qualified professional. All commercial new construction and alteration projects must receive drainage district approval before building permit issuance. Residential projects must also ensure grading does not redirect drainage onto adjacent properties or into the city right-of-way. The CSID regulates installation of lines within district rights of way and easements. Projects impacting the drainage system may require an Environmental Resource Permit from SFWMD. Post-construction grading must maintain positive drainage away from structures toward the designed stormwater management system.
Grading that adversely impacts adjacent properties or the drainage system may result in CSID enforcement action. Building permits may be denied or revoked for non-compliance with drainage requirements. Unauthorized fill in flood hazard areas violates the Florida Building Code and FEMA regulations. Property owners may be civilly liable for drainage damage to neighboring properties.
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