Hialeah regulates grading and drainage through its Land Development Code and building permit requirements. The city's flat terrain and high water table create unique drainage challenges. Projects must demonstrate adequate drainage that does not adversely impact neighboring properties or the city's stormwater system.
Development projects must submit grading and drainage plans showing how stormwater will be managed on-site. The high water table in South Florida limits underground drainage options and often requires surface retention systems. Positive drainage away from structures is required. Fill must be compacted and graded to prevent ponding. Projects cannot alter drainage patterns to direct water onto neighboring properties. Swales, retention areas, and French drains are common solutions. Large projects must comply with SFWMD environmental resource permit requirements for water management.
Grading without permits can result in stop-work orders. Altering drainage patterns that cause flooding on neighboring properties may result in code enforcement action, required corrective work, and civil liability. Building permits may be withheld for inadequate drainage plans.
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Hialeah follows Miami-Dade Code §33-124.1 for commercial-vehicle parking in residential zones: Cat. 1 (taxis/marked vans under 8 ft): max 2 per home; Cat. 2 ...
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