Pembroke Pines regulates grading and drainage through the Land Development Code and Broward County requirements. Properties must maintain proper drainage to prevent flooding of adjacent lots. All grading and fill activities require permits. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has jurisdiction over water management permits for larger projects.
Grading and drainage in Pembroke Pines is regulated under the Land Development Code Chapter 155 and supplemented by Broward County and SFWMD requirements. Property owners cannot alter grading in a manner that directs stormwater onto adjacent properties. Fill and grading activities require building permits. Finished floor elevations must meet minimum requirements for the zoning district and flood zone. The city's drainage system flows into the regional canal system managed by SFWMD. Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) may be required from SFWMD or Broward County for projects affecting water management. All elevations must reference NAVD 88 datum.
Unpermitted grading is a code violation. Causing drainage damage to neighbors may result in enforcement action and civil liability.
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