Showing ordinances that apply to South Apopka, FL
South Apopka is an unincorporated community (population 6,803) in Orange County, Florida. Because South Apopka is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grading & drainage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County requires grading permits for any earthwork exceeding 500 cubic yards or disturbing over 1 acre. Drainage plans must demonstrate no adverse impact on neighboring properties. SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit required for most grading projects.
Orange County Code Chapter 9 and Chapter 33 regulate grading and drainage. Grading permits from Orange County Public Works required for 500+ cubic yards of earthwork. Engineered drainage plans by FL-licensed PE required for larger projects. SJRWMD or SFWMD ERP required when grading affects wetlands, floodplains, or surface waters. Sheet flow cannot be concentrated onto adjacent properties. Connection to county stormwater system requires separate permit. Pre-development drainage patterns generally must be maintained.
Unpermitted grading: stop-work, 500 dollar per day fine. Adverse drainage impact: civil liability plus restoration. ERP violations: SJRWMD up to 10,000 per day.
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