Apopka operates under an MS4 NPDES permit requiring stormwater treatment for new development. Post-development runoff cannot exceed pre-development rates. SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permits required for projects over 1 acre or 4,000 sq ft impervious.
The Apopka Stormwater Utility funds maintenance of drainage infrastructure through a monthly fee on utility bills. New development triggers SJRWMD ERP review and on-site retention ponds sized for 25-year, 24-hour storms. Illicit discharge (oil, paint, soap) into storm drains is prohibited under Chapter 62 of city code and carries civil penalties. Lake Apopka Basin is a priority watershed requiring enhanced nutrient removal.
Illicit discharge: 500-5,000 dollar fine plus cleanup costs. Unpermitted fill or grading: stop-work plus SJRWMD enforcement.
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