Hialeah regulates stormwater management through its Land Development Code and Miami-Dade County environmental standards. The city operates within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) framework and must comply with MS4 NPDES permit requirements. Stormwater management is critical in this low-lying area prone to flooding.
All new development and redevelopment must submit stormwater management plans demonstrating compliance with SFWMD and Miami-Dade County retention standards. Projects must retain the first inch of rainfall on-site or meet equivalent water quality standards. Stormwater systems must be designed to handle the 25-year, 72-hour storm event. The city charges stormwater utility fees based on impervious surface area. Green infrastructure including rain gardens, pervious pavement, and swales is encouraged. Development must not increase post-development runoff rates beyond pre-development conditions. Miami-Dade County DERM also exercises oversight on stormwater quality.
Non-compliance with stormwater standards can result in permit denial, stop-work orders, and fines. Illicit discharges to the storm sewer system violate the NPDES permit and carry penalties up to $10,000 per day. The city may require retroactive stormwater improvements for non-compliant sites.
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