Chapter 11 of Largo's Comprehensive Development Code regulates stormwater management and floodplain protection citywide, supporting the federal NPDES MS4 permit and protecting receiving waters like McKay Creek and the Intracoastal.
Largo's stormwater program is codified in Chapter 11 of the Comprehensive Development Code, which addresses stormwater management and floodplain protection together. The city operates as a permitted MS4 under the federal NPDES program, prohibiting illicit discharges such as yard waste, paint, motor oil, concrete washout, and chlorinated pool water into storm drains and ditches. Chapter 11 establishes the city stormwater management framework, design criteria for new development, and protection rules for the public stormwater system. Stormwater fees fund maintenance of pipes, ponds, and outfalls discharging to McKay Creek, Cross Bayou Canal, Allen's Creek, and ultimately the Intracoastal Waterway and Tampa Bay.
Illicit stormwater discharges or unauthorized work on Largo's stormwater system can result in code compliance citations, mandatory cleanup at the violator's expense, and civil penalties typically up to $500 per day under city enforcement provisions.
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