Miramar, FL Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)

The city classifies every property as residential, non-residential, undeveloped or vacant, and Section 21-252(b) directs the city commission to set, by resolution, the average square footage of impervious area that equals one Equivalent Residential Unit and the rate charged per ERU. Fee revenue flows into a dedicated stormwater management utility fund under Section 21-253, restricted to studies, design, permit review, operation and maintenance of the city's collection, storage, treatment and conveyance infrastructure, debt service on stormwater capital projects, and compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.

Section 21-254 requires construction and industrial sites to maintain best management practices, and the city may require site plans and impose a schedule of inspections before and during work. It is unlawful to deposit sludge, floatable debris, oil, scum, petroleum products, industrial wastewater or hazardous material into any surface area or the stormwater system, and alterations or obstructions to pump stations, catch basins, culverts, wetlands or swales are prohibited without prior written city approval. Residential properties on septic systems must pass a septic tank inspection by a licensed firm before the property is sold.

Companies applying herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers must hold operating licenses and train employees to prevent over-application and spills. The city adopts Broward County Code Sections 27-196 through 27-198 as its minimum surface water and effluent standards. Anyone who disputes the fee has 90 days from the fee notice to file a written claim for relief, and the city commission must hold a hearing within 90 days of that filing and may grant full relief, partial relief, or deny the claim.