North Port operates the Road and Drainage District, a special taxing district that maintains 81,000+ acres of roads, swales, and stormwater conveyance. Sec. 59-16(f)(3) makes property owners liable for swale damage caused by their parking, with 30-day cure notice and lien for unpaid repairs.
The City's swale-based drainage system is integral to flood management - blocked or damaged swales increase flood risk for entire neighborhoods. Property owners must avoid damaging their swale (which the City maintains in unimproved condition); damage from parking, landscaping, or construction triggers a written 30-day notice under Sec. 59-16(f)(3) to repair, after which the City repairs and bills under Sec. 42-24, with lien attaching after 60 days unpaid. Stormwater discharge permits are required for new development over a threshold; ULDC Ch. 4 (after 2024 reorganization, formerly multiple chapters) handles site stormwater design.
Sec. 59-16(f)(3) cost recovery and lien process for swale damage; up to $500/day Code Enforcement fines for chronic or willful damage. SWFWMD permits may also be required.
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