Orange County Chapter 33 (Stormwater Management) requires on-site stormwater retention for all new development. Regulated by St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) boundaries. NPDES MS4 permit requires illicit discharge prevention.
Orange County is an NPDES Phase I MS4 permittee under EPA Clean Water Act. Chapter 33 requires stormwater retention/detention for all developments over 1 acre or creating 4,000+ sq ft impervious. SJRWMD (north/central Orange County) and SFWMD (south portion) issue Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs). Fertilizer ordinance Chapter 15 Article XII restricts nitrogen and phosphorus June 1 to Sept 30 (rainy season) to protect lakes from algae blooms. Illicit discharge (paint, oil, pet waste) prohibited. Lake Apopka restoration ongoing.
Illicit discharge: 1,000-10,000 dollars federal penalty. Fertilizer violation: 500 dollar per day. ERP violation: SJRWMD enforcement up to 10,000 dollars per day.
Orange County, FL
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