Pompano Beach manages stormwater through Zoning Code Section 155.5501 and the city's Engineering Department. The drainage system connects to the Pompano Canal, Cypress Creek Canal, and Intracoastal Waterway. New development must provide on-site retention. The city is vulnerable to sea level rise and tidal flooding. Stormwater utility fees fund system improvements.
Stormwater management in Pompano Beach is governed by Zoning Code Section 155.5501 and city engineering standards. The bulk of the storm drainage system flows into lakes and canals interconnected with tidal waterways including the Pompano Canal and Cypress Creek Canal. New development must provide stormwater retention and treatment on-site. The city is particularly vulnerable to flooding from sea level rise, king tides, and storm surge due to its coastal location. The Sustainability Department has developed an Adaptation Plan for flood vulnerabilities. Stormwater utility fees fund maintenance and capital improvements. SFWMD and Broward County have supplemental jurisdiction. The NPDES MS4 permit requires water quality management.
Improper stormwater management is a development code violation. NPDES violations carry federal penalties.
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