Florida Statewide Rule
Florida Coastal Construction Control Line Statewide Rules
Key Facts
- Statute
- Fla. Stat. 161.053
- Permitting Agency
- FDEP
- Design Storm
- 100-year storm
- Max Daily Fine
- $15,000
Summary
Florida regulates construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line through state permits, with uniform standards administered by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Coastal construction control lines shall be established by the department only after it has been determined from a comprehensive engineering study and topographic survey that the establishment of such control lines is necessary for the protection of upland properties and the control of beach erosion.
Full Breakdown
Fla. Stat. 161.053 establishes the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) program. Any construction or excavation seaward of the CCCL requires a state permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), with engineering standards designed to protect beach-dune systems and resist a 100-year storm event. Section 161.052 separately imposes a 50-foot construction setback from the mean high-water line. The regulatory scheme is uniform statewide, and local governments must enforce or defer to FDEP authority for CCCL-regulated activities.
Violations & Penalties
Unpermitted construction seaward of the CCCL draws FDEP enforcement: administrative fines up to $15,000 per offense per day under Fla. Stat. 161.054, restoration orders, and first-degree misdemeanor charges under Fla. Stat. 161.121.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a state permit to build near the Florida beach?
Can my Florida city approve beach construction without state review?
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