Right of Way/ Stormwater/ Fill Application

STORMWATER/ FILL PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  1. The first ½-Inch of runoff from the entire site must be maintained on lots less than 10,890 square feet (1/4 acre). One inch of runoff from the entire site must be retained on lots more than 10,890 square feet.
  2. An accurate site plan (8" x 14" minimum) must be attached with the application dearly showing the following:
    1. Limits of fill.
    2. Setbacks, buffers, easements, and existing vegetation to remain.
    3. Buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and other impervious areas.
    4. Locations and sizes of all retention areas including depth.
    5. Flow arrows.
  3. Retention areas shall have the following characteristics.
    1. Retention areas must be maintainable
    2. Maximum depth of six (6) inches.
    3. Side slopes of 6:1 or flatter
    4. All retention areas must be sodded.
    5. Typical section
  4. Calculation of retention area is based on the entire lot size. Lots that are less than 10,890 square feet have a multiplier of (0.0415) for ½-inch of runoff. Lots that are equal to or greater than 10,980 square feet have a multiplier of (0.083) for 1-inch of runoff.
    1. Example 1: Lot size is 10,000 square feet.
      1. Calculate the required cubic feet. 10,000 x 0.0415 = 415 cubic feet.
      2. Calculate the required square footage at a 6-inch depth. 415 / .5 =
    2. 830 square feet required. Example 2: Lot size is 21,780 square feet.
      1. Calculate the required cubic feet. 21,780 x 0.083 = 1808 cubic feet (rounded up)
      2. Calculate the required square footage at a 6-inch depth. 1808 / .5 = 3,616 square feet required.
  5. Rain gutter downspouts must discharge to a retention area.
  6. Proposed driveways and sidewalks must slope to a retention area.
  7. All disturbed areas must be sodded.
  8. Properties located in areas of the City with a designated storm water system (i.e. Florida Shores areas) must grade the property toward the City right-of-way, where possible.
  9. No storm water shall runoff to adjacent property owners.
  10. Erosion control measures shall be provided during and after construction.
  11. Construction culverts shall be used to prevent ponding upstream from the site.
  12. A FINAL INSPECTION IS REQUIRED. Call (386) 424-2400 ext. 4007 at least one working day in advance.
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This information is readily available on the Zoning and  Future Land Use Map.

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All driveways within the public right of way shall be constructed in such a manner as not to block drainage of water within the right of way. For unpaved roads the driveway must extend approximately 15-feet beyond the property line.
For paved roads the driveway must meet the street.

INSPECTION REQUIRED PRIOR TO POUR.

ELEVATION GRADE STAKES MUST BE SET BY THE STORMWATER DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO GRADING. PLEASE CALL (386)424-2400 ext. 4007

Permit Type: *
If permit type is other, please explain.
Files must be less than 30 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.
Approval of Terms *
Note: The Re-inspection fee for any of the above is $40.00. This must be paid prior to rescheduling. APPLICANT DECLARES THAT HE/SHE HAS ASCERTAINED THE LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES, BOTH ARIAL AND UNDERGROUND. Contact Sunshine Call One Utility Locate at 1-800-432-4770 or 811.
Building Permit Approval *
Applicant’s Affidavit: I certify that all the information is accurate and complete. I further certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit and that all work will be performed in accordance with the standards of all laws regulating construction in this jurisdiction. OWNER’S ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION STATEMENT: Under penalty of perjury, I declare that all the information contained in this building permit application is true and correct.
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