§ 6.06.02. Applicability.

All projects shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, including but not limited to regulations promulgated by FDEP regarding stormwater management, or to those standards specifically described herein, whichever is more restrictive.

1.

Activities requiring a permit: Unless exempted pursuant to subsection 2 or granted a variance pursuant to subsection 3, a stormwater management plan must be submitted to and approved by Okaloosa County before:

a.

A plat is recorded or land is subdivided.

b.

An existing drainage system is altered, re-routed, deepened, widened, enlarged or obstructed.

c.

Land development activity has commenced.

2.

Exemptions: The following land development activities are exempt from the stormwater management plan requirements:

a.

The development of one single-family or duplex residential structure not in an existing subdivision, or the development of less than five single-family or duplex residential dwelling units and their accessory structures in an existing subdivision; unless the above structures are on property adjacent to a natural watercourse, water body or wetland in which case the requirements of section 6.06.05 will apply.

b.

Agricultural activity not involving the artificial drainage of land.

c.

Any maintenance, alteration, use or improvement to an existing structure not significantly changing or affecting quality, rate, volume, or location of surface water discharge. Building additions greater than 1,000 square feet are not exempted.

d.

Paving of existing dirt roads that are already in the county maintenance system where sufficient right-of-way is not available or can not be obtained to meet current standards, but due to existing maintenance of erosion problems the road should be paved.

3.

Variances: The board of adjustment may grant a variance to the stormwater management plan requirements, in accordance with chapter 11 of this ordinance if:

a.

The applicant submits a stormwater management plan variance request application in the form required by the county. At a minimum, the application shall contain: (a) the name, address and telephone number of the developer and property owner; (b) a description and a drawing of the proposed development; (c) the location of the development; and (d) any other information requested by the county engineer that is reasonably necessary to evaluate the proposed development activities.

b.

The applicant demonstrates the development is not likely to: (a) significantly increase or decrease to rate or volume of surface water runoff; (b) have significant adverse impact on a wetland, watercourse or water body; and (c) significantly contribute to the degradation of water quality.

c.

The following types of land development activities shall not be eligible to receive a variance: (a) shopping centers; (b) industrial or commercial facilities; (c) subdivisions; (d) roads; (e) impervious surfaces greater than 10,000 square feet; and (f) planned unit developments (PUDs).

4.

Certifications:

a.

Professional:

i.

All construction drawings and related design documents pertaining to stormwater management shall be prepared by a Florida Professional Engineer or other appropriate professional permitted under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, who is competent in the fields of hydrology; drainage and flood control; erosion and sediment control; and stormwater pollution control. All final drawings, specifications, plans reports or documents prepared or issued by the registered professional shall be signed, dated, and sealed in accordance with Florida Statutes. Each sheet or page of the final drawings of record shall bear the signature, date, and embossed seal of the registered professional. All drawings of record shall clearly identify in a legible manner the name and registration number of the registered professional.

ii.

The licensed professional shall certify to Okaloosa County, either on the drainage plan or by separate document, that the drainage facilities shown on the final drawings of record were designed in conformance with the Okaloosa County Land Development Code.

iii.

All survey plans, (including but not limited to: boundary, topographic, as-built, wetland, mean high water, specific purpose and associated reports) shall be prepared by a Florida Registered Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) in accordance with Chapter 472 Florida Statutes. All survey plans and related reports prepared or issued by the PSM shall be signed, dated, and sealed in accordance with Florida Statutes. Each sheet or page of the final drawings of record shall bear the signature, date, and embossed seal of the registered professional.

b.

Operation and maintenance certification:

i.

Projects which will not be operated and maintained by the county shall be required to designate the entity responsible for operation and maintenance prior to approval for construction.

ii.

All privately owned drainage facilities shall be continuously maintained by the homeowners association, the developer, or other entity approved by the county and designated in the construction application. Failure to adequately maintain the facilities shall be a violation of this code.

c.

As-built certification: "As-built" survey documentation and related certification shall be provided in accordance with identified requirements.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)