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Clearwater Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Clearwater drainage projects require coordination with Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for Clearwater properties.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Clearwater

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Clearwater homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Clearwater developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SWFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Clearwater. SWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Clearwater Drainage Regulations

Governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

Clearwater enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SWFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.

AAA-rated stormwater bonds

AAA-rated stormwater bonds (Fitch June 2025)

Ordinance 9854-25 fee schedule

Ordinance 9854-25 fee schedule

Design Storm

25-year, 24-hour (open basins); 100-year, 24-hour (closed basins)

Stormwater Fee

$16.18/month/ERU

Special Requirements

  • AAA-rated stormwater bonds (Fitch June 2025)
  • Ordinance 9854-25 fee schedule

How We Work in Clearwater

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Clearwater drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates SWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SWFWMD and Clearwater, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Clearwater Drainage Engineering FAQ

Drainage permit requirements in Clearwater depend on your project scope. Clearwater falls under the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Clearwater typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and regulatory requirements.
Clearwater drainage projects must comply with SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Clearwater enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: AAA-rated stormwater bonds (Fitch June 2025); Ordinance 9854-25 fee schedule. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Clearwater regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Clearwater Drainage Problem?

Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004