Drainage Engineering in Duval County (Jacksonville)
Duval County (Jacksonville) property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Duval County (Jacksonville).
Our Engineering Services in Duval County (Jacksonville)
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Duval County (Jacksonville) homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Duval County (Jacksonville) developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SJRWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Duval County (Jacksonville). SJRWMD ERP applications, jacksonville.gov coordination, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreDrainage Challenges in Duval County (Jacksonville)
Jacksonville's consolidated city-county government means ONE permit process for drainage — but with Florida's harshest enforcement. Erosion violations carry $5,000/day civil penalties, the highest in the state. Chapter 654 of the LDC combined with the LDPM Vol. 1 establishes detailed drainage requirements, and any subdivision of 3+ lots or new street triggers full site engineering review.
Consolidated government
Unlike multi-jurisdictional South Florida, Jacksonville's consolidated city-county government means one permit process — but strict enforcement with $5,000/day erosion penalties.
$5,000/day penalty risk
Jacksonville's erosion violation penalties are the highest in Florida — proper PE-stamped engineering upfront prevents costly enforcement actions.
St. Johns River watershed
SJRWMD's two-pronged nutrient approach (loading comparison + minimum performance) adds complexity to all drainage designs in the watershed.
Unobstructed Drainage Easement requirement
All site plans must include dedicated drainage easements — a unique Jacksonville requirement that affects property layout and design.
No stormwater utility fee
Rare among large FL jurisdictions, Jacksonville does not charge a stormwater utility fee.
Key Requirements
- Chapter 654 (LDC) + LDPM Vol. 1
- $5,000/day civil penalties for erosion violations
- Consolidated city-county government
- No stormwater utility fee
Duval County (Jacksonville) Drainage Regulations
Governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
Permit Thresholds
3+ lot subdivision or new street triggers full site engineering review.
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Duval County (Jacksonville) enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SJRWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
Chapter 654
Chapter 654 (LDC) + LDPM Vol. 1
$5,000/day civil penalties for erosion violations
$5,000/day civil penalties for erosion violations
Consolidated city-county government
Consolidated city-county government
No stormwater utility fee
No stormwater utility fee
Design Storm
Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)
Retention Standard
3+ lot subdivision or new street triggers full site engineering review.
Permit Portal
jacksonville.gov
Special Requirements
- Chapter 654 (LDC) + LDPM Vol. 1
- $5,000/day civil penalties for erosion violations
- Consolidated city-county government
- No stormwater utility fee
How We Work in Duval County (Jacksonville)
Contact & Consult
Describe your Duval County (Jacksonville) drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
Our licensed professional engineer creates SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SJRWMD and Duval County (Jacksonville), manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Duval County (Jacksonville) drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
Our licensed professional engineer creates SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SJRWMD and Duval County (Jacksonville), manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Duval County (Jacksonville) drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
Our licensed professional engineer creates SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SJRWMD and Duval County (Jacksonville), manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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