Fort Lauderdale Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering
Fort Lauderdale drainage projects require coordination with Broward County and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for Fort Lauderdale properties.
Our Engineering Services in Fort Lauderdale
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Fort Lauderdale homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Fort Lauderdale developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SFWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Fort Lauderdale. SFWMD ERP applications, eTRAKiT coordination, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreFort Lauderdale Drainage Challenges
Fort Lauderdale is the largest city subject to Broward County's mandatory 5-year drainage recertification. Chapter 47 provides a dedicated stormwater management ordinance with ULDR 47-21.15 specifics — more detailed than most Florida cities. The city's low coastal elevation and Venice-like canal network create engineering challenges beyond standard stormwater management, including tidal flooding and king tide events.
5-year recertification hub
Fort Lauderdale is the largest city subject to Broward's mandatory 5-year drainage recertification — creating recurring PE certification needs for property owners.
Coastal king tide flooding
Fort Lauderdale's low elevation and tidal flooding create engineering challenges beyond standard stormwater management — designs must account for saltwater intrusion.
Dense canal network
Fort Lauderdale's Venice-like canal system requires drainage designs that integrate with existing waterway infrastructure rather than isolated on-site systems.
Chapter 47 specificity
Fort Lauderdale has its own dedicated stormwater chapter (ULDR 47-21.15) — more detailed regulatory framework than most Florida cities.
Key Requirements
- Chapter 47 Stormwater Management
- Broward County 5-year drainage recertification
- eTRAKiT portal
Fort Lauderdale Drainage Regulations
Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Permit Thresholds
Chapter 47 stormwater. ULDR 47-21.15.
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Fort Lauderdale enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
Chapter 47 Stormwater Management
Chapter 47 Stormwater Management
Broward County 5-year drainage recertification
Broward County 5-year drainage recertification
eTRAKiT portal
eTRAKiT portal
Design Storm
25-year, 3-day rainfall
Retention Standard
Chapter 47 stormwater. ULDR 47-21.15.
Permit Portal
eTRAKiT
Stormwater Fee
ERU-based
Special Requirements
- Chapter 47 Stormwater Management
- Broward County 5-year drainage recertification
- eTRAKiT portal
How We Work in Fort Lauderdale
Contact & Consult
Describe your Fort Lauderdale 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Fort Lauderdale, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Fort Lauderdale 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Fort Lauderdale, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Fort Lauderdale 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Fort Lauderdale, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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