Manatee County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering
Manatee County property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Manatee County.
Our Engineering Services in Manatee County
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Manatee County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Manatee County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SWFWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Manatee County. SWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreManatee County Drainage Regulations
Governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Manatee County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SWFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
Detailed Design Manual
Detailed Design Manual (April 2025)
50% flow reduction in peak-sensitive areas
50% flow reduction in peak-sensitive areas
Ordinance 00-02
Ordinance 00-02 ($2,000/day illicit discharge fines)
Design Storm
25-year, 24-hour (open basins); 100-year, 24-hour (closed basins)
Special Requirements
- Detailed Design Manual (April 2025)
- 50% flow reduction in peak-sensitive areas
- Ordinance 00-02 ($2,000/day illicit discharge fines)
How We Work in Manatee County
Contact & Consult
Describe your Manatee County 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 SWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SWFWMD and Manatee County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Manatee County 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 SWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SWFWMD and Manatee County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Manatee County 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 SWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SWFWMD and Manatee County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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