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Martin County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Martin County property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Martin County.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Martin County

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

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Martin County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Martin County. SFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Martin County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

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

Most detailed public LDR thresholds

Most detailed public LDR thresholds

Dewatering plan >10 days

Dewatering plan >10 days

Max excavation 20ft

Max excavation 20ft

50ft water body setbacks

50ft water body setbacks

Design Storm

25-year, 3-day rainfall

Special Requirements

  • Most detailed public LDR thresholds
  • Dewatering plan >10 days
  • Max excavation 20ft
  • 50ft water body setbacks

How We Work in Martin County

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Martin County 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SFWMD and Martin County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Martin County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Martin County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Martin County falls under the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), 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 Martin County 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.
Martin County drainage projects must comply with SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Martin County enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: Most detailed public LDR thresholds; Dewatering plan >10 days. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Martin County regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Martin County 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