Sarasota County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering
Sarasota 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 Sarasota County.
Our Engineering Services in Sarasota County
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Sarasota County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Sarasota County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SWFWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Sarasota County. SWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreSarasota County Drainage Regulations
Governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Sarasota County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SWFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
First FL stormwater utility
First FL stormwater utility (1989)
2022 waterway maintenance ordinance
2022 waterway maintenance ordinance
Design Storm
25-year, 24-hour (open basins); 100-year, 24-hour (closed basins)
Special Requirements
- First FL stormwater utility (1989)
- 2022 waterway maintenance ordinance
How We Work in Sarasota County
Contact & Consult
Describe your Sarasota 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 Sarasota County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Sarasota 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 Sarasota County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Sarasota 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 Sarasota County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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