Cape Coral Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering
Cape Coral drainage projects require coordination with Lee 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 Cape Coral properties.
Our Engineering Services in Cape Coral
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Cape Coral homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Cape Coral developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SFWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Cape Coral. SFWMD ERP applications, eLAPP (EnerGov) coordination, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreCape Coral Drainage Challenges
Cape Coral has the most extensive residential canal system in the world — over 400 miles of canals that drainage designs must integrate with. LDC Article 9 Floodplain Management governs development in Special Flood Hazard Areas, where the 50% substantial improvement rule means that if improvements exceed 50% of a structure's value, the entire structure must be brought to current flood code. Hydrostatic flood vents have been mandatory since July 2020, and all designs must comply with FEMA/ASCE standards.
World's largest residential canal system
Cape Coral's 400+ miles of canals mean drainage designs must integrate with massive existing canal infrastructure — not isolated on-site systems.
50% rule enforcement
If improvements exceed 50% of structure value in a SFHA, the entire structure must meet current flood code — drainage engineering is critical for these renovation projects.
Hydrostatic venting
Mandatory since July 2020, flood vents must be engineered to FEMA/ASCE standards — a specialized requirement for Cape Coral properties.
Post-hurricane rebuilding
Cape Coral's hurricane vulnerability means ongoing demand for drainage system upgrades, with all rebuilds required to meet current LDC Article 9 standards.
Key Requirements
- LDC Article 9 Floodplain Management
- 50% substantial improvement rule
- Hydrostatic flood vents mandatory since July 2020
- ERU = 10,000 sq ft impervious
- Fertilizer ordinance 86-10
- eLAPP/EnerGov online portal
Cape Coral Drainage Regulations
Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Permit Thresholds
SFHA zones require full floodplain permit. 50% rule for improvements in SFHAs.
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Cape Coral enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
LDC Article 9 Floodplain Management
LDC Article 9 Floodplain Management
50% substantial improvement rule
50% substantial improvement rule
Hydrostatic flood vents mandatory since July 2020
Hydrostatic flood vents mandatory since July 2020
ERU = 10,000 sq ft impervious
ERU = 10,000 sq ft impervious
Design Storm
25-year, 3-day rainfall
Retention Standard
SFHA zones require full floodplain permit. 50% rule for improvements in SFHAs.
Permit Portal
eLAPP (EnerGov)
Stormwater Fee
ERU-based annual
Special Requirements
- LDC Article 9 Floodplain Management
- 50% substantial improvement rule
- Hydrostatic flood vents mandatory since July 2020
- ERU = 10,000 sq ft impervious
- Fertilizer ordinance 86-10
- eLAPP/EnerGov online portal
How We Work in Cape Coral
Contact & Consult
Describe your Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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