Drainage Engineering in Collier County
Collier 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 Collier County.
Our Engineering Services in Collier County
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Collier County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Collier County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SFWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Collier County. SFWMD ERP applications, CityView (cvportal.collier.gov) coordination, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreDrainage Challenges in Collier County
Collier County's Ordinance 2003-58 prohibits enclosing ditches with pipes — a unique constraint that fundamentally shapes drainage design in the county. Unlike most Florida jurisdictions, Collier requires open channel stormwater systems for many applications. The tiered impervious area trigger system (30% for RSF-1 zones, 40% for Rural Agricultural) means even modest development can trigger full drainage engineering requirements.
Open ditch requirement
Ordinance 2003-58's prohibition on enclosing ditches with pipes means drainage designs must work with open channel systems — a unique engineering constraint not found in most Florida counties.
Everglades proximity
SFWMD Everglades-specific permits (EWOD, EAA Basin) may apply for properties near the Everglades edge, adding another layer of environmental compliance.
Impervious area thresholds
The tiered trigger system (30% RSF-1, 40% Rural Ag) means even modest development can trigger full drainage engineering requirements.
Naples coastal vulnerability
Coastal properties face combined stormwater and tidal flooding challenges, requiring engineering solutions that address both inland drainage and saltwater intrusion.
Key Requirements
- Ordinance 2003-58 prohibits enclosing ditches with pipes
- Impervious area triggers: RSF-1 at 30%, Rural Agricultural at 40%
- CityView portal
Collier County Drainage Regulations
Governed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Permit Thresholds
All new development/redevelopment/substantial improvements.
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Collier County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SFWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
Ordinance 2003-58 prohibits enclosing ditches with pipes
Ordinance 2003-58 prohibits enclosing ditches with pipes
Impervious area triggers: RSF-1 at 30%, Rural Agricultural at 40%
Impervious area triggers: RSF-1 at 30%, Rural Agricultural at 40%
CityView portal
CityView portal
Design Storm
25-year, 3-day rainfall
Retention Standard
All new development/redevelopment/substantial improvements.
Permit Portal
CityView (cvportal.collier.gov)
Special Requirements
- Ordinance 2003-58 prohibits enclosing ditches with pipes
- Impervious area triggers: RSF-1 at 30%, Rural Agricultural at 40%
- CityView portal
How We Work in Collier County
Contact & Consult
Describe your Collier 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Collier County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Collier 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Collier County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Collier 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 SFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SFWMD and Collier County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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