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Franklin County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

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

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Engineering Services

Our Engineering Services in Franklin County

Franklin County drainage projects require PE-stamped engineering plans that comply with NWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) standards and local stormwater ordinances. Our Licensed Professional Engineers deliver drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services throughout Franklin County.

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

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

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Franklin County. NWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Franklin County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

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

PUD stormwater provisions for planned unit developments

PUD stormwater provisions for planned unit developments

St. George Island stormwater management project compliance

St. George Island stormwater management project compliance

Apalachicola Bay watershed protection and coastal drainage requirements

Apalachicola Bay watershed protection and coastal drainage requirements

Design Storm

Statewide standards (Chapter 62-330)

Special Requirements

  • PUD stormwater provisions for planned unit developments
  • St. George Island stormwater management project compliance
  • Apalachicola Bay watershed protection and coastal drainage requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Franklin County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Franklin County falls under the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. A Licensed Professional Engineer must prepare and seal drainage designs for permit submission. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Drainage engineering in Franklin County costs $3,000–$8,000 for standard residential properties and $5,000–$15,000+ for complex projects involving flood zones, retention/detention systems, or large lots. 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 NWFWMD regulatory requirements.

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