Jacksonville Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering
Jacksonville drainage projects require coordination with Duval County and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for Jacksonville properties.
Our Engineering Services in Jacksonville
Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.
Residential Drainage Design
PE-stamped drainage plans for Jacksonville homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Stormwater
Commercial stormwater management for Jacksonville developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SJRWMD ERP compliance.
Learn MorePermit Services
Full drainage permit management for Jacksonville. SJRWMD ERP applications, jacksonville.gov coordination, and local permit processing.
Learn MoreJacksonville Drainage Challenges
Jacksonville's consolidated city-county government simplifies the permit process to a single entity — but enforcement is among the strictest in Florida. Erosion violations carry $5,000/day civil penalties, and the 3-lot threshold means even small subdivisions trigger full site engineering review. Every site plan must include an Unobstructed Drainage Easement, and PE-certified SWPPP is required for all development.
Consolidated government
Jacksonville's unique city-county structure means one permit process — but with $5,000/day erosion penalties, the strictest enforcement in Florida.
Unobstructed Drainage Easement
All Jacksonville site plans must include dedicated drainage easements — a unique requirement that affects property layout and engineering design.
No stormwater utility fee
Rare among large Florida jurisdictions, Jacksonville does not charge a stormwater utility fee — but strict engineering standards compensate.
SJRWMD two-pronged nutrient approach
Loading comparison plus minimum performance standards add complexity to all drainage designs in the St. Johns River watershed.
Key Requirements
- Chapter 654 + LDPM Vol. 1
- Consolidated city-county government
- $5,000/day erosion penalties
- No stormwater utility fee
- PE-certified SWPPP required
- Unobstructed Drainage Easement on all site plans
Jacksonville Drainage Regulations
Governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
Permit Thresholds
3-lot threshold for full review; 1+ acre for SJRWMD ERP.
Local Stormwater Ordinance
Jacksonville enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SJRWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.
Chapter 654 + LDPM Vol. 1
Chapter 654 + LDPM Vol. 1
Consolidated city-county government
Consolidated city-county government
$5,000/day erosion penalties
$5,000/day erosion penalties
No stormwater utility fee
No stormwater utility fee
Design Storm
Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)
Retention Standard
3-lot threshold for full review; 1+ acre for SJRWMD ERP.
Permit Portal
jacksonville.gov
Stormwater Fee
None ($0)
Special Requirements
- Chapter 654 + LDPM Vol. 1
- Consolidated city-county government
- $5,000/day erosion penalties
- No stormwater utility fee
- PE-certified SWPPP required
- Unobstructed Drainage Easement on all site plans
How We Work in Jacksonville
Contact & Consult
Describe your Jacksonville 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 SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SJRWMD and Jacksonville, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Jacksonville 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 SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SJRWMD and Jacksonville, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
Contact & Consult
Describe your Jacksonville 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 SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.
Permit & Approval
We submit to SJRWMD and Jacksonville, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.
We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.
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