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Nassau County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

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

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Our Engineering Services in Nassau County

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

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

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

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Nassau County. SJRWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Nassau County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

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

Roadway and Drainage Ordinance 99-17

Roadway and Drainage Ordinance 99-17 (Section 10.8) with specific elevation requirements

Onsite stormwater storage required for lots >20% impervious coverage

Onsite stormwater storage required for lots >20% impervious coverage

Floodplain Ordinance 2015-16 with 1 ft above BFE requirement in AE zones

Floodplain Ordinance 2015-16 with 1 ft above BFE requirement in AE zones

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

Special Requirements

  • Roadway and Drainage Ordinance 99-17 (Section 10.8) with specific elevation requirements
  • Onsite stormwater storage required for lots >20% impervious coverage
  • Floodplain Ordinance 2015-16 with 1 ft above BFE requirement in AE zones

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nassau County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Nassau County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Nassau County falls under the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), 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 Nassau 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 SJRWMD regulatory requirements.

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