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Orlando Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Orlando drainage projects require coordination with Orange 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 Orlando properties.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Orlando

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

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

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Orlando. SJRWMD ERP applications, City of Orlando Permitting Services coordination, and local permit processing.

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Orlando Drainage Challenges

Orlando actively maintains and enforces a Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems — property owners on this list face enforcement action and need engineering services to bring their systems into compliance. The city requires private owners to maintain stormwater systems by ordinance, and SB 7040's net improvement requirement applies to all new development. The Orlando metro area straddles SJRWMD and SFWMD depending on exact location.

Non-Compliance List risk

Orlando actively maintains a Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems. Property owners on this list face enforcement action — CivilSmart helps bring systems into compliance.

Private system maintenance ordinance

Orlando requires private property owners to maintain stormwater systems by city ordinance — creating ongoing engineering service needs.

Dual WMD

The Orlando metro area straddles SJRWMD and SFWMD — the applicable design standards depend on exact project location within the metro area.

Tourism infrastructure

Orlando's commercial development pressure from the tourism and hospitality industry creates constant demand for commercial stormwater management.

Key Requirements

  • Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems (direct lead source)
  • Private owners required to maintain stormwater systems by ordinance
  • SB 7040 net improvement requirement

Orlando Drainage Regulations

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

Local Stormwater Ordinance

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

Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems

Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems (direct lead source)

Private owners required to maintain stormwater systems by ordinance

Private owners required to maintain stormwater systems by ordinance

SB 7040 net improvement requirement

SB 7040 net improvement requirement

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

Permit Portal

City of Orlando Permitting Services

Special Requirements

  • Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems (direct lead source)
  • Private owners required to maintain stormwater systems by ordinance
  • SB 7040 net improvement requirement

How We Work in Orlando

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Orlando drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SJRWMD and Orlando, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Orlando Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Orlando requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Orlando 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. Permits can be submitted through City of Orlando Permitting Services. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Orlando typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. 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 regulatory requirements.
Orlando drainage projects must comply with SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Orlando enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: Non-Compliance List for Private Storm Systems (direct lead source); Private owners required to maintain stormwater systems by ordinance. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Orlando regulations.

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