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Palm Bay Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Palm Bay drainage projects require coordination with Brevard 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 Palm Bay properties.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Palm Bay

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

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

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

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Palm Bay. SJRWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Palm Bay Drainage Regulations

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

Local Stormwater Ordinance

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

Chapter 174 Floodplain/Stormwater

Chapter 174 Floodplain/Stormwater

72-hour drain requirement

72-hour drain requirement

City maintains public canals every 5 years

City maintains public canals every 5 years

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

Stormwater Fee

Exists

Special Requirements

  • Chapter 174 Floodplain/Stormwater
  • 72-hour drain requirement
  • City maintains public canals every 5 years

How We Work in Palm Bay

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Palm Bay Drainage Engineering FAQ

Drainage permit requirements in Palm Bay depend on your project scope. Palm Bay falls under the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Palm Bay 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.
Palm Bay drainage projects must comply with SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Palm Bay enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: Chapter 174 Floodplain/Stormwater; 72-hour drain requirement. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Palm Bay regulations.

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Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004