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St. Petersburg Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

St. Petersburg drainage projects require coordination with Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for St. Petersburg properties.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in St. Petersburg

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

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for St. Petersburg developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SWFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for St. Petersburg. SWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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St. Petersburg Drainage Regulations

Governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

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

LDC + WMMP

LDC + WMMP

Lot line swales required

Lot line swales required

No stormwater impact fees

No stormwater impact fees

Design Storm

25-year, 24-hour (open basins); 100-year, 24-hour (closed basins)

Stormwater Fee

None ($0)

Special Requirements

  • LDC + WMMP
  • Lot line swales required
  • No stormwater impact fees

How We Work in St. Petersburg

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your St. Petersburg 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 SWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SWFWMD and St. Petersburg, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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St. Petersburg Drainage Engineering FAQ

Drainage permit requirements in St. Petersburg depend on your project scope. St. Petersburg falls under the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), 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 St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg drainage projects must comply with SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, St. Petersburg enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: LDC + WMMP; Lot line swales required. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable St. Petersburg regulations.

Ready to Solve Your St. Petersburg Drainage Problem?

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