Permit Services in St. Johns County
Drainage permits in St. Johns County require coordination between St. Johns River Water Management District and county development services. CivilSmart manages the entire permit lifecycle with a 100% approval rate — from application preparation through final approval.
What We Deliver in St. Johns County
Permit application packages
Complete application forms, supporting documentation, and fee coordination for each permitting agency.
PE-sealed engineering plans
All required engineering drawings and calculations signed and sealed by St. Johns County-licensed professional engineer.
SWPPP documentation
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan with erosion control details, maintenance schedules, and inspection protocols.
Comment response letters
Formal engineering responses to agency review comments with revised plans and supporting documentation.
Local Expertise in St. Johns County
St. Johns County falls under the jurisdiction of St. Johns River Water Management District, which applies Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024) criteria for stormwater design. Permit processing typically takes Variable — no fixed timeline; 30+ days for local coordination, with fees ranging from $100 to $14,000. St. Johns County has its own drainage ordinance with specific requirements including ldc part 6.04.00 drainage standards. CivilSmart's engineers have deep experience navigating SJRWMD requirements and local regulations to deliver compliant permits engineering solutions.
SJRWMD Jurisdiction
Local Ordinance
St. Johns County enforces additional drainage requirements: LDC Part 6.04.00 drainage standards.
Permit Services Pricing
Starting at $1,500 for St. Johns County projects.
Permit Coordination Only
$2,500 – $5,000
Application preparation, submission, and agency liaison for projects with existing engineering plans.
Full Permit Management
$5,000 – $15,000
Design, application, liaison, tracking, and comment response — full lifecycle permit management.
5-Year Recertification
$1,500 – $5,000
Required PE inspection and recertification of private drainage systems in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
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