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New FDOT/FDEP stormwater rules
Summary
Rules that took effect January 1, 2026 are hitting nearly every new project — some have died. Staff floated creating a regional stormwater bank to sell capacity to developers.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Higher compliance costs could kill or shrink projects across the CRA districts.
✅Who benefits
Nobody directly — though a shared stormwater bank would eventually lower costs for local developers.
⚠️Who could be affected
Developers and property owners across all four districts face new, expensive engineering hurdles.
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