Stormwater Management Code Overhaul
Summary
Two ordinances modernizing the city's stormwater rules — both the general code and the land development code — passed unanimously, tightening standards for drainage, development and the storm sewer system ahead of hurricane season.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; development review standards change.
All residents, through improved flood protection and drainage standards.
Developers of small low-lying lots lose their prior stormwater exemption.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - May 26, 2026
Two ordinances modernizing the city's stormwater rules — both the general code and the land development code — passed unanimously, tightening standards for drainage, development and the storm sewer system ahead of hurricane season.
Board of Commissioners - May 12, 2026
New stormwater rules close loopholes for low-lying single-family lots, add illicit discharge fines, and adopt a technical manual streamlining development permitting and protecting water quality.
Planning & Zoning Board - Feb 23, 2026
The city is introducing a new Stormwater Technical Manual and updating codes to eliminate single-family exemptions, better control runoff in low-lying areas, and improve water quality.
Related development
Stormwater Management Code Revisions (Application 26-26)
Developers and property owners will face updated stormwater standards; residents get stronger flood protections.
Land Development Code Articles I, II and III Updates
General cleanup of the development code; no dramatic policy shifts, but future projects will be reviewed under the updated text.
Stormwater Management Code Revisions (Ordinances 2026-05 and 2026-06)
New stormwater standards would shape how future development manages runoff and flood risk.
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