DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT

Orlando City Code ch. 65, pt. 6, pt. 6A

in effect

Orlando City Code § 65.590 Permit Required for Development on Lake Bottom.

Sec. 65.590. - Permit Required for Development on Lake Bottom. It shall be unlawful for any person to hereafter erect, deposit, fix, dredge material from the bottom, fill or in anywise use the bottom of any lake within the City, or cause the same to be done by or through any person, agent or otherwise, or to erect, construct, alter, repair or maintain any structure upon any such lake bottom, without first obtaining a Dredge and Fill Permit from the City Engineer; except, that a permit for dock construction shall also be obtained from the City Building Official after approval by the City Engineer and the Zoning Official. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.591 The Review Process.

Sec. 65.591. - The Review Process. The City Engineer shall not issue or approve any permit for the purposes set forth above, unless and until a drawing or diagram of the proposed work to be done is submitted to the City Engineer for his approval and thereafter filed with the City Engineer, and until the filing of a bond in accordance with the provisions of Section 65.613 (below); and in no case less than one thousand dollars conditioned that such work shall be fully and completely finished, in accordance with the approved plat, drawing or diagram, within the period of one year; except, that no bond shall be required for dock construction. Application Fee. Before application shall be made as provided above, the applicant shall pay to the City a permit fee of fifty dollars. Review and Approval. Upon receipt of the application, together with the bond required herein, the City Engineer shall issue a permit to the applicant allowing the requested dredging and land fill, if in his opinion, the operation meets the requirements set forth in this Chapter and will not adversely affect the maintenance of the average water level of the lake as established over the last ten-year period and will not affect the drainage of water from surrounding lands. The permit shall show the earliest date of commencement and the latest date of completion of the operation and shall be posted by the applicant in a conspicuous place on the job site. Restrictions on Permits. All permits granted under this Part shall be subject to any restrictions pertaining to United States navigable waters and other rights common to the public. Appeal of Denial of Permit. Any person applying for a permit as provided by this Section, and who is denied issuance of a permit, may appeal the decision of the City Engineer to the City Council. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.592 General Requirements.

Sec. 65.592. - General Requirements. Any person desiring to obtain a Dredge and Fill Permit shall file an application and a bond for a permit as follows. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.593 Dredging Over 400 Cubic Yards.

Sec. 65.593. - Dredging Over 400 Cubic Yards. If more than four hundred cubic yards of material is to be dredged from a lake, the application shall include: (a) A Boundary and Topographic/Hydrographic Survey and complete description of the property affected, including the distance any contemplated land fill created as the result of the dredging will extend into the lake from the existing shore line. (b) Maximum elevations and quantities of any proposed land fill. (c) Earliest date of commencement and latest proposed date of completion of dredging operation. (d) Provisions for any drainage facilities crossing the fill area. (e) A contour map of the lake bottom lying in front of the land to be filled. This map shall be made by an engineer or surveyor, registered in the State, and will show the present lake bottom and any impermeable seal of clay, rock or hardpan under the lake bottom for the purpose of establishing the maximum permitted depth of any dredging, which will be determined by the City Engineer. (f) The applicant shall designate on the application the person or firm to be responsible for engineering, supervision and inspection service to insure compliance with specifications established and shall agree to assume the cost of such service. (g) If dredge filling is made for future building or residential construction, the applicant shall submit suitable information in his application regarding soil borings and engineer evaluation for suitability of foundation support of the dredge fill before a building permit may be granted. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. No. 2013-29, § 1, 6-3-2013, Doc. #1306031202)

Orlando City Code § 65.594 Dredging Under 400 Cubic Yards.

Sec. 65.594. - Dredging Under 400 Cubic Yards. When the quantity of material to be dredged from a lake is less than four hundred cubic yards of material, the applicant shall submit a boundary survey showing the limits of any contemplated land fill created as the result of the dredging operation, and a statement designating the anticipated earliest date of commencement and the latest date of completion of dredging operations. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. No. 2013-29, § 1, 6-3-2013, Doc. #1306031202)

Orlando City Code § 65.595 Dredge and Fill Bond.

Sec. 65.595. - Dredge and Fill Bond. The applicant for a permit shall furnish a bond payable to the City. If the applicant is a contractor, the bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred per cent of the contract price of the contemplated dredging and fill. If the applicant is the owner of the property the bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred per cent of the estimated cost of the dredging and fill. The above estimate of cost shall be furnished by the owner and subject to approval by the City Engineer. The bond shall be issued by a responsible corporate surety company and shall insure the faithful performance and completion of the dredging and land fill operation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH65OFBOPR_PT6ENAPPR_6ADRFIPEFetched: 11/1/2026