Definitions.
Miami City Code § 22.5-122
in effectSec. 22.5-122. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Applicant means any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever who applies to the city for the applicable permits or approvals to undertake construction, demolition or renovation projects within the city. Best management practices ("BMPs") means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce to the maximum extent practicable erosion, dust generation, off-site sedimentation, and pollution of City of Miami waterways and storm drainage systems. BMPs also include treatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from material storage.
Construction means the act of creating or maintaining stockpiles of soil or other material which are erodible if exposed to water or wind and are capable of generating dust; or developing or improving public or private land which involves the removal of surface cover or disturbance of soils and includes clearing, grading, demolition, and excavation.
Dust control means providing temporary fencing to mitigate the effects of dust upon the surrounding community in accordance with Ordinance 12930.
Erosion means the detachment, transport, and deposition of particulate matter by the action of wind, water, and gravity.
Stormwater means the flow of water which results from, and which occurs immediately following, a rainfall event.
Stormwater discharge facility means a stormwater management system which discharges stormwater into surface waters of the state.
Stormwater Management System means the designed features of the property which collect, convey, channel, hold, inhibit or divert the movement of stormwater.
Stormwater pollution prevention plan (the "plan") means a written plan, approved by the city submitted by the applicant which identifies a strategy to minimize stormwater runoff that will be generated. The SWPPP shall follow the guidelines of the Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector's Manual published by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
(Ord. No. 13081, § 2, 7-9-09)
Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH22.5GRIN_ARTVISOERWASEAIDUGECO_S22.5-122DEFetched: 11/1/2026