Stormwater pollution prevention plan (the "plan").
Miami City Code § 22.5-124
in effectSec. 22.5-124. - Stormwater pollution prevention plan (the "plan").
To obtain a permit for construction projects which will disturb over one acre of soil, the applicant must develop and implement a plan in accordance with the requirements the "permit" or local erosion and sedimentation control standards and codes, whichever is more stringent. Construction sites with areas of disturbed soil between 0.5 acres and one acre may use an alternative format, approved by the city, provided it supplies all the information required by the permit. The plan must be approved by the City of Miami Department of Resilience and Public Works National Pollution Discharge Elimination System section prior to the commencement of construction activities.
The plan shall describe the current and final conditions of the construction site, the nature of the work to be performed, the BMPs to be implemented to prevent stormwater pollution, control erosion and prevent off-site sedimentation, who will implement these measures, the schedule of implementation, and include a narrative section; site plan; details, specifications, and notes; and calculations. The plan must include the following:
(1) Name of the person who is responsible should the site fall out of compliance.
(2) Narrative description of the procedures to be used to control erosion, sedimentation and air pollution.
(3) Site map indicating locations of disturbed soil and control methods.
(4) Inspection schedule for all erosion, stormwater, and sediment control measures or best management practices (BMPs): A qualified person procured by the applicant must perform erosion, sediment and stormwater pollution prevention inspections at least weekly and within 24 hours after every rain event of one-half inch or more for sites less than five acres. Sites greater than five acres must be inspected at least weekly and within 24 hours after every rain event of one-quarter-inch or more. Maintenance must be performed within one week of the first inspection that indicates such maintenance is required.
(5) Method to be instituted to ensure that all parties who engage in activities which disturb soil or have the potential to cause stormwater pollution engage in such activities in a manner that minimizes erosion, off-site sedimentation, dust migration, and stormwater pollution to the maximum extent practicable.
(6) Identify how materials on the construction site which are capable of causing stormwater pollution will be handled and stored in order to prevent such pollution. Such materials include, but are not limited to: paint, concrete, aggregates, fertilizers, pesticides, and fuels.
If the approved plan is found to be ineffective in controlling erosion, stormwater pollution, or off-site sedimentation, the site shall be deemed out of compliance with this section. The construction site operator is responsible to amend the plan to ensure compliance. In such cases where off-site sedimentation or turbidity originates from a different site, then the property owner of that site shall be in violation of this section.
(Ord. No. 13081, § 2, 7-9-09; Ord. No. 13792, § 1, 10-11-18)
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_S22.5-124STPOPRPLPLFetched: 11/1/2026