Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Applicability.
The following activities shall qualify for a General Permit subject to the
criteria and conditions set forth in this rule:
(a) New construction of non-habitable major
structures including a swimming pool associated with a single-family
dwelling.
(b) Additions to an
existing non-habitable major structure.
(c) Repair or rebuilding of an existing
non-habitable major structure.
(2) Seaward Limit of Construction. Activities
in paragraphs 62B-34.060(1)(a) through
(c), F.A.C., shall be sited landward of the
30-year erosion projection as determined in accordance with the methodology
established in rule 62B-33.024, F.A.C., and landward
of any of the following:
(a) The General
Permit Line shall establish the seaward limit of construction if the line is
defined in part III of this Chapter, or
(b) The proposed construction activities
shall be sited landward of a major road or the second line of construction,
or
(c) The proposed construction
activities shall be sited landward of the seaward limits of construction
allowed under paragraphs
62B-34.080(2)(a) through
(d), F.A.C.
(3) Prohibitions and Limitations. Activities
in paragraphs 62B-34.060(1)(a) through
(c), F.A.C., shall be subject to the
following prohibitions and limitations:
(a)
New, rebuilt, or additions to existing garages and swimming pools associated
with multifamily dwellings are not eligible for this General Permit.
(b) Excavation shall be limited to the
installation of, or repairs to, subgrade residential service utilities (e.g.,
water and sewer lines, septic tanks and drainfields, gas lines, and electrical,
cable television and telephone cables). Minor and temporary excavation shall be
allowed under this General Permit that would not result in the lowering of
existing general ground elevations. This does not preclude temporary excavation
for the installation of foundations.
(c) The total volume of fill material shall
not exceed 700 cubic yards.
(d)
Swimming pools shall be elevated either fully above the existing grade or the
bottom of the pool shall be no more than two feet below existing grade to
minimize excavation.
1. There shall be no net
excavation of sandy soils in the immediate vicnity of the pool. All excavated
sandy soils shall remain seaward of the control line underneath the pool deck
and within the immediate area of the pool.
2. Fill below pool decks shall be placed on a
stable angle of repose to avoid the need for retaining
walls.
(e) All structures
authorized under this General Permit that are sited in accordance with
paragraph 62B-34.060(2)(c),
F.A.C., shall comply with the size limitations set forth in subsection
62B-34.080(3),
F.A.C.
(f) All work authorized
under this General Permit shall comply with the turtle protection requirements
of subsection 62B-34.070(4),
F.A.C.
(g) All landscape work
authorized under this General Permit shall comply with the native vegetation
protection requirements of subsection
62B-34.070(5),
F.A.C.
(4) The General
Permit shall be valid for two years from date of issuance. No time extension is
available for this permit.
Rulemaking Authority
161.053(18),
(20) FS. Law Implemented
161.052,
161.053(4), (18),
(21)
FS.
New 3-27-03, Amended 11-21-05, 4-7-10,
11-28-18.
