Notice of Proposed Rule

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-4.3020: Content of Works of the District Development Permit Applications
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development is to update this section of Chapter 40B-4, Florida Administrative Code, based on review of a proposed Application for General Works of the District Development Permit by Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will be to provide for more efficient processing of applications by ensuring better comprehension of the subject rules.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule development will codify an additional criterion for content for Application for General Works of the District Development Permit, and will provide for more efficient processing of applications by ensuring better comprehension of the subject rules.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.084, 373.085, 373.086 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Linda Welch, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

40B-4.3020 Content of Works of the District Development Permit Applications.

(1) Applications for a general works of the district development permit shall be filed with the district and shall contain the following:

(a) Form 40B-1.901(11), “Application for General Work of the District Development Permit,” Suwannee River Water Management District, January 29, 2001, hereby incorporated by reference and which contains the following:

1.(a) The applicant’s name and complete address including zip code;

2.(b) The owner’s name and complete address if applicant is other than the owner;

3.(c) If applicable, the name, complete address, phone number, and contact person of the applicant or owner;

(b)(d) Copies of all permits received from local units of government, state, or federal agencies, specifically a copy of the building or development permit issued by the appropriate unit of local government, including any variances issued thereto, and a copy of the onsite sewage disposal system permit issued by the Florida Department of Health under Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C.;

(c)(e) A site plan to scale showing all improvements, work, or works with any conditions or limitations placed thereon prepared by a Florida licensed professional engineer or surveyor including plan and profile views with relevant elevations noted such as the elevation of the lowest structural member and benchmark shown. The site plan shall show the location of all trees to be removed which are greater than six inches diameter as measured at four feet, six inches above the natural ground; and

(d)(f) A building plan prepared or submitted by a Florida licensed engineer or architect, showing profile and detail views of the pilings, the elevation of the lowest structural member, and any building components within the area below the 100-year flood/one percent annual chance of flood elevation; and

(e) Any supporting calculations, designs, surveys, or applicable documents, which in the applicant’s opinion, may support the application.

(f) If the applicant is only constructing a dock, boardwalk or deck according to paragraph 40B-4.3030(9)(12)(a) and (b), F.A.C., the site plan may be prepared by the applicant.

(g) Applicants must provide copies of legal documents demonstrating ownership.

(2) Applications for individual or conceptual approval works of the district development permits shall be filed with the district and shall contain the following:

(a) Form 40B-1.901(13), “Joint Application for Environmental Resource Permit/Authorization to Use State Owned Submerged Lands/ Federal Dredge and Fill Permit,” Effective January 29, 2001, hereby adopted by reference and which contains the following:

1.(a) The applicant’s name and complete address including zip code;

2.(b) The owner’s name and complete address if applicant is other than the owner;

3.(c) If applicable, the name, complete address, phone number, and contact person of the owner.

4.(d) General project information including:

a.1. The applicant’s project name or identification number;

b.2. The project location relative to county, section, township, and range, or a metes and bounds description;

c.3. The total project area in acres;

d.4. The total land area owned or controlled by the applicant or owner which is contiguous with the project area;

e.5. A description of the scope of the proposed project including the land uses to be served;

f.6. A description of the proposed surfacewater management system or work;

g.7. A description of the water body or area which will receive any proposed discharges from the system; and

h.8. Anticipated beginning and ending date of construction or alteration.

(b)(3) Copies of all permits received from, or applications made to, local units of government, state, or federal agencies.

(c)(4) A site plan to scale showing all improvements, work, or works with any conditions or limitations placed thereon.

(d)(5) Any supporting calculations, designs, surveys, or applicable legal documents, which in the applicant’s opinion, support the application.

(e)(6) Copies of engineer or surveyor certifications required by this chapter.

(f) Applicants must provide copies of legal documents demonstrating ownership.

Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.084, 373.085, 373.086 FS. History–New 9-25-85, Amended 3-19-86, 9-13-04, 8-8-07,_________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jon Dinges, Director, Resource Management, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 11, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 21, 2008