Florida Administrative Code

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the St. Johns County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the r…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the Flagler County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the rul…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the St. Lucie County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the r…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the Collier County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the rul…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the Volusia County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the rul…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the Bay County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the rule sh…

(1) "Agent" is any person with the written power or authority to act on behalf of the applicant for purposes of an application submitted under Chapter 161, F.S. (2) "Applicant" is any person, firm, corporation, county, municipality, township, special district, or any public agenc…

(1) Any structures under construction prior to the establishment of a coastal construction control line (CCCL) in a particular county are exempt from the provisions of Section 161.053, F.S., and this rule chapter, except as noted in Sections 161.053(8) and (11), F.S. (a) "Under c…

(1) The beach and dune system is an integral part of the coastal system and represents one of the most valuable natural resources in Florida, providing protection to adjacent upland properties, recreational areas, and habitat for wildlife. The CCCL is intended to define that port…

(1) General Armoring Criteria. In determining the appropriate means to protect existing private structures and public infrastructure from damage from frequent coastal storms, applicants should be aware that armoring may not be the only option for providing protection. Applicants …

Rulemaking Authority 161.052(11), 161.053(20) FS. Law Implemented 161.052(2), 161.053(2), (4) FS. History-New 11-18-80, Amended 3-17-85, 11-10-85, Formerly 16B-33.07, Amended 5-12-92, Formerly 16B-33.007, Amended 9-12-96, 1-26-98, 8-27-00, 12-31-01, 6-13-04, 5-31-07, Repealed 2-1…

(1) Any person desiring to obtain a permit for construction seaward of the CCCL or 50-foot setback from the Department, except those persons applying pursuant to the emergency procedures in Rule 62B-33.014, F.A.C., shall submit a completed application form to the Department at th…

(1) The certified survey of the subject property, which is required by paragraph 62B-33.008(1)(e), F.A.C., shall include the following information: (a) The property owner's name. (b) All vertical data specified on the survey shall be referenced to NAVD 88 (U.S. survey foot). (c) …

(1) Each application for a new permit or for a change in permit status to be considered by the Department pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., or this chapter, except the applications listed in paragraphs 62B-33.0085(1)(a) through (f), F.A.C., shall be accompanied by a fee. Monies …

An electronic application ("Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the CCCL or 50-Foot Setback" - DEP Form 73-100), adopted and incorporated by reference in subsection 62B-33.008(1), F.A.C., must be submitted to the Department via email at CCCL@dep.state.fl.us, toge…

(1) Requests for major changes or modifications including additions, revisions, or structural modifications of permitted projects or activities shall be reviewed in the same manner as the initial application. Changes considered major are those changes that will affect compliance …

(1) A "shoreline emergency" declared by the Governor or the Department is any unusual incident resulting from a hurricane, storm, or other violent coastal disturbance that has resulted in erosion, beach or coastal damage, sudden and unpredictable hazards to navigation, damage to …

(1) The following general permit conditions shall apply, unless waived by the Department or modified by the permit: (a) The permittee shall carry out the construction or activity for which the permit was granted in accordance with the plans and specifications that were approved b…

(1) A 30-year erosion projection (30-YEP) is the projection of long-term shoreline recession occurring over a period of 30 years based on shoreline change information obtained from historical measurements. A 30-YEP of the location of the seasonal high water line (SHWL) shall be m…

(1) "Bluff" is a steep cliff or slope, separating the beach from a generally flat upland area of higher elevation. (2) "Bluff Height" is the vertical distance between the toe of bluff and the top of bluff. (3) "Department" is the Department of Environmental Protection. (4) "Certi…

Rulemaking Authority 161.053(18), (20) FS. Law Implemented 161.053(18) FS. History-New 3-27-03, Amended 11-21-05, Repealed 2-8-17.

(1) Any person wishing to use a General Permit shall provide a notice of intent to engage in activities under the General Permit by submitting to the Department the appropriate application fee required by Rule 62B-34.040, F.A.C., along with a completed application, using DEP Form…

(1) Each application for a permit or for a change in permit status to be considered by the Department pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., or this chapter shall be accompanied by a fee. Monies from fees assessed pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Florida Permit Fe…

(1) The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this section are general conditions and are binding upon the permittee for all General Permits in this rule chapter. These conditions are enforceable under Chapter 161, F.S. (2) Prior to commencin…

(1) Applicability. Minor structures shall qualify for a General Permit, subject to the criteria and conditions set forth in this chapter. (2) Siting. The seaward limit of construction for minor structures allowed under this rule shall be as follows: (a) Dune walkover structures, …

(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 t…

(1) Applicability. The following activities qualify for a General Permit, subject to the criteria and conditions set forth in Chapter 62B-34, F.A.C.: (a) New construction of a single-family dwelling. (b) Rebuilding, as defined by Rule 62B-33.002, F.A.C., of a single family dwelli…

(1) Applicability. The activities described in subsections 62B-34.060(1) and 62B-34.070(1), F.A.C., qualify for a General Permit, subject to the criteria and conditions set forth in this Chapter. In addition to the criteria below, proposed structures and activities shall meet all…

(1) Applicability. Minor reconstruction of existing coastal armoring structures qualifies for a General Permit subject to the criteria and conditions set forth in this chapter. (2) Minor reconstruction shall be limited to the repair of an existing functional, and intact armoring …

(1) Applicability. The following dune restoration activities qualify for a General Permit subject to the criteria and conditions set forth in this rule: (a) Placement of sand on an eroded or damaged dune or dune bluff; (b) Planting native vegetation on the dune; and (c) Installat…

The legal description for the Nassau County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded April 6, 1983 in the "Setback Line Book," pages 10…

The legal description for the Duval County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded July 23, 1992 in "Map Book C," pages 72 through 72H…

The legal description for the St. Johns County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with section 161.053, F.S., and recorded January 28, 1988 in the "CCCL Book 13B," pages …

The legal description for the Flagler County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded April 14, 1988 in the "CCCL Book 28," pages 5 thr…

The legal description for the Volusia County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded January 24, 1991 in "Map of Record CCCL Book 30,"…

The legal description for the Lee County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded May 30, 1991 in "O.R. book 2224, Pages 10 through 104…

The legal description for the Collier County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded June 29, 1989 in "Construction Setback Line book …

The legal description for the Sarasota County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded March 2, 1989 in "O.R. Book 2102, Pages 2632 thr…

The legal description for the Manatee County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded August 6, 1987 in "record Plat Book #10, Pages 1 …

The legal description for the Charlotte County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded January 29, 1985 in "setback Book 1, Pages 1A t…

The legal description for the Bay County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded February 7, 1997 in "O.R. book 1687, Pages 1048 throu…

The legal description for the Escambia County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded June 19, 1986 in "Plat book 13, Page 23, sheets …

The legal description for the Franklin County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded April 30, 1984 in the "CCCL Book," Pages 1 throu…

The legal description for the Gulf County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded February 5, 1986 in the "Misc. Plat Book 1, Pp 12, P…

The legal description for the Brevard County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded December 4, 1986 in "Survey Book 2A, Pages 29 thr…

The legal description for the Indian River County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded March 5, 1987 in "Plat Book 12, pages 32 thr…

The legal description for the Martin County General Permit Line is based on the Official Map of Record of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), previously established in compliance with Section 161.053, F.S., and recorded July 9, 1985 in "Plat Book 9, Page 99" of the publ…