Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-312.440 - Permitting Requirements for Shoreline Stabilization

(1) Permit applications for shoreline stabilization shall be evaluated on the following criteria:

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs 403.813(1)(e) and 373.414(5)(b), F.S., and Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., vertical seawalls as defined by Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., shall not be permitted within the waters regulated by this Part.

(b) Native aquatic vegetation shall be used for shore line stabilization, except at sites where an applicant can affirmatively demonstrate that the use of vegetation, including the existing undisturbed vegetation onsite, will not prevent erosion. The Department may allow the use of rip rap and other sloping revetments provided that:

1. No dredging and/or filling will be authorized other than that necessary for safe and efficient installation of the revetment,

2. Filter cloth underliners shall be used for all revetments,

3. The slope of the revetment shall be no steeper than 2 Horizontal:1 Vertical,

4. No revetment shall be placed over or within a sea grass bed community; and,

5. Only rocks two feet in diameter or larger shall be used as the outer layer of a rip rap revetment.

(2) Beach renourishment and restoration projects subject to Chapter 161, F.S., are not subject to the provisions of this section.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-312.440

Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.409, 373.413, 373.414(9), (11), (12)(a), (13), (14), (15), (16), 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 403.061 FS.

New 6-8-88, Amended 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.440, 17-312.440, Amended 10-3-95.

New 6-8-88, Amended 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.440, 17-312.440, Amended 10-3-95.