A Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Standard ERP General Permit is the authorization a person or company needs before building, altering, or operating a system that affects wetlands, surface waters, or stormwater in Florida. It is issued under Rule 62-330, F.A.C. and Part IV of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, and it is shared with Florida’s five Water Management Districts.
The form most filers complete is the Joint ERP Application (Form 62-330.060(1)), revised October 2013 and still in use through 2026. Filing the wrong form, missing a sealed exhibit, or skipping the Operation and Maintenance entity box can delay your project by 30 to 90 days, and unauthorized construction can trigger civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day under § 373.430, F.S.
In this guide you will learn:
- 📄 Which Standard General Permit fits your project under Rule 62-330.405 through 62-330.422
- 🧾 Every document you must gather before opening the application
- ✍️ Line-by-line instructions for each box on the Joint ERP Application
- 🏗️ Three full walkthroughs covering a homeowner dock, a commercial stormwater pond, and a county culvert
- ⚖️ The fees, deadlines, and penalties that drive the 30-day clearance clock
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Standard ERP General Permit is a pre-authorized permit category for activities that the state has already determined will cause minimal environmental harm if built to fixed criteria. The DEP and the five Water Management Districts share jurisdiction under the Operating Agreement in Rule 62-113.100, F.A.C., so your application goes to either DEP or to your local district based on project type and location. The agency you file with reviews the work, issues the permit, and enforces the conditions for the life of the system.
Anyone who plans to dredge, fill, build a stormwater system, install a dock, replace a culvert, build a seawall, or alter wetlands in Florida must check whether their project fits a Standard General Permit. The list of pre-authorized activities lives in Rule 62-330.405 through 62-330.422, F.A.C. and includes private single-family docks, minor silvicultural systems, boat ramps, shoreline stabilization, and certain utility line crossings. If your project is larger or more impactful than the thresholds in those rules, you must apply for an Individual ERP instead.
The filer can be the property owner, a tenant with written owner consent, a developer, a contractor, a homeowner association, a local government, or a licensed agent acting on behalf of any of these. The agency that reviews your file is identified through the DEP/WMD Division of Responsibility map, and projects that touch state-owned submerged lands also need a separate authorization under Chapter 253, F.S. Federal jurisdiction may also apply through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP V-R1) and through Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Before you log into the DEP Information Portal, gather every item below. The portal will reject incomplete submissions, and missing exhibits are the single largest source of Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) in DEP’s annual permitting report.
- Property ownership proof. A recorded deed, tax record, or title commitment is needed because the agency confirms the applicant has legal control of the parcel before issuing the permit.
- Boundary survey or location map. Without a survey showing the project relative to the property line and the Mean High Water Line, the reviewer cannot confirm whether the work is over sovereign submerged lands.
- Signed and sealed engineering plans. Plans must be sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer under Chapter 471, F.S., or unsealed plans will be rejected as incomplete.
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M) entity documentation. The HOA articles, deed restrictions, or local government resolution that names the long-term O&M entity is required by Section 12 of the ERP Applicant’s Handbook Volume I.
- Stormwater calculations. A treatment volume worksheet keyed to the design criteria in Volume II of the Applicant’s Handbook for your district is required for any project that creates impervious surface.
- Wetland delineation and resource survey. A formal wetland line under Rule 62-340, F.A.C. plus a listed-species survey is required where the project is within 100 feet of any waters of the state.
- Agent authorization letter. If a consultant signs Section A on your behalf, a written authorization on the DEP Agent Authorization template must accompany the application or the agency will not speak with the agent.
- Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) consent package. For docks and seawalls waterward of the Mean High Water Line, you need photos, a riparian rights diagram, and proof of upland ownership under Chapter 18-21, F.A.C.
- Application fee. A check, ACH, or credit card payment matched to the Rule 62-4.050, F.A.C. fee schedule is needed at submission, or the clock for review never starts.
- Federal nexus documentation. Where the U.S. Army Corps will share review under SPGP V-R1, include a copy of any prior federal correspondence so the joint review is not delayed.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official Joint ERP Application lives on the DEP Environmental Resource Permitting Forms page. The page hosts the fillable PDF, the Notice of Intent to Use a Standard General Permit, the Agent Authorization template, the Standard General Permit checklists, and supporting attachments. Download the most current revision before each submission because the agency periodically issues errata that change box numbering.
You can also access the form through the DEP Information Portal, Florida’s online ePermitting system. Inside the portal, choose “Submit a New Application,” then select ERP under “Permit Type,” and the system will guide you to the Standard General path. The portal version pre-fills your contact information and lets you upload exhibits up to 100 MB each.
If you live in a Water Management District jurisdiction, you will use the equivalent district portal: the SWFWMD ePermitting site, the SJRWMD ePermitting site, the SFWMD ePermitting site, the NWFWMD permitting site, or the SRWMD ePermitting site. The form fields are identical because all five districts and DEP adopted the same Joint Application under the 2013 Statewide ERP rule consolidation.
Paper filing is still allowed. Mail the original application plus two copies to the DEP District Office or WMD office that has jurisdiction, listed on the DEP District Office directory. Always keep a stamped copy as proof of receipt.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Joint ERP Application Line by Line
The Joint ERP Application has six main sections labeled A through F, plus the Notice of Intent to Use a Standard General Permit cover sheet. Work through each box in order. Skipping a box, even one that looks optional, triggers a Request for Additional Information that adds at least 30 days to your timeline under Rule 62-330.060(3), F.A.C.
Section A, Box 1: Applicant Name and Address
This box asks for the legal name of the person or entity that will hold the permit. Enter the full legal name as it appears on the recorded deed, then the mailing address, the daytime phone, and the email. Use ALL CAPS only if the recorded deed uses ALL CAPS, otherwise mixed case is acceptable.
For example, Maria Lopez, 412 Bayshore Drive, Tampa, FL 33606, (813) 555-0144, maria.lopez@email.com. If the property is held by a trust or LLC, write the entity’s exact name from Sunbiz records.
A nuance hits when the property has multiple owners. List every owner whose signature will appear in Section F, because the agency cross-checks names between Box 1 and the signature block. The most common mistake is listing only one spouse on a jointly held parcel, and the consequence is a notice of incomplete application that pauses the 30-day clock.
A common misconception is that the contractor can be the applicant. The applicant must be the entity that controls the land, not the builder, unless the builder holds a recorded easement.
Section A, Box 2: Applicant’s Authorized Agent
If a consultant, engineer, or attorney will represent you, this is where their information goes. Enter the agent’s name, firm, address, phone, email, and the role they will play, such as engineer of record or permitting consultant.
For example, David Chen, P.E., Coastal Engineering Associates, 220 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 555-0102. Attach the signed Agent Authorization letter as Exhibit 1.
The nuance is that DEP staff will only speak with the agent listed here. The most common mistake is leaving this box blank when an engineer is doing the work, which forces the agency to default to the owner for every clarifying call. The misconception is that an email from the owner is enough to add an agent later, but Rule 62-110.106(7), F.A.C. requires a signed letter on file.
Section A, Box 3: Owner of the Land
If the applicant does not own the land, this box names the legal owner and confirms the applicant has the right to use it. Enter the owner’s full name, address, and the nature of the applicant’s interest, such as lessee under a 25-year ground lease recorded at OR Book 12345, Page 678.
For example, St. Petersburg Marina LLC, 100 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Attach the deed or lease as Exhibit 2.
The nuance covers state-owned submerged lands. If the project extends past the Mean High Water Line, the State of Florida is the owner and you must list the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund here. The most common mistake is listing the homeowner as owner of submerged lands, and the consequence is a separate SSL deficiency letter. The misconception is that buying riparian property includes the bottom, but the bottom remains state-owned under Article X, Section 11 of the Florida Constitution.
Section B, Box 4: Project Name and Address
This box gives the project a single short name that the agency will use on every letter, permit, and inspection. Use 4 to 8 words, then enter the street address or nearest intersection, the county, the section, township, and range, and the latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.
For example, Lopez Private Dock, 412 Bayshore Drive, Hillsborough County, S15/T29S/R18E, 27.9322° N, 82.4631° W.
The nuance is that the latitude and longitude must come from a survey or a verified GIS source, not from a phone GPS reading. A common mistake is rounding coordinates to two decimals, and the consequence is that the reviewer cannot find the site on the agency’s GIS layer. The misconception is that the project name can be changed mid-review, but a name change requires a formal modification under Rule 62-330.315, F.A.C.
Section B, Box 5: Description of the Project
This is the narrative that tells the reviewer what you are building, why, and how. Write 150 to 400 words covering the activity, the dimensions, the materials, the construction sequence, and the receiving water body.
For example, The applicant proposes to construct a 4-foot by 75-foot single-family residential dock with a 10-foot by 20-foot terminal platform and a single boat lift in Old Tampa Bay, a Class II waters, using treated pilings and composite decking, with construction by barge over 14 days.
The nuance is that this narrative becomes binding once the permit issues. A common mistake is writing a marketing-style description, and the consequence is a permit that does not authorize the actual scope. The misconception is that the engineering drawings replace this narrative, but Rule 62-330.060(2)(c), F.A.C. requires both.
Section C, Box 6: Activity Type and Standard General Permit Cited
Here you check the box for the Standard General Permit you intend to use and cite the rule. Options include single-family docks under 62-330.417, boat ramps under 62-330.418, seawalls under 62-330.420, and shoreline stabilization under 62-330.422, among others.
For example, Standard General Permit under Rule 62-330.417, F.A.C., for a private single-family residential dock.
The nuance is that you must meet every condition in the cited rule. A common mistake is checking the dock box for a project that exceeds 1,000 square feet, and the consequence is that the application is converted to an Individual ERP review with higher fees. The misconception is that you can pick the cheapest category, but the agency cross-checks scope to category at intake.
Section C, Box 7: Project Acreage and Impact Summary
This grid asks for the total project area, the area of wetland impact, the area of other surface water impact, and the area of upland disturbance, all in acres to two decimal places. Enter zeros where there is no impact rather than leaving blanks.
For example, Total project area 0.32 ac, wetland impact 0.00 ac, surface water impact 0.01 ac, upland disturbance 0.05 ac.
The nuance is that even a temporary impact must be reported. A common mistake is omitting the area beneath a pile-supported dock, and the consequence is an enforcement action for unauthorized impact. The misconception is that pervious pavers count as zero impact, but they still count as impervious for stormwater calculations under the Applicant’s Handbook Volume II.
Section D, Box 8: Stormwater Management System
This box describes how stormwater from the new impervious area will be treated and discharged. Identify the treatment method (wet detention, dry retention, exfiltration, swales), the design storm, the receiving water, and the discharge structure.
For example, Dry retention basin sized for 1.0 inch over impervious area, discharging through a bleed-down orifice to an existing roadside swale tributary to Bullfrog Creek.
The nuance is that Outstanding Florida Waters require an additional 50% of treatment volume under Rule 62-330.301(2), F.A.C. A common mistake is using the wrong design storm for the district, and the consequence is a complete redesign mid-review. The misconception is that small projects skip stormwater review, but any new impervious surface in a regulated watershed triggers review.
Section E, Box 9: Environmental Information
This block lists the wetlands, surface waters, and listed species on or near the site. Identify each wetland by type using the FLUCCS code, give acreage, and describe the dominant vegetation and hydrology.
For example, Wetland A: 0.45 ac herbaceous marsh (FLUCCS 641), dominated by Spartina bakeri, hydrologic indicators include drift lines and water-stained leaves.
The nuance is that the wetland line must be field-flagged and surveyed, not estimated from aerials. A common mistake is relying only on the National Wetlands Inventory map, and the consequence is a formal determination request that adds 60 days. The misconception is that ditches are never wetlands, but Rule 62-340.450, F.A.C. treats some ditches as waters of the state.
Section E, Box 10: Mitigation
If the project causes wetland impact, this box explains how impacts will be offset. Options include mitigation bank credits, regional offsite mitigation areas, or permittee-responsible mitigation, each tied to Rule 62-330.301(1)(b), F.A.C.
For example, Purchase of 0.10 forested freshwater herbaceous credits from the Old Florida Mitigation Bank, service area 8.
The nuance is that the mitigation bank must serve the basin where the impact occurs. A common mistake is buying credits from the wrong service area, and the consequence is that the agency rejects the offset and requires repurchase. The misconception is that planting trees on site is always acceptable, but onsite mitigation is the lowest-preference option under the federal-state mitigation rule.
Section F, Box 11: Operation and Maintenance Entity
This box names the entity legally responsible for the system after construction. Options include the individual owner, an HOA, a CDD, a local government, or a licensed operator. Attach the formation documents as Exhibit 6.
For example, Bayshore Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, document number N12000012345.
The nuance is that the O&M entity must exist and be funded before the permit is converted from construction to operation phase. A common mistake is naming an HOA that has not yet been formed, and the consequence is that the permit cannot be transferred and remains the developer’s liability. The misconception is that the city automatically takes over, but Section 12.3 of the Applicant’s Handbook Volume I requires written acceptance.
Section F, Box 12: Signature, Title, and Date
The owner or authorized agent signs and dates the application here, certifying under penalty of perjury that the information is true. Print the name, title, and date in the boxes provided, and sign in blue ink if filing on paper or with a digital signature certificate if filing through the portal.
For example, Maria Lopez, Owner, 06/15/2026.
The nuance is that an electronic signature in the portal is binding to the same extent as a wet signature under Section 668.50, F.S. A common mistake is having an unauthorized employee sign for the applicant, and the consequence is that the application is void. The misconception is that the engineer’s seal counts as an applicant signature, but the seal certifies the plans, not the application.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Scenario 1: Maria Lopez, Homeowner Building a Private Dock in Tampa Bay
Maria owns a single-family lot on Old Tampa Bay and wants to build a 300 sq ft private dock with a boat lift. Her project fits under Rule 62-330.417, F.A.C. and goes to the SWFWMD with a copy to DEP for SSL review.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Section A, Box 1 Applicant | Maria Lopez, 412 Bayshore Drive, Tampa, FL 33606 |
| Section A, Box 2 Agent | None, owner self-filing |
| Section A, Box 3 Land Owner | Self plus Board of Trustees for submerged lands |
| Section B, Box 4 Project Name | Lopez Private Dock |
| Section B, Box 5 Description | 4 ft x 75 ft access pier with 10 ft x 20 ft terminal and one boat lift |
| Section C, Box 6 Activity Type | Standard General Permit, Rule 62-330.417 |
| Section C, Box 7 Acreage | Surface water impact 0.01 ac, no wetland impact |
| Section D, Box 8 Stormwater | N/A, no new upland impervious |
| Section E, Box 9 Environmental | Class II waters, conditionally approved for shellfish harvesting |
| Section F, Box 11 O&M Entity | Maria Lopez, individual owner |
| Section F, Box 12 Signature | Maria Lopez, Owner, 06/15/2026 |
Scenario 2: Carlos Rivera, Engineer for a 6-Acre Commercial Site in Orlando
Carlos is the engineer of record for a small commercial center on a 6-acre site discharging to the St. Johns River basin. The project fits under the Standard General Permit for stormwater systems serving less than 10 acres in Rule 62-330.405, F.A.C. and goes to SJRWMD.
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Section A, Box 1 Applicant | Lake Nona Retail Partners LLC, 500 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Section A, Box 2 Agent | Carlos Rivera, P.E., Civic Engineering, agent letter attached |
| Section A, Box 3 Land Owner | Lake Nona Retail Partners LLC, deed at OR 5678/1234 |
| Section B, Box 4 Project Name | Lake Nona Crossing Retail Center |
| Section B, Box 5 Description | 6.0 ac commercial center with 3.8 ac impervious, dry retention pond |
| Section C, Box 6 Activity Type | Standard General Permit, Rule 62-330.405 |
| Section C, Box 7 Acreage | Total 6.00 ac, wetland impact 0.00 ac, upland disturbance 6.00 ac |
| Section D, Box 8 Stormwater | Dry retention sized for 1.0 in over impervious, recovery in 72 hours |
| Section F, Box 11 O&M Entity | Lake Nona Retail Partners LLC, transferred to property owner |
| Section F, Box 12 Signature | Carlos Rivera, P.E., Agent, 06/20/2026 |
Scenario 3: Polk County Public Works Replacing a Culvert on Lake Marion Creek
Polk County is replacing a deteriorated 36-inch culvert on a county road over Lake Marion Creek. The project fits under Rule 62-330.419, F.A.C. for minor roadway crossings and goes to SWFWMD.
| Form Section | What Polk County Enters |
|---|---|
| Section A, Box 1 Applicant | Polk County Board of County Commissioners, 330 W Church St, Bartow, FL 33830 |
| Section A, Box 2 Agent | James Patel, P.E., County Engineer |
| Section A, Box 3 Land Owner | Polk County right-of-way and Board of Trustees for crossing |
| Section B, Box 4 Project Name | CR 17 Lake Marion Creek Culvert Replacement |
| Section B, Box 5 Description | Remove 36-in CMP, install 60-in RCP with 8 ft span box, restore banks |
| Section C, Box 6 Activity Type | Standard General Permit, Rule 62-330.419 |
| Section C, Box 7 Acreage | Wetland impact 0.05 ac temporary, surface water impact 0.02 ac |
| Section E, Box 10 Mitigation | No permanent impact, restoration in kind upon completion |
| Section F, Box 11 O&M Entity | Polk County Public Works Department |
| Section F, Box 12 Signature | James Patel, P.E., County Engineer, 06/22/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
You can file through the DEP Information Portal, through the Water Management District portal, by mail, or in person. The agency that has jurisdiction is identified through the Division of Responsibility map, and filing in the wrong office bounces the file with a 7 to 14 day delay.
Online through the DEP Information Portal. Log in at prodenv.dep.state.fl.us, upload your application and exhibits as PDFs, and pay the fee by ACH or credit card. The Standard General Permit fee for a single-family dock is $100, a stormwater system under 10 acres is $500, and a roadway crossing is $500, all listed in Rule 62-4.050(4), F.A.C. Processing time runs 30 days from the date the application is deemed complete, and your proof of filing is the system-generated receipt with the application number.
Online through your Water Management District. The five districts each run their own portal — SWFWMD, SJRWMD, SFWMD, NWFWMD, and SRWMD. Fees and processing times mirror DEP, and the proof of filing is the portal confirmation email with a tracking number.
By mail or in person. Send the original plus two paper copies and a check to the appropriate DEP District Office or to your WMD. Use certified mail with return receipt because the postmark sets the filing date. Keep the green card and a date-stamped copy as your proof of filing.
By fax. Fax filing is no longer accepted for ERP applications under the 2017 ePermitting transition, but agencies still accept faxed responses to RAIs at the District Office number on the RAI letter.
What Happens After You File
The agency assigns an application number within 5 business days and posts it to the file in the portal. A reviewer then conducts a completeness review under Rule 62-330.060(3), F.A.C. Within 30 days the agency either issues the permit, issues a Request for Additional Information, or denies the application.
If a Request for Additional Information arrives, you have 90 days to respond or the file is closed without prejudice. Each RAI restarts the 30-day clock from the date the agency receives a complete response. Most Standard General Permits issue within 60 to 90 days when the application is well-prepared, and the resulting permit is valid for 5 years for construction under Rule 62-330.320, F.A.C.
Once construction begins, you must file a Notice of Commencement and, after substantial completion, a Construction Completion and Inspection Certification by a Florida-licensed P.E. The permit then converts to the operation phase, which runs in perpetuity under the named O&M entity. Failure to file the conversion form within 30 days of completion is the most common post-permit violation.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Listing only one spouse on a jointly held parcel, which triggers an incomplete-application notice.
- Skipping the Agent Authorization letter, which forces the agency to communicate only with the owner.
- Citing the wrong Standard General Permit rule, which converts the file to an Individual ERP with higher fees.
- Reporting zero impact under a pile-supported dock when Rule 62-330.020, F.A.C. treats shading as impact.
- Using the wrong design storm for the Water Management District, which triggers a redesign.
- Relying on the National Wetlands Inventory map instead of a field-flagged delineation.
- Buying mitigation bank credits from the wrong service area, which forces repurchase.
- Naming an HOA that has not yet been formed as the O&M entity.
- Submitting unsealed engineering plans, which violates Chapter 471, F.S.
- Forgetting to include the SSL consent package for projects waterward of the Mean High Water Line.
- Paying the wrong fee tier from Rule 62-4.050, F.A.C., which prevents the 30-day clock from starting.
- Filing in the wrong agency, which causes a 7 to 14 day bounce-back.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do download the current form revision before each filing because the agency periodically updates box numbering. Do confirm jurisdiction through the DEP/WMD Division of Responsibility map before submitting. Do field-flag and survey the wetland line to avoid a 60-day formal determination delay. Do attach a fully executed Agent Authorization letter so the agency can speak with your consultant. Do keep a date-stamped copy of every submission as your proof of filing. Do respond to RAIs within 30 days even though you have 90, because the clock pauses during the response.
Don’t sign the application before the engineering plans are sealed, because changes after signature require a new signature. Don’t estimate latitude and longitude from a phone GPS, because the reviewer needs survey-grade coordinates. Don’t assume a small project skips stormwater review, because any new impervious surface in a regulated watershed counts. Don’t name yourself as O&M entity for a system that will be turned over to an HOA, because the transfer cannot occur if the HOA is not named. Don’t start construction before the permit issues, because § 373.430, F.S. imposes daily penalties. Don’t use a homepage URL when citing the form in your application, because the reviewer needs the direct rule citation.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing pro se include lower upfront cost, direct control over the timeline, faster decision-making on scope changes, full familiarity with the project narrative, and no sharing of confidential business plans with a third party.
Cons of filing pro se include a higher RAI rate, the difficulty of preparing sealed engineering plans without a P.E., the risk of citing the wrong rule, the difficulty of negotiating mitigation, and the personal liability for errors that lead to enforcement.
Pros of hiring a licensed agent include lower RAI rates, sealed plans by a Florida P.E. as required by Chapter 471, F.S., faster responses to agency questions, professional handling of mitigation calculations, and continuity through the construction completion phase.
Cons of hiring a licensed agent include the cost (typically $3,000 to $25,000 for a Standard General Permit), reliance on the agent’s schedule, potential conflicts where the agent also represents adjacent owners, longer kickoff time as the agent learns the site, and the loss of direct access to the reviewer.
Standard General Permit vs. Individual ERP
| Feature | Standard General Permit |
|---|---|
| Authority | Rules 62-330.405–.422, F.A.C. |
| Review time | 30 days from complete application |
| Fee range | $100 to $1,500 |
| Public notice | Generally not required |
| Scope | Pre-defined activities meeting fixed criteria |
| Feature | Individual ERP |
|---|---|
| Authority | Rule 62-330.301, F.A.C. |
| Review time | 90 days from complete application |
| Fee range | $1,500 to $40,000+ |
| Public notice | Required for most projects |
| Scope | Any activity above general permit thresholds |
FAQs
Do I need a Standard General ERP for a private dock under 1,000 square feet in residential waters?
Yes, single-family docks under 1,000 sq ft in non-Outstanding Florida Waters fit Rule 62-330.417, F.A.C., but you still must file the Joint ERP Application with SSL consent.
Can I file the Joint ERP Application by email?
No, the agency does not accept email filings, but the DEP Information Portal accepts the same documents electronically and provides a tracking number.
What goes in Box 3 if I lease the property?
Yes, list the fee owner from the recorded deed and your interest as lessee, and attach a copy of the recorded lease as Exhibit 2.
Is the latitude in Box 4 supposed to be in degrees-minutes-seconds or decimal degrees?
No, do not use degrees-minutes-seconds, the form expects decimal degrees to four places, drawn from a survey or verified GIS source.
Do I check the wetland impact box if my dock pilings only touch a small area?
Yes, report the surface water impact area beneath the dock footprint, including shading, in Section C, Box 7, even though the area is small.
Can my contractor sign Section F instead of me?
No, only the applicant or an authorized agent with a written letter on file may sign, because the signature is sworn under § 837.06, F.S.
Is the application fee refundable if I withdraw the project?
No, fees under Rule 62-4.050, F.A.C. are non-refundable once the application is logged, even if the project never proceeds.
Do I need a separate U.S. Army Corps permit?
Yes, most dredge or fill projects also need authorization through the SPGP V-R1, which the state forwards on your behalf in most cases.
Can I name myself as the O&M entity for a stormwater pond?
Yes, an individual owner may serve as O&M entity for a single-parcel system, but a multi-lot subdivision must name an HOA, CDD, or local government.
Does the Standard General Permit cover work in Outstanding Florida Waters?
No, most Standard General Permits exclude Outstanding Florida Waters under Rule 62-302.700, F.A.C., and projects there usually require an Individual ERP.
How long is a Standard General Permit valid?
Yes, the construction phase is valid for 5 years under Rule 62-330.320, F.A.C., and the operation phase runs in perpetuity under the named O&M entity.
What if I already started construction without a permit?
No, you cannot proceed, and you must stop work and apply for an after-the-fact permit, which carries civil penalties up to $15,000 per day under § 373.430, F.S.
Do I need to fill in Section D if there is no new impervious surface?
No, write N/A, no new upland impervious surface in Box 8, but never leave the box blank because blank boxes trigger an incomplete-application notice.
Can I transfer the permit when I sell the property?
Yes, file a Form 62-330.340 Permit Transfer within 30 days of closing, and the new owner assumes all permit conditions and O&M obligations.
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