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State Environmental Agency — Coastal & Submerged Lands

State permits for construction near the coast and water.

State environmental agencies regulate construction within the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) and on sovereign submerged lands — docks, seawalls, and structures over navigable water. These permits often run on long timelines and must be secured before construction begins.

What they regulate

  • Construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line
  • Dock, pier, and boat lift construction on navigable water
  • Seawall and bulkhead construction and repair
  • Dredging and filling of sovereign submerged lands

What triggers their review

  • Any construction within the CCCL setback
  • Structures over or adjacent to navigable water bodies
  • Dock or boat lift installation
  • Seawall replacement or repair
Typical turnaround
45–180 days depending on project scope and environmental sensitivity

What causes delays

  • —Biological surveys and marine assessments
  • —Sovereign submerged lands lease negotiations
  • —Agency requests for additional information
  • —Coordination with Army Corps of Engineers

How Cleard handles FDEP / Coastal

  • Early identification of coastal permit requirements
  • Coordinating parallel state and federal agency review
  • Managing long timelines against construction schedules

Trades that commonly need FDEP / Coastal review

General ContractorsHome BuildersCommercial BuildersFoundation Contractors

Other agencies in the approval chain

Building DeptThe first stop for every permit.
Zoning / PlanningLand use approval before the permit.
DERMEnvironmental clearance for construction near sensitive areas.
WASD / UtilitiesWater and sewer clearance for new connections and modifications.
DOHHealth department approval for septic, pools, and food service.
SFWMD / ERPStormwater and wetland permitting for larger projects.
ACOEFederal permits for work affecting navigable waters and wetlands.
HOA / ARBCommunity approval before the permit.
Impact FeesOne-time infrastructure charges assessed at permit issuance.
Fire MarshalFire code compliance review for commercial and multi-family.

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