Stormwater

Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, parking lots and streets, prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. As properties are developed in Jacksonville, the amount of rainwater soaking into the ground is reduced, adding more to the stormwater system. Unless properly managed, this increased stormwater runoff can create flooding, erosion and water quality problems.


Water quality problems can include: polluted water supplies, loss of native vegetation or habitat, loss of aquatic species of fish and other wildlife, and the loss of safe recreational areas. The City of Jacksonville’s NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program was developed to protect our watershed and improve the nation’s water resources from polluted stormwater runoff and in response to the City’s Phase II stormwater permit.

This permit became effective on March 1, 2007. In accordance with the terms of the permit, a Stormwater ordinance was adopted by City Council on February 3, 2009. With adoption of this ordinance, the City of Jacksonville became the permitting agency for those seeking stormwater permits for new development and redevelopment.




Our administrative manual provides forms, checklists, and other information which will serve as a guide to those seeking stormwater permits. Additional information in the form of the ordinance and the City of Jacksonville Design Manual are available upon request. Information can also be obtained by contacting the Stormwater Manager at 910.938.6446.