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A VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
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April 13, 1998
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Thomas G. Bradford, Vi age Manager
TITLE:: Interim Village Swale Policy
OBJECTIVE: To provide clearly understood procedures, for
developing and maintaining Village swales,
establishing a communications program to
citizens and contractors regarding . the
Village' s Swale Policy and establishing
responsibility for the same until such time as
the Village Council adopts by Ordinance,
right-of-way procedures that address Village
procedures for administration of swales within
the Village.
RESPONSIBILITY: The Director of Public Works & Recreation or
his designee is responsible for the
implementation of this Policy throughout the
Village. The Director of Community
Development is responsible for ensuring
compliance with this Policy through permitting
and other means throughout the Village. The
Director of Public Works & Recreation and the
Director of Community Development are required
to establish and maintain ongoing
communication relative to the implementation
and compliance procedures associated with this
Policy.
PROCEDURE: INTERIM VILLAGE SWALE POLICY:
A. Definitions
1 . Swale: That land area typically
between the property line or
sidewalk/bike path and the edge of
roadway pavement having gently
sloping sides that are wider than
deep, vegetated to prevent the
slopes from eroding, created for the
purpose of collecting stormwater and
helping filter pollutants from
rainstorm runoff from roads,
driveways, parking lots, and other
hard surfaces .
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B. General Application
Existing swales along the roadways within
the Village shall from time to time be
recut to approximate the original design
section of the plans. This recutting is
necessary to alleviate roadway flooding,
increase water retention and percolation,
replenish the aquifer, prevent salt water
intrusion, and provide water quality
treatment prior to discharge in the
receiving water body.
The Village is to be divided into
sections according to critical needs and
priorities which will be • based on the
following criteria:
1) Public Safety:
Does the lack of swales cause
hazardous driving during and after a
storm event?
2) Water Quality:
Does the system have any water
quality treatment prior to
discharge?
3) Cost :
Does the Village have the funds to
rebuild the swales in its Stormwater
Utility Fund?
Priorities are to be established Village-
wide based upon the above criteria, in
written form, by the Stormwater Utility
Coordinator by May 1, 1998 . Once
priorities have been set, the
reconstruction of swales will generally
follow these rules and guidelines for
non-curb and gutter sections.
SWALE GUIDELINES
1) Swale depth will follow the original
design plans. If the design plans
do not adequately show the swale
design, then the depth shall be
-0 . 50' below the edge of pavement .
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Only the Stormwater Utility
Coordinator may amend such criteria
in writing upon any applicable
permit and only for just cause.
2) Swale width shall follow the design
plans. If the design plans do not
adequately show the swale width,
then the width shall be no wider
than the existing right-of-way.
3) Irrigation within the Village right-
of-way shall be replaced at the
expense of the Village if the swale
work is being done by the Village or
its agents or contractors.
4) Disturbed sodding within the
construction area will be • replaced
at the expense of the Village unless
the permit indicates otherwise or
the work being done is not being
• done by the Village, its agents or
contractors .
5-) Due to the continuous maintenance
• problems and Swale depths associated
with pipes under driveways, sugh
pipes shall not be allowed.
6) . Curb and gutter type roadways will
generally not be required to have
swales unless the design plans call
for them, in which case driveway
pipes may be allowed.
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7) Any modification of Village right-
of-way for swale construction or
maintenance shall be by permit,
initiated through the Department of
Community Development, and shall be
in accordance with Village
Ordinances, Rules, Standards, and
Policies. This includes, but is not
limited to, trees, shrubs, signs,
mailboxes, planters, ornamental
decorations, etc. (excluding Village
installed signage) .
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C. Driveway Construction
Driveways to be reconstructed within the
Village must go through the permitting
process at the Department of Community
Development . To ensure that the Village
Interim Swale Policy is complied with,
the Coordinator of Stormwater Utilities
must sign-off on all driveway permits
prior to issuance, or permit shall be
deemed invalid. Driveways proposed
within swales shall conform to the Swale
Guidelines as set forth hereinabove in
anticipation of swales being provided by
the Village in the right-of-way in the
area the driveway is being proposed for
construction.
All costs associated with the
reconstruction of the driveway shall be
at the owner's expense including, but not
limited to, pavement restoration,
sodding, irrigation, and swale
reconstruction. The property owner or
his agent or contractor shall not be
required to construct a swale in the
remainder of the right-of-way fronting
the applicants property but may
voluntarily do so if he/she chooses, in
accordance with this Policy.
It shall be the responsibility of the
Department of Community Development to
inspect each site at the appropriate time
to ensure proper construction methods and
permit compliance.
PERMITS
1) Permits issued by the Department of
Community Development for driveway
reconstruction within the right-of-
way shall have attached thereto a
copy of the Village of Tequesta
Swale Program Bulletin on Swales as
a convenient means of distributing
important public information, a copy
of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" .
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2) Driveway permits shall contain a
statement advising applicants that
driveways must be constructed to
conform to the contours of existing
swales or future swales in order to
facilitate the goals and objectives
of the Village Swale Program.
3) All driveway permits must be signed
off by the Coordinator of Stormwater
Utility prior to issuance.
4) To facilitate timely permit
issuance, all completed permit
applications immediately upon
receipt shall be faxed by the
Department of Community Development
to the Coordinator of Stormwater
Utility, followed by hard copy via
interdepartmental mail, for review
and sign-off. Upon Stormwater
Utility Coordinator sign-off, permit
shall be faxed to the Department of
Community Development for permit
issuance, followed by hard copy via
interdepartmental mail .
5) Driveway permits shall contain
drawing(s) graphically depicting the
Swale Guidelines depth requirements
to facilitate understanding of the
requirements by the applicant. The
graphic depiction(s) referenced
herein shall be provided by the
Stormwater Utility Coordinator to
the Department of Community
Development by April 10, 1998 . All
permits issued effective April 20,
1998 shall contain the graphic
depiction(s) .
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EXHIBIT "A"
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VILLAGE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM • SWALE RECONSTRUCTION
GUIDELINES
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Existing swalea along the roadways within the • Swale depth shall follow the originaldesign,
Village shall om time to.time be.-reshaped to plans. •If the design plans do a adequatr . •
approximate`the original design section •of the • show the swab design•then the depth shall
plans. This reshaping is neoeaaary to be in be-0.50'below the of pavement• - ,O
compliance with (NPDES) permit.as well as to • Swale width shall follow.the design plans. If
alleviate roadway flooding,increase water retention the plane do not adequately show the Swale GrQus
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• and percolation,,. replenish •tire aquifer, .prevent width then the width shall be no wider than
saltwater. intrusion and provide . water quality the eldedng right e way. .. ,
treatment prior to discharge into the receiving water • Irrigation-within the Village right-of-way
body. . ' shall be•replaced at the expense of the
. Village. unless .the the.
indicates '
• The Village will be divided into sections according
to critical needs. Since the Swale redevelopment •
not cnrrentdy achedulal one should not lo is Disturbed sodding within the construction w cfx�% wits:A
any be replace at the expense of the
immediate reconstruction except on emergency • Village unless the permit indicates 9
basis.
. . • Driveways may not have t`rY ` I• ':.
be allowed to
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DRIVEWAYS p �'.
• public Safety: Does the lack of scales cause !` .- � � f.• 1 ' le
driving'hazards during and after a. storm Curb and gutter type roadways will genendly not be �� °y
• event? required to have wales unless the � .- w
for them, in which casedesign p call • �0 _�
driveway.pipes may be ''-,:'
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• �bni.: the a9va Does eea�ge have the Pods to allowed. • C 1 `t
in its Stormwater Utility •
Capital Funds Budget? Driveways to be reconstructed within the Village
must go through ,the permitting process at the
• Water Oualitn• Does this system have water Department of •Comtirunity Development and
• treatment prior to discharge? . Coordinator of Stormwater Utilities. All costs • glitillIE
associated'with the reconstruction Of the driveway
• shall be at the owners expense including but not •
limited to pavement restoration,sodding,irrigatton,• • PROGRitiVi
and Swale rzconsWctioa,
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WHY MANAGE RUNOFF? WHY ARE SWALES IMPORTANT?
• DO NOT MISUSE YOUR SWALE
When land is converted from its Mural state to � Because wales are wider than other uses, especially urban land uses such as rainwater are dr area.eep, •
gardenDo t pile debris inn0.swain
leaves,thismbs or
roads, homes, . and shopping centers, many slows the *water dander allows the runoff to
swales - . adds
impervious or paved suataces are created. Rainfall temporarily pond. pollutants which can wash into
can no longer soak into the ground. Instead it downstream waters.
becomesstermwaterfir runoff. Reducing the water's • Do not pave the swale - this reduces
speed allows the vegetation percolation of runoff.
As land is deveb to filter the rainwater and remove sediments, Do not
aped the volume, speed:of flow, heavy metals and hydrocarbons such as oil and P vehioles' in the Swale- this
and pollutant loading of runoff increases. To grease, compacts the soil so less runoff soaks in.
minimize downstream hooding and protect lives • • Within 3'of the swabs bottom obstructions
and property, and to reduce pollution of water such as trees, shrubs, signs, mailboxes,
bodies,stormwaterreduce
management practices are used Ponding of runoff in the swabs allows the water to planters, ornamental decorations, etc.
soak into the soil, helping to reduce the volume
to retain,detain,and/or filter the runoff. and amount of pollutants. should not be allowed.
• LET THE WATER POND
The gradual sloping sides of the swale make them
easier to maintain and vegetate. This decreases •
WHAT IS A SWALE? erosion that causes sedimentation of. Runoff r24to3 may temporarilyours. pond in the Swale
lakes and wetlands. • for 24 to 36 hours.
Swales are one of the most commonly used • Don't. damage or remove Swale blocks or
stormwater practices. For many yearn they have Swale" blocks or raised driveway culverts check dames.
been used alongrural highways •Don't increase driveway culvert sizes.
and sometimes are used to promote pending of runoff
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streets to convey runoff. Today;awalas not only in the Swale,aDon't lower driveway culverts.
convey stormwater but also to treat runoff to �Y wlraa the swab has a steep • Don't complain when water ponds in the
codcto pollutants. slope. Swale blocks or check dams can be made swale for 24 to'36 hours-mosquitoes won't
of soil,wood,or concrete. breed until water ponds for 72 hours or
Like ditches, wales collect stormwater from HOW CAN YOU REDUCE POLLUTED longer.
rroads, driveways, parking lots and other hard RUNOFF? •
ADD SWALES TO YOUR YARD
-Unlike ditches, swales are not deep • MAINTAIN YOUR SWALE • Waterfront r
have with straight property owners should build a
Theysides. gently sloping'sides and are • Mow the swab but be careful not to swale•
and berm system to'intercept runoff
' wider then they are deep. � damage swab blocks.' and pollutants from their yard,
• Swales can be used between lots and at the
• Ren eve and then compost leaves and grass rear of lots to intercept and retain runoff.
They are vegetated to prevent the slopes from clippings. '
eroding and to help filter- pollutants during and • • Swales can be used on residential and
after rainstorms. Keep good grass growth.
commercial land uses to collect roof
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Minimize use of fertilizerunoff
herbicides. •
• �pesticides, and .
• Aerate soils to restore percolation rate.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DRIVEWAY PERMIT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273
(561) 575-6220 FAX: (561) 575-6239
PROJECT ADDRESS: DATE:
USE OF BUILDING: [ ] RESIDENTIAL [ ] COMMERCIAL [ ] PUBLIC
CONTRACTOR: PROPERTY OWNER:
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE:
CONTRACTOR COMPETENCY NO. OR CERTIFICATION NO. :
CLASS OF WORK: [ ] NEW [ ] ADDITION [ ] REPLACEMENT [ ] REPAIR.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING FOR THIS PERMIT: (*REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVEWAY
OVERLAYS) * 1. SIGNED & SEALED SURVEY
* 2. INDICATE PAVEMENT DIMENSIONS OF DRIVEWAY
3. INDICATE WIDTH OF DRIVEWAY AT FRONT PROPERTY LINE (MAX. 35')
* 4. INDICATE SQUARE FOOT AREA OF DRIVEWAY
5. SHOW DISTANCE TO NEAREST ADJACENT PROPERTY DRIVEWAYS
6. SHOW SWALE ELEVATIONS
7. SHOW ELEVATION AND LOCATION (BY ADDRESS) TO NEAREST CATCH BASIN
8. APPROVAL OF STORMWATER UTILITY COORDINATOR: (561) 575-6260
COMMENTS:
ALLAN OSLUND, STORMWATER UTILITY COORDINATOR DATE
THIS PERMIT BECOMES NULL. AND VOID IF WORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 6
MONTHS, OR IS CONSTRUCTION OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS AT ANY TIME
AFTER WORK IS STARTED.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND
CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH
WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT. THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT DOES NOT PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO
VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR LOCAL LAW REGULATING CONSTRUCTION OR THE
PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION.
(PRINT) MAME OF AUTHORIZED AGENT CONTRACTOR OR AUTHORIZED AGENT SIGNATURE
CONTRACT PRICE: $ PERMIT FEE: $
DATE APPROVED: BY:
PERMIT NO. : DATE ISSUED:
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Architect's/Engineer's Name
Address: City: State:
Fee Simple Titleholder's Name
Address: City: State:
Bonding Company:
Address: City: • State:
Mortgage Lender's Name:
Address: City: State:
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APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO DO THE WORK AND INSTALLATIONS AS INDICATED: I
CERTIFY THAT NO WORK OR INSTALLATION HAS COMMENCED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT AND THAT ALL
WORK WILL BE PERFORMED TO MEET THE STANDARDS OF ALL LAWS REGULATING CONSTRUCTION IN THIS
JURISDICTION. I UNDERSTAND THAT A SEPARATE PERMIT MUST BE SECURED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AIR
CONDITIONING,ROOFING,SIGNS,WELLS,POOLS,ENCLOSURES,ETC.
OWNER'S AFFIDAVIT: I CERTIFY THAT ALL THE FOREGOING INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND THAT ALL WORK
WILL BE DONE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND ZONING.
WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING
TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT WITH YOUR
LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE 0 COMMENCEMENT.
*LEGAL HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY,MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR.DAY,PRESIDENT'S DAY,MEMORIAL DAY,INDEPENDENCE DAY,
LABOR DAY,COLUMBUS DAY,VETERAN'S DAY,THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY.
Contractor's Certificate of Competency/State Certification No.
Owner: Contractor:
Print Print
Signature Date Signature Date
NOTARY AS NOTARY AS
TO OWNER TO CONTRACTOR
My Commission Expires: My Commission Expires:
THE MECHANICS LIEN LAW, F.S. CHAPTER 713,REQUIRES THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY,
AT THE FIRST INSPECTION, THE POSTING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RECORDED NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT. IF A COPY IS NOT POSTED, THE INSPECTION WILL BE FAILED AND A $35.00
REINSPECTION FEE WILL BE CHARGED_ THE ONLY EXCEPTION EXTENDS TO WORK WITH AN
AGGREGATE VALUE OF LESS THAN$2,500. •
INTERIM VILLAGE SWALE POLICY
A. DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
1. Driveways to be reconstructed within the Village must go through the permitting process at the
Department of Community Development. To ensure that the Village Interim Swale Policy is complied
with, the Coordinator of Stormwater Utilities must sign-off on all driveway permits prior to issuance, or
permit shall be deemed invalid. Driveways proposed within swales shall conform to the Swale Guidelines
as set forth hereinafter in anticipation of swales being provided by the Village in the right-of-way in the
area the driveway is being proposed for construction.
2. All costs associated with the reconstruction of the driveway shall be at the owner's expense including,but
not limited to,pavement restoration,sodding,irrigation,and swale reconstruction. The property owner or
his agent or contractor shall not be required to construct a swale in the remainder of the right-of-way of
the applicant's property,but may voluntarily do so if he/she chooses.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Department of Community Development to inspect each site at the
appropriate time to ensure proper construction methods and permit compliance.
B. SWALE GUIDELINES
1. Swale depth will follow the original design plans. If the design plans do not adequately show the swale
design, then the depth shall be -.50' below the edge of the pavement. Only the Stormwater Utility
Coordinator may amend such criteria in writing upon any applicable permit and only for just case.
2. Swale width shall follow the design plans. If the design plans do not adequately show the swale width,
then the width shall be no wider than the existing right-of-way.
3. Irrigation within the Village right-of-way shall be replaced at the expense of the Village if the swale work
is being done by the Village or its agents or contractors.
4. Disturbed sodding within the construction area will be replaced at the expense of the Village unless the
permit indicates otherwise or the work being done is not being done'by the Village, its agents or
contractors.
5. Due to the continuous maintenance problems and swale depths associated with pipes under driveways,
such pipes shall not be allowed
6. Curb and gutter type roadways will generally not be required to have swales unless the design plans call
for them,in which case,driveway pipes may be allowed.
C. PERMITS
1. Permits issued by the Department of Community Development for driveway reconstruction within the
right-of-way shall have attached thereto a copy of the"Village of Tequesta Swale Program Bulletin" on
Swales as a convenient means of distributing important public information.
2. Any modification of village right-of-way for swale construction or maintenance shall be by permit,
initiated through the Department of Community Development, and shall be in accordance with Village
ordinances, rules, standards, and policies. This includes, but is not limited to trees, shrubs, signs,
mailboxes,planters,ornamental decorations,etc. (Excluding Village installed signage).
3. Driveway permits shall contain a statement advising applicants that driveways must be constructed to
conform to the contours of existing swales or future swales in order to facilitate the goals and objectives of
the Village Swale Program.
4. All driveway permits must be signed off by the Coordinator of Stormwater Utility prior to issuance.
INTERIM VILLAGE SWALE POLICY
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5. To facilitate timely permit issuance,all completed permit applications,immediately upon receipt, shall be
faxed by the Department of Community Development to the Coordinator of Stormwater Utility followed
by hard copy via interdepartmental mail for review and sign-off. Upon Stormwater Utility Coordinator
sign-off, permit application shall be faxed to the Department of Community Development for permit
issuance followed by hard copy via interdepartmental mail.
6. Driveway permits shall contain drawing(s)graphically depicting the swale guidelines depth requirements
to facilitate understanding of the requirements by the applicant. The graphic depiction(s) referenced
herein shall be provided by the Stormwater Utility Coordinator to the Department of Community,
Development by April 10, 1998. An example of a graphic depiction of depth requirements is illustrated
below. All permits issued effective April 20, 1998 shall contain the graphic depiction(s).
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TYPICAL SWALE CROSS SECTION
SINGLE LANE ROADWAY