Kendall Ordinances: Sewer Fees & Stormwater Rules
Kendall, Florida residents and developers must follow Miami-Dade County regulations for sewer connections and stormwater discharges that apply in the unincorporated Kendall area. This guide summarizes the local legal framework, permitting pathways, common fees, enforcement routes, and practical steps to obtain permits, pay charges, or report illegal discharges.
Overview of Applicable Law and Departments
Because Kendall is an unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County, county departments set and enforce sewer and stormwater rules. The primary authorities are the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) for sewer connections and the County's Environmental/Stormwater program for stormwater discharge and illicit discharge control. For permitting and plan review, the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (or the county permits office) manages applications and inspections.
Key steps: obtain any required sewer connection permit from WASD, secure stormwater control approvals when altering drainage, and follow county erosion and sediment control requirements during construction.
Permits, Fees and Connection Process
New sewer connections or capacity increases typically require a sewer connection permit, payment of connection or impact fees, and inspection at completion. Stormwater controls are reviewed with building or site permits; some projects require separate stormwater permits or post-construction controls.
- Apply for sewer connection permits with WASD and submit plans as required.
- Pay applicable sewer connection or impact fees; specific fee amounts are posted by WASD or in permit documentation.
- Include stormwater management plans with site permit applications when altering drainage.
- Schedule inspections for sewer line tie-ins and stormwater controls during construction.
For current program pages and instructions, consult Miami-Dade County guidance for sewer services and the stormwater program WASD: Water and Sewer Department[1] and Miami-Dade Stormwater Program[2].
Applications & Forms
WASD issues sewer connection permit applications and the county issues building/site permits that include stormwater requirements. The exact form names and fee schedules are published on the departments' official pages; if a specific form number or fee is needed for your project, check the department pages cited above for the currently published application and fee schedule.
Penalties & Enforcement
Enforcement authority rests with Miami-Dade County departments: WASD enforces sewer violations and the County's stormwater/environmental program enforces illicit discharge and stormwater infractions. Enforcement actions can include administrative orders, stop-work orders, civil fines, and referral to county attorneys for prosecution.
- Fine amounts: specific dollar fines and ranges for sewer connection or stormwater violations are not specified on the cited program pages and must be confirmed in the applicable county code or departmental enforcement notices.
- Escalation: the departments typically use progressive enforcement (warnings, notices of violation, then fines or corrective orders); exact escalation steps and amounts are not specified on the cited pages.
- Non-monetary sanctions: administrative orders, compliance deadlines, stop-work orders, requirement to install controls, and referral for civil or criminal action.
- Enforcer and complaints: report sewer or illicit discharge complaints through WASD and the County stormwater hotline or online complaint portals listed on the departmental pages.
- Appeals and review: appeal processes and statutory time limits are set by county ordinance or departmental procedures; specific time limits are not specified on the cited program pages.
Common violations and typical outcomes:
- Unpermitted sewer connections — enforcement may require disconnection and permit retroactive approval.
- Illicit stormwater discharges (e.g., dumping, washout) — may lead to cleanup orders and fines.
- Failure to install required post-construction controls — subject to stop-work and corrective requirements.
Applications & Forms
Specific application names, numbers, and fee amounts are available on the WASD and County stormwater program pages; where a precise form or fee is not shown on the cited page, it is noted there as "not specified on the cited page."
How-To
- Determine whether your project is in unincorporated Kendall and which county permits apply.
- Download and complete the sewer connection permit application from WASD and the site/stormwater checklist from the County.
- Submit plans and pay applicable review and connection fees as listed on the department pages.
- Complete required construction and schedule inspections; install approved stormwater controls.
- If you observe an illicit discharge, report it immediately via the stormwater complaint portal or WASD customer service.
FAQ
- Do I need a separate sewer permit to connect a new home in Kendall?
- Yes, sewer connection permits are handled by the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department; check WASD permit requirements and schedules for steps and submittal items.
- What if I discover illegal dumping or a polluted storm drain?
- Report illicit discharges to the County stormwater program immediately using the online complaint form or hotline on the County's stormwater page.
- How are connection fees calculated?
- Connection or impact fees depend on project type and capacity; fee schedules are published by WASD or in permit documentation and should be confirmed on the WASD site.
Key Takeaways
- Kendall follows Miami-Dade County rules for sewer and stormwater; check county departments early.
- Permits, plans, and inspections are required before sewer tie-ins or major drainage changes.
- Report illicit discharges promptly to the County to avoid enforcement and environmental harm.
Help and Support / Resources
- Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD)
- Miami-Dade Stormwater Program
- Miami-Dade Permitting and Building
- Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
