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Notice: 30754546

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division:

Beaches and Coastal Systems

Chapter:

RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR COASTAL CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION (PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE AND FIFTY-FOOT SETBACK)

Overview

RULE:

62B-33.002	Definitions
62B-33.004	Exemptions from Permit Requirements
62B-33.005	General Criteria for Areawide and Individual Permits
62B-33.0051	Coastal Armoring and Related Structures
62B-33.008	Application Requirements and Procedures for Areawide and Individual Permits
62B-33.0081	Survey Requirements
62B-33.0086	Electronic Submittals

PURPOSE:

The Department is proposing updates to the Rules and Procedures for Coastal Construction and Excavation (Permits for Construction Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line and Fifty-foot Setback) to add clarity consistent with statutory intent. The amendments will add definitions for new armoring classifications and relative sea level rise to streamline procedures to obtain coastal construction permits. The amendments will update forms incorporated by reference, add minimum design standards for armoring, and update vulnerability thresholds for armoring.

SUMMARY:

The Department is amending the above-mentioned rules to update and incorporate referenced forms and add specific definitions and clarifying language to account for more streamlined permitting for armoring repair and reconstruction following erosive events. The Department will also incorporate sea level changes over time into the modeling analysis and evaluation of proposed projects. The Department will also add more detail to turtle protective criteria, add minimum design criteria for the armoring portion of the rule, and further redefine the high frequency storm interval vulnerability requirement for armoring.
Other Rules Incorporating by reference this Rule:
62B-34.040(2)(f) and (2)(h)3. Application Fees and Information Requirements. (62B-33.008, 62B-33.0081)
62B-34.050(14) General Conditions. (62B-33.005)
62B-34.055(3)(c) Minor Structures. (62B-33)
62B-34.070(1)(b) and (2) Single Family Dwellings. (62B-33.002)
62B-34.085(2)(f) Minor Reconstruction of Existing Coastal Armoring Structures (62B-33)
62B-34.090(2)(c), (3)(a), and (3)(b) Dune Restoration. (62B-33)
62B-54.001(3)(b) and (3)(c) Definitions. (62B-33)
Summary of Effects on Other Rules Incorporating by this Rule by Reference:
There is no effect anticipated from the amendments proposed for chapter 62B-33, F.A.C., on any provision of chapter 62B-34 or 62B-54, F.A.C. All referenced components of 62B-33 within chapters 62B-34 and 62B-54, F.A.C., remain unchanged.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

20.255(8), 161.052(11), 161.053(20), 161.085(5), 403.061(45), F.S.

LAW:

20.255(8), 161.052(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), 161.053(1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (8), (9), (11), (12), (14), (17), (18), (19), (21), 161.0535, 161.054(1), (2), (5), 161.0535, 161.054(1), (2), (5), 161.085(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (9), (12), 403.061(45), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/9/2026 Vol. 52/69

COMMENTS:

From 4/9/2026 To 4/30/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-09946 DEP Form #73-100 - Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the CCCL or 50-Foot Setback
Ref-12082 SBEACH-32 Users Interface Manual
Ref-12083 SBEACH Report 1
Ref-12084 SBEACH Report 2
Ref-12085 SBEACH Report 3
Ref-12086 SBEACH Report 4
Ref-12087 SBEACH Report 5
Ref-18961 DEP Form 73-122, FIELD PERMIT PURSUANT TO SECTION 161.053 OR 161.052, FLORIDA STATUTES
Ref-18963 DEP Form 73-100 Application for a Permit for Construction Seaward of the CCCL or 50 Foot Setback

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