Environmental Engineering

Administration Hours:
Mon-Thu 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Service Crew: Mon-Thu 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Water & Wastewater Plant Operations: 24 hours
Phone: 954-972-0828
Located:
Margate Environmental Engineering
901 NW 66 Av

Email: dees@margatefl.com


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http://www.conservationpays.com/partners/margate
or contact Aaron Tauber at (954) 972-0828


Table of Contents
The City of Margate provides retail water and wastewater service to the entire developed area within the city limits. In addition, it provides retail water and sewer service to the southern area of the City of Coconut Creek.

The supervision of the City of Margate water and wastewater facilities and the city's engineering, zoning, and recycling activities are under one department, the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services, (DEES). This organizational structure, implemented in 1988, has proven to be an effective blend of engineering and operational disciplines.

Staff:
Director: Reddy Chitepu, P.E.
Office Manager: Carolyn Metcalf
City Planner: Benjamin Ziskal, AICP
Associate Planner: Andrew Pinney
Engineer: Jeanine Athias
Engineer: Napoleon Zervas
Engineering Inspector I: Abraham Stubbins
Engineering Inspector: Ramon Lardizabal
CADD Technician: James Weaver
Superintendent of Water Operations: Rick Van Acker
GIS Coordinator: John Shelton, GISP
GIS Specialist: Jerry Laboy



DCA Notice 95-1-NOI-0617-(A)-(I)

INDEX

1.0.0 General Information
2.0.0 Development Review Procedures
2.1.1 Platting Regulation
2.1.2 Platting Approval Procedures (under construction - coming soon)
2.2.1 Subdivision Resurvey Regulation
2.2.2 Subdivision Resurvey Approval Procedures (under construction - coming soon)
2.3.1 Site Plan Regulation
2.3.2 Site Plan Approval Procedures
2.3.3 Site Plan Requirements
2.4.1 Rezoning Regulation
2.4.2 Rezoning Approval Procedure
2.5.1 Variance Regulation
2.5.2 Variance Procedure and Administrative Appeals
2.6.0 Permitting Approval Procedure
2.7.0 Land Use Amendment Approval Procedure
2.8.0 Special Exception and/or Conditional Use Approval Procedure
2.9.0 Schedule of Meetings
4.0.0 Demographics Information
6.0.0 Margate Recycling Events
7.0.0 Schedule of Engineering Inspection Fees and Permit Fees
8.0.0 Fire and Police Impact Fees/Water and Sewer Connection Charge
9.0.0 Engineering Construction Permit Requirements
10.0.0 Tree Removal and Relocation Information 

2.0.0 Development Review Proceduree

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO REVIEW BY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

The plans shall be on 24"X36" prints and shall show the following:

  • Location of project for easy identification. Also, a survey of the property prepared by a professional land surveyor is necessary.
  • All existing streets and structures adjacent to the project.
  • Location of all proposed structures, their heights and footprints.
  • All proposed paved areas, fences, walls and landscaping areas.
  • All existing utility, drainage and canal/lake maintenance easements.
  • Water main and service line, including meter locations and existing or proposed fire hydrant locations.
  • Sewer main and service lines to the building(s).
  • Drainage lines and out falls, if applicable.
  • Site data such as lot area, building area, paving area and landscaping area.
  • Proper dimensions of parking spaces, driveways and driveway aisles.
  • Parking requirements and calculations, and number of parking spaces provided, including handicapped requirements.
  • Setback lines of building(s).
  • Location of screened dump site(s) and loading zones, as necessary.
  • Sidewalks around building(s) directly abutting a driveway aisle.
  • Proposed finished floor elevation of all structures, using NGVD.
  • Loction of all site lighting and existing and proposed trees and other landscaping.
  • Front, rear and side building elevations.

    • 2.1.1 Platting Regulation

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    SECTION 16-1/2 - 15(A)

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    "No application for construction of a principal building on a parcel of land shall be granted unless a plat including the parcel or parcels of land has been approved by the City Commission of the City of Margate and the Broward County Commission, and recorded in the official records of Broward County subsequent to June 4, 1953."

    2.1.2 Platting Approval Procedures

    2.2.1 Subdivision Resurvey Regulation

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    "When any lot, tract, or other parcel of land, however designated, which is part of a subdivision recorded in the official records of Broward County after June 4, 1953, and which has been approved by the City Commission of the City of Margate, is further subdivided or resubdivided for the purpose of development . . . Requirements must be met prior to the issuance of a development permit."

    2.2.2 Subdivision Resurvey Approval Procedures

    2.3.1 Site Plan Regulation

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    SECTION 16-1/2 - 35(B)

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    "The Development Review Committee shall review all site plans other than those for a single-family home on a platted lot and PUD's consistent with a previously approved site plan."
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    * A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is an area of land developed as a single entity, or in approved stages, which is totally planned to provide for a variety of residential and compatible uses and common open spaces.

    2.3.2 Site Plan Approval Procedure

    1.Submit to Department of Environmental & Engineering Services (972-0828), 4 weeks prior to meeting date, 11 prints and appropriate fee See page 10 for required information.

    2. Development Review Committee Approval

    3. Submit 3 prints to the Dept. of Environmental & Engineering Services for final site plan approval

    4. Begin permitting

    2.3.3 SITE PLAN INFORMATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO REVIEW BY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

    Plans must be presented on a 24" x 36" format.

    1. Show location of project for easy identification. Also, a survey of the property, prepared by a professional land surveyor, is necessary.

    2. Show all existing streets and structures adjacent to the project.

    3. Show location of all proposed structures, their height and footprint. Show all proposed paved areas, fences, walls and landscaping areas.

    4. Show all existing utility easements.

    5. Show water main and service line including meter locations. Also, show existing and proposed fire hydrant locations.

    6. Show sewer main and service line to the building(s).

    7. Show drainage line and out falls, if any.

    8. Show site data in plans such as lot area, building area, paving area and landscaping area.

    9. Show proper dimensions of parking spaces, driveways, and driveway aisles. Show parking requirements, calculations and number of parking spaces provided, including handicapped requirements.

    10. Show setback lines of building(s).

    11. Show screened dumpster locations and loading zones, as necessary.

    12. Show sidewalks around building directly abutting a driveway aisle.

    13. Show the proposed finished floor elevation of all structures. Use NGVD.

    14. Show all site lighting and location of all existing and proposed trees and other landscaping.

    15. Show front, rear and side elevations.

    16. For any M-1A zoning district, a sworn affidavit must be signed and notarized.

    2.4.1 Rezoning Regulation

    SECTION 4.4(A)

    "The owner of any property within the City of Margate may request a change of zoning on said property by filing such request with the Planning and Zoning Board, in writing, stating the reasons for the requested change and shall include the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) to defray all costs of advertising, administration and other costs of the hearings."

    2.4.2 Rezoning Approval Procedure *

    1. Submit to Dept. of Environmental and Engineering Services (972-0828) 11 copies of survey and appropriate fee, 4 weeks prior to the meeting.

    2. Development Review Committee makes recommendation

    3. Planning and Zoning Board Submit 10 prints and the appropriate fee, 30 days prior to the meeting

    4. City Commission authorizing Advertisement

    5. City Commission First reading of the ordinance

    6. City Commission Second reading of ordinance

    * Rezoning to PUD has additional requirements. Call City Planner for more information.

    2.5.1 VARIANCE REGULATION

    SECTION 2-78(a)(3)

    "To hear or deny such variances from the code of the city as will not be contrary to the public interest or the general purposes sought to be accomplished by the zoning ordinances and where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the zoning ordinances will result in unnecessary hardship on the use of the property involved."

    2.5.2 Variance Procedure and Administrative Appeals *

    1. Submit to City of Margate via City Clerk's office (972-6454). Applications and supplemental information such as maps, surveys, floor plans, etc. must be in hand at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. There is a $200 filing fee.

    2. All property owners of record within 300' of subject parcel are notified of the pending action by certified mail.

    3. Notice of public hearing published in a newspaper of general circulation 10 days prior to the hearing.

    4. Board holds public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on the first Thursday of each month to consider the petition.

    5. If variance is granted, approval shall become null and void unless a permit pursuant thereto is issued within 180 days. If a variance is denied, the petitioner has 7 days to appeal the decision to the City Commission.

     

    2.6.0 Permitting Approval Procedure

    Prerequisites:

    1. Proper zoning
    2. Recorded plat
    3. Approved Resurvey, if applicable
    4. Regional planning council for DRI, if applicable
    5. South Florida Water Management District, if applicable
    6. Broward County Water Resources Management Division, if applicable
    7. Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, if applicable
    8. Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, if applicable
    9. Broward County Dept. of Natural Resource Protection, if applicable
    10. Florida Department of Transportation, if applicable
    11. Broward County Traffic Engineering Division, if applicable


    Margate Environmental & Engineering Services (954-972-0828)
    A. Approval of connection charges
    B. Land clearing permit
    C. Tree removal permit
    D. Site development permit
    E. Landscaping approval

    Requires 3 sets of plans, sealed by a Florida P.E., prerequisite stamps and letters from other agencies as required. Permit and inspection fees proportional to size of project.

    Margate Building Department (954)970-3004, (954) 972-6454
    A. Checks conformity to approved site plan, variances, and/or any stipulated agreements, as applicable
    B. Structural aproval
    C. Electrical approval
    D. Mechanical approval
    E. Plumbing approval

    Permit fees proportional to size of project, plus outstanding park impact fees. Building permit is then issued. Requires 2 sets of drawings and surveys, stamped approved by B.C.D.P.E.P.

    Building Department Inspections
    Engineering Department Inspections

    >>Certificate of Occupancy<<

    2.7.0 Land Use Amendment Approval Procedure

    1. Submit to Dept. of Environmental and Engineering Services (954) 972-0828 -- 11 copies of amendment and appropriate fee
    2. Development Review Committee makes recommendation
    3. Planning and Zoning Board Submit 10 prints plus any other related costs, at least 30 days prior to the meeting
    4. City Commission Authorization to Advertise
    5. City Commission First reading of ordinance
    6. Transmit amendment to DCA for 90 day review
    7. City Commission Second reading of ordinance

    2.8.0 Special Exception and/or Conditional Use Approval Procedure

    1. Submit to Department of Environmental and Engineering Services (954) 972-0828 11 prints and appropriate fee
    2. Development Review Committee

    Submit 10 prints and appropriate fee at least 30 days prior to City Commission meeting.

    2.9.0 Schedule of Meetings

    CITY COMMISSION
    First and third WEDNESDAY of each month at 7:00 P.M.
    CITY HALL - Commission Chambers


    PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
    First TUESDAY of each month at 7:00 P.M.
    CITY HALL - Commission Chambers


    BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
    First THURSDAY of each month at 7:30 P.M.
    CITY HALL - Commission Chambers


    DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
    First and third FRIDAY of each month at 10:30 A.M.
    DEES Administration Building - Conference Room


    Note: Backup information is needed at least four weeks prior to scheduled meeting.

    4.0.0 Demographic Information

    Population, 2004...estimate 55,152
    Per capita money income, 1999...$20,308
    Unemployment Rate...2.6%
    Persons per household, 2000...2.36
    Vacant housing units...8.2%
    Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000...$109,500


    Race:

    White Persons, 2000 78.8%
    Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, 2000 15.3%
    Black or African American persons, 2000 00.2%
    American Indian and Alaska Native persons, 2000 0.3%
    Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 2000 0.1%

    Age:
    Under 5 years 6.0%
    5 to 9 years 6.0%
    10 to 14 years 5.7%
    15 to 19 years 5.1%
    20 to 24 years 4.6%
    25 to 34 years 13.6%
    35 to 44 years 15.6%
    45 to 54 years 12.2%
    55 to 59 years 5.3%
    60 to 64 years 4.1%
    65 to 74 years 7.9%
    75 to 84 years 9.3%
    85 years and over 4.5%

    2005 Housing Units..........25,103

    6.0.0 Margate Recycling Events

    For more information about these events, please call the City of Margate Department of Environmental and Engineering services at 954-972-0828.

    7.0.0 Schedule of Development Review Fees

    Submission is for: Filing Fees:
    Plat, non-residential $1,000 + $50 per acre
    Plat, residential $750 + $5 per unit
    Plat amendment $500.00
    Rezoning $1500
    Land Use Plan Amendment $3500
    Special Exception Use $500
    Change in Occupancy $250
    Site Plann non-residential $500 + $1 per 25 sq. ft.
    of new construction
    Site Plan Residential $500 + $5 per unit
    Site Plan, amendment $250
    Promotional Event $250
    Resubmittal (Other) $250
    Telecommunications Site Development $4000
    Expedited Review Fees doubled

    8.0.0 Schedule of Fire and Police Impact Fees and Water and Sewer Connection Charge (ERC)
    The amount of fee may be determined by the schedule set forth below:

    Fire and EMS Impact Fee Ordinance Schedule

    Land Use Type (unit) Cost Per Unit
    Residential, each $ 415.44
    Non-residential, per 1000 sq. feet or any fraction thereof $ 822.76


    Police Impact Fee Ordinance

    Land Use Type (unit) Cost Per Unit
    Residential, each $ 372.38
    Non-residential, per 1,000 sq. feet or any fraction thereof $ 993.53


    Water and Wastewater Connection Charge Schedule

    Land Use Type (unit) Water Charge Sewer Charge
    Single family residence, per unit $ 1,790.00 $ 1,920.00
    Duplexes per unit $ 1,790.00 $ 1,920.00
    Triplexes per unit $ 1,790.00 $ 1,920.00
    Townhouses per unit $ 1,790.00 $ 1,920.00
    Mobile homes residence with individual meter $ 1,790.00 $ 1,920.00
    Mobile home residence with Master Meter $ 961.23 $ 1267.00
    Multi-family residence per unit
    (Master Meter)         		$ 961.23 $ 1267.00
    Commercial, Industrial, and Public Facilities See Table 3 See Table 3


    Note: Each commercial use, unit, or establishment shall have a minimum of 1.00 ERC per water meter, whichever is greater. 9.0.0ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

    1. Definition: Engineering permits, to be issued by the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services, (DEES) are required for all new construction activities within private property and dedicated public right-of-way, and easements, including, but not limited to: excavation, fill, road construction, road cuts, parking areas, sidewalks within right-of-way, swales, landscape islands, curbing, resurfacing of streets or topping with asphalt (public or private) including parking areas, water distribution lines, sewage collection system, all water and sewer taps, all lift station installations, pavement markings, drainage lines and structures, waterways, docks and other engineering activities.
    A separate permit from the Building Department (Telephone # 954-970-3004) is required for pavement marking of handicap accessible parking spaces and accessible routes, accessible ramps and sidewalks on private property, resealing of driveways and parking lots, private driveways for single family homes and driveway connections costing less than $1000.00 for single family homes.
    2. Permit Application: Permit applications may be completed at DEES, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Margate, FL 33063 . (Telephone # 954-972-0828). Please complete all blank spaces. Incomplete or unsigned applications CANNOT be processed.
    3. Permit Processing: A minimum time period of ten (10) working days is required for the processing of a permit application. A survey must be attached to the permit as well as a site plan indicating the area where the work is to be performed. Also, if the contractor is obtaining a permit for the homeowner or organization, the contractor must supply a letter to DEES from the owner/organization authorizing the contractor to apply for the permit in their behalf.
    4. Permit Fee: See Schedule of Inspection and Permit Fees. All fees are due prior to release of permit.
    5. Drawings and Specifications: Three (3) sets of drawings and specifications, sealed and signed by the design engineer, and which have already been reviewed and approved by the City /County/ State , Health and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, Dept. of Planning and Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, and other applicable review agencies. All approvals must be within a maximum period of 12 months preceding the date of issuance of the permit.
    6. Performance Bond: A performance bond is required in the amount of 125% of the construction cost, to ensure engineering construction as planned on all improvements within public rights-of-ways and utility easements.
    7. Construction Contract: A copy of the construction contract or engineers certified cost estimate which shows the breakdown of all quantities and lump sum cost of the project should be attached with the permit application.
    8. License and Insurance Qualifications: At the time of permit application submittal the contractor should submit the following information:
  • occupational license (copy) for both Broward County as well as business location
  • liability and workers compensation insurance verification (copy)

    • 9. Pavement Cuts: This permit does NOT cover any pavement cuts on any existing roads, swales or sidewalks in public right-of-way. Separate permit must be applied for such activities.
    10. Pre-construction Meeting: A pre-construction meeting should be scheduled immediately following the issuance of the construction permit.
    11. All construction to be performed under this permit must conform to the requirements of the Citys Code of Ordinances and all applicable country/state agencies. The Citys Code of Ordinances shall supersede the approved plans and specifications.
    12. Abbreviations: H.R.S. - Health and Rehabilitative Services D.E.P. - Department of Environmental Protection S.F.W.M.D - South Florida Water Management District D.P.E.P. - Dept. of Planning and Environmental Protection B.C.W.M. - Broward County Water Management District F.D.O.T. - Florida Dept. of Transportation Performance Bond Release after Job Completion: The following information is necessary prior to final acceptance of a project as well as final release of the performance bond.

    Requirements for release of Performance Bonds for Commercial/Development Projects:

    The following must be submitted to the Department of Environmenal & Engineering Services to the Attention of Abe Stubbins, Senior Engineering Inspector

    Letters of acceptance from the following agencies if applicable:
    Broward County Health Dept. Broward County Dept. of Planning and Environmental Protection State Dept. of Environmental Protection South Florida Water Management Division (for canals and lakes) Broward County Engineering (if County roadway) Broward County Traffic Engineering (for pavement markings and signage if county roadway) Final engineering plans approved by DEES .

    Certification by Engineer of Record.

    Letter from Developer stating actual cost of construction to be attached to a Bill of Sale.

    Letter from Developer stating that no liens have been filed relating to installation of utilities.

    Bill of Sale absolute for water and sewer system.

    Grant of easement or letter stating easements are on plat.

    Opinion of title from attorney.

    BOND RELEASE INFORMATION FORM must be completed and left with the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services office at time of permit issuance. This form is available at
    The Department of Environmental and Engineering Services front office.

    Note: (Bonds will not be released until all pertinent information indicated above is received and all inspections are completed)

    Requirements for Release of Residential Bonds (driveways, swales, sidewalks)

    BOND RELEASE INFORMATION FORM must be completed and left with the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services office at time of permit issuance. This form is available at
    The Department of Environmental and Engineering Services front office.

    Note: (All required inspections must be performed prior to consideration of bond release)

    SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION FEES

    Parking area, roads, sidewalks, curbing, gutters, curb & gutters, drainage canal 5.5% X Construction Cost
    Seawalls $25.00 per 100 Linear Feet
    Sewer Collection Systems Lift Stations
    Sewer Force Mains     		3.5% X Construction Cost
    Minimum Fee $10.00
    Water Distribution System including fire hydrants 2.5% X Construction Cost
    Minimum fee of $165.00
    SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES

    Sewer  Collection System
    Force Mains     		3% X Construction Cost
    Water Distribution System 0.06 per linear foot
    Canals $2.50 per 100 feet up to 1000 feet

    thereafter $1.50 per 100 feet

    Seawalls $35.00  (0 60)  L.F. inclusive
    (min. fee) thereafter $3.50 per 10
    Retaining Wall Ladders $5.00 per wall ladder
    Docks 5.5% X Contruction COst
    Minimum Fee of $100.000
    Bridges 2.5% X Construction Cost or $25.00 per square feet of bridge deck
    Street Cut $6.00 per Traffic Lane Crossed
    Land Clearing $110.00
    PERFORMANCE BONDS

    125% X Construction Cost for all improvements within the right-of-way including roads, drainage, canals, sidewalks, water and sewer, etc

    10.0.0 Tree Removal and Relocation


    Tree Relocation and Removal Permits
    General Information

    Before applying for a Tree Relocation OR Removal permit a Courtesy Tree Inspection is required. The City will review your tree relocation or removal request to insure that it conforms to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, and any other applicable ordinances. You will be advised of the results in 3 business days.

    If a permit to relocate or remove the tree(s) is necessary, you or your contractor must complete a Tree Relocation or Tree Removal permit application form. This application form needs to be completed at the DEES office located at 901 N.W. 66th Avenue, Suite A. Please have available the following information:

    Tree survey of property (or sketch of property) indicating location of tree(s) (3 copies)
    If the property owner(s) are doing work themselves, it should be so noted on the permit application form by placing the word OWNER where it asks for Contractors name.
    If work is performed by a contractor the following 3 items will need to be submitted:

    1. Copy of Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate or Certificate of Exemption
    2. Copy of Liability Insurance Certificate
    3. Class A or Class B Tree Trimmer License

    (Contractor or homeowner may fax the above information to DEES at 954-978-7349)

    If someone other than the property owner(s) is pulling the permit, an authorization letter from the homeowner is required.
    If there is a homeowners association involved, an authorization letter must be obtained from the association, signed by the association president.

    Within 3 business days the office staff will notify you with the following information:

    Permit approved or denied
    Applicable Fees

    At permit issuance, you will be given a replacement date and detailed replacement information. Call in an inspection of the new tree(s) on or before due date. If an inspection is not called in, we will automatically inspect. Tree(s) not replaced by the required date will be issued a non-compliance notice. Please call the office if there are any questions.

    Fee information: PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BY PERMIT ISSUE

    $10.00 non-refundable application fee on developed residential occupied property
    $50.00 non-refundable application fee on all other property
    $10.00 per tree fee for each tree to be removed or relocated

    Any questions related to the tree(s) relocation, removal, or replacement please contact : Leo Zervas or Ramon Lardizabal at 954-972-0828.




















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