Last Updated 04/12/2026
Titusville, Florida Technical Manual
Section 7- Stormwater Management
7.5 Stormwater Management Performance Standards
7.5.1.3. All site drainage shall be retained on-site and directed through an approved stormwater retention area prior to its discharge from site.
7.5.1.4. The proposed development shall not result in degradation of water quality to receiving bodies conveyed from the site.
7.5.1.5. Retention and detention ponds shall be used to retain and detain the increased and accelerated runoff which the development generates. Water shall be released from retention ponds/detention ponds to a legal positive outfall. Stormwater shall be released at a rate and in a manner approximating the natural flow which would have occurred before development.
Section 11- Low Impact Development (LID)
11.2- Goals of Low Impact Development
11.2.1 Achieve multiple objectives. Comprehensive stormwater management helps achieve multiple objectives such as: managing peak discharge rates and total discharge volume; providing effective stormwater treatment to minimize pollutant loadings; maintaining or improving the hydrologic pattern at a site; and retaining or harvesting stormwater onsite for non-potable purposes. LID also promotes integrating stormwater systems into the landscaping and open space of a site creating more attractive and diverse systems.
11.2.2 Preserve or restore natural features and resources. The conservation or restoration of natural features such as floodplains, soils, and vegetation helps to retain or restore hydrologic functions thereby achieving the multiple objectives above.
11.2.3 Minimize soil compaction. Soil compaction disturbs native soil structure, reduces infiltration rates, and limits root growth and plant survival.
11.2.4 Reduce and disconnect impervious surfaces. By minimizing impervious surfaces, especially directly connected impervious surfaces, more rainfall can infiltrate into the ground.
11.2.5 Manage stormwater close to the source. Using source controls to minimize the generation of stormwater or pollutants that can get into stormwater needs to be the first step in managing stormwater.
11.2.6 Use a BMP Treatment Train approach. Effective stormwater management requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates source controls with multiple structural stormwater BMPs (retention, detention, and filtration) often integrated into the landscaping to create an efficient stormwater management system. See Sec 7.4.5.3 “Treatment Train” of the Stormwater Management Technical Manual.
11.4 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Documents
11.4.1 The proper operation and maintenance of the LID BMPs is as critical to the success of a project as is the design of the system and site. To ensure the system continues to meet its performance standards, O&M documents will be required to be submitted for each LID BMP. The Administrator may waive the O&M document requirement if it is determined to be unnecessary for a particular LID BMP. The required O&M documents shall include the following items:
11.4.1.1 Maintenance Covenant
11.4.1.2 Maintenance Schedule
11.4.1.3 Maintenance Requirements
11.4.1.4 Record Keeping
11.4.1.5 Inspection Forms
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my stormwater system is at risk in Titusville?
Standing water past 72 hours, erosion around retention areas, sinkholes or discolored discharge are still the physical signs to watch. Titusville’s technical manual adds a specific standard on top of that: a site’s stormwater has to be retained on-site and released at a rate approximating natural, pre-development flow, without degrading water quality downstream. If a retention pond has lost capacity to sediment or a low impact development feature isn’t functioning as designed, the property can drift out of compliance with that performance standard even if nothing looks visibly wrong.
How does stormwater compliance affect property value in Titusville?
Due diligence on Titusville properties increasingly touches on whether required operation and maintenance documents exist for any low impact development features onsite, since the city requires a maintenance covenant, schedule, requirements, record keeping and inspection forms for most LID BMPs. Missing that paperwork can slow a transaction the same way a missing inspection report would. A pond or LID feature that’s clearly maintained and properly documented reads as a well-run property to a buyer, while deferred maintenance signals a repair bill that hasn’t been dealt with yet.
How often does Titusville require stormwater inspections?
The city expects properties to stay on an annual inspection cycle, and any low impact development BMP onsite typically needs its own set of inspection forms as part of the required O&M documentation. That documentation isn’t optional in most cases, since the technical manual treats proper operation and maintenance as just as critical to a system’s success as its original design. Coordinating routine inspections with St. Johns River Water Management District requirements helps keep both sets of records aligned.
What are the most common stormwater violations in Titusville?
The most frequent issue AQUALIS sees is a retention or detention pond that no longer holds and releases water the way its original design intended, whether from sediment buildup, overgrown vegetation or a damaged outfall structure. Low impact development features are a common gap too: soil compaction, disconnected maintenance responsibility or a missing O&M document can put a property out of step with the city’s LID requirements even when the physical system still works. Missing records overall, from maintenance logs to inspection forms, are an easy way to trigger a finding.
What documentation does Titusville require for stormwater systems with LID features?
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Regulations change frequently — AQUALIS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this content, and any reliance on it is at your own risk. Consult a qualified professional or your local regulatory authority to confirm requirements applicable to your specific property.
