The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for Drainage Connection Permitting Town Hall. The meeting will provide information about the permitting process and FDOT requirements within a drainage connection or exception permit submittal. A Drainage Connection Permit is required for all improvement(s) on an adjacent property whether or not the work is done in conjunction with a driveway connection, and whether or not the improvement retains stormwater runoff on the adjacent property up to and including the 100 year event of critical duration. Any adjacent property or easement with a shared boundary to the Department’s right-of-way will need to submit to One Stop Permitting (OSP). There is an IN PERSON OPTION ONLY: Register in advance: Attendee Registration Form , February 4, 2025 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The registration will be capped to 100 attendees. This event will include a Power Point presentation and limited questioning.

Useful links:

Drainage Connection Permits Handbook

Drainage Design Guide

FDOT Design Manual 2025

·        District: One

·        Meeting Type: Town Hall

·        Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

·        Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

·        Location Name: FDOT District One, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

If you are unable to attend the meeting, a recording will be made available on the FDOT District One YouTube Channel after the in-person meeting has taken place. This meeting is being held in compliance with Rule 14-86 of the Florida Administrative Code and all other related federal and state statutes.