28-25.003. Definitions

All terms defined in Section 380.01, F.S., shall have the meanings ascribed to them by that section. In addition, as used in these regulations:

(1) “Coastal Waters” means the waters of the state where either tidal influence exists or where saline water occurs.

(2) “Development” shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 380.04, F.S.

(3) “Drainage Facilities” means any canal, ditch, culvert, dike or other facility which lowers the ground water table, acts as a conduit, diverts or directs the flow of water or otherwise affects the natural flow regime.

(4) “Finger Canals” means modification or construction of a lake or pond so that the square of 15% of the shoreline measured in feet, exceeds the surface area measured in square feet for the same measuring period.

(5) “Hydro-period” means that portion of the annual hydrologic cycle during which water is at or on the soil surface.

(6) “Natural Flow Regime” means the velocity, volume and direction of the surface or ground water flow occurring at any given point in the current hydro-period or any given portion of the Area of Critical State Concern.

(7) “Site Alteration, Alteration or Altered” means development including, but not limited to, removal of, or damage to, vegetation, burning, filling, ditching, dredging, draining, excavation, earth moving, water containment and changes in the natural flow regime, or the effects of such actions.

(8) “Total Site” means land which is under common ownership or is part of a common plan of development, rental, advertising or sale.

(9) “Transportation Facilities” means public and private roadways, roadbeds, waterways, aqueducts, pipelines, transmission lines, public and private airports, and facilities necessary for their maintenance and use, including, but not limited to, borrow pits and drainage works.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05 FS. Law Implemented 380.055 FS. History–New 11-28-73, Formerly 22F-3.03, 27F-3.03, 27F-3.003.