that on September 13, 2018, the District issued an Order Granting Modification of Variance under Section 120.542, Florida Statutes (Fla. Stat.), (Order No. 2018-037-DAO-WU) to Palm Beach County. The Petition for Modification of Variance was ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

South Florida Water Management District

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40E-24.201Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures

The South Florida Water Management District (District) hereby gives notice: that on September 13, 2018, the District issued an Order Granting Modification of Variance under Section 120.542, Florida Statutes (Fla. Stat.), (Order No. 2018-037-DAO-WU) to Palm Beach County. The Petition for Modification of Variance was received by the District on July 26, 2018, and requested the modification of an existing variance to add seventeen County-owned properties that use advanced irrigation control technology. Notice of receipt of the Petition requesting the variance was published in the Florida Administrative Register, Vol. 44, No. 147, on July 30, 2018. No public comment was received. Specifically, the Order grants a Modification to an existing Variance from Rule 40E-24.201, Florida Administrative Code (Fla. Admin. Code), which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted on specific days. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the District's decision to grant the Variance, as follows: 1) the Petitioner has demonstrated that the use of the advanced technology irrigation system on its specified properties will achieve the purpose of the statutes underlying Chapter 40E-24, Fla. Admin. Code; 2) the Petitioner has demonstrated that it will experience substantial technological hardship if it is required to comply; and 3) the District has reasonable assurance that the granting of this Variance will be consistent with statutory requirements.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: The South Florida Water Management District's Water Resource Regulation Department during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406; [phone]; or by e-mail to: [e-mail] or by accessing the District's website: www.sfwmd.gov using the Application/Permit Search on the ePermitting page.