Del Webb Bexley Wetland Buffers

The permit’s specific conditions contain wetland and wetland buffer language stating that these areas are to remain undisturbed so it’s a complete hands-off approach unless prior approval is received from SWFWMD. The permit does not contain language that the areas are to be maintained for invasive plants so any activity that occurs without prior approval would be a violation of the permit. The permit condition below is an example of standard language in all permits.

Whoever owns the buffers (i.e. HOA/CDD) can apply for a SWERP Individual Minor Modification permit and receive authorization to remove and control invasive plants in the form of a management plan, which would include information such as nuisance/exotic plant removal means and methods and potential native species replanting. There is no application fee for a minor modification.

Wetland buffers shall remain in an undisturbed condition except for approved drainage facility construction/maintenance. No owner of property within the project may perform any work, construction, maintenance, clearing, filling or any other type of activities within the wetlands, wetland buffers, buffer compensation areas, and drainage easements described in the approved permit and record plat of the subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Thank You,
Kim Dymond, CWE
Senior Environmental Scientist Environmental Resource Permit Bureau
Southwest Florida Water Management District
(352) 269-6816
Kim.Dymond@swfwmd.state.fl.us