Summary of Landscape and Irrigation Ordinance Requirements for
City of Tampa (Updated 05/13/2003):

The following information has been compiled as a courtesy to landscape and irrigation contractors and residents only; please verify all information prior to applying for licensing and permits.

What are the Specific Design Elements Required for Landscape and Irrigation systems?

• Sprinkler spacing shall not exceed 55% of the sprinkler’s diameter of coverage.

• Sprays and rotors shall not be combined on the same control valve circuit.

• Within each irrigation zone, sprays and rotors shall have matching application rates.

• Irrigation systems shall be designed to avoid overspray or runoff.

• Narrow areas (4’ or less) shall not be irrigated unless micro-irrigation is utilized.

• Turf areas shall be on a separate irrigation zone than other landscape zones.

• Irrigation equipment shall include an automatic irrigation controller with battery backup.

• Automatic Controller shall be equipped with a rain sensor device.
  
• New Development requires a 50/50 split between turf and landscape (areas of low volume irrigation (low volume irrigation is equal to or less than 30 gal/hour and cannot be used on turf)

What Work Requires a Permit?

• New and existing residential/commercial development and additions require permits. Submittal documents shall include a separate site plan showing irrigation zone information and a signed and completed irrigation affidavit. Final site inspection for Certificate of Occupancy will include an irrigation system inspection.

What are the Required Documents to Obtain the Permit?

• 3 copies of both 1^st and 2^nd page of Affidavit of Compliance

• 3 sets of site plans and/or survey
  • Need to indicate on site plans and/or survey what is going to be irrigated, micro-irrigated, and non-irrigated.

  • Everything must be posted on job-site

  • Irrigation Regulations Brochure (PDF)

How to Obtain a Permit?

The permitting office is located at 1400 N. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33607, directly adjacent to Interstate 275. map
Click Here for links to online permit application

Contact Numbers:

(813) 274-3100
(813) 259-1712 Fax

What are the Costs for Each Permit?

• $29.00 (allow 3-10 working days for permit)

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