Florida Statutes Title XXVIII. Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use § 378.503. Limestone reclamation performance standards

(1) All reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time.

(2) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section.

(3) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater, drainage, wetlands, and other surface and ground water management requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection and the appropriate water management district.

(4) Provisions for safety to persons, wildlife, and adjoining property must be provided.

(5) The operator shall use best management practices to minimize erosion.

(6) Reclamation shall include revegetation, with species native to the area, of littoral zones and upland areas, except that revegetation shall not be required in those areas where revegetation is impractical or not in accordance with good land management practices.

(7) Resource extraction which results in a water body shall provide one of the following shoreline treatments:

(8) Where a dry sheer wall results, access shall be controlled by the use of berms, fences, or other restrictive methods, all of which shall be used in conjunction with a transition shelf of at least 10 feet in width.