Rules

The Governing Board of the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District has the power to make and enforce such rules and regulations as necessary to achieve the goals and objectives outlined for the District by the State Legislature (see Chapter 2021-249,Laws of Florida as amended1).

Existing Rules

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31-1 Organization, Policies and Procedures
31-2 Agenda and Scheduling of Meetings and Workshops
31-3 Regulations for Sewer Systems
31-5 Rulemaking Procedure
31-10 Rates Fees and Charges
31-11 Special Assessments
31-13 Regulation of Sewer Use
31-16 River Enhancement
Chapter 2021-249,Laws of Florida

The Governing Board of the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District has the power to make and enforce such rules and regulations as necessary to achieve the goals and objectives outlined for the District by the State Legislature (see Chapter 2021-249,Laws of Florida as amended1).

Draft Rules

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Petitions to Initiate Rulemaking Proceedings

Petition Identification Number: 20260720-01

  • Date of Receipt: July 20, 2026;
  • Petition Request: “I respectfully request that the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District initiate a rulemaking proceeding pursuant to Rule Chapter 31-5 (Rulemaking Procedure) to amend the Manual of Minimum Construction Standards and Technical Specifications, specifically the grease interceptor exemption criteria contained in Section 122.“
  • Petitioner: Daniel E Moretz, I Need Capital Holdings, LLC, 711 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Update: On August 11, 2026 petitioner rescinded his petition … “I hereby rescind, without prejudice, my July 20, 2026 request to initiate rulemaking (Petition 20260720-01) regarding the grease interceptor exemption criteria in Rule Chapter 31-13 and the Manual of Minimum Construction Standards.“
  • Disposition: On August 20, 2026 the District Governing Board directed staff to initiate rulemaking for District Rule Chapter 31-13 Regulation of Sewer Use.