Alternative Text Description for SWFMWD Storm Water Permits

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the locations of Storm Water Management Permits within the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFMWD). The map shows permit locations represented as point features distributed across west-central Florida. The permits indicate sites where stormwater management activities are regulated and monitored by the district.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers a substantial portion of west-central Florida, extending from north to south along the Gulf coast. Major cities visible on the map include Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Orlando, Ocala, Leesburg, Homosassa, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Deltona, and Eustis. The geographic extent follows the western coastal region along the Gulf of America, extending inland to central Florida communities. The coverage area spans multiple counties in the SWFMWD jurisdiction.

KEY INSIGHTS

Storm water permits show strong clustering along the Gulf of America coastal corridor, particularly in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. Major concentrations appear around Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, indicating high development density requiring stormwater management oversight. Secondary clusters are visible around Sarasota to the south and in areas north of Tampa including Homosassa and Hernando. Inland concentrations appear scattered but notable around developed areas. The eastern coastal region near Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and Deltona shows moderate permit density. The distribution pattern closely follows urbanized and developed areas, with fewer permits in rural interior regions. A north-south corridor of permits extends along the coastal zone, reflecting the concentration of population and development along the Gulf coast.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

SWFMWD Storm Water Permits

This layer represents individual stormwater management permit locations regulated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Storm Water Permit Points (solid blue circles)

Appearance:

Solid blue circular points of uniform size distributed across the map area.

Distribution:

Points are concentrated heavily along the Gulf of America coastline, particularly in the Tampa Bay metropolitan region. Moderate concentrations appear around Sarasota, along the Nature Coast near Homosassa, and scattered inland locations. Eastern portions of the coverage area near Daytona Beach and Deltona show clusters as well.

Notable locations:

The Tampa Bay area (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater) contains the highest density of permit points. Sarasota shows a substantial coastal cluster. The Homosassa and surrounding Nature Coast areas display notable groupings. Inland areas near Leesburg and between Tampa and Orlando show scattered permit locations.

Spatial patterns:

Permits follow a strong coastal alignment along the Gulf of America shoreline. Dense clustering occurs in major metropolitan areas. Linear patterns appear along major transportation corridors and developed areas extending inland from the coast. Gaps in coverage correspond to less developed, rural, or protected natural areas.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents the spatial distribution of stormwater management permits within the Southwest Florida Water Management District's jurisdiction. Permit locations are mapped as point features, with each point representing a specific permitted site. The concentration of permits reflects areas of development activity where stormwater management controls are required to protect water quality and manage runoff. The map provides a comprehensive view of regulatory oversight across the district's service area. Base map features including city names and boundaries are shown for geographic reference but are not part of the thematic layer.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

Data is maintained by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Processing and Records staff. Permit locations are mapped to 1:24,000 USGS quadrangles to ensure spatial accuracy.

Source layer: SW_SWMPNT_OCT11

Definition Query:

No definition query or filter criteria was applied. The map displays all available storm water permit locations in the dataset.

Scale Information:

The map displays regional-scale data appropriate for viewing district-wide permit distribution patterns. Individual permit locations are shown as points suitable for overview analysis rather than detailed site-level examination.

Coordinate System:

NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087)

Time Period of Content:

Based on the data source layer name, the dataset reflects permit information as of October 2011. Current permit status may have changed since this data compilation date.

Limitations:

The map represents permit locations as points mapped to USGS quadrangles, which may not reflect precise parcel-level accuracy. The dataset represents a snapshot from October 2011 and may not include permits issued after that date or reflect permits that have been closed or modified. The point representation does not convey the size or scope of individual permitted projects.

Map Coverage:

The map extent covers the Southwest Florida Water Management District's jurisdiction across west-central Florida, from the Gulf of America coast inland to central Florida, spanning from approximately Ocala in the north to Sarasota in the south, and extending eastward to include areas near Orlando and Daytona Beach.

The alternative text description of this map was AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.