HOW ARE WETLANDS DEFINED?
Martin County recognizes and accepts the methodology used by the State of Florida in defining wetlands. Section 4.2.B of Division 1 of the Martin County Land Development Regulations states “The state unified wetland delineation methodology will determine the final jurisdictional location and extent of wetlands.” Section 300 of Chapter 62-340 of the Florida Administrative Code contains an explanation of the methodology used by the State in determining the landward extent (i.e. boundary) of wetlands. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, also involved extensively in protection of wetlands in the US, has an informational pamphlet which defines wetlands and explains the importance of wetland determinations. The pamphlet also explains how wetland vegetation, soils, and hydrology are used to make wetland determinations.
