Ocean Breeze waterfront planning
Dock and seawall permits in the Town of Ocean Breeze on the Indian River Lagoon: town application by email, history, lagoon conditions and state approvals.
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Get to know your waterfront
Ocean Breeze began as a trailer park founded in 1938; its 142 property owners voted to incorporate the 65-acre park in 1960, and the town dropped “Park” from its name in 2013. About 300 residents live there on the Indian River Lagoon, within the Jensen Beach area.
History of Ocean Breeze · TIGERweb Census 2020 Incorporated Places layer (POP100, HU100 fields) · USGS NHD area layer
A tiny town with its own permits
The town handles its own building permits, including a dock permit application for the Ocean Breeze Resort, and accepts applications by email. Lagoon exposure brings saltwater corrosion, wind-wave and king-tide concerns, and seagrass and manatee rules.
In-water work still needs FDEP and, where applicable, Army Corps authorization. Building & Permitting · Building & Permitting · Southeast District
What could the work cost?
Confirm with the town clerk which application applies before getting bids.
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| Starting point | What to resolve | Prepare and look up |
|---|---|---|
Town of Ocean Breeze | Town building and dock permits. | Email applications to permits@townofoceanbreeze.org. 772-334-6826. |
FDEP and Army Corps | State exemption or permit and federal authorization. | FDEP Southeast District: 561-681-6600. |
FDEP state lands (Indian River Lagoon preserve) | Consent to use state-owned bottom land in an Indian River Lagoon aquatic preserve. | Docks limited to 500 ft or 20% of waterbody width; access walkways 4 ft wide. |
An Ocean Breeze checklist
Use these steps to gather records and prepare a property-specific conversation. Public records and project references do not describe the condition of your wall.
Pull the permit history
Search the address on the city or county permit portal for seawall, dock and lift permits and their final inspections before the first site visit.
Email the town first
Applications go to permits@townofoceanbreeze.org.
Line up state approvals
FDEP permit or exemption for in-water work.
Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-330.050 - Procedures for Review and Agency Action on Exemption Requests
Plan for manatee conditions
In-water work typically carries FWC’s standard conditions.
Get help with your Ocean Breeze seawall
Tell us what has changed and how to reach you. We’ll help you work out the next step; photos and measurements can follow later.
Ocean Breeze project questions
Does Martin County permit Ocean Breeze?
No; the town handles its own building permits.
When is the town office open?
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
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- History of Ocean BreezeSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- TIGERweb Census 2020 Incorporated Places layer (POP100, HU100 fields)Source reviewed 2026-10-25
- USGS NHD area layerSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Building & PermittingSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Southeast DistrictSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide PermitsSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Florida Statutes s. 258.39 - Boundaries of preservesSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 18-20.004 - Management Policies, Standards, and CriteriaSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-302.700 - Special Protection, Outstanding Florida Waters, Outstanding National Resource WatersSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-330.050 - Procedures for Review and Agency Action on Exemption RequestsSource reviewed 2026-10-25
- Standard Manatee Conditions for In-Water Work (2011)Source reviewed 2026-10-25