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Swales
772-871-5100 CityofPSL . com / Swale
Swales are designed to collect storm water and deliver the runoffs to canals and waterways prior to discharge to the river . It is the homeowner ’ s responsibility to maintain a swale . Properly maintaining your swale helps with flood control .
Did you know ?
It is normal for water to be in the swale area , especially during the rainy season ( May through November ). Allow seven days without further rainfall for the water to recede before submitting a request for service . Outside of the rainy season , most swales will recede within three days . Please report any drainage system issues such as blockages , erosion or damaged structures to our Customer Service Division at 772-871-5100 . * If a roadway is underwater 24 hours after a rain event , please contact us immediately .
Street Lights
How do I request residential street lighting on my street ?
The City Clerk ’ s Office receives and processes requests for residential street lighting boundary areas per City Code Chapter 161 . The annual fee for street lighting is placed on the property owner ’ s tax bill and the Clerk ’ s Office works on a yearly cycle to match the mailing of the tax bills . The annual City Council approved rate for the 2021 tax bill is $ 26 .
To pursue the installation of street lights on a public residential street in the City of Port St . Lucie the owner of a property on the street must submit a Request for Street Lights Form online , or one can be provided to you in a variety of ways by contacting the Clerk ’ s Office at 772-871-5157 .
The property owner requesting the creation of a street lighting boundary area will be provided with a preliminary light placement map , property owner information , explanation letter , additional request forms and a petition . It is required that a requester obtain signatures of 25 % of the effected property owners prior to the residential street lighting boundary assessment area moving forward to the election ballot process . Learn more : CityofPSL . com / StreetLights