Skip to content Short answer: Yes — Phase I lots, closer to sea level and exposed to storm surge risk, need more
aggressive drainage design (French drains, elevated finished floor levels, engineered swale systems),
while Phase II lots need proper drainage but generally don’t have to engineer against storm surge or
tidal flooding.
Why it matters: Drainage is easy to underestimate until the region’s June–November storm season
actually tests it — and the right design differs meaningfully by phase.
What to check:
● If you’re on Phase I, ask specifically about finished floor elevation relative to storm surge risk
● Confirm whether a swale system or French drains are included in your site design
● Don’t assume Phase II drainage requirements automatically apply to a Phase I lot, or vice versa
Bottom line: Drainage isn’t one-size-fits-all in Playacar — Phase I needs a genuinely different design
response than Phase II.
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Does hurricane season affect site drainage design differently by phase?
Yes. Phase I lots sit closer to sea level with storm-surge exposure and need
French drains, elevated floor levels and engineered swales. Phase II needs good
drainage, not surge engineering.
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