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| Field | Local City of Arlington City of Arlington — Public Works / Development Services Engineering Division |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading and Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of Arlington — Public Works / Development Services Engineering Division |
| Lead Time | 10–20 business days; larger projects may require additional review time |
| Application Method | Submit via City of Arlington Development Services online portal or in person at 101 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010; drainage study and grading plan required |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule; fees based on disturbed area and project valuation |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No city-wide percentage cap on impervious cover; post-construction stormwater quality controls required for sites disturbing ≥1 acre or adding ≥5,000 sq ft of impervious cover |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Post-development peak flows must be attenuated to pre-development levels for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events per Arlington Drainage Criteria Manual; on-site detention facilities must be designed by a licensed Texas PE |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Comply with TCEQ TXR150000 effluent limits during construction; post-construction water quality controls per Arlington's MS4 Phase I NPDES permit requirements |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; Arlington may require supplemental ESC plan |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City of Arlington inspectors conduct grading, drainage, and erosion control inspections throughout construction. Pre-construction meeting with city inspector may be required for large projects. Final drainage inspection required before certificate of occupancy. |
| Inspector Qualification | TCEQ-qualified inspector required on site per CGP; city may require evidence of inspector credentials |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Arlington Drainage Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Lake Arlington Watershed, Village Creek Watershed |