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| Field | Local City of Buda City of Buda Development Services |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of Buda Development Services |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks |
| Application Method | Submit via City of Buda Development Services at 405 E. Loop St., Buda, TX 78610 or online portal at cityofbuda.com |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | Portions of Buda are within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone or Contributing Zone — EAA permit required; impervious cover caps (15% recharge zone / 30–65% contributing zone) apply on regulated sites |
| On-Site Treatment Required | No |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms per City of Buda and Hays County Drainage Criteria |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Onion Creek, Garlic Creek, or Edwards Aquifer recharge features |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; drainage report required for local permit |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City of Buda Development Services inspects grading permits at rough grading and final stabilization. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Buda Development Standards / Hays County Drainage Criteria |
| Special Overlay Zones | Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones, Onion Creek / Garlic Creek Floodplain |