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| Field | Local City of College Station City of College Station Public Works / Development Services |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of College Station Public Works / Development Services |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks; concurrent review available |
| Application Method | Submit via City of College Station online permitting portal (COCSOnline) or in person at 1101 Texas Ave., College Station, TX 77840 |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows per College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards |
| 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 College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards; post-construction water quality controls required for sites disturbing ≥1 acre |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Navasota River or downstream water quality |
| 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 College Station Public Works inspects grading permits at rough grading, drainage infrastructure installation, and final stabilization. Texas A&M University maintains its own inspection program for on-campus projects. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Navasota River Watershed, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Texas A&M University Campus Zone |