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| Field | Local City of Conroe City of Conroe Engineering Department |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of Conroe Engineering Department |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks |
| Application Method | Submit via City of Conroe Engineering at 300 W. Davis St., Conroe, TX 77301 or online portal at cityofconroe.org |
| 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 City of Conroe Design Standards; Lake Conroe watershed is a primary water quality concern |
| On-Site Treatment Required | No |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms per City of Conroe Engineering Standards; Montgomery County drainage requirements apply in unincorporated areas |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Lake Conroe, San Jacinto River, or Spring Creek |
| 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 Conroe Engineering Department 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 Conroe Engineering Design Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Lake Conroe Watershed, San Jacinto River Floodplain, Montgomery County Drainage Districts |