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| Field | Local City of Denton City of Denton — Development Services Department, Engineering Division |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) |
| Submit To | City of Denton — Development Services Department, Engineering Division |
| Lead Time | 10–15 business days for standard review; concurrent review available |
| Application Method | Submit via Denton's online permitting portal (EnerGov/Tyler Technologies) or in person at 401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201; requires drainage study, grading plan, and ESC plan |
| Fee | Contact agency for current fee schedule; fees based on acreage disturbed |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No city-wide impervious cover percentage cap; post-construction water quality controls required for sites disturbing ≥1 acre per TCEQ CGP; additional local WQ requirements may apply in sensitive watersheds |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Post-development peak discharge must not exceed pre-development rates for 2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events per Denton Drainage Criteria Manual; volume-based detention may be required in priority watersheds |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Comply with TCEQ TXR150000 construction effluent limits; post-construction controls per Denton MS4 Phase II permit requirements |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; Denton requires local ESC plan as part of Land Disturbance Permit |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | Denton Development Services Engineering conducts erosion control and drainage inspections. Inspections typically required at rough grading, after major storm events, and prior to permit closeout. Permit holder must correct deficiencies within a specified timeframe. |
| Inspector Qualification | TCEQ-qualified inspector required per CGP; Denton may require documentation of inspector qualifications |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Denton Drainage Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Denton Creek Watershed, Pecan Creek Watershed, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) |