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| Field | Local City of Frisco City of Frisco Development Services |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of Frisco Development Services |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks; express review available for fee |
| Application Method | Submit via Frisco Development Services at 6891 Main St., Frisco, TX 75034 or online portal at friscotexas.gov |
| 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 Frisco Design Standards; development phasing plans required for large projects |
| 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 Frisco Drainage Design Criteria; rapid growth requires updated hydrology for downstream impact analysis |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Bois d'Arc Creek, Panther Creek, or downstream reservoirs |
| 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 Frisco Development Services inspects grading permits at rough grading, infrastructure installation, and final stabilization. Active construction throughout the city requires diligent BMP maintenance to protect downstream properties. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Frisco Design Standards and Construction Details |
| Special Overlay Zones | Bois d'Arc Creek Watershed, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, Collin County MUD / PID Districts |