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| Field | Local Harris County Flood Control District Harris County Flood Control District — Permit Center |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | HCFCD Channel Use Permit / Outfall Permit |
| Submit To | Harris County Flood Control District — Permit Center |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 4–8 weeks; complex projects may require longer review |
| Application Method | Submit via HCFCD Permit Center online at harriscountyfws.org or in person at 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092 |
| Fee | Fee schedule based on project type and impact; contact HCFCD for current schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | HCFCD does not regulate impervious cover; however, drainage submissions must demonstrate that post-development flows do not exceed channel conveyance capacity and erosion thresholds |
| On-Site Treatment Required | No |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required for all development connecting to HCFCD channels or when development increases runoff to HCFCD channels beyond allowed thresholds; HCFCD Criteria Manual specifies sizing standards for Harris County; post-Harvey revised standards require 100-year detention analysis for larger projects |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit imposed by HCFCD; discharges to HCFCD channels must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade channel or downstream water quality; erosion of channel banks is a primary concern |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; HCFCD requires drainage report demonstrating compliance with channel criteria |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | HCFCD inspects all work within or adjacent to HCFCD channels and easements. Inspections required at channel connection, outfall installation, and project completion. HCFCD has authority to require corrective action for erosion or sediment impacts to its channels. |
| Inspector Qualification | No specific HCFCD certification required, but drainage engineer of record must be a Texas PE familiar with HCFCD Criteria Manual |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | Harris County Flood Control District Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | HCFCD Primary Channel System, HCFCD Detention Basin Adjacency, Post-Harvey Updated Floodplain, HCFCD Bayou Greenway Initiative |