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| Field | Local City of League City City of League City Public Works / Engineering |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of League City Public Works / Engineering |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks |
| Application Method | Submit via City of League City Development Services at 300 W. Walker St., League City, TX 77573 or online portal at leaguecity.com |
| 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 League City Drainage Design Criteria; proximity to Galveston Bay and Clear Lake creates water quality sensitivity |
| 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 League City standards; coastal proximity and flat terrain require conservative detention design |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, or Clear Creek 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 League City Public Works inspects grading permits at rough grading, drainage infrastructure installation, and final stabilization. Hurricane season BMP maintenance is critical for coastal storm preparedness. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of League City Drainage Design Criteria |
| Special Overlay Zones | Clear Lake / Galveston Bay Sensitive Area, FEMA Coastal High Hazard (V-Zone) and AE Zone, Harris County Flood Control District — Clear Creek |