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| Field | Local City of Lubbock City of Lubbock Planning & Zoning / Public Works Department |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading / Site Development Permit |
| Submit To | City of Lubbock Planning & Zoning / Public Works Department |
| Lead Time | Plan review typically 2–3 weeks for standard projects |
| Application Method | In-person or online via City of Lubbock permitting portal (mylubbock.us) |
| Fee | Based on disturbance area; contact Lubbock Public Works for current schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows |
| On-Site Treatment Required | No |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required for development increasing runoff; Lubbock's playa lake system serves as regional detention — playa lakes must be preserved and not filled; on-site detention required where regional playas are not available |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000; wind erosion as significant as water erosion on the South Plains |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) per TCEQ TXR150000; Drainage Report required for local grading permit |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City of Lubbock Public Works conducts grading permit inspections. Spring thunderstorm season (April–June) and fall weather require active BMP maintenance. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Lubbock Drainage Criteria Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Playa Lake Watershed Protection Zone, Buffalo Springs Lake / Double Mountain Fork Watershed |